I really liked 'Snape's Time - Twisted Fate'. Here, Snape's time travel leads to some unexpected alliances. He teams up with some characters he previously had issues with, and together they try to prevent a major disaster from happening. The story is full of twists and turns, and the way the author weaves the time travel elements with the existing wizarding world lore is quite impressive.
There are also fanfictions where Snape time travels and gets involved in the founding of Hogwarts era. This is a very creative plot as it combines Snape's character with the ancient history of the wizarding world. He might use his modern - day knowledge to influence the founding principles of Hogwarts or have interactions with the founders themselves, which completely changes the course of wizarding history.
One common theme is redemption. Since Snape had a rather tragic and complex life in the original series, in time travel fics, he often gets a chance to right his wrongs or change things for the better. For example, he might try to save Lily earlier or change his relationship with Harry.
A time travel story could also explore how Remus Lupin and Severus Snape's relationship evolves in a different timeline. Perhaps they travel to a time when they were supposed to be friends but something went wrong in the original timeline. They might discover new aspects of each other and form an unlikely alliance that could change the future of the wizarding world.
One popular Severus Snape time travel fanfiction is 'A Chance at Redemption'. In this story, Snape travels back in time and tries to change some of the events that led to his difficult life. It's a great read if you like exploring different possibilities for his character.
I really liked 'The Time - Traveling Potions Master'. In this fanfic, Snape travels back to his Hogwarts days as a student. It shows his growth and how he deals with the knowledge he has from the future. He tries to change things for the better, especially his relationships with other characters like Lily. It's a very emotional and well - written piece.
The plot could be that a magical artifact sends them back in time. Lupin and Snape find themselves in the middle of a major event in Hogwarts' history, like the founding of the Marauders. They have to navigate through this new situation while also dealing with their own personal issues. Snape may be trying to use this time to change some things related to Lily Potter, and Lupin might be more focused on the fate of his friends.
Common themes in young Severus Snape fanfiction are his search for identity. As a young wizard, he was trying to figure out who he was, especially in a world that wasn't always kind to him. Another is his love for knowledge. His constant pursuit of learning more about magic, whether it was dark or light magic, is often a central part of these fanfictions. Also, the theme of loyalty. We see his loyalty to certain people or ideals start to form at a young age, which later becomes a major part of his character.
Bellatrix Lestrange could also be a character who interacts with Snape. If Snape goes back far enough, he might try to influence Bellatrix's path and keep her from becoming such a devoted Death Eater. This could have a major impact on Voldemort's power and the overall balance of the wizarding world.
The exploration of Snape's character is a huge theme. Through time travel, we get to see different sides of him. We can see how his past experiences shaped him and how, if given the chance, he could have become a different person. It allows for a deeper understanding of his motives and actions in the original Harry Potter series.