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It wasn’t her imagination. How could it be? Not when she woke in the dark hours of morning, the sun yet to creep above the horizon and breathed a foggy mist. Her breath was always visible behind her closed bed hangings as though she were standing outside on a December afternoon.
Flakes of snow and crystals of frost clinging to her eyelashes, her curls… the rest of the night would be spent violently shivering, praying that just maybe she’d begin to feel the dreamy warmth that meant her body would finally succumb, hypothermic and alone. But it never did.
Or the one where Draco and Theo make Hermione feel warm again, A Beltane fest piece.
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In the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts, the wizarding world is shrouded in darkness, gripped by a relentless war with no end in sight. When a mission to locate a Horcrux ends in tragedy, Draco discovers Hermione wounded and vulnerable. Back at Malfoy Manor, Hermione is quickly discovered by Lord Voldemort, who wants nothing more than to extort her for all she’s worth. After unsuccessful attempts at Legilimency at the demand of the Dark Lord, Draco makes her an offer she can’t refuse.
Bound by circumstance and fueled by a simmering tension, Hermione and Draco navigate a perilous dance of deception. Yet, as they confront their own demons, they begin to discover a connection that transcends their differences, igniting a forbidden desire that threatens to consume them both.
When a mysterious Time Turner appears, offering Hermione a chance to alter the course of destiny, she faces a choice that could change everything. She secretly embarks on a risky journey through time, desperate to stop Draco from taking the Dark Mark and determined to save her friends. But what Draco doesn’t know surely won’t hurt him. That is—until it hurts Hermione.
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In a world without Tom Riddle or Death Eaters, the wizarding class divide and prejudice still thrive. With no troll in the dungeon to solidify their friendship, Hermione Granger never forms a bond with Harry Potter or Ron Weasley. Resented and ostracised at Hogwarts for her unapologetic intellect and self-righteous superiority, Hermione spends most of her school years isolated and alone. Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy moves through the school with passiveness despite his popularity, secretly burdened by the weight of his family name and a deep discontent he cannot name. When detention entangles them together, they become drawn into the same orbit and the certainty of their separate lives begins to fray. Constantly losing and finding each other in an ambiguous path, they both navigate a gravity they cannot resist.
If you’re looking for fluffy romance, this isn’t for you. This is a nuanced exploration of two flawed characters finding their way through a complicated connection. It’s a macroscopic observation of unresolved conflicts, shifting dynamics, and the grey areas of human relationships. At times, it will hurt. And it will frustrate. But above all, it will lay bare the messy, unvarnished truth of the human experience.
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(Previously named "The Park")
Leaving Britain behind, Hermione trades cobblestone streets for bright neon lights, hoping for a fresh start as a curse breaker in Las Vegas. She doesn’t expect to run into Draco Malfoy—especially not at a park, where their dogs fall in puppy love. When Monday rolls around, she’s even less prepared to find him as her new partner at the Las Vegas Ministry. Between late-night dog walks, an international magical mystery, and the ghosts of their past, Hermione and Draco are forced to work together. But in a city built on chance, some risks are worth taking… -
Teach Me Silence by orphan_account
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Twilight Series - Stephenie Meyer
12 Apr 2025
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When the Cullen family is invited to a post-war Slug Club gathering at Hogwarts, Edward Cullen meets Hermione Granger, a brilliant witch whose mind is the first he's ever been unable to hear. Intrigued by her mastery of Occlumency and drawn to the quiet she brings to his otherwise chaotic thoughts, Edward finds himself caught in a slow-burning connection he never expected. But as Hermione grapples with a complicated heart and a past she hasn’t fully let go of, both must confront what it means to be truly seen—and what it costs to let someone in.
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The Way Your Heart Presses Against Mine by BisexualDisaster531
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
11 Apr 2025
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After Peter Pettigrew returns to his master, Albus Dumbledore knows that he has a limited amount of time before Lord Voldemort returns. Knowing that he will be sending Severus Snape back into his service, he creates a contingency plan; marry Severus to an order member, and therefore ensure his loyalty remain unquestioned by other members of the order. That Order Member? Violet Martin, a 23 year old divorce lawyer with a natural aptitude for Occlumency, and secrets of her own.
Rape not between the main pairing and is mainly for flashbacks.
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The date is September 12th, 1998. Voldemort has won the Second Wizarding War. Draco Malfoy has abandoned his post alongside the Death Eaters, finding shelter in a safe house in Northern Ireland. He does not expect to find Hermione Granger, Golden Girl presumed dead alongside Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, alive and sitting across from him at the breakfast table. He certainly does not expect her to be a shell of the witch she once was. Her bones poke and prod at her skin, her eyes are dark and empty, and Draco cannot help but wonder if his insufferable witch is still in there somewhere.
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Nine days after the Final Battle, Harry and Ron leave in the dead of night. Not two days after that, Hermione finds herself accepting custody of Teddy Lupin. Her world irrecoverably changes as soon as she holds the darling baby boy. Armed with a support system she could only dream of, she returns to Hogwarts for her Eighth Year. There, former bullies become dear friends. The witch is utterly fascinated as she watches the boy she disliked for most of her childhood adore Teddy.
Yet, Hermione can’t help but occasionally wonder. What will Harry and Ron think when they inevitably return?
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As a child of war, Draco Malfoy has seen such atrocities that his dreams will forever be haunted. A small ray of light appears in the depths of his Occluded mind when Hermione Granger testifies at his trial, and his life forever changes when the Ministry offers a sentencing – but not to Azkaban.
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HERETIC – a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted
RENEGADE – a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or set of principlesSeries
- Part 2 of Madness & Mania
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How You've Haunted Me by flags_fiend for Chels_Writes_a_Fic
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
05 Mar 2025
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Draco submits to giving evidence at his trial via Veritaserum-laced memory extraction. The resulting revelations are a surprise to everyone.
