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Rating
Mature
Chapters
65
Words
210,406
Characters
Dumbledore, Lupin, Snape, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Remus/OC, Snape/OC
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, Action/Adventure
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Story Reviews
54
Status
Completed
First Published
2007-06-15 10:37pm
Last Chapter
2008-11-29 7:47pm
Last Updated
2008-11-29 7:47pm

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Ch. # Chapter Title Word Count Reviews
1 Prologue

The war has been over for nearly a year, and the Wizarding world has become complacent in it's new found freedom, but only three know the truth.

With Daniella at Oxford and Severus and Albus at Hogwarts, they must fight to keep the Wizarding world safe...but no one must know.

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2 1 - Oxford

New adventures await our heroine in the longest story I've ever written.

Daniella is studying at Oxford and develops a new group of colleagues, but cannot erase the past.

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3 2 - Holiday Cheer

Welcome to Daniella's rollercoaster life...
New and old friends collide.

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4 3 - While The World Is On Holiday

Never a moment of peace, not even at Christmas. Daniella takes on a "special task" of Albus.

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5 4 - Decisions

The right decisions are not always the easy ones.

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6 5 - Moving On

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade...if you have the right ingredients.

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7 6 - Ready, Set, Go!

Daniella meets an old friend.

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8 7 - Graduation

Some of our greatest accomplishments in life are public, some are private, and some are simply personal.

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9 8 - Getting To Know You

An old friend becomes a new friend.

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10 9 - Between Two Worlds

Daniella balances Wizarding and Muggle life with grace.

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11 10 - Stalemate

Daniella must overcome a stubborn test subject to continue the study.

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12 11 - Cold Nights, Warm Hearts

If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was. - Anonymous

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13 12 - Wolfsbane and Crab Cakes

The information about Wolfsbane is factual. There are  actual plants called Aconitum Napellus and Vulperia and they were considered to ward off werewolves in Europe years ago.

Ah, for want of the love of a good man.

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14 13 - Trials and Errors

A friendship that survives a poisoning is likely to survive anything.

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15 14 - A Horse Of A Different Colour

Friendship is found in many different forms, and it sometimes takes a while before others can accept that.

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16 15 - Triumph in the Month of Moons

One month. two full moons. The Wolfsbane is done. Now what happens?

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17 16 - Life's Rollercoaster

The emotional ups and downs of balancing secrets.

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18 17 - Syria

True friends know your heart.

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19 18 - Hail The Conquering Heroes

A new potion, a new future, a new beginning on the rise.

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20 19 - Remus' Heart

She knew it wouldn't be easy. How could she leave him without breaking his heart?

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21 20 - The Messenger

Sometimes, "the flighty" can help more than you think.

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22 21 - Stolen Moments

Sometimes you have to take whatever moment you can get and make it last forever.

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23 22 - Home Is Where The Heart Is

Leaving is never easy, but it has become routine. It's never "good bye" , but "until we meet again".

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24 23 - Pineto

Life back in Italy will never be the same. Balancing work at the Ministry, the study at Oxford, and the hunt for Voldemort definately takes a toll. Will there be a reprieve?

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25 24 - In Demand

"Find him, Daniella. Find out who his target is. "

Can't he ever just come to chat? There's always an ulterior motive.

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26 25 - Doing What Needs To Be Done

Anger management is an issue when Severus finds out his new task, and Daniella is his rock, always supportive  in times of difficulty, but she has her own dificulties to deal with.

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27 26 - Deep In The Shadows

Daniella is alone, one her own, with no support from the others, in the deepest, darkest recesses of the Forbidden Forest.

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28 27 - Peace

Severus and Daniella find a quiet moment away from the Wizarding world.

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29 28 - Keeping Busy

Back at the Italian Ministry and re-connecting with old friends keeps Daniella out of trouble...or does it?

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30 29 - Conflict

Even the best of friends fight, but stubbornness, hurt and jealousy must be overcome to set things straight...if they can?

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31 30 - And Resolutions

Finding solutions is easier when you're not given a choice.

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32 31 - The Hunter and The Hunted

Something evil this way comes, but who will be the first to see it?

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33 32 - Surprises

A dance, a mistletoe, a kiss, oh my...

