Dispatched to keep an eye on Severus Snape while Harry went with Dumbledore to retrieve Slytherin's locket, Hermione Granger's life tumbles into chaos when Death Eaters invade Hogwarts and her covert operation takes a mysterious detour.

Albus and Severus realize that in order to keep Hermione safe and by Harry's side, an unlikely union must take place. AU after OoTP, but generally follows canon through HBP and major events thereafter. A relatively short SSHG fic, rated M mostly for language and also some adult themes in later chapters.

After Voldemort's defeat, Severus Snape is the world's most powerful wizard. Hermione discovers that he is the only one that can help her, but will he? And what will she have to do to gain his assistance?

Hermione is in danger and only Severus can keep her safe It all belongs to JK Rowling, nothing is mine, I'm doing it just for fun. Thanks also to Patricia Wilson and Jane Sanders whose love stories provided the inspiration for moments for Severus and Hermione to enjoy

Severus finds someone broken and battered in Knockturn Alley. Will he find more than just companionship? Will they both get their happy ending? SS/HG pairing. Don't like, don't read. Mature themes.