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What do you get when Draco and the Snakes are introduced to the Muggle 90's all while trying to let the noseless gits minions in the castle and kill Father Time? Chaos. Pure unadulterated chaos with a giant dose of delulu. Join the motley crew as Draco discovers he can be more than friends with Hermione and Manicures by Marcela are the best way to decompress; Theo finds a passion for chicken nuggets and an unhealthy obsession with vending machines; Pansy realizes she can be friends with the employees at Pizza Hut for free breadsticks and the ghosts in Pac-Man are super annoying; Blaise learns the Denman brush can do wonders for his curls and he could do better than Carson Daly on TRL; Adrian determines the combination of a good leather jacket and tight denims do wonders for his appearance and horror movies could be actually scary if they used magic. Follow them as they navigate Muggle Edinburgh while still completing the Dark Lord's mission.
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When he Hungers FR by Malfoy4ever
Fandoms: Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins, Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins
12 Feb 2025
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Harry Potter est mort. Voldemort a gagné. Un nouveau monde de sorciers est en train de se former. Ceux qui ont refusé de rentrer dans le rang et de prêter allégeance lors de la bataille de Poudlard serviront d'exemple, y compris Hermione Granger.
Une arène a été construite, où les plus proches de Potter s'affronteront jusqu'à la mort lors des premiers Jeux Maudits. Un exemple pour tous les sorciers, un message : ne jamais contrarier Lord Voldemort.
Naturellement, cette idée était absurde. Hermione ne ferait jamais de mal à ceux avec qui elle avait combattu pendant la guerre. Elle préférerait mourir ou mourir de faim plutôt que de se laisser convaincre d'attaquer son propre camp. Elle n'imaginait pas non plus qu'un seul d'entre eux puisse lui faire du mal.
Mais des forces plus sombres se préparent à monter les amis les uns contre les autres et à forcer Hermione à changer sa façon de voir ses proches et ceux qu'elle déteste le plus. -
The Bill Always Comes Due - A Lesson In Temperance by Astrangefan
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
01 Jan 2025
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Hermione Granger’s life appears to be charmed. Perfect. On track. Just the way she wanted it.
On the outside.
On the inside, she was an exhausted mess. Unable to sleep without nightmares, she resorts to chemical aids which leads her down a merry path to destruction.
When it catches up with her, she discovers an unlikely ally who helps her get her life back into balance.
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Severus Snape is found alive after the Battle of Hogwarts.
Voldemort is dead, but his followers--one zealot in particular--live on.Nursed back to health by the Golden Trio, Severus finds himself with an unlikely connection and an opportunity for a happy life, if only he'll let himself have it--if no one dares try to take it away.
**All characters belong to JK Rowling; if it seems familiar, it's probably canon.**
COMPLETED 12/31/24; Chapter 47 is the steamy stuff, but it's more bland than you think.
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All Hermione wanted was a glass of water, but she got a hurting Draco instead.
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When He Hungers by momentdivine
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins, Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins
25 Dec 2024
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Harry Potter is dead. Voldemort has won. A new wizarding world is being formed. Those who refused to fall in line and pledge their allegiance during the Battle of Hogwarts are to be made an example of, Hermione Granger included.
An arena has been built, where those closest to Potter are to fight to the death in the first ever Cursed Games. To make an example for all wizarding kind - a message: never cross Lord Voldemort.
This is absurd, of course, Hermione would never hurt those she fought in the war with. She would rather die or starve than be swayed into attacking her own side. She cannot imagine any of them would hurt her either.
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Worship.
Harry watched Dudley's parents worshiped him, their awe evident as they praised the boy for simply being present.
At just eight years old, Harry felt a deep yearning to be like him, to be someone worthy of admiration. The way Dudley’s parents looked at their son sparked something within Harry, a longing that grew stronger with each passing moment.
Perhaps it was time to listen to that persistent voice in his head.
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Think Of Me Once In A While, Take Care by CharlieLuster
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
26 Oct 2024
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Severus Snape has always been careful. Every move has been calculated with the finest precision...but one slip up is all it takes.
Remus Lupin has always loved his best friend, and has always worn his heart on his sleeve. his newest object of affection is as unreachable as anyone he's ever pursued before. Remus Lupin has always been tired.
Sirius Black has never been or done either, but he has always hated Severus Snape and cared deeply for Remus Lupin.
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Severus gets dropped on Sirius' doorstep after being rescued from two months in captivity where he is rendered mute. Remus and Sirius are forced to watch over him, and these three can never just be normal about one another.
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Three emotionally stunted men walk into a bar.
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On record, Hermione Granger was an overworked and underpaid attorney for the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, taking mostly cases involving the mistreatment and abuse of magical creatures. Her ten, sometimes twelve hour days started promptly at 7:30 am, her brisk walk across the Ministry atrium in her sensible work heels blissfully quiet before the morning rush of witches and wizards turned the cavernous space into chaos.
Off record, however, was a different story entirely.
Leave it to Draco Malfoy to barge in and tip the scales on the precarious balance she has on her life.
[Or: Hermione Granger, disappointed and disheartened by the sluggish and antiquated way the Ministry of Magic handles Death Eaters and sympathizers, takes matters into her own hands. Draco Malfoy, never one to mind his own business, inserts himself into her narrative.]
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Hermione and Draco struggle with feeling alone and forgotten in places that should feel like home. They escape into worlds of their own, and like an invisible string connecting the two, end up meeting in a special place. While getting to know one another on a deeper level, conflict arises in the Wizarding World and it’s up to them to solve it before time runs out.