Hermione begins to learn something of the man behind the dark sarcasms of the classroom.

ADULT!!! A prophecy brings a new student to Hogwarts who befriends Hermione. Meanwhile, Severus and Hermione stuggle with a growing attraction to each other. Detailed description in Warning YOU MUST READ THE WARNING PAGE!

Fred and George, eager for a trickster challenge, decide to set up Ron and Hermione. They definitely have their work cut out for them, though, in this fun romantic comedy.

UPDATED New Chapter- T/R- I've been inspired - READ AND REVIEW**RATING CHANGE**

I'm Baaaaaack! What's up with Dean? Will they or won't they get married? You'll have to read and find out!! Review! Review!

"That which nurtures me, destroys me." Black is accused of being a Death Eater. Amidst the brewing trouble, Snape is tested to see where his loyalties lie. Hermione realizes how ties can bind, while Harry and Ron put fate into her hands. Severus/Hermione.

A potions accident leads to an unexpected meeting of minds.

Author's note, apologies for not updating and explanation added. Warning: last several chapters will soon be removed and reworked. This direction clearly isn't working. More soon. tailchaser

The situation: Mia. Michael. In a cabin, all alone in the woods, with only one blanket. If you want original plot, this it the closest you are going to get.

A somewhat Nietzschean twist on Snape/Hermione. The Potions Master and his best student find themselves entering into a partnership that neither of them could have expected, courtesy of Lucius Malfoy. NOTE: chapter 3 updated again: Hermione's now 18.