Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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An exploration of what a strict, unapproachable, safety-conscious potions teacher MIGHT have been like.
Featuring homework feedback, discussions between teachers, and a growing awareness that Potter is not quite what Severus was expecting...
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- Part 1 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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The Head of the House of Slytherin by seekeronthepath
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
23 Feb 2021
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Severus Snape is committed to the welfare of his students, and providing them with a quality education. And since Dumbledore isn't providing them with the resources he needs, he's turning to other allies for assistance.
An exploration of what COULD have happened in Harry's second year. (Read Part 1 first)
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- Part 2 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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Severus Snape and the Cousins Black by seekeronthepath
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
24 Jan 2025
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Severus Snape is a teacher, committed to educating and protecting his Potions students, and his Slytherins. This would be a lot easier if he wasn't ALSO trying to prevent a war, lie to his employer, and avoid a werewolf.
Book 3 of a canon-divergent, Snape-centric series based on the involvement of competent adults.
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- Part 3 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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"Good morning, everyone! I am Professor Burbage, and over the next three years, I will be teaching you about the differences between the muggle and wizarding worlds..."
The introductory speeches made by Hogwarts teachers in their first class with the third years.
[Note: You don't need to read the rest of the series - the canon divergence is minor at this stage and will be explained in the notes of the relevant chapters]
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- Part 4 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-time by seekeronthepath
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
02 Jun 2021
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Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban a few days before Harry’s birthday. Harry saw him when he ran away from Privet Drive on the 6th of August. Where was Sirius in the meantime?
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- Part 5 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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The Testimony of Slytherin Portraits by seekeronthepath
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
22 Jan 2025
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In Severus Snape and the Cousins Black, Irma Pince interviews several portraits of past Heads of Slytherin House. Among those portraits are Nyfain Magister, Slytherin's daughter, and Ysolde Black, who acted as headmaster of the school in the mid-14th century.
These are their testimonies.
Note: You do not need to read the series to understand this work.
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- Part 6 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin
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Off Screen and Behind the Scenes: Extras for Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin by seekeronthepath
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
14 Apr 2026
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Additional bits and pieces for my 'Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin' series. Feel free to ask questions or offer prompts in the comments for me to respond to!
Chapter 1: The Making of a Granny (i.e. the 'elf business' chapter)
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- Part 7 of Severus Snape and the House of Slytherin