Hermione has never shied away from a confrontation with Rita Skeeter, and she's about to find out why she should have. But perhaps through all of the lies and the lines, she can find something truer than she ever thought possible.

At the behest of Lord Voldemort, Severus Snape is forced to commit a deplorable act against one who should have been under his protection. Bound by Dark Magic, he and Hermione Granger must learn to trust one another and themselves as they work together to thwart the dark plots surrounding them.

Harry needs to take control of his life. Some very old magic is at work, and our hero finds hidden strength within himself. Snape becomes a major player. Better summary inside. Multiple pairings.

SS cannot have liabilities as a spy or stomach upheaval in Slytherin with DEs watching. When Dumbledore saddles him with a student whose actions hit close to home, will he be able to (or care to) prevent the inevitable? Will the boy expelled from Scyon Academy curse Draco Malfoy to the hospital wing or unleash Dark Arts on Lupin?Both?Voldemort later!AU HBP-DH.

Pre HBP. Days before his sixteenth birthday, Harry Potter disappears in a blaze of fire and magic. When he returns, few recognize him for who he is. He's out for Voldemort, as per the Task the Founders' set to him. And he isn't about to fail.

What happens when Harry's mind snaps. Can he recover? rape, abuse, torture

AU: What if Harry grew up neglected by his parents? What if he had been kidnaped by Voldemort and raised as his dark heir? Read and find out!

Harry returns to Privet Drive after 4th year and finds it...empty! What do you do when you can't go to your friends for help? Additional Story Notes FYI: a. AU Summer before Fifth Year Fic, b. Not particularly fast paced.

AU. Harry, on the night the first letter came, was dumped by the Dursley's in London. Now, three months later, he is found and expected to lead a normal life at Hogwarts. But, where Harry Potter is concerned, can anything be normal? Mild abuse, neglect.

Severitus Challege. It's the summer after 5th year, and Harry finds out something about his parents on his 16th birthday: Snape is his biologicial father! Better summary inside. Now Completed. Chapters 1-4 edited to include more info. sequel: It's Mutual

Secrets, prophecies, animagi, and the Serpent‘s Children--a dark secret is revealed that will change Harry and Snape’s lives forever. But will it be for good, or for evil?

(Severitus Challenge fic) Harry and Severus find out they are father and son. A new teacher and her 16 year old daughter come to Hogwarts both of whom are very secretive about their past. Voldemort tries to kill Harry...again

An old secret had been kept for many years, upon discovering it, Harry refuses to acknowledge it. But in the end, will he have a choice but to accept the truth?

When Snape’s son comes to Hogwarts, Harry discovers secrets about his Potions Master that he never imagined and Snape learns a few things about Harry as well. NOT HBP COMPLIANT. Complete!

Harry and Severus are captured during Harry's 5th year. Not related to OOTP. Harry and the remaining Marauders discover some of Severus' hidden past.

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

“I am Jonathan Frost. I was Voldemort and Tom Riddle. I was also Harry Potter.” After the final confrontation with Voldemort, Harry finds himself changed and thrown back into the time of the Marauders and Severus Snape. SSHP COMPLETE

Post Ootp.Harry works toward defeating Voldemort.Snape and Harry find out that they are father and son.Surprisingly,they get closer to each other.However,Harry still has secrets,secrets that take the form of four helpful spirits.Warning: some child abuse

Was Paying for One's Mistakes. After being rescued by Snape from Voldemort's clutches, Harry finds that he is dying of a terrible disease. Can he save the world before his impending death, or is a cure close at hand? No SLASH Chapter 22 up!

R for later chapters. (HarSev) Harry has defeated Voldemort at great personal loss and has fled the wizarding world. Circumstances force him to return and he must face all that he left behind, including his greatest enemy - and his greatest fear.

Harry's in trouble and who comes to save him, Snape! Yes the dear old Potions Master. But soon they're both embroiled in a sea of uncertainty. What is the Star of Hope and how can it defeat Voldemort? Can the new family survive?

Severitus Challenge, sort of. Can Harry and Snape learn to get along whith their secret hanging over their heads? Can they keep the secret from everyone, even Dumbledore?

Harry survives an unbearable summer and returns to Hogwarts to learn secrets about himself that he really could have done without. He’s lost his sight, all illusions about his parentage, and now will he lose himself? COMPLETE

Similar to Severitus challenge- 6th year fic, Snape as Harry's father, Harry in trouble with the Ministry, not Azkaban, non slash, rating may go up, WIP and OOTP spoilers

NOW AU: COMPLETE! Another Severitus Challenge! Lily and James kept a secret from everyone about Harry. But what does one Severus Snape have to do with it? HPGW RWHG PROLOGUE AND CHAP. 1 REVISED!

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!

Why is Harry's appearance changing, and why does his hair turn greasy so quickly? The Gryffindors are puzzled, but will Snape face up to facts? And will Harry? Severitus, emotioncentred, subtle parody. FINISHED

Unexpected and traumatizing events leave Harry in more danger than ever before. Severus Snape is reluctantly drawn into the fray. COMPLETE! Written before HBP! Not slash.

engulfed in darkness, a young girl journeys to Hogwarts the only school that would accept her. can she usher in the light before it's too late? Will courage and bravery be enough? A 5th yr fic. Please Review!

Post OOP: Harry, still haunted by the events at the DOM, escapes Privet Drive and Snape becomes his unwilling accomplice. Complete.

Complete and edited! Harry's fifth year will send him on a journey to discover his destiny and who he really is.

Sequel to THE NEIGHBOR! OotP SPOILERS, just in case you haven't read it yet. - It is now the summer before sixth year and Harry has a lot on his mind. Will an important discovery help him to get through the tough times? Please Read and Review!

Why is Snape acting so oddly? Who is causing the mysterious disease sweeping Hogwarts? What's wrong with Draco Malfoy? And what is the Dark Lord planning for Harry Potter's sixth year? AN ALTERNATIVE 6th BOOK, WRITTEN PREHBP, now complete.

It's Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts and he's got new challenges to face. New skills, new friends, and old friends with new relationships. OoTP spoilers - please RR!

A new Dark Arts mistress, mysterious attacks at night, lessons to kill, an Egyptian monster, and terrible dangers await Harry Potter in his seventh year. Sequel to The Phoenix's Flight. SEQUEL TO AN ALTERNATIVE 6th BOOK, WRITTEN PREHBP, now complete.