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Joined 09-16-04, id: 672393
Author has written 3 stories for Harry Potter, and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.
Hey there, fellow literature addicts! I read loads of Mercedes Lackey, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling...and just fantasy in general. I'm also interested in philosophy, music, and meeting new people, so feel free to talk to me. Constructive criticism would be accepted with open...eyes?

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When Up Becomes Down by HiddenAllusion reviews
Response to the Cold Shoulder Challenge: Hermione and Snape find themselves in a situation that they never would have dreamt possible. When they have only themselves to rely on, things change. AU since HBP. Work in Progress
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 77,754 - Reviews: 628 - Favs: 312 - Follows: 354 - Updated: 2/8/2017 - Published: 10/30/2003 - Hermione G., Severus S.
The Catch by Passo reviews
{COMPLETE} It all started with a chess game and a bet between Harry and Ron. Now Ron has to take Snape out on a date. How will our favorite redhead woo his acerbic Potions professor?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 44,401 - Reviews: 389 - Favs: 281 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 8/1/2015 - Published: 3/8/2003 - Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
Beneath the Surface by Sharkdiver1980 reviews
Severus Snape is working on a potion that will reverse the effects of the cruciatus curse. When Dumbledore assigns hermione Granger as his apprentice, will they be able to put their differences aside for the greater good? (HGSS)
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 31,755 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 94 - Updated: 4/21/2013 - Published: 8/5/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Strong Poison by wallyflower reviews
Severus Snape knows there is only one way to make his new wife happy. Formerly Yours and Yours and Yours. SSHG
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 28,763 - Reviews: 385 - Favs: 214 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 1/25/2009 - Published: 10/2/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
The Downside of Aging Potions by ShineMoon reviews
One minute, he's pouring Aging Potion into a cauldron for a powerful, yet mysterious, potion. The next, Snape is on the floor with robes three sizes to big. Can he learn the ohso dramatic ways of being 17 again with the help from his favorite Gryffindor?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 43 - Words: 44,079 - Reviews: 1164 - Favs: 684 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 12/22/2007 - Published: 4/2/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Saving Me by No Sweeter Song reviews
Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks centered. It's the early days at 12 Grimmauld Place, and an unlikely pair begins to form an even more unlikely attraction. Of course, they'll have the weight of the world to contend with, along with their own misgivings.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 20,466 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 3/2/2007 - Published: 10/5/2006 - N. Tonks, Remus L.
Queen of Dust and Shadows by Maladicta reviews
Valdemar has ever been the refuge of the desperate and displaced. A girl with a past comes to the Collegium to learn how to save her future. But what happens when her past gets a little to close for comfort? Will the Heralds turn on her? New Content& CH's
Valdemar universe - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,409 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 2/7/2006 - Published: 10/31/2004
Something Different by Sexy Snape reviews
A meeting between two unlikely people brings unexpected things...SsRw Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 21,572 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 1/13/2006 - Published: 10/22/2004 - Severus S., Ron W. - Complete
Over and Under by swallowcliff reviews
Ron's reached a rough patch in his life after Hogwarts. To build confidence and face his weaknesses, he finds hope in most unlikely combination of people. Will eventually be HarryRonDraco.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 17,736 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 10/14/2005 - Published: 5/5/2005 - Ron W., Draco M.
Drabbles, drabbles, drabbles by Chalebh reviews
Drabbles No. 29 to 31 The slumbered for some time on my computer's hard disk, sorry. Anyway I hope, you enjoy.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 31 - Words: 4,098 - Reviews: 52 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 8/28/2005 - Published: 4/19/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G.
Lost in Owl Posts by P.D. Ellus reviews
Seven years with the Trio are over and as Snape rejoices his new found freedom, he receives an unexpected letter. HGSS
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 15,794 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 7/14/2005 - Published: 9/30/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Black, Black Heart by Puck the Faerie reviews
They were raised to have Black hearts, Black minds, Black blood... (Bellatrix, Andromeda, Narcissa, Sirius, Regulus...). Memories stick.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,179 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 6/11/2005 - Published: 10/13/2004 - Bellatrix L., Narcissa M.
