Harry Potter Fanfic Recommendations: Harry/Snape Mentorship & Partnership

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Aspeninthesunlight, YEAR LIKE NONE OTHER, A

It all started with a letter from home and family. Except, Harry doesn't really have either, does he? He's about to get them. A Snape-adopts-Harry story providing an alternate 6th year. Rated PG-13.

Celebony, RECNAC TRANSFAERSO

In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry takes on cancer to save a Muggle. Facing a not-so-typical year of dating and duels, new friends and the threat of Voldemort, Harry starts to realize just what he's given up. Rated PG-13. Warnings: violence & abuse. Novel-length.

elsa, TANIWHA

"The rest of the journey didn't take long. Snape drove in silence, and Harry had a lot to think about. After carefully fording a stream they travelled a little way along a dirt track, and Harry began to appreciate the abilities of the four-wheel-drive. Otherwise, he supposed, they would have had to borrow that horse. He bit his lip to stop grinning at the thought of Snape on the shaggy old pony. He stopped smiling when he realised the car had stopped outside a white cottage. It was as though a piece of England had been picked up and put down in the middle of nowhere. The sun as it sank over the mountains shone rosily off the walls. On the south side ivy grew, stopping just short of the shingled roof with its brick chimney. There was no front lawn, but herbs made good ground cover and short bushes Harry didn't recognise bordered what would be a delightful garden in summer. It was so warm, such a friendly little house, Harry wondered how Snape had managed to get hold of it. Certainly it was at the opposite end of the spectrum to the Slytherin dungeons." Rated PG.

GreenGecko, RESONANCE

Fantastically-written, realistic character portrayals, action-packed epic. Year six and Harry needs rescuing by Dumbledore and Snape. The resulting understanding between Harry and Snape is critical to destroying Voldemort and leads to an offer of adoption. Covers year seven and Auror training. Sequels: REVOLUTION & RESOLUTION. Harry/other female characters, Snape/other female character. Rated PG-13. Novel-length.

Jocelyn, HARRY POTTER & THE BATTLE OF WILLS

Harry mourns his godfather as the war finally begins in earnest, bringing tragedy and new struggles for all those on the side of Good. If they hope to win, old quarrels must be set aside, new alliances must be forged, and Harry Potter must find the courage to face down dark wizards, his own emotions, and a destiny he did not choose. Rated R for violence. Novel-length.

Theowyn, HARRY POTTER AND THE ENEMY WITHIN

As Harry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts, Voldemort's lengthening shadow stretches across the wizarding world and Harry is tormented by the knowledge that he alone can end this reign of terror. Worse, his mysterious mental link to Voldemort is stronger than ever and threatens to overwhelm him. Only Snape can teach him to control the nightmarish visions, but can Harry and Snape learn to trust one another, or will an old grudge that refuses to die destroy the wizarding world's sole hope of defeating the Dark Lord?" This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Rated PG-13.

Theowyn, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAINED SOULS

Sequel to HARRY POTTER AND THE ENEMY WITHIN. Voldemort has risen to power once again. As Harry comes of age, he must discover the secret of how Voldemort cheated death and find a way to defeat this evil once and for all. Along the way, he will have to contend with Death Eaters, shadowy Ministry officials and suspicions that threaten to tear his own allies apart. And he will need to delve farther than ever before into the mysteries of the mind where victory can only be won by freeing the chained souls. Rated R for violence. Harry/Snape mentorship.

The Velvet Ghost, HARRY POTTER AND THE PHOENIX'S FLIGHT

Why is Snape acting so oddly? Who is causing the mysterious disease sweeping Hogwarts? What's wrong with Draco Malfoy? And what is the Dark Lord planning for Harry Potter's sixth year? Novel-length. Rated PG-13.

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MENTORSHIP: GENERAL AND ADVENTURE

This category includes all gen stories, does not feature adoption or a Snape/Harry romantic relationship (but may involve a Snape/other or Harry/other relationship as part of secondary plot), where Snape mentors Harry in some aspect of war, ability (i.e. occlumency, fighting, etc), or school. May also include mental/physical health recovery component. Also see similar categories (some of these stories are repeated in other categories): Mentorship - Recovery, Partnership - General

"While the soul will usually release once the feeding reaches a certain point, the following section will teach you how to force this release. Practice this extensively on animals before attempting it on a sentient being - it is a common mistake to reverse the desired effects, absorbing the soul and releasing the blood-magic. This will destroy all traces of the sentient's existence, and triggers another level of blood-curse (see chapter 4). In other words, it's a Very Bad Idea." Snape/Harry mentorship. Rated PG-13. Short novel.

