AU SS/HG: Hermione has a secret and Albus knows she does. She abuses the time turner and comes of age early, but keeps that hidden. He lets her hide, until the end of her fifth year. Then he begins making plans for her with the help of his Arithmancy Mistress. This story contains friendship, romance and violence. I will try to post warnings of things I think might trigger people.

This is a story of pain, lust, admiration and need. It's a story of self discovery and acceptance. HG/SS. Epilogue, What Epilogue? Warning: Self-Harm. Disclaimer: All characters, locations etc are the property of J K Rowling. This is not for profit etc etc.

Lily is sick of being a good little girl and is ready to show her true colors with the help of Scorpius. Rose has been hiding a secret life from her parents and the Wizarding world for three years now. Harry is just about losing his mind trying to catch serial kidnappers targeting teenage witches. Will he catch them before he loses everything he holds dear?

In the aftereffects of the Second Wizarding War and a devastating plague, British Wizarding society is on the brink of collapse. A final desperate measure has been enacted — a Marriage Law that binds one witch to several Wizards, each of which is a perfect match for her to produce the most viable magical offspring. Hermione/multi

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?

There are legends among the pureblood families about Keepers-special witches who have the power to restore a fallen House. If any House needed a Keeper, it's the Ancient and Noble House of Black. Hermione/Multi (Cygnus, Orion, Sirius AND Regulus). Polyandry.

Salem University's duelling program faces problems. What better way to alleviate them than by hiring the best traditional duelist in town, Draco Malfoy. He has bigger plans in mind and invites his best friend and one of his childhood nemeses to assist. Has he changed for the better? How have the last 12 years treated our favourite Slytherin, Blaise Zabini and Hermione Granger?

She had a fiery personality that drove him wild. He had an icy way about him that chilled her to the core. A simple story of how two broken, completely opposite people fell in love in the aftermath of War. Slow burn Dramione. Rewritten as of 1 February 2019

The silent girl that returned was not the same as the one who had left, any idiot could see that and Severus Snape was no idiot. POST OOTP - After enduring a horrific and life changing trauma, Hermione comes to rely on Snape to help her heal ,but will she ever be whole again ? Lots of Warnings! Dark / Taboo / Graphic / Abuse / Torture / NonCon /(Any NonCon is NOT SS/HG)

It had been the perfect one night stand until she, literally, fell face first at his feet and discovered he was her professor. [COMPLETE.]

Hermione has a life-debt to pay to Harry Potter and will do whatever she can to pay it back. Harry has no idea. She'll go through the fires of hell to repay him, and he won't even notice. It helps when a spy notices. An unlikely partnership is forged to fulfill their debts. Slow burn. HG/SS Contains: Slash, violence, angst, swearing, and love.

Her best friend's life was a mess and she would have done anything to make things better for him and his sons. So, when she found her former enemy in a similar situation her heart went out to him as well... and the beautiful blond baby in his arms didn't hurt his case. It was certainly enough for her to give him a second look.

Hermione'd always known propaganda was a powerful weapon. In the chaos of the Second Wizarding War's end, Remus' body vanishes. When the discovery of Lyall's memoirs exposes a tragic secret, she's forced to wonder if Fenrir Greyback is the creature of nightmare she thinks, and if learning that secret might be the reason Remus has gone missing. *triad fic* SPORADIC UPDATES

Hermione Granger is destined to lead a life with great power. But first, she must live a broken life until the right time comes, saved by her saviours. Femslash. Hermione-centric. Multi-pairings. HGMMBLATNMFD *I don't own the cover image. Credit dues to the artist* G!p Hermione from chapter 22 onwards.

Now that her contract with Lucius Malfoy has come to a close, Hermione is free to offer her submission to Severus, and in so doing, take her relationship with him to the next level. She finally has what she has wanted from the beginning. Or does she? Will unforeseen obstacles cause her path to change? Book 2 of 3 in the Master Mine Series. HG/SS, HG/LM, HG/DM.

Objectively speaking, Hermione Granger knows Britain has a monarchy, just as she knows Prince Draco (the grandson of the King of England) is probably off somewhere living his royal life in total unrelation to hers. Seeing as she isn't delusional, she doesn't really expect to be his friend. She doesn't expect anything that comes after, either. Dramione, modern royalty AU. COMPLETE.

