Defiance of authority and lack of respect did not source from Harry's arrogance, it came from something much simpler - love. The absence of parental love in his life made Harry remorseful toward those who should have cared. It was Snape's turn to change Harry's mind. -A retelling of Harry Potter, starting in the Goblet of Fire. SLOWBURN. Enemies-to-family fic. Mentor Snape story, eventual Snape adopts Harry. Follows books. No blood relation. No romantic pairings! Sevitus/Severitus-inspired. Crossposted on ao3 and ffnet.
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