9yo Harry gets abused at the Dursley's. When a muggle pediatrician finds out, Harry is placed in the care of Severus Snape who is now facing the greatest struggle of his life – healing a child that reminds him more of himself than he likes. As both work through their issues, they find out that they have more in common than apparent on first sight. Bonding/Mentoring fic. RESUMED!

When a muggle pediatrician finds out that Harry is abused, no one can understand why he is placed with the most unlikely person - in Snape's care. And care he does! Find out what will happen when those two meet who have more in common than they think. What role does Lily play in this? Severus' childhood revealed...

After PoA, Harry struggles to deal with the loss of Sirius and wanders off to be reckless. Severus is sent to deal with him, and he is not happy about it! Challenged by the stubborn boy he is forced to confront his own past. Will he be able to overcome his childhood burden and see Harry as what he is? Bonding fic. Nice Sev! Childhood revealed! Rated T for abuse in some chapters.