There were very few things in Harry Potter's life that he was certain of. There was one absolute certainty though; he'd felt it in his bones for as long as he could remember. He, Harry Potter, was dead. The living people around him might not believe, but the dead sure did. Oh well, it doesn't impact his life much. Besides, it's nice to get help with his schoolwork from his parents.

He wanted out of the war and that's exactly what Snape gave him. Only, Harry didn't imagine for one second that he was going to become Sebastian Snape, brother to the infamous Potion Master and son of the current Dark Lord. Figuring out how to live while pretending to be a Squib and discovering new mysteries is his new normal.

For as long as Harry can remember he has been told he's part monster. When he learns of the Dark Lord- a monster amongst wizards that sought to take over the world- he discovers a father he thought long dead. Slash fanfic. Slytherin!Harry.

With the war gearing up again, the Dark Lord running rampant, and a ministry official wearing (shudder) pink taking over the school, Severus Snape knows this year will be one of the worst. At least there's the mystery of the new professor to keep him distracted. Why does the man simultaneously terrify and intrigue him? And what's with his strange friendship with Potter? Time-Travel

COMPLETE! In 2nd year, Riddle makes a deal with Harry: Ginny's life for the horcrux in his scar. Seeing no choice, Harry agrees. Marvolo, born of the 2 horcruxes merging, teaches Harry to be the perfect servant of the dark. HP/LV. Detailed summary inside