Dark secrets and an even darker past threaten to destroy the boy on whom the entire wizarding world has pinned their hopes. Can Severus Snape find it within him to heal and accept the broken child of his nemesis, and in the process, ultimately heal and accept himself? (AU-ish w/ OC, but follows canon. Severitus - mentor/adoption - mentions sexual abuse, but no details - NO SLASH!)

The trio want an insight into what goes on at the Order meetings, but they end up gaining some new perspective about a man they never considered much beyond 'ugly, greasy git'... a few itty swear words, nothing too bad. Could be seen as AU.

Sarah is a Muggle unaware of the Magical world's existence... until, coincidentally at the right time and place, she is admitted into a mysterious estate. But is it a coincidence at all? What led her to this place in the cold, dark night... fate? AU

Believed dead and bereft of nearly all his magic, Severus Snape is now in hiding. He once again has to navigate through the maze that is pureblood society, despite being confined to Minerva McGonagall's childhood home. SS/MM, sequel to The Prince's Tale.

If you were as crushed as I was by what happened to Snape in Deathly Hallows, this is something to make that feeling go away. Severus/Minerva implied and intended for future use.

After the war, Professor McGonagall is the Headmistress, with Severus as her Deputy. However, he still is carrying emotional wounds from the war. Warning: Contains themes of depression. No pairings as of yet. Please read and review!

That's the sequel to "The Final Breeze". Harry and Severus aren't coping well with their life after Voldemorts defeat. Then a potion accident turns their life upwards down because Harry is turned twelve and Severus thirteen.

Snape is not feeling well and refuses to admit it. But when he passes out in the middle of teaching his class, he is forced to take some time off and finds an unexpected friend when Harry lands in the hospital wing as well. Set in POA. FINAL CHAPTER UP!

Complete. This vignette was inspired by a picture of Poppy Pomfrey drawn by Silene Acaulis. Please see disclaimers and AN.

*Challenge Fic* Severus Snape has to check all the muggleborn students for an illness, but when he checks on Hermione, he faints. It’s a good thing Molly is there as well, but, unfortunately, she is not able to use magic.

After a particularly rough night of answering letters from the ministry, Severus Snape is worn out and exhausted. He finds comfort in the care of a certain headmaster. Kind of a long oneshot. Meant to be like a fatherson relationship.

During the summer before sixth year, Harry finds an injured bat in the garden and decides to try to heal it...and an unwilling Snape learns just what kind of a person Harry Potter really is. No slash.

Harry cannot forget Sirius’ death and feels guilty. When all the pain becomes too much, he decides to end his life. His attempt failed, and now he lives with Alastor, Poppy and Severus. Warning: explicit description of self harm, suicide attempt in ch 1

Begins in Severus' and Lily's first year. McGonagall notices that Severus is abused and decides to adopt him. How will this change Severus', Lily's and Harry's life? AU, partly OOC, abused!Severus SMLE. Completely re-written June 2018.

COMPLETE! The war is over, and now Severus Snape has to face his worst enemy: himself. HBP compliant.

Harry and Ron make a discovery about the Potions Master. Features Ollivander and James Barnes.

Our favorite potion master is having a bad year and it is up to his mentor, Albus Dumbledore to get to the bottom of the problem. Warning: corporal punishment/spanking of teen. Based on a story idea by author, Halo-n-Horns

Minerva McGonagall comes across an injured Severus Snape in the entrance hall after he comes back from a meeting with Voldemort late one night. A colleague friendship fic. Set after OotP.

Severus Snape has escaped Voldemort in a spectacular fashion after being found out by Voldemort to not really being on his side. It's up to one old Auror to protect and take care of him. Heaven help us all.

The world seems to be against Severus on his birthday. Minerva lends a hand.

Severus has contracted a very rare magical illness. Can Poppy save him in time? Set during OotP, but no Umbridge. Features a sick!Snape. One-shot. Completely AU.

Severus had tried to kill himself. He doesn't want to stay at St. Mungos's, but the only other chance is to bind himself to another person. Will he choose the bonding spell over St. Mungo's? And if yes, whom will he choose to be bond to?

This story is for the Februar challenge of Healer Pomfrey. Severus and Minerva are ill and try to hide it from anyone. The illness caused them to react very childish.

Sequel to "Taking Care" and "Christmas at Hogwarts"! This story shows more of the friendship between Severus, Charlie and Alastor. Of course Poppy, Albus and Minerva will have a main role as well. SS/MM, PP/AM

The war for the wizarding world has ended, but one wizard has been cast into the shadows, still broken and in pain. He who was considered last in everything must now be put first, not only for his sake, but also for the sake of those who still care. AU