22 December 2002. Ministry's Gala Ball. Everyone is excited about the rumor of a big wedding. Hermione is waiting for a proposal from Draco Malfoy and Harry has his engagement ring ready for Ginny Weasley. Shacklebolt clears his throat and declares: "Please welcome the future Mrs. Malfoy, Ginny Weasley!" Rated M. Story by Madie080802.

Hermione finds a mysterious piece of self-writing parchment in Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes that writes: Tell me your deepest desire. Thinking it's a trick, she says, "Take me to my soul mate?" and she suddenly finds herself at Severus Snape's feet.

It was unlucky to be born with brown eyes...

Hermione Granger was hiding the truth about what had happened to her during the war from her 'adopted' family. What happens when the truth is revealed and who is it that is able to finally bring the real Hermione back?

This is a 10 minute one-shot, AU that takes place during Goblet of Fire. There is a Major Character Death not Snape , and you may need a hankie. This is brutal and sad and posits - what could have happened when Snape said to Hermione, "I see no change."