Before Harry Met Sevy

Five-year-old Severus Snape wakes one morning to find his parents gone. Have they left for good? How will they react when they find out he's met the Muggles next door?

Chapter Two: Lily and Severus form a bond of friendship which will be hard-put to tear apart. Near the end, she witnesses first hand exactly what Silias is capable of...

Chapter Three: Lily heads home, and Severus embarks on his journey to learn the Dark Arts. Enter new character!

Chapter Four: Remember that new character from last chapter? You will by the end of this one!

Chapter Five: Severus' 9th birthday. He gets some gifts from a few unexpected people...see how they're put to use...

Severus receives his acceptance to Hogwarts, and he and the Evanses go to Diagon Alley. A few familiar characters will be met along the way, and the two friends look forward to leaving for school.

Severus has been looking forward to attending Hogwarts for so long, but will the actions of his father prevent him from leaving?

In this chapter, Severus and Lily arrive at Hogwarts, and we learn how the animosity between Sirius, James, and Severus began!

Chapter 9 ~ Severus meets his dorm mates (and what a pleasant lot they are!). The first day of classes brings about some unexpected results, and Lucius takes an interest in Sev's actions.

Severus finds out just what Lucius wants with him ~ plus, he has his first Potions class!

Why is everyone so interested in Severus' holiday plans?

Severus goes home for the holidays. But what can he expect in the way of a welcome?

It's Christmas Eve, the night of the Malfoys' party. Will Severus be able to attend? If so, how will it go?

Chapter 14: How do the Snapes spend Christmas? And what exactly is going on with Rebekah? As his return to Hogwarts grows closer, Severus tries to find out.

Chapter Fifteen: Severus returns to school, and gets his very own reception committee!

What will Lucius' reaction be when he finds Severus' dorm mates haven't regained Slytherin's lead?

Severus returns home for the summer holidays, brooding about the upcoming birth of his sibling. Things begin to look even bleaker as news of the birth reaches the boy.

Sabine's birth affects Severus in more ways than he imagined. But are the changes really for the best?

Severus' visit to the Malfoys has arrived. Will it be everything he expected?

Sebastian tells Severus how to protect himself against the Malfoys' plans.

Chapter 21: Severus returns to Hogwarts for his second year.

Chapter 22: First Day of term. Will everything be as it was during first year? Or will Severus still need to sleep with one eye open?

Chapter 23: Severus' retaliation against the Dynamic Duo has unforseen repercussions.

Severus begins his Occlumency lessons, and recieves lesson in tracking as well.

In which Sevy gets a practical lesson in Occlumency, and things get a bit tricky with Pandora Pemberton.

In which Severus is questioned, serves detention, and receives glares from the student body.

Things begin to get strange when news of a double murder gets to Severus - was Pandora's death more than it seemed?

In the aftermath of Remi's confession, Sev's Occlumency lessons are starting to grate on his nerves. Will Melison allow him to simply walk away?

A story of Severus Snape before the books - The only solace young Severus Snape has from his abusive parents is the spunky red-headed muggle who lives next door. The friendship follows them through their years at school, but can it survive the choices each will make? (note: NOT a Sevy/Lily ship)