During Occulmency lessons in OOtP, Snape notices something... off in Harry's memories. Harry/Snape mentorship. Alternate Universe. Warnings: Child Abuse. Mid-novel-length. Rated PG-13

As Hogwarts starts a quarterly Family Night, Harry is determined take part. Facing the heartache of looking in all the wrong places, he'll have to discover the true meaning of family, and that sometimes it comes from where you least expect it. Rated PG. Harry/Snape mentorship. Mid-novel length

The Dursleys taught Harry to fear and hate magic and all things magical including himself. Now how long will it take the wizarding world see the damage done? And can they ever hope to fix it? Alternate Universe. Rated R for violence, child abuse.

The summer after 5th year, Death Eaters find Harry abandoned in the Dursley house and bring him to Voldemort. Will one particular Death Eater give up his position and his hate to save his enemy's child? Eventually Snape mentors Harry. Harry/Snape mentorship. Warnings for violence and abuse. Rated NC17 for violence.

Sequel to WALK THE SHADOWS. After a horrific summer, Harry seems to be recovering from his ordeal, with the help of Snape and Lupin, as well as his friends, including, oddly enough, Draco Malfoy. But appearances can be deceiving.

As a first year, Harry is sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor, and no one is more surprised than his new Head of House. Alternate Universe. Harry/Snape mentorship. Rated PG-13.

Prequel: DUEL. The war is over. But something has survived. Snape and Harry learn their shared devotion to Dumbledore is a connection not easily broken. Snape mentors Harry. Rated PG-13. Novel-length.

The darkest hour of the night comes right before the dawn of a new day. Snape and Harry are trapped alone together in the aftermath of Voldemort's destruction. Rated PG-13. Short.

"It is a foolish man who does not recognize that times of war are uncertain. We will not fail to do what needs to be done, but there is no way to predict which way the tide will turn, or how fate may conspire against us. We must plan a way to protect those who remain: our loved ones, our allies, our children and ourselves. We must plan a way to give us the means to survive, and to grow strong once again." Rated R. Hermione/Ron. Novel-length.

Harry acquires a surprising new ally as he struggles to overcome his grief and accept the burden of the Prophecy. Alternate Universe HBP. Snape/Harry mentor/friendship relationship. Rated PG.

With the World turning against him, and everything going horribly wrong, Harry is stuck. He has to keep fighting, but he may have to do it all alone. Rated R for violence. Notes: This is very dark, demented, and fantastically surreal. A real joy to read.

Severus has been having dreams, dreams so real they feel like memories. What is his mind telling him? James Potter/Severus Snape, Harry/MC. Rated R. Novel-length.

When Harry's visions of Voldemort start to cause problems, he is brought back to Hogwarts and arrangements are made to give him extra DADA lessons. Rated PG-13. Harry/Snape mentorship. Unfinished WIP.

Harry lands himself in Hospital during the summer before his 6th year. His chance to recuperate becomes a fight for survival after Voldemort's supporters are given the chance to attack him outside his protection. Rated PG-13.

Theowyn, HARRY POTTER AND THE ENEMY WITHIN

Theowyn, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAINED SOULS

Every question has an answer, and Harry is about to uncover some answers that he never asked for. As old memories are stirred, he will be forced to take a step back and consider the very meaning of loyalty and trust. Rated PG-13.

Sequel to HARRY POTTER AND THE PHOENIX'S FLIGHT. "A cold hand touched the side of his face, tilted his head up, and those dark eyes were staring down at him, reaching right inside him, tearing him apart and scattering his mind and his soul into pieces. The mind was no longer a thing, a single voice, but hundreds, spread apart and examined one by one. There was another something there, a something he'd never known before, something that was dark and yet soothing. It was moving amongst his mind and dipping into the utmost corners of his conscience. He was only dimly aware of the bowl of water next to him, and his fingers trailing around in it, and then... heat was pouring from his hand, weeping into the water so fast and hard nobody had any time to prepare for it. The temperature of the water went shrieking skywards as it boiled. In front of him, he dimly saw Snape's smile." Rated PG-13. Novel-length.

