Legolas and Gimli... a friendship of this strength was not easily forged. The Ring will take Boromir, but what trials do the others face being near such evil? A Legolas and Gimli story, & Gollum too. New Chapter!

When Snape is called to the Dursleys' by an urgent message, he does not find what he expects to find. Chapter 28: Food arrives, and some unexpected visitors as well. Chapter 29, the revised ending. Chap 30, a lagniappe explaining Snape's background.

Harry and Severus are captured during Harry's 5th year. Not related to OOTP. Harry and the remaining Marauders discover some of Severus' hidden past.

Severus is the least popular student at Hogwarts. Teased and beaten up, he has no friends to speak of. Will that change when exchange student Lucius Malfoy comes to Hogwarts? ON HIATUS

The remaining members of the Fellowship are having a reunion, but their friends and allies aren't the only ones to show up. Chapter 30: Rescues, death, and industrial pollution. Possibly overcrowding, too...

Severus Snape is cursed by Voldemort just before his downfall. It causes Snape to become pregnant the next time he is touched, no sex involved. This will not be a slash story, so don't expect it. Lots of angst and a little fluff. OotP references.

Former Title: The Essential Qualifications. Lupin gets Snape to talk after the events of OotP. Hurt comfort, but not slash. FINISHED. AU as of Half Blood Prince.

--Complete-- Needing a break from their busy lives, our heroes travel to the wilds of Ithilien for a little relaxation, and perhaps some hunting. But there is evil in those woods, and unbeknownst to them, a grim adventure is about to occur. Post-ROTK.

While in the Forbidden Forest, Hagrid finds a young half demon and brings it home. He names it Severus.

Legolas blames himself for the loss of his love, and punishes himself for it. (rated R for implied rape and A/L slash)