Harry needs to take control of his life. Some very old magic is at work, and our hero finds hidden strength within himself. Snape becomes a major player. Better summary inside. Multiple pairings.

There is something wrong in the forest tonight. A young child has been found alone. Who is the dark man who finds him? Who is the child? How did he get there?

It's the little things that mean more than anything, but they aren't often noticed. One anniversary Severus Snape starts to, and he isn't alone.

A oneshot character piece focusing on Snape's protection of the Philosopher's Stone. HBP spoiler. challenge fic. Cannon.

Harry Potter has a few secrets, and it's time they came out. An abandoned story posted as a firstchapter challange, read Author's Note for details.