Late one night Severus manages to return to Hogwarts, bloody and battered. Hermione must stay with him to help him recover, and delve in to his past to find out what dark deed causes such a violent reaction to a common spell.

COMPLETE And what if I don’t want to love him? The Oracle shook her head at Hermione. No, child. It’s not about want… It’s more a a matter of need. How do you love someone because you have to? Hermione and Severus are about to find out.

A WIKTT Christmas Challenge 2003 Fic. A little light reading and a chance comment lead Hermione to discover that Snape has nowhere to spend Christmas. But is dragging him home for the holidays really a good idea? HGSS , AU since HBP.

Seven years with the Trio are over and as Snape rejoices his new found freedom, he receives an unexpected letter. HGSS

After tea leaves predict romance for Snape, he makes a sardonic wish on a falling star for a woman who enjoys Potions, dungeons, and malevolent bats like him. Alternate sixth year story with a sequel, 'Don't Call Me Daddy', also complete.

Unable to sleep, Hermione goes for a late night walk and comes across Professor Snape returning from Voldemort. It opens her eyes to how much of a mystery his character really is. SeverusHermione. Chapter 13 up!