Characters
Tags
Implied/Referenced Child Abuse
Emotional/Psychological Abuse
Implied/Referenced Abuse
Abuse
Child Abuse
Physical Abuse
Verbal Abuse
Harry Potter Needs a Hug
Abused Harry Potter
Good Severus Snape
Harry Needs a Hug
Harry Potter is Not Okay
Potions as Substance Abuse (Harry Potter)
Severus Snape Adopts Harry Potter
Summary
During the summer before his third year, Harry is left alone after the Dursleys disappeared, likely on a vacation. When Snape finds him outside the protective bounds, he angrily escorts him home and is furious to learn Harry has been left alone. Ordered by Dumbledore to watch over him, Snape is reluctant and irritated, expecting a spoiled brat. However, as he spends time with harry, he notices disturbing signs of neglect and mistreatment, slowly realizing Harry’s life is far worse than he ever imagined.