Favorite Stories 964
420Keep Holding On » by
ChoCedric
AU. Albus Dumbledore told Sirius Black to lie low at Lupin's for a while, and then go and rally the old crowd. But Sirius, feeling more resolute than he ever had in his life, looked the Headmaster straight in the eye and said, "No. I'm staying with Harry. I'm not leaving him alone." A story of hardship and tragedy, but also of unconditional love.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 39, words: 120k+, favs: 463, follows: 730, updated: 3/16 published: 9/4/2018, Harry P., Sirius B.
131Breaking the Silence » by
Crimson Rhage
Harry learned many rules growing up. Above all else he learned that the world did not want to hear him speak, so he decided to not waste his time doing so. When the young boy-who-lived makes it to Hogwarts will the resident Potion's Master be able to look past his own preconceived notions to break past Harry's self-induced silence? abused!Harry, Mentor!Severus, no current pairings
Harry Potter, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 12, words: 37k+, favs: 519, follows: 937, updated: 2/19 published: 1/10/2019, Harry P., Severus S.
305Leopard's Choice » by
Lomonaaeren
AU, gen, sequel to Wolf's Choice. Harry enters his fifth year with the Ministry demanding he retract his stories of Voldemort's return, his allies demanding sacrifices he may not want to make, and the world becoming sharper with every breath.
Harry Potter, M, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 38, words: 121k+, favs: 614, follows: 879, updated: 2/2 published: 7/13/2020, Harry P., Sirius B., Severus S., Theodore N.
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It Only Takes A Drop of Blood » by
Lady Gallatea Ravenclaw
Sometimes, there are harder things than a psychopathic Dark Lord that a teenage wizard can face. Things like dying. Post GOF. Sick!Harry; Canon pairings. ABANDONED.
Harry Potter, T, English, Angst, chapters: 17, words: 103k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 1/2 published: 4/4/2006, Harry P.
14What Were You Doing Out There in the Dark? » by
watery tea and stale biscuits
AU post OOTP. Dark. Arthur had been right about Fudge employing Percy to use him, but he'd been wrong about what for. He's forced to confront it when he catches sight of his son's battered figure in the dark after the fight. A secret love affair turned violent? An attempted murder plot? An abusive relationship? A marriage? TW: noncon, abuse, toxic relationship, infidelity, slash.
Harry Potter, T, English, Angst & Family, chapters: 10, words: 25k+, favs: 26, follows: 29, updated: 12/26/2022 published: 10/28/2021, Percy W., Arthur W., Cornelius F.
18As Potter is to Snape: Part 2 » by
ScarlettWriter91
AU! Possibly a part two of As Potter is to Snape. You'd definitely want to read that first, but basically, Snape has adopted Harry. He and Remus were both adopted by Albus and Minerva in 4th and 6th year. Snape was always a spy. This would start up right at the beginning of the summer before 4th year. I'm not sure if it will end at the end of summer or continue into the year.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 4, words: 8k+, favs: 69, follows: 109, updated: 12/25/2022 published: 4/22/2022, Harry P., Remus L., Severus S., Albus D.
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The Journal of Secrets » by
MusicMelis
While organizing the attic, Harry comes across his mother's journal before starting his first year at Hogwarts. He learns that his father isn't who he thought, it is Severus Snape, his soon-to-be Potions Professor! He can't wait to meet him and tell him the truth but then quickly realizes that Snape hates him. Now he isn't sure he wants the professor to know the truth. Severitus.
Harry Potter, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 17, words: 50k+, favs: 329, follows: 386, updated: 12/17/2022 published: 9/11/2022, Harry P., Severus S.
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Fire Away » by
Nadia Snape
"Who cares? Nobody did, nobody does-" "I will, Potter." Severus' concerned black eyes met Harry's glassy green ones. After the death of Sirius, Harry is barely hanging on the edge. Will Severus be able to fix the pieces of the Golden Boy? No Slash. Sixth Year.
Harry Potter, K+, English, Adventure & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 23, words: 108k+, favs: 664, follows: 788, updated: 11/1/2022 published: 5/23/2018, Harry P., Severus S.
689Letters to Everybody » by
Siebenschlaefer
During a horrible summer after fifth year, Harry has enough. Using the connection to Voldemort, Harry begins to realize what he has to do to end the war. Decision made, Harry writes letters. Will Harry's action end the war and bring changes to the wizarding world? And will somebody save him?
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 21, words: 112k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 10/23/2022 published: 3/4/2018, Harry P., Draco M., Severus S., Voldemort
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Stay » by
HannahFranziska
Sirius is released from Azkaban, once more a free man, to find that there is nothing left of his old family. Moony has had almost seven years to move on and Harry… well, he has found new parents in his aunt and uncle and does not even remember his godfather. Following a desperate need to make up for lost time, he goes looking for a purpose and promptly finds one he hadn't expected.
Harry Potter, K+, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 103k+, favs: 392, follows: 526, updated: 10/22/2022 published: 3/8/2016, Harry P., Sirius B., Remus L.
3k+A Thousand Words » by
Ailee17
Harry never could have predicted how much his life would change after making a surprising discovery at the Dursley household the summer before Second Year. The young wizard returns to school looking for answers, and ends up finding a whole lot more. Snape/Harry mentor fic. No slash.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 56, words: 176k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 7k+, updated: 9/28/2022 published: 1/4/2015, Harry P., Severus S.
193Not That Bad » by
Lune-Bleue22
With Dumbledore gone and McGonagall in St Mungo, Umbridge is at the height of her power in Hogwarts. The detentions she is giving Harry are getting worse and worse, and his best friends, forced to stand by as he repeatedly gets hurt, start thinking about desperate measures – such as turning to Snape for help. Warning: violence, descriptions of abuse by Umbridge and the Dursleys.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 8, words: 51k+, favs: 350, follows: 636, updated: 9/14/2022 published: 4/11/2020, Harry P., Severus S.
1k+Mindful Eyes » by
JadeSullivan
Sequel to Emerald Eyes; AU-The summer before 3rd year brings new obstacles for Harry and Snape, especially when the Potions master realizes he isn't the only one minding the Boy Who Lived.
Harry Potter, K+, English, chapters: 29, words: 118k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 9/11/2022 published: 5/15/2009, Harry P., Severus S.
325In Family, There is Strength » by
MusicMelis
After the events at the ministry the end of fifth year, Harry has had enough. The prophecy, abusive relatives, losing Sirius...he is done and in despair. He ends up having a breakdown in Dumbledore's office and Snape steps in, determined to help the broken boy. Together with his godson Draco, they must convince Harry not to give up and in doing so, a family is formed.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 20, words: 60k+, favs: 782, follows: 1k+, updated: 9/10/2022 published: 8/3/2021, Harry P., Draco M., Severus S.
296Upon the burning of our house » by
Murai-Sakura
When a freak fire burns Gryffindor tower to the ground, all of the Gryffindors find themselves temporarily without a place to stay. When Dumbledore decides that the Gryffindors will have to be resorted until the tower has been rebuilt, Harry is forced to face certain people he would rather stay clear of. Snape mentors Harry fic /Resorting/ Later mentions of abuse.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Drama, chapters: 6, words: 24k+, favs: 437, follows: 861, updated: 8/1/2022 published: 12/7/2020, Harry P., Severus S.
575Speak to Me » by
Lady Lynn
HPSS Slash, Following Fifth Year- Hogwarts is has closed for a year, and Harry is thrown in the attic, locked from the outside world, forbidden to speak. What happens when he forgets he has a voice? When school starts up again, who's going to teach him to speak?
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 11, words: 39k+, favs: 755, follows: 894, updated: 6/13/2022 published: 12/8/2003, [Harry P., Severus S.] Remus L.
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Moment of Impact » by
Suite Sambo
An accident the summer before 6th year puts Dumbledore's plans for Harry in motion sooner than planned. Will an unexpected truce with Snape better prepare Harry for what is to come? A Snape mentors Harry fic with all the regular players. AU after OOTP.
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 47, words: 116k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 812, updated: 5/23/2022 published: 11/24/2010, Harry P., Severus S.
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Summer with Snape » by
Severus Draconis Potter
Harry's finally got a summer without the Durselys, only problem is he's staying with Snape. Harry has certain issues that come to light but Snape wont care will he? They hate each other, and it's gonna stay that way right? Mentor/Guardian/Father Snape, Slightly OOC Features bladder issues and bedwetting
Harry Potter, K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 104, words: 263k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 896, updated: 5/15/2022 published: 8/20/2012, Harry P., Severus S.
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Improbable Foundations » by
Imagination94
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, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, chapters: 53, words: 187k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 4/13/2022 published: 5/16/2016, Harry P., Severus S.
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Growing Legacy » by
DebsTheSlytherinSnapefan
Sequel to Fixing Past Mistakes. Now that the past mistakes had been fixed what of the future? Will Harry be able to secure a growing legacy as he ages? Will Dumbledore find out who they are and make life uncomfortable or will he only realize who they were when they are gone never to be seen again...what about Voldemort? Has he already returned working in the shadows or not?COMPLETE
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 23, words: 122k+, favs: 4k+, follows: 5k+, updated: 3/25/2022 published: 6/27/2017, Harry P., Severus S., Albus D., Minerva M.