The war has ended and now 12 students return to Hogwarts to finish their education as 8th Years. Severus, having survived Nagini's bite, will also be returning. Now free from his former masters, he hopes to redeem himself in his new role and repair broken relationships. But the children of the war are damaged, none more so than Harry, and healing will take some time. SS/HP mentor.

AU following GoF. When Dudley is admitted to St Mungo's for an extended stay, Snape has to step in to take his place as to not arouse suspicion among the muggles. Can Harry keep his home life hidden? And why does he keep blacking out at Hogwarts? Snape mentors Harry fic. No slash. Abusive Dursleys. Warning: suicidal thoughts and Graphic violence.

What if you could change your biggest regret? After a devastating event occurs, Snape from an alternate reality is given that chance, but ends up in the canon universe. Will he be able to gain back what he's lost while helping to save the wizarding world at the same time? AU post-OOTP, HP/SS adopt/mentor, Sick!Harry, no slash

Harry finds an injured Snape on his doorstep and must hide him from the Dursleys. To complicate matters, a series of strange dreams portends a frightening future unless the two can find a way to work together. A mentor story. Alternate 6th summer: post-OotP; ignores HBP & DH.

Harry is accused of burglary. The Dursleys leave him to rot. Dumbledore sends Snape to remedy the situation. Harry finds himself in the care of an irate Snape. Not slash, gen-fic w/ focus on Sevitus relationship. Angst galore. Warnings: language, mentions of abuse/neglect. Un-betaed, un-Britpicked, unapologetic.

Harry never could have predicted how much his life would change after making a surprising discovery at the Dursley household the summer before Second Year. The young wizard returns to school looking for answers, and ends up finding a whole lot more. Snape/Harry mentor fic. No slash.

The night Voldemort attacked, Lily Potter had found a way to enhance an ancient magic that would protect her son as well as the caster from the killing curse. Almost 15 years later, after being rescued from the Dursley's by Snape, Harry comes across a letter and necklace that will change everything. AU, OOC...

SEQUEL to The Potions Journeyman. Harry decides he doesn't want to be an Auror anymore but rather a Potions Master and will need Snape's supervision to become just that. He creates a potion that will allow him to speak with the dead, which doesn't bode well for Snape's internalized struggle. And then there's the stray Death Eater's. Mentor fic. No slash. Graphic violence. COMPLETE

SEQUEL to the Potions Apprentice. AU. Harry is starting out his sixth year at Hogwarts. With Voldemort gone, he expected a calm school year for once. It soon becomes clear that someone is trying to kill him, though. Who and why? Snape and Harry mentor fic. No slash. Warning: Graphic violence. COMPLETE

AU Harry is abused by the Dursleys. he hopes to be able to save himself somewhat through the use of potions since underage magic isn't allowed. Will Snape help or sabotage him? Set after PoA - Snape as mentor - no slash - Abusive Dursleys - No Triwizard tournament and Horcruxes are not a thing. Trigger warning for suicidal thoughts. Graphic violence. COMPLETE

Alternate end to DH: Snape survives and continues to play his double role until the very end. When all is said and done, where will the spy stand? And will reconciliation with Harry be possible? AU but mostly canon-compliant. Direct quotes are bolded.

Harry's first year at Hogwarts as told by a series of ten meetings in Dumbledore's office over the course of ten months. Second in the Honey Bee 'verse

Sequel to What's Owed. The family Harry, Draco, and Snape created is still under threat following the Final Battle. As they struggle to maintain their bonds with friends and with each other, a new danger arises on the hunt for weapons so secret and evil, no one believes they exist. Rated 'M' for violence and adult themes.

James Potter appeared after Death to help his son escape from the graveyard the night Voldemort returned. The next time he awoke he discovers the way Harry's treated at the Dursleys and finds himself powerless to help his son. How could he? Harry couldn't see him. No one could. No one except Snape, that is. Oh, this was going to be hell. (No pairings)(Fatherly/Mentor Snape)

A potion requires blood as an ingredient. Harry's afraid of a relapse. Snape just wants to know why Harry Vanished a perfectly decent brew. They come to an understanding.

When Umbridge crosses the line, Snape comes to the rescue. Complete. All things Harry Potter belong to JK Rowling.

When an Occlumency lesson goes wrong, Snape learns more about Harry's past than he ever wanted to—and it changes everything. But change doesn't come easily, especially for two who have spent five years loathing each other's very existence. Can Snape and Harry come to a mutual understanding of sorts to defeat their greatest enemy—themselves? Spring of 5th year, A/U. I do not own Har

Petunia Dursley is cleaning the attic and finds a previously unknown copy of Lily's will. Ecstatic at her discovery, she promptly abandons her burdensome nephew, along with Lily's will, on the doorstep of her childhood nemesis (aka, Severus Snape). ***SEQUEL "Lily's Last Wish" NOW POSTED*** I do not own Harry Potter or make any money from these stories.