REPOST 18/01/2019 Hermione Granger finds out some new information about her life. Soon, she has a new family, new friends and new enemies. The manipulations have to stop and new alliances must be formed. DRAMIONE FIC Dumble!Bashing RonGinnyMolly!Bashing Neutral!Hermione

AU:Repeat 6th Year Hermione Granger, uses Polyjuice Potion to help Harry and Ron out of another jam and ends up creating an alternate identity, things get more complicated when she finds herself drawn to the mysterious Potions Professor,using the potion even after helping Harry and Ron's plans. To make matters worse the dour Severus Snape falls head over heel in love with her...

The next generation will be half blood or not at all. An over-reaching marriage law is passed.

Draco challenges Harry and friends to play EROS & PSYCHE, a scandalous card game with a dark, mysterious history. It's Slyth vs. Gryff, male vs. female, pride vs. desire in the ultimate game of hearts and amour! Pairings: Draco/Hermione,Blaise/Ginny,Ron/Pansy,Seamus/Lavender,Theo/Daphne,Harry/Tracey. AU 7th yr. Secrets, romance, angst, and sex await the turning of the first card...

Draco and Hermione are four when Draco's Veela recognizes her as his forever-mate. The Muggle and Wizard families must come together. Soon Lucius starts a private war against dark and light. He wants to protect his family & Draco's mate. Future warriors, Draco, Hermione and Harry start a group, the Healer Pixies. But who is the enemy and why? M-version. HG-DM early life & later-

Severus finds himself in a long line to find out his fate. Heaven or Hell. As he gets closer he realises that he might not have done enough. He died in the Shrieking Shack and didn't see the war end. Had he done enough? He turns around and spots Hermione Granger standing a few feet away; he realises that he'd rather spend an eternity with her than rot in Hell. [HGxSS][HPxDM].

*AU* Gifted to the prince on her 18th birthday, the palace is the only life outside of Solitude Hermione knows. When the Potters are overthrown, her fate seems sealed. That is, until her ownership ends up in the hands of Lord Lucius Malfoy, who thinks she will make the perfect gift for his son . . . and perhaps for himself. (poly-fic [multiple pairings]) SPORADIC UPDATES

A man walks into a bookstore. From then on the world is much different for the owner; Hermione Granger. Now, she has to deal with him, his desperation and an odd piece of magic he had drudged up in his passions. What is a witch to do with a new chaos? A lupine chaos? Is it really just A Werewolf Thing or something far more? She might be forced to find out. Multi- werewolves abound!

Some years after the defeat of the Dark Lord, the town of Hogsmeade receive reports of missing people. Turns out that it is a slime tentacle monster that devour anything and adapt to its own needs. Thus, various witches of Hogwarts that are now adults decided to come to resolve the incident. Beautiful girls and tentacle slime. What more can you ask for?

Hermione is working for Department of Creature Regulations and Dragons have been a topic of conversation. Convinced that his research could be of valued use, she decides to visit the isolated Weasley in Romania. She walks into a world of scales, crazy Dragon Keepers and a redhead she cannot quite put her finger on... A fanfic on discovery, love and the trials of give and take.

"Would you like to play a game?" These were the words that started Hermione on a journey she never could have imagined. Rated M for a REASON. Read the Author's Note before starting! Dark Themes & Explicit Language/Content will happen in later chapters. Dramione. Starts during THP. Slow Burn. Disclaimer: J.K.R. owns everything!

In third year, Hermione is rapidly succumbing to the stress of her workload. Harry corners her in the common room, late at night, and demands to know what's wrong. Two little words will send her on a journey of self discovery as she finds a new dynamic to explore. The only question remaining is, will Harry be the man she needs him to be? Contains BDSM, D/s, etc.

Hermione has built the reputation of being the brightest witch of her age by the end of third year, and this had opened many opportunities for her. Many choices. But what if she only wants to make one choice... for someone else to make those choices for her? Contains smut, incest, watersports, and other kinks. You've been warned. More than just smut though.

The world Hermione feared has come to be. The order has fallen, Harry Potter is dead. The Dark Lord has gifted her to the Malfoy wizards as a spoil of war. Her nightmare has just begun. WARNING: dark, non-con HG/LM, HG/DM Story has been moved to SnowBlindLissaDream joint account

A place for us to drop scenes that don't make the cut, little ditties that we come up with, and other nonsense in our stories. These are all drabbles and some are completely foolish. Enjoy!

