Rating:
PG-13
House:
The Dark Arts
Ships:
Original Female Witch/Severus Snape
Characters:
Original Female Witch Original Male Wizard Severus Snape
Genres:
Drama Romance
Era:
1970-1981 (Including Marauders at Hogwarts)
Spoilers:
Half-Blood Prince
Stats:
Published: 12/07/2005
Updated: 05/02/2006
Words: 76,464
Chapters: 9
Hits: 2,880

From Spark to Flame

aerynfire

Story Summary:
Seventeen year old Severus Snape is sent to live with his uncle, an Auror, during the summer of 1977 but soon finds himself drawn into a web of political intrigue, passion, and war.

Prologue
12/09/2005

Seventeen year old Severus Snape is sent to live with his uncle, an Auror, during the summer of 1977 but soon finds himself drawn into a web of political intrigue, passion, and war.

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Against his will, Snape leaves Spinner's End to begin his month long job shadowing of his uncle, Steven Prince, at the Ministry of Magic.

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After saving Paidea's life yet again, Snape ventures to impress the young diplomat, who, though appreciative, can only see the boy she once knew.

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The Ministry debates what should be the next course of action in regards to the recent attack, and Snape is given the opportunity of a lifetime.

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As Paidea packs in prepartion to leave, Snape finally convinces her that he is no longer the child she once knew.

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As the group settles into their new home and routine, Steven receives some disturbing information, and Snape and Paidea grow closer together.

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Steven begins his hunt in a wretched hive of scum and villainy and later wonders if he'll ever be served. Snape and Paidea try to put the events of the past forty-eight hours behind them only to find themselves in an even larger quandry.

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While Paidea wars internally over her decision, Snape's nightmares call him home to Spinner's End.

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When a tragic fate befalls his mother, Snape makes a choice that could have repercussions for years to come.

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