Hermione, eager to return to all things academic, accepts a teaching post at Hogwarts. Her love of learning opens her eyes to many things, including what it means to truly love someone. SS/HG

After working together for seven years, tea had become a tradition between HG and SS, but suddenly HG has developed feelings far more than friendship for SS. Will he return her affections? EWE- disregards SS's death. A bit of fluff and angst in 13,000 words. No warnings aside from an episode of PTSD.