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Harry Potter and Severus Snape nonslash stories! SS&HP GEN ONLY (no SS/HP slash). Father and son, teacher, apprentice, mentor, guardian, comrades, enemies, healing, canon, deaging, adoption, Sevitus (biological father Snape), Severitus Challenge, and family stories. Large amounts of stories added monthly. Turn off alerts or be bombed. Part of potionsandsnitches dot org (P&S): The largest archive for Harry Potter and Severus Snape Gen relationships (SS&HP). |
From a Terrible Fate by forevordreamer reviews
Just another day in the Order the of the Phoenix and Fred and George are up to their old tricks, the golden trio are sticking together, and the order's on a mission to make two arch enemies two good chums...
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 44,789 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 4/30/2017 - Published: 2/15/2014 - Harry P., Sirius B., Severus S.
Callidus Prince and the Unseen Adversary by ContraryToEverything reviews
Severus is given a potion that de-ages him, both in body and in mind. Now he has to relive his Hogwarts years starting from the first year, but this time, with Harry Potter as his friend. Not-very-Slytherin Slytherin!Harry. AU. Year 1.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 38 - Words: 159,277 - Reviews: 336 - Favs: 426 - Follows: 381 - Updated: 3/26/2017 - Published: 6/28/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., Draco M., Severus S. - Complete
Second Chances - part 2 by miraleeann reviews
Part two in the Second Chances world. A Harry and Snape father/son story. No romance/no slash. Warning: this story does contain scenes of corporal punishment. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 50 - Words: 296,843 - Reviews: 1764 - Favs: 525 - Follows: 733 - Updated: 6/29 - Published: 7/4/2016 - Harry P., Severus S.
Untethered by Rayna's Corner reviews
Fifth year is one of re-evaluation for Harry as new friendships and relationships are formed. With his ministry-appointed guardian Severus Snape Harry finds himself changing his mind about what is worth fighting for as his world of Light and Dark becomes exceedingly grey. AU from beginning of OoTP.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Fantasy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 20,115 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 8/7/2016 - Published: 7/12/2016 - Harry P., Draco M., Severus S.
The Letter from Hell by shhIwasn'there reviews
[ABANDONED] Severus Snape was enraged and devastated to receive a letter from his 13 year old self. But he is not the only one who is devastated by that letter. Inspired by the "A Letter From My Hogwarts Days challenge" by ReillyJade.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,100 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 7/17/2016 - Published: 7/24/2011 - Harry P., Severus S.
Silence by Savoren reviews
After the trial in HP 5, Umbridge is given the guardianship of Harry. With her strict rules and abusive consequences, Harry begins to spiral out of control. Who notices and helps? Who can he turn to when Albus ignores him and Umbridge can destroy anyone who tries? *Read the Key notes at top of ch.1*. Warnings: CP, OOC, AU, ABUSE!, depression, angst, anxiety, language. SS/RL, AD/MM
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 29,479 - Reviews: 170 - Favs: 205 - Follows: 155 - Updated: 1/4/2016 - Published: 9/19/2015 - Harry P., Remus L., Severus S., Dolores U. - Complete
Be Careful What You Wish For by Darkglare reviews
Oh, Harry! Why didn't you let Hermione help you make a wish, rather doing it your yourself? Obviously, Harry's wish does not go exactly as he thought. He finds that his parents may have been happier not married to each other. Snape/Lily
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,844 - Reviews: 112 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 161 - Updated: 7/2/2016 - Published: 12/27/2010 - Lily Evans P., Severus S.
The Boomslang Thief by RainCityWriter reviews
Harry stands accused of murder and Hermione decides they need help from an unlikely source - Professor Snape. Can Snape's deductive skills solve the mystery in time to be able to exact revenge on the trio responsible for the theft of the boomslang skin? This is a murder-mystery set in the fourth year. Warnings: will contain spanking of a teen, OC's, death of an OC.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Friendship - Chapters: 17 - Words: 29,892 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 140 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 12/8/2016 - Published: 6/11/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Talon and Tail by RavenEcho reviews
6th yr AU. Severus Snape realizes it's time for him to stop living a lie and be a real father to his son Harry. He guides Harry and Draco as they learn the full truth about Tom Riddle's Horcruxes and navigate mysterious attacks by a man from Snape's past. But what will Harry do when he discovers Snape's true identity? And will Harry and Draco find love on the way? Severitus, slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 54,346 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 211 - Updated: 12/20/2017 - Published: 5/25/2016 - Harry P., Draco M., Severus S.
Love and Honesty by RavenEcho reviews
COMPLETE! Harry and Severus end up staying together during part of the summer after Harry's fifth year. What secrets are revealed? Severitus-based. (Not HBP/DH compliant, AU starting after OOTP). (Note: written by a 15-year-old, amateur writing!)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 27 - Words: 49,855 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 394 - Follows: 124 - Updated: 5/25/2016 - Published: 7/2/2004 - Harry P., Severus S., Salazar S., OC - Complete
Session Transcripts by lastcrazyhorn reviews
What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 25 - Words: 134,660 - Reviews: 2542 - Favs: 4,072 - Follows: 4,650 - Updated: 7/8/2017 - Published: 10/30/2011 - Severus S., Harry P.