I Told You I Don't Care by Dimitri A reviews
Ron had life figured. But Harry and Herm being married or Percy and Draco as members of the Order never factored in. At least not until he finds himself working with them. Not to mention falling for a certain blond prat. (RD, OP)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,967 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 4/5/2005 - Published: 3/29/2005 - Ron W., Draco M.
Simply Irresistible by Kerichi reviews
After tea leaves predict romance for Snape, he makes a sardonic wish on a falling star for a woman who enjoys Potions, dungeons, and malevolent bats like him. Alternate sixth year story with a sequel, 'Don't Call Me Daddy', also complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 159,296 - Reviews: 1180 - Favs: 570 - Follows: 178 - Updated: 3/25/2005 - Published: 7/28/2004 - [Severus S., OC] - Complete
A Gryffin To Remember by LeikoThananoir reviews
Snape meets a gryffin in the forest and she follows him back to Hogwarts. After being injured she is allowed to stay in the school. But why is the Dark Lord interested in the newcomer? And will she regain her former power before it’s too late? FINISHED
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 26 - Words: 46,099 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 3/3/2005 - Published: 10/5/2004 - Severus S. - Complete
I Promise by Black-Ribbon reviews
After Sirius' passing, Harry doesnt know what to do, but he knows hes not alone, for Remus is always there for him. But one summer, everything changes, and what started as friendship, progresses into something magical... AN: I will update soon! Promise
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 13,046 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 2/6/2005 - Published: 9/27/2004 - Remus L., Harry P.
Heart With No Companion by Michmak reviews
“Well, Miss Granger, even incapacitated as you are, you are still causing me trouble.”
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 89,596 - Reviews: 1967 - Favs: 1,927 - Follows: 282 - Updated: 1/31/2005 - Published: 9/13/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Book of Days by ladyshoes1 reviews
Hermione has lost everything to the Dark Lord. What will she do when she is given a second chance?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 43,239 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 1/19/2005 - Published: 9/30/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Lost in Shadows by Sputz reviews
Voldemort is dead, but the nightmare for Hermione is just beginning as she is turned into a vampire and flees the Wizarding World. But then after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance, everything starts to change... (HGSS)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 8,310 - Reviews: 55 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 1/7/2005 - Published: 11/9/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Turn, Smile, Shift, Repeat by anonymous442 reviews
Poor Hermione has a problem. She’s fallen in love. It’s her 7th and final year, what will she do with the rest of her life, and who exactly has she fallen in love with? Read and Review please, it’s my first HP story so cut me some slack.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 17,826 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 1/1/2005 - Published: 3/30/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
A Song for the Asking by Icheb-lover reviews
When journeyman minstrel Kathleen is sent into the far north with Medren, a journeyman bard, she doesn't expect to be stranded far from civilization, to have to fight a nutty Karsite priest, or to fall in love. Companion to Tsuchi's "Cadet". MedrenOFC, Va
Valdemar universe - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,543 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/8/2004
Gryffindor to Slytherin by marrion.nette reviews
Due to promote unity of the school, the whole of Hogwarts is resorted. What will happen as Hermione gets separated from the trio? What exactly is her role in the war? Rating – PG-13. (might change. HGSS)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,600 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 11/7/2004 - Published: 6/19/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
His Essence by StagOtter reviews
-Her hands were resting on his chest; he was sure she could feel his heart frantically pounding against his rib cage as though it was trying to escape. He had to make a decision, and he had to make it fast or else he just might die from the tension.- HHr
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 32,367 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 11/6/2004 - Published: 10/4/2004 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Mixed Minds by Lithium Choker reviews
SSHG No one understands it and no one knows how to fix it. When Hermione and Snape both end up unwanted guests (possibly permanent residents) of the other's mind how can life go on normally?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,873 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 9 - Published: 11/5/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Changes Made by k8ebug reviews
It begins with a summer and ends with who-knows-what. Severus Snape is a lonely man, and Hermione is breaking the box of perfection.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 46,546 - Reviews: 242 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 11/3/2004 - Published: 6/18/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
My Advice to You by Blood of an Authoress reviews
Ron can't help but be tempted...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,489 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/2/2004 - Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
Having Hermione by Michmak reviews
As the title implies, there are scenes in this story not suitable for anyone underage - so if you are, don't read it! Summary?...sneaky Severus, ginger root, honey, lemons....heat and ice steam....don't know what else to say.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,076 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 180 - Follows: 25 - Published: 11/2/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G.