Harry is physically abused, mentally unstable, or has some kind of psychiatric disorder, and Snape either guides or provides emotional support or therapy. Some stories carry warnings for abuse, child abuse, violence, and/or adult themes. Some stories may have a Severitus or adoption component. Some stories may also be included in Partnership - Romantic category, in which Harry and Snape are romantically linked and also dealing with mental/physical health recovery. Also, for non-Snape mentorship Recovery stories, see also Beyond Year Seven's "Post-Hogwarts Recovery" section.

When Harry returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year, only Severus seems to truly notice how deeply Harry's despair goes. Since Dumbledore is as blinded as everyone else, Severus decides to take matters into his own hands and help. But doing that means opening up his own soul and secrets to the Boy-Who-Lived, because Harry isn't going to just heal in one day. Snape/Harry. Rated R. Warnings: self-harm, violence.

AmbiguouslyTrustworthy!Snape kidnaps ClinicallyDepressed!Harry to keep him safe, but nothing is quite what it seems. Rated NC17. Warnings: dubious consent.

It all started with a letter from home and family. Except, Harry doesn't really have either, does he? He's about to get them. A Snape-adopts-Harry story providing an alternate 6th year. Rated PG-13.

During Occulmency lessons in OOtP, Snape notices something... off in Harry's memories. Harry/Snape mentorship. Alternate Universe. Warnings: Child Abuse. Mid-novel-length. Rated PG-13

Secrets are sometimes meant to be shared, and sharing those secrets can sometimes change lives. Alternate Universe: Severitus. Rated PG-13. Warnings: abuse.

Sent to Privet Drive to intercede in a domestic dispute, Severus finds that Harry Potter is not quite feeling himself. Warnings: implied abuse. Rated NC17. Harry/Snape. Notes: Features some Deathly Hallows details, but not enough so to make this a Post-Deathly Hallows story. This is effectively alternate universe.

Harry Potter: Bruised veteran of too many heartbreaks; cynical, jaded drunkard; Wardwright, war hero, recluse, and part time matchmaker. Next target -- Severus Snape, who has a lot to learn about love. Rated NC17. Snape/Harry. Novel-length.

Severus has a mysterious illness. Fawkes knows the cause and is determined to fix it. Rated PG-13. Harry/Snape. Sequel: TO MEND A HEART

Nothing about the war turned out the way I thought it would. Short. Rated NC17. Snape/Harry. Warnings: PTSD, Triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13), OCD, Paranoid personality disorder, Self Injury.

"Silently he would suppress the ball of heat that caught in his stomach or the shiver that travelled over his body whenever the topic of Snape would come up. Shame. It choked him. It made him cringe inside, as Snape's anatomy would be ripped apart, examined and found revolting. It made him lay awake some nights while Neville snored and Dean tried creeping back into the dorm after his visits to Ravenclaw and Ron muttered rubbish in his sleep. It made him angry and left him feeling trapped when he realized that he wouldn't be able to go on his own excursions for the night." Rated R. Harry/Snape. Short.

When Harry becomes seriously ill is the price of a cure one that he is willing to pay? Snape/Harry. Rated NC17.

Harry has had a hard life, harder than anyone knows, even himself. Snape discovers Harry's mind cannot take the strain and subsequently fractured, leaving him with multiple personalities. Rated PG-13.

Harry's summer was not what anyone expected, and the following year his toughest yet, for now there is another Darkness. Snape brings Harry back to his native Australia to help him begin healing. Warnings: anorexia, abuse. Rated R.

Harry acquires a surprising new ally as he struggles to overcome his grief and accept the burden of the Prophecy. Alternate Universe HBP. Snape/Harry mentor/friendship relationship. Rated PG.

For young Harry Potter, a cupboard under the stairs is luxury compared to the conditions he has been kept in since he was seven years old... Rated PG-13. Alternate Universe. Harry/Snape mentorship. Mid-novel length. Unfinished WIP.

Harry struggles with issues. Snape is a snarky bastard. Harry/Snape mentorship. Rated R. Warnings: self-mutilation, abuse.

The war is dragging on; an examination of innocence, loss of innocence, and sacrifice. Rated NC17. Harry/Snape.

