Sirius decides to stay in England after escaping Hogwarts and makes protecting Harry his priority. AU GOF.

Once bitten, twice shy Navy Lieutenant Kara Foster's attempt at a no strings attached shore side fling with handsome Danny Green is exactly what she thinks she needs after a stressful cruise. Before long, Kara and Danny are forced to delve into their deepest fears about life and love to decide if they should risk everything for each other.

Hermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection.

Hermione is the one who finds Draco weeping in the bathroom. He flees. She chases him into the Room of Requirement, and the room forces them to face their greatest fears together in order to find the door.

Up from the ashes of seventh year grow the roses of the eighth. Eight students return for their final year at Hogwarts, and Hermione Granger would never have thought Draco Malfoy would or could be one of those roses. DMHG, EWE Dramione Awards winner