When there's a significant drop in the magical population, stressed Unspeakable Hermione Granger finds the answer. The Wizengamot threatens a Marriage Law unless a temporary Procreation Bill can make them see reason. Fortunately for Hermione, her chosen spouse knows how to work out all of her tension. *Art by Simona Polle*

When Harry moves into the damp and empty Black house, it doesn't quite feel like home. And then the first owl moves in. After that, it's a steep slope leading to bed-sharing, more owls, assorted housemates, strange potions experiments, and terrible cooking. And a bit of waltzing, too. Written for 2014 HD Erised.