The Dursleys not only feared magic, they denied its existence. They denied their nephew the right to live; the right to express who he was. After a particular horrible night with Vernon, McGonagall has had enough of standing on the sidelines. Taking him to Hogwarts where he can be raised and loved, she never expected Severus to come into the picture. Of course, Snape didn't either.
Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 52,821 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 8/26/2018 - Published: 5/31/2018 - Harry P., Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.