Neville's Nightmare by Shady Grim reviews
Neville begins having terrifying nightmares about Professor Snape. Neville's roommates think it's funny until they all begin having the exact same dreams. When the boys fall ill, they suspect Snape's Dark Arts skills to be at the heart of their misfortunes, and devise a plan to stop him.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Horror - Chapters: 12 - Words: 26,310 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 6/24/2017 - Published: 9/17/2013 - Harry P., Severus S., Neville L. - Complete
Stars by LilyIsAwesomerThanYou reviews
When Snape discovers Harry's abusive past during an Occlumency lesson, Harry panics. Snape is forced to take care of him in the aftermath. Mentor/guardian fic. As always, no slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 35,706 - Reviews: 315 - Favs: 744 - Follows: 1,208 - Updated: 12/6/2018 - Published: 12/10/2015 - Harry P., Severus S.
Unfamiliar Familiar by Eihwaz Ehwaz reviews
Everyone knows that the wand chooses the wizard but fewer are aware that familiars can choose their wizard as well. How will Severus Snape react when he is chosen by a bird of an unusual breed? Rated T for potential swearing.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,015 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 443 - Follows: 626 - Updated: 10/16/2016 - Published: 3/24/2016 - Harry P., Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.
Perfection Isn't Everything by avisnight40 reviews
Harry starts developing an eating disorder because the Daily Prophet started spreading lies. Professor Snape eventually discovers what Harry is doing. Will Snape help Harry or will he ignore him? Will Harry suffer alone or will someone notice he is broken? Sometimes being perfect isn't everything. Sometimes perfect people need help, too.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 20,817 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 6/28/2016 - Published: 3/3/2015 - Harry P., Severus S.
Finding Someone Who Cares by avisnight40 reviews
Harry was found in beaten and raped in his cupboard. The Dursleys abandoned him for the summer leaving him in the care of Professor Snape. What will happen when Snape receives guardianship over Harry?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,342 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 291 - Updated: 11/30/2016 - Published: 8/3/2015 - Harry P., Severus S.
Ground Hog Day by Magica Draconia reviews
Harry and/or Snape find themselves reliving the same span of time over and over again. What caused this phenomenon, and just how are they to get out of it? Are both wizards aware that time is repeating itself, or just one of them? And just what is it about this one day that it just refuses to end?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,235 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 125 - Follows: 28 - Published: 6/21/2016 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Probate by diva.gonzo reviews
Multi-chapter. In Progress. Harry witnessed Professor Snape's murder, at the hands of Voldemort. The day of the last funeral, he receives some jarring news. His duty after the news will shape his life and career for years to come. Harry's task with Kingsley will alter how he views a man he loathed. Major Character Death. Rated T for epithets and some triggering elements.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 33,462 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 3/11 - Published: 1/15/2016 - Harry P., Kingsley S., Andromeda T., Teddy L.
Hogsmeade Laws by Magica Draconia reviews
One of the incidents during Harry's time at Hogwarts causes him to become subject to a certain Hogwarts bylaw which requires him to be placed in another house.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Tragedy - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,075 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 70 - Published: 6/24/2016 - Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M., P. Sprout - Complete
His Son by RhiannanT reviews
Severus Snape is well aware that Harry Potter is his son, just as he is aware of the kind of care he receives at the Dursleys. He is also quite certain that the boy is far better off without him. Most of the time. Now, if only he could convince Harry. Takes place Pre-Hogwarts, and then probably into Harry's first year
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 38,894 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 258 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 7/19/2016 - Published: 9/2/2015 - Harry P., Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.
My Own Family by Savoren reviews
Abused six-year old Harry and his stuffed animal, Max, try to find his daydream family. The only thing Harry wants is to be loved; will he and Max be able to find him a family? Warning: Severus was adopted by Minerva and Albus when he was in his second year at Hogwarts. OOC, AU, Sev de-age, Corporal Punishment, Abuse, Foul Language
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 14 - Words: 69,972 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 229 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 6/22/2016 - Published: 6/8/2015 - Complete
Slytherin, Snape and Dudley by helen101 reviews
Due to Harry performing accidental magic, Dudley becomes a wizard and attends Hogwarts in Harry's second year. How does Harry cope? Snape mentors Harry fic. No slash. CP in later chapters.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 37 - Words: 165,852 - Reviews: 419 - Favs: 476 - Follows: 364 - Updated: 7/19/2016 - Published: 5/28/2016 - Harry P., Severus S., Dudley D. - Complete
The Unraveling of Secrets by Ianthesmall reviews
Severitus. Placed in the summer between first and second year. Severus is surprised when a house-elf named Dobby comes to get him when Harry Potter is in danger, but his surprise is nothing compared to what he finds out in the coming hours after rescuing the boy. What will happen when everything he had thought he had known is proven to be wrong?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 17 - Words: 112,110 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 685 - Follows: 926 - Updated: 6/27 - Published: 5/18/2016 - Harry P., Severus S., Albus D.
Improbable Foundations by Imagination94 reviews
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.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 97,990 - Reviews: 680 - Favs: 832 - Follows: 1,255 - Updated: 8/22 - Published: 5/16/2016 - Harry P., Severus S.
The Lies We Tell by Niaf reviews
Severus remembers how his new found guardianship over Harry Potter started. Takes place after COS but before POA. Warnings: contains mentions of abuse/self harm/near death experiences. Notes: protective/father/mentor Severus and abused/scared Harry. Rated T to be safe. *COMPLETED*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,320 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 376 - Follows: 269 - Updated: 6/30/2016 - Published: 5/22/2016 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete