After her parent's deaths Hermione is bound and trapped in her Animagus form, first for her own safety, then to ensure the safety of others during the war. Who is she bound to? Severus Snape, of course..

What do you get when you mix a stressed Hermione, an irate Malfoy, three new Order members, all of whom have eyes for the bookworm, suspicious best friends, and a mystery yet to be solved? Full fledged insanity. SAME STORY, DIFFERENT SUMMARY. Enjoy!

7 years after the war ends, Hermione is teaching at Hogwarts and a certain Potions Master returns from his self-imposed hiding to teach again. Will it be love or heartache for the Gryffindor lioness and Slytherin snake? Severus/Hermione