Crushed! by cyberwulf reviews
Severus Snape finds himself the object of one of his pupil's affections.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 580 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/2/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G.
Seduction By The Book by Perselus Piton reviews
Hermione is challenged to do something no one could ever expect from her. Will she be able to pull it off? And is Snape going to fall for that? HGSS
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 27,725 - Reviews: 225 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 10/29/2004 - Published: 9/2/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
The Girl You Knew by fairambitions reviews
When the curse of the last summer claims her, Hermione falls into the care of Snape. Gradually, they rely on each other as their lives rapidly change. Hermione may be the solution to Snape's loneliness.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 17,747 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 10/28/2004 - Published: 9/18/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
A Lonely September by BluDiamondMoon reviews
Warning: This story contains SLASH, it centers on a mm relationship. This is a songfic based on A Lonely September, by The Plain White T’s. It’s one of my brother’s favorite songs that became a favorite of mine. Recently I was listening to it and
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,162 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 10/7/2004 - Remus L., Sirius B.
The Daphnis Lair by atalanta's apples reviews
The Ultimate Place: Daphnis Lair, where Hogwarts students go to make out and make love. The Ultimate Prank: Locking two Hogwarts rivals inside the lair. The Ultimate Victims: Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. Slash, harryxdraco
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,423 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/6/2004 - Harry P., Draco M.
Retribution by EditorDee reviews
Hermione gets back at Draco. One shot. Wrote it real quick. It's funny, a little OOC, but funny. Read and Review! (No flames, if you flame, I write to you!)
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 429 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/28/2004 - Hermione G., Draco M. - Complete
Life on the Edge by dark-loving aura reviews
Hermione is chosen for Snape's assistant, but her real tasks begin when she finds her professor for once helpless and lost for words. What happened, and, most important, what will happen in the brooding dangers of Voldemort's ongoing plans? What role play
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,207 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 9/21/2004 - Published: 9/6/2004 - Severus S., Hermione G.
Mephistopheles by Immaculate Grey Lady reviews
After releasing the professor from a frightening ritual, Hermione and Snape engage in a clandestine mission to find Dumbledore. However, they soon realize that the situation is much more complicated than either had anticipated.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 75,070 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 8/20/2004 - Published: 1/31/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Graduation by catsncritters reviews
RWSS SLASH - Ron needs to do something before he leaves Hogwarts for the last time. One-shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,660 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/11/2004 - Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
A Little Shock by frk-werewolf reviews
a little shock after an eventful night. [warning: slash RonSeverus]
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 879 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/31/2004 - Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
The Tao of Diogenes by The Treacle Tart reviews
SLASH The war is finally over and two veterans meet again…for the very first time. RW-SS COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,650 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/15/2004 - Severus S., Ron W. - Complete
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Reminders reviews
So what WAS the relationship between Franky and Joe? Warning: I don't much like Polly or Joe, and that shows. Critique, please! PG-13 for sexual content, may be overrated
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,839 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 3 - Published: 11/14/2004
Don't Stand So Close To Me reviews
Snape is convinced teacher-student relationships are wrong. So what lengths will he go to in order to make himself stop being so attracted to a student? Rating will increase.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,356 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 11/10/2004 - Published: 10/24/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
A Dangerous Project reviews
Hermione, Harry, and Ron are ready to do something about the threat Voldemort presents. But what can they possibly do? And is it worth the risk? Rated G now, will be R and HGSS later. Helpful criticism welcome!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 11,645 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 5 - Updated: 10/24/2004 - Published: 9/23/2004 - Hermione G., Severus S.
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