Despite Severus' treatment of Harry in his first Potions class, and subsequent meetings and classes, Harry is determined to be kind to his Potions professor. How will this change their relationship? AU, OOC, eventual Severus-adopts-Harry story, Dumbledore bashing, and a number of unexpected twists and turns along the way! Please R&R and enjoy! :D Rating may go up in later chapters.

During the summer after his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry discovers a trunk at the Dursleys' house. Harry sets it aside to go through once the Durselys go on vacation, little knowing that its contents will change his life and his relationship with a certain Potions professor. AU, OOC, Dumbledore, Ron, and Ginny bashing.

Four years after the death of James and Lily Potter, Severus Snape receives some letters from beyond the grave—one from his mother, Eileen Prince, one from Lily, and the other from someone completely unexpected. The contents of these letters will forever alter his life. Warnings: child abuse, Dumbledore bashing, good Malfoys. AU and OOC. Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter