Remus thought teaching his students to fight boggarts would be a great idea, that is until the older muggle born students got their shot and the unfortunate werewolf suddenly got a crash course in muggle movie monsters.

Harry is accused of burglary. The Dursleys leave him to rot. Dumbledore sends Snape to remedy the situation. Harry finds himself in the care of an irate Snape. Not slash, gen-fic w/ focus on Sevitus-like relationship. Angst galore. Warnings: some language, mentions of abuse/neglect, alcohol use. Inspired by nnjjj's But He's Going to Kill Me challenge on Potions and Snitches.

At the behest of Lord Voldemort, Severus Snape is forced to commit a deplorable act against one who should have been under his protection. Bound by Dark Magic, he and Hermione Granger must learn to trust one another and themselves as they work together to thwart the dark plots surrounding them.

Wikkt marriage challenge: In which we break all the rules

Petunia married a biochemist, and Harry grew up reading science and science fiction. Then came the Hogwarts letter, and a world of intriguing new possibilities to exploit. And new friends, like Hermione Granger, and Professor McGonagall, and Professor Quirrell... COMPLETE.

When the Marriage Act is repealed, will it be marked by the end of a failed marriage or will it inspire the beginning of something better? This is a story about politics, portraits, priorities, and perseverance. Most importantly, this is a story about love. 3RD PLACE WINNER FALL-WINTER 2013 HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS: SS/HG BEST ROMANCE.