“Death’s Dominion” Updated with Chapter Four

General Summary: Severus Snape’s life was changed when he was hit by an errant spell, and he comes to a decision that defies Dumbledore’s wishes. Even the fate of the wizarding world is altered by this one ill-cast curse and Snape’s subsequent resolve. Long after the spell itself has dissipated, its effects continue echoing in the lives of Severus, Albus, Minerva, and Hermione, and bring with them a shadowy figure whom Snape does not trust and whose motivations and influence on Minerva are murky.
AU. Not HBP- or DH-compliant. (Partially HBP-compliant.)
Characters: Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Ronald Weasley, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Psychological, Romance
Categories: Hogwarts Castle; Potions Under Duress

Prologue: And the unicorn evils run them through

Chapter One: Where blew a flower
Summary: When Dumbledore won’t be persuaded, Severus makes a decision and prepares to take matters into his own hands, despite the consequences he foresees for himself.
Characters: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape

Chapter Two: Faith in their hands shall snap in two
Summary: Severus undertakes an unpleasant task.
Characters: Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape

Chapter Three: Heads of the characters hammer through daisies
Summary: In July 1997, a surprised Harry sees a secret plan unfold before his eyes as he leaves Privet Drive for the last time.
Characters: Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Petunia (Evans) Dursley, Vernon Dursley

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