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34 33 - As One Door Closes

Friendship only encourages the loneliness in our heroine, but as one door closes another may open.

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35 34 - Frustration

Things don't always work out as planned.

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36 35 - Halloween

Trick ot Treating fun with Emily and the family ,and a chilly night in Callanish.

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37 36 - Living in the Shadows

While testing new skills, a game of cat and mouse gets out of hand.

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38 37 - The Time Has Come

Life moves on. Jobs end, some continue, and some things never change.

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39 38 - And So Rises The Dawn Of Fate

The final task, Voldemort's plan, and the wait is over...

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40 39 - Fighting Inner Demons

The past cannot only haunt you but can stir up old feelings.

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41 40 - Dealing With The Unexpected

Daniella has an overnight visitor...or two...

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42 41 - This Is Who I Am

Realization that things are not always what they seem can test even the closest of friends.

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43 42 - The Spider Web

The web's strength and beauty lies within the spider’s skill in attaching the pieces of its world together.

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44 43 - Serving The Order

This is not your average "holiday", as a matter of fact, it wasn't a holiday at all.

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45 44 - Happy Anniversary

A special peak into a private moment. Love can conquer all.

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46 45 - Wizard War II

The battle at the Ministry sets the plans in motion. Tensions rise, and everyone has their job to do.

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47 46 - The County Fair

 Where is Daniella heading? Was she summoned? If so, by who? Some truths are about to unfold.

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48 47 - A Waiting Game

Bad weather leads to an interesting encounter...or two.

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49 48 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...I Think Not

Sometimes the hardest things in life have to be done alone.

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50 49 - Static In The Air

Decisions, decisions, and no one to offer their assistance when it's needed. Life can truly be frustrating.

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51 50 - Letting Go

The hardest thing to do in life is to let go of what has been a source of security, something familiar, something that you could always count on. But, letting was a normal part of Daniella's life. She'd done it so many times before.

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52 51 - Destiny

"The common definition of “destiny” is that the inner purpose of life is preordained. It is an inevitable series of events that predetermines someone’s future. We all have roles to play, things to do; some we choose, some we don’t. There are some things in life that we can control, and then, there are things that life leads us to do – our destiny."

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53 52 - Through The Looking Glass

Disconnected from her resources, Daniella struggles to find out what's going on.

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54 53 - The Start Of Something New

Daniella finally makes contact with old friends and finds a new place to work.

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55 54 - Making Contact

She went against his order, but to what result?

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56 55 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

An invitation, a night out, a fight and an explanation.

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57 56 - In The Aftermath

" “Now that’s a sight I never thought I’d see,” one whispering voice infiltrate in (her) dream-like state.

“Could you imagine having to live like that? Makes me feel rather sorry for him,” another said in a hushed tone."

Makes me wonder who is speaking??

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58 57 - Reprieve

A cold winter's day and a peaceful retreat to the forest help ease a weary mind.

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59 58 - Grown Up Christmas List

A Yule celebration not to be forgotten. With some help from Severus, Daniella tries to create a Chrismas miricle.

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60 59 - United We Stand

The holidays are a time for friends and family to gather togther. There is strength in numbers.

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61 60 - Oh, The Tangled Webs We Weave

“Do you realize the damage that you have caused?” Severus’ voice was calm but threatening. “It has taken months to have Mistress Di Marco feel…comfortable…here."

Severus’ fingers twitched, and his wand suddenly appeared in his hand, aimed directly at Carrow’s heart. “I’m the kind of man who would have no difficulty eliminating you from the face of this earth should you interfere with the Dark Lord’s plan again. Do I make myself clear?” Severus hissed.

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62 61 - Damage Control

In her comfort of being with Severus, Daniella has lost sight of her destiny. But, things are beginning to happen, and it's time to focus again. Life moves on.

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63 62 - Listening To Inner Voices

Have faith. They'll be all right. Help will come. The battle will soon begin...

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64 63 - Go Gently Into The Night

The battle rages. The end is near. Who survives?

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65 Epilogue - And So It Ends

A/N – The first chapter of “Creating a Ghost” was titled “And So It Begins”. I felt compelled to give the Epilogue of the trilogy this title.

 

Happy reading.

 

Dani

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