When Harry appears at the Welcoming Feast wearing a glamor only Snape notices, Snape decides to find out what the glamor is hiding. His investigation leads to a number of shocking revelations---both about The Boy Who Lived, and about Snape's understanding of himself. Sixth year AU.
Rated: T - Chapters: 8 - Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort - Completed: Yes
Characters: Snape and Harry (required), Dumbledore, Hermione, Luna, Ron - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Snape-meets-Dursleys Takes Place: PreHBP
Membership status: Member
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Available for Beta-reading? Hogwarts Affiliation:  Ravenclaw
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NOTE (2011) - I'm in the process of uploading revised chapters of O Mine Enemy (typos & minor revisions - nothing changing the story or major events). What this means is that I am overcoming a several-year writing drought to get back into the habit of writing fiction. This unfinished story has haunted me since I left it, and my Harry and Snape deserve an ending to their tale.
NOTE (2009) - To those of you who have expressed concern over my story O Mine Enemy, I want to extend a sincere apology for not having updated in so long. Despite appearances, I have never considered this story abandoned. In the past year I have gone through two international moves, causing me to make other things in my life a priority over this story. I have, however, mapped out the remainder of O Mine Enemy in my head, and I do periodically review and add to my notes. Now that my life has settled down, it is only a matter of getting back into the writing habit - easier said than done, I am discovering! I want to thank all of my readers from the bottom of my heart for not sending me mean or nasty reviews as I have seen left on some stories that have lagged. I'm so proud that I have such polite, concerned and loyal readers! If you have any comments or suggestions to help me get started up again, please don't hesitate to write. The more I am reminded that I still have readers wanting to follow my story, the more motivated I become.
Hi to anyone who is reading this! I have been lurking around fanfiction sites (primarily ff.net and potionsandsnitches.net) ever since I finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and wanted more! It's so fun to find gems of stories by truly talented writers. I read so many stories about Snape and Harry (my favorite duo, barring slash) that I think I exhausted the pool. So I figure...if you can't find more of what you want to read, write it yourself! :) I've been doing that for a while now, just starting to post. Hope you'll read it and tell me what you think!
Just FYI - Some little tidbits about me that might affect what you read in my Harry Potter world:
1. I love what I am, but I'm sorry, it's not British. I'll use the terms that I know, but if not everything is exactly the way you Brits out there like it, I'm sorry. I'm focusing more on the content of my story, and I hope you'll still enjoy it.
2. I have two jobs and go to school. So I write as often as I can and I have a schedule for myself, but I can't promise a specific length or timeline for updates...each week is a little bit different. But I do solemnly promise you that barring death or serious injury, any story I post here WILL be completed. I make sure that I have the major scenes and arc of the story down before I post, because I know as a reader how frustrating it can be to get into stories by an author who doesn't complete them.
3. I don't hold stories ransom for reviews. Review it or not, if I post it here, I'll finish it here. But like any author, reviews do make me happy. :) As much as I like to write anyway, nice and/or constructive reviews put a big goofy grin on my face and make me want to finish the next chapter even quicker so I can read more of them. Hehe...reviews are like my chocolate. ;)
4. None of my stories will feature slash. 'nuff said.
Ok, if you made it this far, stop reading my profile and get to the story! Snape's more interesting than I am, anyway. He's got that great dark sarcastic thing going for him.
Instant Owlers:
Reviews by Kirby Lane
| Title: Chapter 1: Observation and Reflection | 20 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Hello! I've read your story, but I like it...so I'm going back to review because I've recently figured out as a new fanfic author that it's the polite and fun thing to do! ;)
It took me a bit to get used to the present tense in your writing since it's not the most common, but you keep it consistent, and it really works well. Good job!
I also had to comment that I loved this part:
"The boy's head jerks up from over his cauldron, and his eyes meet Snape's, wary and a little fearful.
Despite the fact that the first sixth year Potions class of the term is nearly over and no one in it has provided Snape a single excuse to take points from Gryffindor, the boy's look is enough to fill him with a warm, satisfied glow."
Hehe! I love that - fearful student eyes being Snape's key to happiness! Right on!
Author's Response:
THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY. Because I love "O Mine Enemy" so very very much, any approval from you is immensely valued.