The world Hermione feared has come to be. The Order has fallen, Harry Potter is dead. The Dark Lord has gifted her to the Malfoy wizards as a spoil of war. Her nightmare has just begun. WARNING: Dark, non-con. LM-HG, DM-HG. WIP

My response to Bemily Q's Wolves Run at Night challenge. Harry gets a surprise visit from Draco one night looking for help. Unsure what to do Harry asks for Hermione's help. As they search for a way to protect Draco from the Dark Lord, Harry's eyes are opened to the reality that has been his life. What changes will he make? What consequences will there be as he tempts fate?

Draco and Hermione are four when Draco's Veela recognizes her as a mate.s. Future warriors, Draco, Hermione and Harry form the Healing Pixies. HG-DM, early years. This is the same story as Malfoys and Mates. The only difference is several chapters which contain M rated themes. After chapter 80 please read the M rated version.

*2019 Enchanted Awards Finalist* - After the war, Remus must learn to navigate his life without his wife by his side. Though she's always thought she knew what she wanted, Hermione struggles with the path her life has taken. A story about the aftermath of war, healing, and the long road it takes to get there. Initial Ron/Hermione. Eventual Remus/Hermione. Slow burn. EWE.

Severus Snape lies dying in the Shrieking Shack when he sees a vision of his mother.

After a bitter divorce, Hermione Granger is on a mission to find herself. Rumour has it, it's about to get steamy with the help of Charlie Weasley and Oliver Wood. Triad fic! eventual Smut! NC-17

Fate is a fickle thing - when Luna is approached by an ancient magic for help, she sets in motion a prophecy involving a Werewolf, an irate Goddess and four marauders that will turn the Wizarding World on its head. Hermione, Luna, Ginny and Lavender adventure tale. Time-Turner. EWE/AU. HGRL LBSS SBGW LLRB JPLE.

An accidental audience. An unforgettable performance. An encore of epic proportions. SS/LM/HG/DM

Fenrir hadn't planned on biting Orias Mulciber during the Battle of Hogwarts. Even less had he considered the newly-turned werewolf would be competition for claiming Hermione Granger as a mate. Hermione, herself, has no idea what she wants, or who to choose, especially when the so-called 'godless creatures' start showing her how good life with them can be.

In a world where Harry and his twin sister are the Twins-Who-Lived, and their parents survived that Halloween night, there is a sexual social experiment at Hogwarts known as the Free Use Experience. Harry/Hermione/OFC/Multi; Sibling Incest; Mild Dumbledore/Snape/Ron bashing; Rated M for lots of lemons! Longer summary and many warnings inside. This story is not for prudes!

Mia, Sirius, and Severus Black were triplets, and thick as theives; until the night their father took her away from them in order to create a weapon for the Dark Lord. Vastly different, but inspired by The Debt of Time by ShayaLonnie. HG/RL/LM/JP, SB/LE/SS, PolyLove, Multiwizard, AU, PurebloodHermione, Time Turner.

Hermione accidently witnesses something and her life changes forever. Canon compliant to book 6 then STRONG AU. Dominance/submission. SS-HG, LM-HG, DM-HG, CW-HG, light OC-HG. Other OC's involved as friends. Longer synopsis in first chapter. Book 1/3. COMPLETE!

The Ministry enacts a Marriage Law, magically pairing couples who'd never in a million years agree to even speak, let alone wed. Paired off with Malfoy, Hermione has to suffer the added indignity of the Ministry banning all contraception and forcing fertility treatment and aphrodisiacs on them all. Draco's secret makes it worse.

In order to save her, Bill and his brothers had to mate her. Hermione joins Bill, Charlie and the twins in a pack bond, the only way she can avoid the death eaters clutches. Things are never that easy, especially Fenrir on the loose looking for revenge. Bill/Hermione/Charlie/Twins. No incest. Smut.

Draco Malfoy wakes up one night to find Hermione Granger in his bed. But she's really not Hermione Granger at all, is she? Dramione, Year 7, Deathly Hallows AU. COMPLETE.

