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For The Only Hope by ausland reviews
Dumbledore wouldn't have left trouble magnet Harry Potter defenseless for years at Hogwarts. At thirteen Hermione becomes his protector, working and training with Severus, giving up her childhood to ensure Harry's safety. As times passes, Severus becomes teacher, mentor, friend, and eventually lover. A story of spies, plots, and love. M in Part Three. Winner of SSHG Best WIP Award.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 59 - Words: 424,121 - Reviews: 3071 - Favs: 2,115 - Follows: 2,907 - Updated: 5/24 - Published: 5/24/2013 - Hermione G., Severus S.
Parallel Lives by jamiepage19 reviews
One galaxy, two Shepards; their lives will never be the same again. With the Collectors defeated, John Shepard is about head back through the Omega 4 relay when the unthinkable happens and he and his crew are suddenly teleported back to Virmire. Once there, they stumble upon the Normandy SR-1 and he soon finds out that there's a Jane Shepard in charge and nothing is as it seems.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 238,300 - Reviews: 704 - Favs: 807 - Follows: 1,054 - Updated: 11/6/2018 - Published: 5/30/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V., Miranda L., Shepard (M)
Of Strings and Theories and Trampolines by ClasseySpanks reviews
Sometimes the most formidable wrinkle in a plan to dominate the universe turns out to be 5'2", slightly far-sighted, and just come into the weirdest effin' power ever. Infinity Gems Story, Eventual Shieldshock Note: Rating changed to M
Avengers - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 39 - Words: 72,756 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 395 - Follows: 306 - Updated: 4/6/2018 - Published: 3/6/2017 - [Captain America/Steve R., Darcy L.] Black Widow/Natasha R., Hawkeye/Clint B. - Complete
Embers by Nastrandir reviews
After she's sent down to Alchera to find the pieces of her ship, Shepard begins to wonder how she might put back together the pieces of herself.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 61 - Words: 288,001 - Reviews: 305 - Favs: 398 - Follows: 466 - Updated: 9/23/2017 - Published: 12/2/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Sound the Clarion by Amber Penglass reviews
In the chaos of the ongoing First Contact War, the Alliance is contacted by a resistence cell comprised of captured humans on Palaven, and Shepard is drafted for a covert mission to make contact. Her cover lands her where? The Vakarian household, of course. Shepard/Garrus, AU.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 153,255 - Reviews: 887 - Favs: 1,082 - Follows: 1,022 - Updated: 6/1/2016 - Published: 8/12/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Moving Mountains by ClasseySpanks reviews
A year after the eclipse General Cain is on a campaign to rid the North of Longcoats when a mysterious force starts attacking his troops. The Royal Family, intent on a strong show of leadership, join him at the Ice Palace but DG soon starts to hear voices once again beckoning her presence. Style: Briskly paced, adventure tale with slow burn mature romance
Tin Man - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 32 - Words: 43,560 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 3/22/2016 - Published: 12/16/2015 - Azkadellia, Cain, DG - Complete
Stranded by CyberianTsuinami reviews
Alternate Universe. What if Shepard was a mercenary instead of a soldier? What if Garrus had taken Spectre training? Rated high for possible future language.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 61,776 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 70 - Follows: 125 - Updated: 2/4/2016 - Published: 4/10/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
October and April by Roarkshop reviews
This is a slowmance between Hawke and Fenris, but it concentrates on the story of DA2 with lots of twists on the canon (especially the timeline) and not a lot of repeating back events of the game word for word. Rated M for language, violence, and giggity situations. Updated Mondays (Usually)
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 50 - Words: 204,728 - Reviews: 774 - Favs: 604 - Follows: 491 - Updated: 10/26/2015 - Published: 4/1/2013 - Fenris, Hawke (F) - Complete
The Arrowhead by tinyfierce reviews
When Hawke is injured, the Arishok brings her to the dockside compound for the duration of her recovery, but how much can they come to understand one another on a time limit? References oneshot Penalty for Winning. Rating may change, 25 chapters total. F!Hawke/Arishok.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 113,119 - Reviews: 428 - Favs: 915 - Follows: 655 - Updated: 1/4/2015 - Published: 10/31/2011 - