That poor child, but I think Albus was correct in telling him, so he won't fear his father. 

He's not able to understand, but I think it's best that they've told him. Such a sweet boy!!!

Hopefully Severus will start to finally realize that everything is better now and not how he knew it to be at home. New home, new people and new experiences. I think Albus was right in telling Severus that his parents are dead. It was sad for him, but I think he knew that his mum was sick/dying or something and would be gone anyway. Telling him he'd been an adult probably should have waited until he was older... but then... who knows.Can't wait to see Sev in a bath!  Maybe he'll like bathing better and keep himself cleaner as he grows up.

Poor little boy scared of a monster. What was his father thinking, it was really stupid. A thought just strucked me. As the war is over, Harry will marry Ginny and have children. So, there is a possibility that Severus Snape ended with Lilly Potter without adultery. *grin*

You're really capturing the horror of Severus' childhood well.  Gads, it's no wonder he was the way he was.His musing that Albus and Minerva were easy to please just broke my heart.  Four year olds should receive lots of smiles and hair ruffling, not scoldings and threats. 

The line to bring Severus' father from hell and give him what for, forms at the right behind me. That low life bastard to treat a child in that fashion. Young Severus is so cute.

Hey you I have seen you commenting on LJ. Get yourself an account so you can have user pics! They are addicting!!!Your Severus just breaks my heart. I want to scoop him up into a giant hug!!

Toiletphobia. Not a good thing. :)

Toilet monster!! LOL  I keep replaying the scene from first year potions through all this  "...bewitch the mind and ensare the senses..."   Could he pretend to lecture his toys at one point, and say something similar?? LOL Too sweet!

what a wonderful and unique story.  i look forward to how it will play out.  thanks so much

I totally agree. His father don't even deserve the title for being so rude and cruel to such an adorable child who desperately wants to be loved and has already resigned himself to a miserable life.

I wonder: who will be the next Potions Professor? It's hard to think we will never meet the dark and snarky Potions Master but a new Severus with new memories, new experiences.

This little Sev seems very cute. And a bright child I'm sure. But also a broken one, and that make me sad. He really deszerves this new chance at a happy life I think.

Awww, little Severus seems so overwhelmed by all this. What a monster his father must have been to not only beat his child but thoroughly ingrain in him the idea that he is completely worthless. I think there's a special ring of hell reserved for cold-hearted bastards like that. At least with Minerva, Albus, Poppy and Alastor looking out for him, his childhood this time will certainly be much brighter from here on out.

He's so sweet.  Poor kid, thinking he's not worthy of some toys.  I'd like to kill his father all over again.

Oh he's just so adorable! I love his reactions to everything, especially about taking a nap. But to have P. Black as the portrait Sev has to ask to see Ablus? Couldn't it have been someone nicer? LOLNice up date, btw

Poor Severus, to have such a sad, lonely first childhood. I'm glad you're giving him the gift of a second childhood. Well done.

Awww. Cute little Severus!

I got a bit misty eyed when Minerva was reflecting on Severus’ smile. Its going to amazing to see how different Severus’ life will be this time around. I cant wait!!

He's so sweet! My middle daughter just turned four, can she come to play?? LOL  Lovely and so sweet. I've got the sappiest grin on my face right now!!

Is there any significance in the choices of toys? I'm just wondering, because I've never heard of a plushy stork before. I love his little reactions, he's just sooooo cute!!

Poor Sev. I hope he will have a better life with this starting over. It can't be worth than the first time. At least not with Albus and Minerva as parental's figure. I love this first chapter because the action begins right now, which is a nice change from all the reading I had lately.

I hope soon that Severus will trust and realize that he is in a far better place then what he remembers.  I would just love to give him a big hug and kiss!

Poor kid, not used to any kindness.

Actually I'm really feeling sorry for little Sev. I know things are better now - this time around, but the way you are diplicting an abused child is so heartwrenching and accurate.