After a severe accident at Hogwarts leaves Harry Potter incapacitated, he is placed under the care of the stern Potions Master, Severus Snape. Both are reluctant participants in this new arrangement, but during Harry’s recovery, a shocking truth is unveiled: Snape is Harry’s biological father. This revelation forces them to navigate their deep-seated animosities and painful histories. As Harry faces bullying and animosity in Slytherin, Snape struggles between his duty and emerging paternal instincts. Over time, they begin to understand each other, learning that true family bonds are forged through care and choice, not just blood. Despite the tension and challenges, their relationship transforms from one of mutual disdain to a fragile, yet genuine connection built on respect and newfound affection.

How far would you go to protect the ones you love? How much of yourself would you be willing to sacrifice? How much would you deny yourself to ensure their safety?

Severus Snape knows exactly how far he would go, and there was still no turning back. Not until his mission was truly finished. James Potter and Lily Evans were the center of Severus’ world. If losing them both on the same night wasn't devastating enough, the realization that the Dark Lord wasn't dead continued to eat at his spirit. The Dark Lord would return, forcing Severus to play his part once again.

It’s been eleven years since the Dark Lord disappeared, and much to Severus' chagrin, Harry Potter has finally come to Hogwarts. Nothing would prepare Severus for pushing the last thing he had left of James and Lily away. As Severus struggles to face his mistakes, a young Draco Malfoy falls victim to a similar fate. For the love of his best friend, Narcissa Malfoy, Severus is driven to help Draco navigate the dark legacy that has been forced upon him.

As the Dark Lord rises again, Severus will do anything to ensure Harry and Draco's survival, even if it means burying his heart deeper to do it.

Double, double toil and trouble,
Fire burn and cauldron bubble

- from Macbeth

Voldemort was vanquished in 1981, yet inequity still persists.