Sometimes playing by the rules is not just your best option, it can be your only option.

All those deemed outside Wizarding society are required to find a spouse. Hermione Granger is terrified. Cooped up inside 12 Grimmauld Place, she makes a list, and Severus observes her attempts. A Marriage Law story. Hermione Granger/Severus Snape.

Beginning in the graveyard, Harry fails to reach the cup to escape but is saved by an unexpected person thought long dead. Harry learns what it is to be a Potter and starts his journey to finish Voldemort once and for all. NO SLASH. Rated M for language, gore etch. A story of realism and Harry coming into his own.

An invitation to visit a muggle house in Surrey England, the next morning, the 25th July 1991, is received by Director Amelia Bones. It is the home of one Harry Potter. That visit changes everything.

Lucius Malfoy and Hermione Granger have a difficult history, but an unexpected encounter years after the war leads them both to wonder if they could have something more than that. However, the war has left Hermione slightly broken, but can Lucius move past the guilt that consumes him over what happened to Hermione in his house at the end of the war?

After Sirius' death, Harry learns of things hidden from him and makes some realizations about both factions of the war. Along the way, Harry uses the unknown power to break free and start a new life. H/Hr

Hermione respected all of her professors, but none more so than the brooding, talented, possible Death Eater, Professor Dolohov. Antonin never paid attention to any of his students until he developed an ill-fated, unwelcome, utterly bizarre relationship with a young Hermione Granger.

Harry had planned on marrying Ginny, but when he found out that Draco and Severus were going to be executed without cause after the war, he gave up on that dream and bound himself to them instead. Two years later, their relationship is practically nonexistent and Harry is miserable. And then, one day, he blacks out and everything changes.

The world has gone to hell, and the only way to fix it is to go back in time. The very laws of Magic, Time, and Space will be broken in the attempt to right what has gone wrong. Can it be done, or have our heroes made a grave mistake? Only Time will tell. SLASH and HET. Strong language. OOC Dumbledore bashing. COMPLETE

Response to Reptillia28's 'Don't Fear the Reaper' challenge. Harry has died for the twelfth time and his reaper sends him back for one last chance at completing his assigned destiny. Find extra deleted scenes by going to the author page.

When there's a significant drop in the magical population, stressed Unspeakable Hermione Granger finds the answer. The Wizengamot threatens a Marriage Law unless a temporary Procreation Bill can make them see reason. Fortunately for Hermione, her chosen spouse knows how to work out all of her tension. *Art by Simona Polle*

AU/AO: [HG/SS] What-if Story. Hermione Granger gets erased due to a badly phrased, vague, and bitter wish. She is Hermione Granger no more. Now, thanks to Ron, she is Hermione Ankaa Black, sister of Sirius & Regulus Black, & member of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. Now what is she going to do? Multiple pairings in later chapters, and JP starts out as a rampaging jerk.

For more years than he cares to count, Teddy Lupin has been in love with Hermione Granger. How can he make her see him as a man? As someone other than her best friend's godson? Oneshot. TeddyHermione.

The Second Wizarding War is over and everyone is getting on with their lives. Severus Snape finds himself lacking a physical voice due to the damage to his throat, yet gains a surprising friendship in a young woman half his age but very much his equal in intellect. A tale of friendship, understanding and intimacy between two people.

If Lily and Petunia had a single bond that remained between them through the years: a love of horses. What difference would it make to a single orphaned boy? Alternative Universe, dual Petunia Evans and Harry Potter's POV. Because sometimes we just want Harry to leave Britain behind, and horses are a good enough reason to do so.

[HG/SS]: Neville cultures a rare plant sacred to the centaur in the hopes of curing his parents so his children can get to know their grandparents. He brings it to Hermione to analyze in the hopes he can use it to heal their condition. Things do not go as planned.

Meeting in dreams, Severus and Harry formed a friendship that would span across the years. When they figure out who the other truly is, how will this affect their relationship and the end of the war? Cannon compliant until 5th yr. Time-travelish Eventually HP/SS.

In her sixth year, Dumbledore makes Hermione a key figure in a plan to help Harry defeat Voldemort. (It's difficult to summarize this without spoilers— HG/SS; there's a Time Turner involved but probably not how you expect; the story really gets started in Chapter Three.)

Complete. Six years after the end of the war, Hermione Granger returns to England with one thing in mind: the dreams she has had each night since finding her Professor in the Shrieking Shack. Severus Snape does not wish to be found - but perhaps he can make an exception. HG/SS. AU. M for later chapters.

Harry is called up to Dumbledore's office at the end of his fourth year and told he is to go and live with Severus Snape. Severus does what no one else bothered to do― he takes care of Harry. Watch as Harry flourishes to all that he was meant to be: A Slytherin with a heart of a lion. No slash. Will Harry be able to beat Voldemort and save the people he loves? Read and find out.

In the years since Bilbo left Erebor, he has lost his respectability, gained a nephew, and gotten on with life at Bag End. He'd left aside adventure for the comforts and peace of his little Hobbit hole, and for the love of a child who needed him. Though perhaps, adventures can yet find him.

AU — When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself in his old bed in his old home in his old body. Is this death? Or a trick of magic? Either way, Bilbo recognizes a second chance when he sees one, and this time his adventure with Thorin is going to go a bit differently.

After the disastrous end of Harry's third year, Sirius and Remus scheme to lift Harry's spirits by sending him to the United States to learn to be an animagus. In the process, he ends up learning the truth about his infamous scar and how to fight his war. Word Count: 109,175, not counting Author's Notes.

What will happen when a goblin-raised Harry arrives at Hogwarts. A Harry who has received training, already knows the prophecy and has no scar. With the backing of the goblin nation and Hogwarts herself. Complete.

