The Way It Should Have Been:
Chapter 1:
Authors Note: I own nothing in regards to Harry Potter, J.K Rowling Does!
Severus Snape apparated silently into the muggle village of Surrey. He was dressed smartly in a suit and tie so as to blend in with his surroundings. He strode confidently up to none other than #4 Privet Drive. He took a moment to collect himself before knocking on the front door. He patiently waited and after what felt like a lifetime the door was finally opened. Severus took in the woman before him and sneered " Hello Tuney may I come in." A one Petunia Dursely paled and quickly ushered the man inside before anyone could see him.
Petunia Dursley was a proud woman and she loved her family above all else. She looked to Severus and he opened his mouth to explain his unexpected arrival. He looked at her with disgust. He looked at her with such hostility and a hint of sadness. He began to speak: "Petunia your nephew has just been through one of the toughest trials of his life. This year he was drawn out by a fake vision from Voldemort that resulted in the death of his beloved godfather. I know that you and Vernon have been less than exemplary guardians for lack of a better term. I long have believed that the way you treated him was not your fault. Now I have scanned the property and removed a number of wards geared towards you all hating Harry. Please I implore you to treat Harry as if he is your son. For that is the way it should have been if that meddling fool Dumbledore hadn't intervened for the greater good. With that the man swung around and walked off the property. Shortly thereafter there was an audible crack as the man apparated away leaving the occupants of #4 Privet Drive in a shocked but hopeful silence for the first time in many years.