During the summer when Harry turns fifteen, things go downhill with the Dursley's. When Harry manages to escape their abusive clutch and goes to Grimmauld Place, problems and complications arise. Rated R for violence. Alternate Universe. Mid-novel length.

When a sudden and shocking death rocks the wizarding community to its very core, the wounds are not only deep, but surprisingly widespread... Rated R.

Severus has been having dreams, dreams so real they feel like memories. What is his mind telling him? James Potter/Severus Snape, Harry/MC. Rated R. Novel-length.

What if there was a darker truth hidden in Harry's story? Summer before third year, Harry begins to question his memory blanks. What happens when he finds himself before Snape for help? Warnings: child abuse. Rated R.

Stories in which Severus Snape adopts Harry sometime after age 11 (after he is enrolled in Hogwarts). May also include Mentorship - General, Mentorship - Recovery stories.

It all started with a letter from home and family. Except, Harry doesn't really have either, does he? He's about to get them. A Snape-adopts-Harry story providing an alternate 6th year. Rated PG-13.

Stories in which Snape rears Harry as a child (before Hogwarts-enrollment age), either as a surrogate parent or biological father. May also include physical/mental health component, as in the Mentorship - Recovery category.

Against his better judgement Severus Snape let a part of himself be used in a spell six years earlier. Now the consequences of his actions cannot be avoided any longer and Snape finds himself the father of a five year old boy-Harry Potter. Rated PG.

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? Harry/Snape mentorship. Rated PG-13 for violence.

Alternate Universe. Harry, a child tormented by the Dursleys, is sent to live with his last remaining relative, the widowed Professor Snape. Harry, in his childhood adventuring, finds a secret garden. Rated G. Novel-length.

Secrets are sometimes meant to be shared, and sharing those secrets can sometimes change lives. Alternate Universe: Severitus. Rated PG-13. Warnings: abuse.

Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry safe, but his relatives are expendable. Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry looking like his adoptive father, but it's wearing off. Blood is a bond, but so is the memory of hate -- or love. Rated R for drugs, Dark Arts, adult themes, and violence. Snape/Harry mentorship. Harry/Hermione, Snape/Lupin. Severitus. Novel-length.

Harry's summer begins with horrible thoughts and nightmares from the events of his fifth year that plague him. Harry decides to do all that he can to prepare himself but what happens when he discovers unknown blood relations? Rated PG.

Severus has been having dreams, dreams so real they feel like memories. What is his mind telling him? James Potter/Severus Snape, Harry/MC. Rated R. Novel-length.

Harry and his friends create a new type of magic embodied in Harry's tattoos to keep him protected from his uncle. When the new magic works Harry is removed to Hogwarts where Dumbledore finally tells him the truth. Warnings: sexual abuse. Rated R.

Harry's ready to banish the Golden Boy image and take charge of his life. Unfortunately, or fortunately, for him there are still more surprises in store for him. Harry/Draco, Snape/Lucius. Rated NC17.

Stories in which Harry and Snape are (non-romantically) partnered to solve a mystery, crime, or to defeat Voldemort. This category is different from Mentorship - General in that Harry is no longer a student or student-figure in relation to Snape, but rather the two of them are paired/partnered to solve a mystery.

Harry wakes up in an unfamiliar house with an unfamiliar son, Arthur, who must overcome his Muggle background to help his father regain the life he lost track of fifteen years ago as well as cope with his own introduction to the wizard world. Rated PG.

One thing Dumbledore never told Harry about horcruxes, is that they are harder to destroy than to create. Rated NC17 for violence. Snape/Harry. Novel-length.

Severus has a mysterious illness. Fawkes knows the cause and is determined to fix it. Rated PG-13. Harry/Snape. Sequel: TO MEND A HEART

On Assignment for Dumbledore in the past, Harry sees his lover from an unexpected perspective. That of a teacher. Notes: This is really an excellent, thought-provoking, intensely compelling story. Harry/Snape. Rated R.

28-year old War Mage Harry Potter, is returned to his 16-year-old body as a student at Hogwarts. Rated R. Harry/Snape. Unfinished WIP.

Harry returns for his seventh year determined to change the status quo, as a mage. A long tale of romance, betrayal, initiative and derring do! Harry/Snape. Rated NC17. Novel-length.

The war is dragging on; an examination of innocence, loss of innocence, and sacrifice. Rated NC17. Harry/Snape.