When Severus Snape is left in charge of Hogwarts over the christmas break, he is less than pleased to discover Harry will be one of his charges. Events force him to face that Mr Potter may not be quite what he has assumed all these years. Year 6

Due to his injuries, Severus is unable to resume his old life. He's determined to be lonely and miserable, but the yearly Order Christmas party becomes a bright spot, thanks to Hermione Granger. Complete.

When a few inappropriate questions derail the meeting at the Hog's Head, Harry lets the situation play out. Eventually, he refuses to commit his free time to teach a bunch of easily distracted fools. - Set during fifth year; Harry/Hermione

This story came from the thought that the Weasley introduction was a setup. This is NOT a time-travel story. The premise is that the Dursleys got him there very early and Hermione, being the perfectionist that she is, also arrived very early. Thus they meet and the glory of H/Hr begins. AU For now not a T rating, will probably change in later chapters.

Hermione is newly single and doesn't know where she belongs. George Weasley is just trying to learn how to work with being part wolf. The last thing either of them expects is for a nosey twin to step in and play matchmaker. Still, said nosey twin rarely cares whats expected. After all, who is afraid of a big, bad wolf? This is my return story and apology for such a long hiatus.

The Tower of London has a dark and bloody past both in the muggle and wizarding worlds. Besides being a prison, it also served as a sanctuary in times past, what if it became one yet again? -AU

Just how will Dumbledore cope with a Harry who is smart, knowledgeable, sticks up for himself and, worst still, is betrothed? A Harry who has a penchant for losing his temper? Ravenclaw/Smart(alek)/Lord/Harry Almostcanon/Dumbledore Non-friend/Ron Harry&Daphne (Haphne). No Harem. Rating is for language and minor 'Lime' scenes.

When Hagrid arrives at the Potter cottage in Godric's Hollow, he finds no sign of Harry Potter. It takes five long years for Harry to be found, in the care of a distant cousin, having been dropped off by his Great Grand Mother.

When Hermione decides she can no longer live with the mental scarring wrought by her vicious assault at Malfoy Manor, she enlists the aid of her former Potions professor in exchange for holding his life debt fulfilled... a very lemony tale written for the SSHG Prompt Fest based on a prompt by Shiv5468. Winner of Best SSHG Threesome at the HPFanFicFanPollAwards (Fall/Winter 2013)!

What are dependents left to do when betrayed by those they trusted most, but to find a way to become masters in their own right. AU, OOC, set after DoM fiasco in OotP, slash: HP/SS, het: DM/GW, TN/HG, NL/LL, some bashing.

George Weasley arrives on Hermione Granger's doorstep late at night just a couple months after the Final Battle of Hogwarts in which Fred died. And he asks for...a haircut? EWE, George/Hermione

Merlin, not happy with how the future unravelled for the life of Harry Potter, intervenes early to set the course of history back on track. Implied Pairing Only. Smart!Harry Bash!AD Idiot!RW

When her husband does the unthinkable, who does Hermione turn to for comfort? Our favorite potions master of course. Rated M for smut. DO NOT READ if you are under 18.

After the war is over Harry wants to protect his godson Teddy Lupin, but he isn't sure how. Andromeda Tonks has a few interesting suggestions for him.

AU, from Order of the Phoenix onwards. Hermione only wanted to learn Healing; she discovers that Professor Snape is a human being after all, and his actions dramatically shape the course of the war as events unfold. Complete.

AU from year five onwards. At the end of year six Harry finds himself once again isolated and prisoned at the Dursleys. The end of Book six never happened in this tale. Dumbledore has plans that include Harry, but not the way Harry thinks.

Sometimes people are forced to make many changes in thier lives in order to survive.After a summer of torture with the Dursleys,Harry goes into a magical coma,where he decides many things that could very well change the Wizarding World forever. DM/HP SLAS

Draco is minding his own business at a lame club when Blaise Zabini sends him outside to check out a very interesting sight. PWP MATURE CONTENT, ETC.

Having the right partner can make life much smoother. The right persons can complement each other's strengths and support each other's weakness. Love really does make the world go 'round, especially with a Dark Lord after your blood. HP/DG

AU. Harry is shunned not only Ron, but Hermione as well after the Goblet of Fire incident. Ginny befriends Harry and history changes. Future Dark!Harry Dark!Ginny pairing, extended summary inside. Note from 2012: I'm not a huge fan of this story now, but leaving it up for historical purposes for those who do enjoy it.

A decade after Fred's death, George has finally found peace. But is peace alone enough? HG/GW. DH Epilogue non-compliant. Now Complete!

Harry, Hermione, and Ron struggle to defeat Voldemort as the world of magic erupts into total war. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Bearers of the Light. Rated for frequent graphic violence. [HHr] Does not follow Book Six storyline, Independent Harry

Post HBP. HHr. Harry and Hermione's odd behavior during their 6th year explodes into a maelstrom of chaotic, bitter emotions, caused by a strange 'illness.' Help comes from a young, orphaned girl who is much more than she appears.

NOW COMPLETE! Hermione is living a content life working at St. Mungo's when an unexpected assignment from the chief of medicine sends her to the home of Draco Malfoy. What will happen to the pragmatic brunette as she explores what science cannot answer?

The war is over. Hermione Granger's life, while safer, is no less complicated. Victory has had unintended consequences which affect not only Hermione, but all those around her.

Harry-Draco AU. One-Shot. Non-magic. After an unexpected encounter in a supermarket, Harry’s Christmas takes an interesting turn of events.

COMPLETE! Hermione and an unlikely Pansy form an elite group of witches, and possess one unusual commonality. Facing their most carnal desires, they will harness a power not seen in an age, to save themselves and protect Hogwarts. Can it stay a secret?