They hoped that life could find some normalcy after seven years of fear and tension. What they forgot was the Wizarding World is never merely "normal." SS/HG, DM/OC, HP/GW. WIP. NON-CON, NC-17, Adults Only. Chapter 37 and after co-written with SnowBlind12

Solipsism: The belief that the person holding the belief is the only real thing in the universe. All other persons and things are merely ornaments or impediments to his happiness. DM/HG. Rated M. AR.

He barely knew her. She did not know him at all. They were put together by the ministry, that promised them that they were each other's best match. With barely any time to date or enjoy their engagement period…..thrown in on their wedding add an ex-crush to the mix…How were they expected to cope, she wondered? How indeed.. he mused! (Now Complete!)

She had to marry him for her own protection, and that of her friends. A year and a war later, they found themselves finally together. What shall come out of it she wondered. She was a woman of words and him, a man of actions, sworn to protect and cherish her. Now all he had to do was prove to her that he was her man. Simple, wasn't it? (Now Complete!)

A marriage law between light and dark wizards, a past relationship she can no longer run from, a secret she's been hiding for years. Hermione must face her past and come to terms with her future. He's killing her softly with his song.

Lavender is sick and tired of Hermione Granger and her stuck up prude attitude; in an act of revenge Lavender slips the Head Girl a lust potion. When the potion goes wrong Hermione goes on a rampage and no one is safe from her uncontrollable lust.

Wizarding Britain has a population problem. Hermione Granger has a solution. But no one is particularly happy with it, especially not her.

Arriving at Grimmauld Place in the summer before 7th year, Hermione decides to move out of the room she shared with Ginny and to claim a room for herself. Too bad the one she set her sights on is already occupied by a certain sexy Dragon Tamer.

Approaching her seven year anniversary, Hermione feels less than content. Enter Draco Malfoy. A story of betrayal, forgiveness and love. Light D/s and BDSM. HG/DM LissaDream is co-writer to later chapters. Complete.

Voldemort has won. Hermione Granger is captured and offered up as a Death Eater slave. Who will be her Master? And can she possibly remain unbroken?

After a bad row with her husband Ron, Hermione Granger flees her home with her two children Rose and Hugo in a bid to escape his antics only to find themselves stranded during a terrible storm...emotions run high as the furious Mrs. Ronald Weasley ends up in a road accident and finds herself in the care of someone unexpected...Enter Severus Snape former Potions Professor.

After her breakup from Ron, Hermione vanished for three years. Now she is back with a surprise for Ron and a free heart.

Follow Harry, Hermione, and some new faces through their epic journey and lives in a world filled with more magic, greater adventures, romance, and much-much more! Mature/adult Content. Lemon. Multi. AU.

Forced to leave the UK after Voldemort wins the war, Hermione finds herself alone and on the run. Desperate for income, she makes choices she's never dreamed of. Her one beacon of happiness is her little boy and she would do anything for him. Things become complicated when a certain Death Eater happens upon her and takes advantage of her situation. HG, SS, LM, NM, V, GW, OC. S

Hermione's life after the war was everything she wished it to be, though she does miss he best friend from time to time. When a deadly disease begins killing dragons at the Romanian reserve, she embarks on a journey of renewed acquaintances, new and old friendships, and just may even save some majestic magical creatures. HG/BW

Hermione's presence in his kitchen forces Lucius to re-think his prejudices. Just a little one shot I dreamed up whilst cooking dinner - then I came up with a few more courses! Post Hogwarts, disregards epilogue. Includes graphic sex, cross dressing and many scenarios I can't believe I actually came up with!

Draco Malfoy is volunteered by Narcissa to represent their family at the pure-blood Calenmai games under the banner of the Night Court. He asks his best friend, Hermione Granger, to stand at his side and help him pick a worthy bride from the available witches. Will Hermione really give up the man she secretly loves to allow Draco to fulfill his familiar duty? Drama/Romantic-comedy

"Why do you come here, Charlie? Hmm? Your dragon sanctuary has a really high tech medical facility, acccording to Pansy. So why do you insist on being treated at St Mungo's? Do you enjoy wasting my time?" Quills & Parchment's Healer and Mediwizard One-Shot Competition #9 Winner: Best Workplace Smut, Best Humour

Charlie Weasley and Hermione Granger have a secret, one that Ginny's been orbiting. And at Harry's twenty-fourth birthday shindig, she's about to come in for a landing. Rating for smut. A one-shot.

