Fourth year is over and the world refuses to believe Voldemort is back. Dumbledore blindsides Harry with a new “summer placement” for his safety: Severus Snape. What follows is a tense arrival at Snape Manor, strict rules, confiscated wand and cloak, awkward shared meals, and quiet grief as two wary survivors test the limits of trust. A classic guardianship setup with Snape and Harry told in close, character-driven prose.