** See story notes** Severus is sent by Dumbledore to check on a seven year old Harry after a letter is received stating Petunia was asking for help.

Rated: 16+ - Chapters: 4 - Genres: Family, Hurt/Comfort - Completed: No
Characters: Snape and Harry (required), Draco, Dudley, Dumbledore, Flitwick, Hagrid, Lucius, McGonagall, Petunia, Pomfrey, Vernon - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Adoption, Child fic, Neglect, Profanity, Romance/Het, Snape-meets-Dursleys Takes Place: Pre Hogwarts