Hermione Granger just can't do it. She can't marry Ron. In her bout of self-medication, someone from her past offers to teach her a new way of thinking. Post-Hogwarts. HBP Compliant. SS/HG. Rated M. BDSM

**On Hiatus** Fifteen years after the end of the Second Wizarding War, former Hogwarts' students are sending their own children off to school for the first time. As the train leaves, Hermione makes a startling discovery about her husband and the secret life he's been living.

Charlie Weasley and Hermione Granger can't stand each other, not one bit. This feeling may have been compounded by the fact that she broke his nose. However, when the duo accepts dual teaching positions at Hogwarts, a relationship forms then deepens. Meanwhile, a Forbidden Forest mystery unfolds. Non-epilogue compliant.

Hermione consults a magical mirror to try and locate Ron Weasley when he runs during the search for Horcruxes. Instead, the mirror shows what-or rather WHO-her heart truly desires. A certain blond-haired individual, with haunted eyes and a broken spirit. Part I of The Divined Intelligence Series. **Runner-Up in the "Deep Cuts: Best Canon Based Plot" Enchanted Awards 2019**

WINNER! of Mischief Managed Awards 2018: Best Soul Bond Fic. Eight years after the war, life at Grimmauld place is settled for the widowed Remus, his metamorphmagus son, and the brightest witch of her age. What happens when they uncover that they yet may return a lost Marauder? What will Moony have to say about all of this? And was this their fate all along? Triad HG/RL/SB

Draco Malfoy has a secret that Hermione Granger has forgotten. Time and fate collide as two people learn to love each other and the world learns to accept the lovers without knowing their secret, they are mated. Dramione. Post War. Veela Draco. Complete.

Fred & George are the dynamic duo of pranks. What happens when they fall for strippers? What if their brother Charlie gets in the way? FRED LIVES AU

Hermione Granger is bloody sick of having the most pathetic love life of everyone she knows. After reaching the grand old age of thirty, she decides it's time to take matters into her own hands. Enter Charlie Weasley, who's about to have one of the most surprising- and sexiest- weeks of his life. -Five parts! Lemons galore!-

1970. A curse from Dumbledore in battle drains Voldemort of his magic. Weakened and powerless, he hides in his home with the one Death Eater who tagged along with him from battle - Bellatrix Black. With enough time and enough wine, the crippled Voldemort starts to see some value in the reverent Bellatrix... and she's certainly willing. Bellamort. Complete.

"Whatever causes night in our souls may leave stars." – Victor Hugo. Draco has a decision to make; Harry has a legacy to accept. Neither was what they'd ever envisioned for themselves. This is a story of brokenness and of love and discovering how family can be both the bough that breaks and the tie that binds. Dramione and platonic Drarry.

"Did I ever tell you she's my mate?" Remus said so quietly that the potions master almost didn't catch it. Hermione finds herself being thrown back in time for her final year to walk the halls with non other that the marauders. Little does she know, shes been there before.

Hermione woke up from a dream of another life. A life where she had her Marauders... Now she is tasking herself to bring them home from the Veil. Was this a dream that was prophetic, or will it come crashing down on her? She and Draco must navigate the murky waters of resurrection and relationships. Sequel to Inter Sagum, the Veilweavers.

500 points from Gryffindor! The largest single point deduction in Hogwarts history. Headmaster Snape is determined to make Hermione Granger earn the points back . . . the hard way. But the big question is 'Why'

Draco and Hermione reunite when his plane lands in her city again. Continues on from 'Stopover.' Lots and lots and lots of smut, non-magic AU, Dramione. Lemons! Get your lemons here!

What do you get when you throw a fresh from the Veil Marauder and a witch too smart for her own good together? Tenderness and bloody chaos abound! Hermione Granger has learned to cope on her own, at least until Sirius Black finds out what she is coping with. Will the two of them find common ground and put aside their character flaws or will they let them run rampant and destroy it?

Harry and Hermione soul bond at the end of GoF. AU after. What happens when Harry and Hermione bind at a young age? How will that change their destinies and the path of the war? M for chapter 2 onward. My usual bit of smut mixed into the rest of the story.

