Hermione's life changes forever one warm summer evening when she is brutally betrayed by the man whom she believed would love her unconditionally, her father. Fearful for her life, Hermione flees, colliding head first into another life, as the daughter of Severus Snape and Narcissa Malfoy. Through them, Hermione learns the true meaning of love, friendship and family.

Hermione seeks knowledge from a reluctant Snape in order to help the War effort. What she receives is more than either of them expected. Set beginning in Hermione's sixth year, continuing into a slightly AU post-DH era.

When Hermione is told she has to either marry or be forced back into main stream Muggle population, her wand snapped and mind Obliviated, she must come to terms with her impending nuptials and snarky courter. M for later chapters. Marraige law, based on the WIKTT challange.

Marriage Law Fic. *WINNER: Of five 2007 OWL Awards, in categories Romance, Drama, A/U, Challenge and Fire & Ice. Winner of Mugglenet Quicksilver Quill Award 2008 and SS/HG Award for best Romance 2008.* Five years after the fall of Voldemort, Hermione and Severus receive unhappy news.

PART 27 ADDED, COMPLETE. Something odd about Hermione causes her to have unexpected reaction to a love potion. Only it's one which no one expected. How could a lack of reaction cause so much trouble? AU to Books 5 and 6.