Hermione's abuse of the time-turner during her Third Year means she's starting the summer before her 5th Year already free of the Trace. The Order doesn't know. What will Professor Snape do when he comes upon the young Gryffindor one night? Why is Hermione's magic so strange now that she's 17?

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.

IN PROGRESS The night of the final task of the Triwizard Tournament, Snape returns from the newly-risen Voldemort to find Hermione Granger in his rooms. Together, they make plans to fight Voldemort and save the wizarding world. Eventual HG/SS, as little AU as possible, but more so as you get to the end, some OCs. Definitely EWE and HEA.

Who says ancient magic should be feared? When Headmaster Snape finds himself thinking about Hermione Granger, he needs to know why. Will his feelings become set in stone, and what is going on at the Ministry? A story of love, hurt and healing; old and new relationships; new friends and allies; old and new enemies. A story that will make you laugh, cry and tear your hair out. EWE AU

Now Complete! Severus Snape is not a kind man, but Hermione Granger is past caring. She wants his approval and will do anything to get it. How far will she go? Even she has no concept of the depths to which she will fall in her quest.