The Boy Who Found a Home

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape.

Vampires, trolls, and toast. The sparks fly between Severus and four Gryffindor boys before, during and after the History of Magic class. The Headmaster assigns detentions after a disastrous breakfast.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The Headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don't always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape. When Professor Dumbledore requests the Slytherin come to his office, after a puzzling meeting with a unseen guest, he begins to look more deeply at the boy.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry-

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry- decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had both intellectually and morally. The headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye; his vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin, Severus Snape.

The task of all schools is to educate students. Albus Dumbledore felt there was more to education than teaching the Ministry- decreed lessons; he tried to teach his students how to use what they had intellectually and morally. The Headmaster discovered that preconceived notions don’t always reveal everything to the careless eye and his own vision was surprisingly altered by the young Slytherin Severus Snape.

The Headmaster, realizing Severus Snape would not accept less than the truth, shows the twelve-year-old the painful reason for his mother's abandonment.

Severus shares breakfast and has a tantrum in the herb garden. Madam Pomfrey fights to bring a sense of order to the young Slytherin's life. Minerva McGonagall warns the Headmaster to keep his socks to himself!

Severus learns that blunt honesty doesn't go with homemade soup. Madam Pomfrey has the Slyterin assist her in inventorying her medical potions. Albus Dumbledore contacts a couple he hopes will take the young boy under their wing.

Albus, Minerva, and Poppy discuss their own inter-house favoritism. The Headmaster visits the family he hopes will take in the orphaned child. Sirius learns something he has to share with his best friend, James.

Hydra Snape has a meeting with a very unhappy wizard, while a Malfoy is given a delicate task.

Returning from his meeting with the Prewetts, the Headmaster and Hagrid speak about Severus' suspicious nature. Hagrid points out that the Slytherin does often have good reasons to distrust others. When Severus appears at Professor Dumbledore's bedroom door and looks around the room curiously, Albus is amused. Then when the child asks if he'll ever return to his father's home, the Headmaster doesn't know quite how to reply.

Both the Headmaster and his ward continue to learn about each other. When Professor Dumbledore begins to try influence the way Severus sees Muggles.

Severus and the Headmaster go for a wet and muddy walk above Hogsmeade and meet two strangers.

Young Severus Snape discovers that asking for help can be a benefical experience.

The new school year begins and Severus must learn to handle both Gryffindors and Slytherins. The Headmaster has a little talk with the Marauders.

Severus receives a rather intimidating invitation.

The peace and acceptance Severus begins to feel is shattered.

The Marauders find themselves at the end of an unexpected wand when they come across Snape and Evans.