In the summer before his sixth year, Harry ventures outside the blood wards and is abducted by Death Eaters. After three weeks of torture in Voldemort's secret headquarters, he is rescued by the Order, but when he wakes up in the hospital wing, he is no longer the same boy. Will an unlikely connection with his draconian Potions Professor help him overcome his demons? (NO SLASH)

For those who felt Snape was cheated in the books... the life he should have gotten. Beginning right after the last page of DH, a new danger forces Harry and Snape together and makes them see the...good (!) in each other. Completely canon-compliant except for Snape lives. NOT slash, a twist on a mentoring/guardian fic.

Predators target vulnerable children. The more the emotional deprivation the easier it is. Harry was an easy target. But what happens when Severus Snape discovers the truth during the first Occlumency lesson? What will the potion's master do when even he's knocked out of his comfort zone? (Fifth year). Mentor/Fatherly Snape (Eventually). Rated M for theme (non-graphic). (Read&Rev?)

After Harry runs away from his relative's during the summer and gets in a fight the first day of school, Snape argues that he needs to be watched more and have more guidance. His argument backfires when Dumbledore suggests Harry be in Slytherin for a term. Will Harry see another side to the Slytherins? And will Snape finally see the real Harry? Third Year. Mentor/Guardian Snape

The sequel to Still Life

Harry takes the death of his Godfather very hard to the point where Petunia has no choice but to contact Dumbledore for help. Dumbledore sends Snape to check on Harry and finds that the boy is not only depressed but suicidal and abused. Meanwhile Remus Lupin goes missing from his mission for the Order. SeverusXRemus and HarryXGinny shippings Mentions of cutting, suicide, and abuse

No, Dumbledore did not use a picture of Severus Snape to teach little two year old Harry to call the man 'Da.' That is a ridiculous accusation and it will not be stood for!

After Sirius's death, Harry is sinking into depression. And then, he receives a detention which leads to a shocking revelation. Will he be able to stop sinking deeper? COMPLETE! No slash.

This story explores the idea of what if it had been Harry trying to snitch ingredients from Snape during his fifth year after detentions with Umbridge? What would Snape do if he found out about Umbridge? Warnings: Spanking, some coarse language, somewhat AU but mostly canon compliant. No pairings, no slash.

By third year, Harry was starting to think he knew his own identity. Then, the discovery of an old secret threatens to throw his world into turmoil, yet again. Nor is he the only one who finds his life affected... Who is he, anyway?

When Severus Snape is left in charge of Hogwarts over the christmas break, he is less than pleased to discover Harry will be one of his charges. Events force him to face that Mr Potter may not be quite what he has assumed all these years. Year 6

"I lived my life a hundred times and always found myself holding him in my arms, knowing that he would never even remember me. I want to save him Severus, but I don't know what to do."…"Why did you bring me back, Lily? What did you expect me to do?"…"I expect you to become what I've tried to be in a hundred lifetimes." Severus/Harry Gen

Catastrophic events culminate in an unexpected kinship between some of Hogwarts' most tenacious foes, while inciting bitter battles between best friends. Rated 'M' for violence.

"Perhaps a man who wants to redeem himself in the memory of the mother would, in turn, give comfort to a child." Dumbledore grinned at the other man's unbidden expression of shock. "But when said like that, it hardly encompasses the depth of emotion when I see you have cradled Harry Potter to sleep after a nightmare." Severus scowled. "I was not cradling him."

When Harry thinks a tragic accident has occurred, his brain finally says "enough".

When both Severus Snape and Harry Potter survive, against all odds, they must renegotiate their relationship... and save each other all over again. This is a MENTORING/adoption fic, not slash. It is canon -compliant and begins immediately post-battle. It's rated Teen - for everyone 13 and up. Mild cussing in one or two chapters, some angst.

Harry, Severus and entourage recover together the summer after the Final Battle oceanside at Shell Cottage. With R&H, Ginny, George, Minerva, Luna, Neville, Andromeda & Teddy. 4th Story in "Moment of Impact" series; immediately follows "One Man's Island."

When Harry Potter received his letter for Hogwarts, he hardly expected his cousin, Dudley, to receive one as well. And how will Professor Snape react to a Slytherin Harry? In answer to a challenge from Potions and Snitches.

When Harry suffers amnesia, the job falls to Snape to help Harry regain both his memory and his skills. Will Snape be able to let go of his preconceptions? When Harry remembers just who Snape is, will he be able to forgive him in time? AU OOTP, No Slash

A mentor fic: When Snape discovers Harry is abused by the Dursley's, he is forced to teach Harry for the summer after the tri-wizard tournament. Will they eventually find the family they never had? No slash and Harry will never be Snape's biological son.

Locking Harry in the broom closet was the catalyst that unlocked a whole flurry of issues that young Harry and Severus must now begin to work through... together.

All Harry wanted was a few happy memories of his parents, yet, when he fails in the attempt, it might very well cost his life. Answer to the Potions Poisoning Challenge by Jan AQ on Potions and Snitches. Chapter 14 rewritten and revised as of 12/30/12.

Harry has always liked the dark. Severus Snape is about to discover why. Warnings: eating disorder, self harm. AU sixth year. May be triggering.

Harry runs into Snape while trying to find the definition of home, and finds himself drawn into Snape's Order task, finding a location outside of London. Along the way, he and Snape learn a few new definitions themselves. Guardian/Adoption fic.

Harry cooperates better when he's given a little information. AU as of OotP

After Snape's visit to Surrey, Harry writes him a thank you letter that triggers an extended correspondence between the two of them. Sequel to The Guiltless.

Nightmares. The only solidity Harry Potter can count on anymore. As he enters his sixth year at Hogwarts, he will face a new nightmare in the form of one Severus Snape. But will it be as bad as they both expect it to be? COMPLETE!

It's Halloween and Something is hunting Harry - if only he could get Severus to believe him. Takes place during Harry's Fifth year, not OotP compliant. My take on the Halloween!fic.

AU! Sequel to "Finding a Family" - I advise you to read that first. This story picks up immediately afterwards and is in response to those readers who requested more of Hermione and the addition of Draco. Note: references to corporal punishment and abuse.

AU - What if Severus had been able to overcome Harry's resemblance to James? What if Harry weren't the only Griffyndor with Slytherin traits? ...Snape ends up mentoring the Golden Trio. Contains corporal punishment, not abuse. Several sequels now posted.

HBP Alternative Universe. Harry acquires a surprising new ally as he struggles to overcome his grief and accept the burden of the Prophecy.

Harry is hurt and loses his voice. Will Snape help him find it? Not slash.

A tragedy interferes in the lives of Harm and Mac, and it's the beginning of something they thought was long lost... Chapter One is complete!

Harry and Severus spend their first Night Before Christmas together as family. NonSLASH. Does not take HBP or DH into account.

AU. The summer after 5th year, Death Eaters find Harry abandoned in the Dursley house and bring him to Voldemort. Will one particular Death Eater give up his position and his hate to save his enemy's son? Snape mentors Harry fic. violence,chld abuse,rape

Complete. Harm and Mac take on a assignment that will change their lives for the better...Yeah, it's a HarmMac story.

Sixth year AU, written pre HBP. When Harry appears at the Welcoming Feast wearing a glamor only Snape notices, Snape decides to find out what the glamor is hiding. His investigation leads to a number of shocking revelations about both Harry and himself.

Snape’s position as a spy is compromised when Harry’s life is threatened. The beginnings of a journey together. NOT HBP COMPLIANT ch27 quote: Snape studied him seriously, his black eyes searching Harry’s green ones before saying, “I can do all those thi

AU Snape.mentors.Harry fic. When Harry Potter comes to Hogwarts, Snape is forced to reexamine his initial impressions. Warnings: implications of : child neglect, abuse, manipulative Dumbledore, sedition. Not Canon.

After mistakenly flooing himself to Snape's home the summer after Sirius' death, Harry realizes that his potions master can take matters into his own hands, literally. Warning: This story does involve the spanking of teenagers. If you have a problem with

As Hogwarts starts a quarterly Family Night, Harry is determined take part. Facing the heartache of looking in all the wrong places, he'll have to discover the true meaning of family, and that sometimes it comes from where you least expect it. COMPLETE

Harry begins to have vivid dreams...happy dreams, showing what his life might have been like with his parents. But Dumbledore and Snape think this is the Dark Lord’s doing, and that it needs to be undone. COMPLETE

PostOOTP, Snape blows his cover as a spy to save Harry from Voldemort. To win the war, even those who loathe each other must unite, and many lessons are learned in the process. COMPLETE!

Occlumency lessons again with Harry's grief unleashed and Snape realizing his heart is still functional also Snape helping an abused Dracoootp spoilers, not slashmostly Snape, Harry & DracoComplete