Sick and tired with the way the Dursleys were treating him, Harry decides he has had enough. Leaving the house he makes his way towards the Leaky Cauldron only to encounter the one person he didnt want to see...

At Lily's request, Albus Dumbledore has kept a secret from Severus Snape for 17 years. When Dumbledore learns that this secret plays a vital role in the war, however, it is Snape who is left to deal with the consequences. As Harry's true parentage is revealed, both his and Snape's futures become uncertain. The two must learn to work together in order to survive. PreHBP.

Sequel to A Time and Place to Grow. After spending a summer with Snape, Harry begins his sixth year at Hogwarts. But Snape is keeping an eye and a firm hand on him, and a new teacher, split loyalties and a looming fight with the Dark Lord await Harry.

Severus has never done anything for anyone, but what will he do for one small boy named Harry?

Rescued from Privet Drive by Severus Snape, Harry deages himself during a rash plan, retaining his 16 yr old mind. Can Harry trust the only one who seems to understand him now and who is brewing the potion he needs to recover? AU 6th year. No slash.

Suppose that Harry was a rebellious, antisocial teenager with tons of money and a certain eloquence? Au, it's fanfics darlings, and minor spoilers. Very, very minor. And cursing, let's not forget cursing.