How far would you go to protect the ones you love? How much of yourself would you be willing to sacrifice? How much would you deny yourself to ensure their safety?

Severus Snape knows exactly how far he would go, and there was still no turning back. Not until his mission was truly finished. James Potter and Lily Evans were the center of Severus’ world. If losing them both on the same night wasn't devastating enough, the realization that the Dark Lord wasn't dead continued to eat at his spirit. The Dark Lord would return, forcing Severus to play his part once again.

It’s been eleven years since the Dark Lord disappeared, and much to Severus' chagrin, Harry Potter has finally come to Hogwarts. Nothing would prepare Severus for pushing the last thing he had left of James and Lily away. As Severus struggles to face his mistakes, a young Draco Malfoy falls victim to a similar fate. For the love of his best friend, Narcissa Malfoy, Severus is driven to help Draco navigate the dark legacy that has been forced upon him.

As the Dark Lord rises again, Severus will do anything to ensure Harry and Draco's survival, even if it means burying his heart deeper to do it.

Takes Place: 0 - Before Harry is born, 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year, 2nd summer, 2nd Year, 3rd summer, 3rd Year, 4th summer, 4th Year, 5th summer, 5th Year, 6th summer, 6th Year - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Snape is Depressed, Snape is Desperate, Snape is Secretive
Tags: None
Categories: Misc > No category on the site fits

It's year six and Harry struggles with the visions he's inherited from Voldemort. Dumbledore is reaching the end of his time and needs to ensure someone will take care of Harry after the headmaster is gone. An incident in the Forbidden Forest where Snape must care for an injured Harry without using magic sets in motion far-reaching changes in their lives and in the magical world.

Alternative Year Six story written originally from 2004-2005 under the username GreenGecko. Canonical (as much as possible) through OotP.

This is the 5th edition.

Takes Place: 6th Year, 7th summer, 7th Year, 8 - Post Hogwarts (young adult Harry) - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Adoption, Animagus!Harry, Injured!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys, SuperPower! Harry
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year after a miserable summer at the Dursleys. When Draco finds out what is really happening at his relative's house, he opens Pandora's box into a decade-old secret changing the lives of Harry and several Slytherins forever. Add to it a new defense teacher, two overprotective godfathers, and a deadly tournament, Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts will be the most chaotic yet.

Takes Place: 4th Year - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Kind, Snape is Loving, Snape is Stern
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Injured!Harry, Snape-meets-Dursleys
Categories: Healer Snape, Parental Snape > Biological Father Snape

Harry loses something of great value. He doesn't lose it. It is taken. It is not lost. It has been stolen.

Snape has got something to do with it.

Takes Place: 5th Year - Snape flavour: Out of Character Snape, Overly-protective Snape, Snape Comforts, Snape is Angry
Tags: Abuse Recovery, Alternate Universe, Depression Recovery
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape

At a young age, his life changed and he now has a secret that must be hidden at all costs. Over the Yule holidays, another boy endures his own horror. Two first-years, each with a secret, must try to navigate their school years but Draco's secret is revealed and he is disowned by his parents as well as shunned by his classmates. The two boys come across each other, discovering the other's secret but circumstances lead them finding themselves within the United States and under the protection of someone unexpected as they try to navigate the lunar waters. Based on Harry is a werewolf by JAWorley

Takes Place: 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 1st summer before Hogwarts, 1st Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: Child fic, Hufflepuff!Harry, Injured!Harry, Werewolf!Harry, Werewolves
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Teacher Snape > Unofficially teaching Snape