Severus Snape is returning to Hogwarts for his 6th year, still wounded by the loss of his friend, Lily Evans. A fellow Slytherin, seeking assistance with Potions, enters his life, perhaps for the better.
FINAL CHAPTER UP! A new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with something to hide puts Snape's position as spy in danger as well as his life. SnapeOC, R&R! [rated for thematic elements]
COMPLETE A young, brooding Severus Snape is greeted by a young witch, who knows more about him than anyone else, in the Leaky Cauldron one chilly January night. Rated for third chapter. R&R!