Rating
Mature
Chapters
14
Words
73,433
Characters
Harry, Lupin, Snape, Sirius, Lily, James, Lucius, Pettigrew, Voldemort, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
James/Lily, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, General, Horror/Dark
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Mild Language, Mild Violence, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Story Reviews
Status
Completed
First Published
2003-05-21 12:00am
Last Chapter
2007-03-01 5:53pm
Last Updated
2007-07-02 10:54am
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| Ch. # | Chapter Title | Word Count | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Of the Humblest Beginnings Swallowing his pride, Severus Snape reluctantly writes Harry Potter a very personal letter in which he explains not only his past, but also the brutal history and illfated heritage of the Potter family. |
5,869 | 5 |
| 2 |
Magic Calling to Magic In which first impressions are always the most important, and James Potter does not impress Severus Snape in the least. |
3,021 | 1 |
| 3 |
The Dark Man In which Severus Snape meets Lord Voldemort and gets a broom ride. Both of these are far more impressive than James Potter. |
4,370 | 3 |
| 4 |
Francis and Pandora Potter In which Severus Snape describes Harry's eccentric great-grandparents. |
3,625 | 1 |
| 5 |
Family Portraits In which Severus Snape meets the other family members (as it turns out, the eccentric Francis and Pandora Potter were... normal, in comparison). |
5,188 | 1 |
| 6 |
The Foundation of Strength In which Severus Snape meets the friends of James Potter. He continues to be less than impressed. |
4,262 | 1 |
| 7 |
In Preperation of School In which Severus Snape meets Lucious Malfoy, and sincerely regrets it. |
3,454 | 1 |
| 8 |
Voldemort and Pandora In which Severus Snape has a near-death experience. |
5,300 | 0 |
| 9 |
Discovery of Remus' Nature In which Snape has another near-death experience. Also: the early Hogwarts years. |
6,459 | 0 |
| 10 |
An Odd Debt In which Severus Snape recalls his later years of Hogwarts. Also: Not quite a near-death experience, but close enough. |
6,009 | 0 |
| 11 |
A Sacrifice for Knowledge In which Severus Snape sells his soul. |
5,701 | 1 |
| 12 |
James' Trust and My Betrayal In which Severus Snape's soul bounces like a bad check. |
5,935 | 1 |
| 13 |
In Conclusion In which Severus Snape reveals his heart and soul. (Dignity? What is this thing called dignity?) |
6,802 | 2 |
| 14 |
Snape's Revenge In which Severus Snape has the last laugh. Also: Snape discovers the joys of toaster ovens! |
7,438 | 8 |
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