After the third task, Dumbledore removes Harry from the Dursleys and finds a new guardian. What happens when Harry and Severus have to adapt to the new situation and struggle with new problems arising?. After all, they have much more in common than expected. Mentioning of child abuse, violence, no slash! OOC Snape, Harry/Severus guardian mentor fiction.

Harry is abused by his Uncle Vernon, until one day Snape arrives unexpectedly at the Dursley house and rescues him. Will Harry recover under the less-than-cordial eye of his surly potions professor? What will happen to him now that he can't go home again? AU. Complete.