Last Heirs of noble bloodlines are forced to marry in order to prevent wizards from becoming extinct thanks to a new law passed by the Ministry in order to distract the public from listening to Dumbledore's warnings of Voldemort's return. Rated M, so once again if you are easily offended, just don't read it.

Hermione was many things. A good employee. A great Aunt. But she was not prepared for what was to come. A prophecy was brought to light and it wants to play matchmaker. Now she must navigate through the prophecy and figure out how to prevent it from ruining lives. The only problem? It might ruin hers as well! Not a marriage law per say, no marriage required for this type of crazy

Post-Hogwarts. Slow burn Dramione. Draco & Hermione meet again at a spouse-loss grief group almost fifteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts and connect on a deep level through their mutual experience of losing their lover & friend & being single parents in the wizarding world. Rated for lemons to come. Chapter 5 and after co-written with SnowBlind12.

Dumbledore tells Harry everything after the third task and Hermione is determined to help Harry tackle it all. She finds a unique solution that will change their lives forever. She will awaken forbidden magic and great power that will shake the magical world and will definitely offer power that he knows not. The rating is for a reason. Smut with M/F, F/F and multiple relations

Forced to give Hermione Granger private lessons, Snape soon finds himself desiring something he cannot have, and it begins to consume him. He looks to escape, but the endgame has been Seen and there is nothing that Severus can do to change his fate. Is there? Bit of drama, a bit of angst, a little twisted romance and of course some sexy. *NOW COMPLETE*

Veela!Draco! discovers that his mate is the least likely person on the planet, and the discovery leads him and his father in new directions... I started this fic way back in 2004 - so a lot of what happened later in the books, I hadn't read yet...

Bill 'accidentally' discovers his mate on his wedding day to Fleur. Is Molly 'responsible' for his change of heart? When his inner wolf, Lobo, decides to hold Hermione hostage, the day turns into mayhem. Spirits 'watch' the events and the wedding night with the right mate, though hot and sensual, has unexpected results. Update move 2019- Info HG-BW- Mature Theme. Bad Wolf Series-

Hermione abjures not understanding magic, let alone being scared of it. The Veil has been a thorn in her side when it comes to both. Teaming up with her ex-school rival, they embark on an adventure to do so. When things go array, will they figure out the means to how? If they do will they be able to fix it before worse happens? Hilarity and drama are sure to ensue if they do not.

Five years, it had been five years since the battle for Hogwarts. Five years for the students who suffered that day to move on with their lives. To love, to laugh, to marry. Five years since that fateful day that left the brightest witch of their age confined to a bed at St. Mungo's spell damage ward.

Hermione finds out that she is really a Nott, and there are so many rules to being a Pureblood, too bad Draco Malfoy seems to have forgotten one of the most important rules of all! Hermione/Draco. Theo and Hermione are siblings. Ignores epilogue and off canon in some other places as well. Set in 8th year. Language, Fluff, and Lemons. Complete.

Hermione has been in a relationship with Bill and Charlie for three years. Now they are ready for the next step in their relationship; parenthood and marriage. But first they must inform their families of their secret relationship. Rated M for bad language and sexual content. ONE-SHOT

Hermione Granger is 2x divorced, 3x a mother, hiding a shameful secret, and falling apart. Severus Snape fell apart 10yrs ago when the war ended but self-imposed solitude is taking its toll. When she puts an anonymous ad in the Prophet offering "almost anything" for 10 Galleons an hour, Severus wonders if the insufferable know-it-all might be exactly what he needs...

A basic rule of time, it will fight change. Harry, Hermione and Luna return to stop Voldemort thanks to the last of the fae. But they are not alone and time will not bend to their will easily. They will fight, they will prank and they will be followed through time. Dumbledore, Ron and Molly bashing. Response to Paladeus's challenge "Champions of Lilith"

Winner of multiple awards - THANK YOU! Sirius Orion Black took the charge of raising Harry to heart in every way, becoming a pillar of Wizarding Britain. Somewhere along the way, though, he forgot his Marauder side . . . until he meets his soulmate in a surprising place. AU because I change, oh, a LOT of canon. Please read the Author's Notes!

Rose is FINALLY turning 17 and she can't wait to seduce that older wizard she's had her eye on for years...