What if Petunia and Vernon weren't Harry's only living relatives? What if James Potter also had a sister? Elenora Potter is the younger sister of Gryffindor's famed chaser, James Potter. While she may lack James' bolder sentiments, she makes up for it with character and heart. Imagine how Harry Potter's life could have been different if he lived with the aunt he always dreamed of.

Petunia Dursley is cleaning the attic and finds a previously unknown copy of Lily's will. Ecstatic at her discovery, she promptly abandons her burdensome nephew, along with Lily's will, on the doorstep of her childhood nemesis (aka, Severus Snape). ***SEQUEL "Lily's Last Wish" NOW POSTED*** I do not own Harry Potter or make any money from these stories.

Oneshot. Written for a challenge on potions & snitches. What if Snape took Harry from Godric's Hollow instead of Hagrid.

Follow Snape, Bella, Harry and Hermione as they leave he relative safety of Prince Manor to start at Hogwarts. Find out how they overcome the challenges they find and if there unique family can survive how different Professor Snape is to Uncle Severus. Will stay as true to the original books as possible.

Severus knew. He knew the instant it happened. He knew from the burning sensation that enveloped his left forearm, beckoning him to return. He knew from the way the Dark Mark slithered about against his skin, the black ink deep and dark, a stark contrast to his pale flesh.