Stories by storytellerSpW

A book left by Sirius opens Harry's eyes as he delves into the mysteries of magic, learns about the realities of a war, and shifts towards the Grey. Meanwhile, Daphne Greengrass is faced with an unusual solution that involves the Boy-Who-Lived, but could be more trouble than it's worth. And in the end, there is always a price to be paid for everything. HP/DG Contract, 6-7th year

Not wanting to be drawn into the argument of his friends after the disastrous Yule Ball, Harry ducks out of the common room and into the grounds. There, he meets the brutish Bulstrode, but could there be more to her than meets the eye?

This is an attempt at merging his canonical backstory with his depicted character as a cruel and biased teacher. What motivated Severus Snape to ally himself with Albus Dumbledore all those years ago? Why did he change his mind about his allegiance? Oneshot and not strictly canon.