And I'm glad you liked that line, I keep putting things into the story that make me laugh and I have to wonder if I have the world's strangest sense of humor or if anyone else is laughing with me...:)
| Title: Chapter 2: Forcing Confidences | 20 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Aw! Snapey! I love his inward struggles in this chapter - how he doesn't quite care, but he doesn't quite not care... And the last line was especially good: "a Harry Potter who suddenly reminds Snape much more of himself at his own age than he ever believed possible."
| Title: Chapter 3: Reticence | 20 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- "I know what a car is, Potter, I am a wizard, not a troglodyte." LOL!
Poor Harry, dealing with a promise-breaking Snape. Now mind, I understand why he called the headmaster, but I'm so mad at him for promising he wouldn't when he knew all along he would! Bad Snape! Bad Snape!
| Title: Chapter 4: Confession and Absolution | 27 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Bet you thought I forgot about you, didn't you? :) I had to take a break from reading to finish my own chapter...but now I've got to get caught up so I can read your sequel! Aaaa!
Anyway, I really loved this chapter - everyone was so great. I loved how gentle, yet furious Dumbledore was at the same time. And how snape-like Snape was, though you could see his concern. Well done!
| Title: Chapter 5: A Conversation | 27 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- I love how Dumbledore reacts to the "suggestion" that Snape stay with Harry at the Dursleys. :) This was a fun chapter to read. On to the next!
| Title: Chapter 6: Making Amends | 27 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Love it, love it! Everyone is so wonderful in this chapter - very in character. Poor Vernon...if I didn't dislike him so much, I'd feel kind of sorry for him. Heck, I'm a Muggle and even I know better than to try to chum up to Snape!
| Title: Chapter 7: Things Unspoken | 28 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Aw, Snape! How sweet are you! I love how he prefaces his little speech by telling Harry that if he tells anyone else what Snape says, he will call him a liar. hehe :)
I do hope Harry is okay...but seeing as how there's a sequel... :)
| Title: Chapter 8: Epilogue: Restoration | 28 Aug 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Dear Branwyn,
I am compelled to convey my appreciation of your story and to relate that your compendious prose has convinced me of your exceptional proficiency in the art of storytelling. :)
So therefore, I am sharing with you...CHOCOLATE! By the pound! For YOU!!!! Because I LOVE that reviews are like chocolate, don't you?!?! :) :)
Good chapter - I loved the letter! It was so incredibly great how Snape could be so clever and insulting and caring and insufferably smart all at once. :) I can't wait to see what Harry comes up with... (Dare i admit that I stole a glance at the next story already? But I haven't read more than the first couple paragraphs because I forced myself to come back and finish this last chapter first, even though I desperately want to know what happens!)
So here I go... :)
Author's Response:
*huge idiotic grin*
You absolutely make my day, you know that?
Harry is 7 years old and treated literally like a dog by the Dursleys. Will he be rescued by the wizarding world? Will he ever be fit to take on the mantle of The Boy Who Lived? Now Complete!
Rated: 16+ - Chapters: 27 - Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort - Completed: Yes
Characters: Snape and Harry (required), Draco, Dudley, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Lucius, Petunia, Vernon - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Neglect, Snape-meets-Dursleys, Violence Takes Place: Pre Hogwarts
Rated: 16+ - Chapters: 27 - Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort - Completed: Yes
Characters: Snape and Harry (required), Draco, Dudley, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Lucius, Petunia, Vernon - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Adoption, Alternate Universe, Child fic, Neglect, Snape-meets-Dursleys, Violence Takes Place: Pre Hogwarts
Published: 18 Jul 2007 - Updated: 02 Sep 2007
Categories: Guardian, Father > Sevitus - Challenges: None - Series: A Boy Called Whelp
Categories: Guardian, Father > Sevitus - Challenges: None - Series: A Boy Called Whelp
| Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 | 20 Jul 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- I love it so far! You do a wonderful job of making Harry's predicament and emotions seem real. I can't wait to find out what happens...
| Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 | 20 Jul 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Poor Harry!
| Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 | 20 Jul 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- Yay for Hero Severus!
| Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 | 20 Jul 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kirby Lane (Signed) |
- No! I've reached the end! Please update soon! Please!!!
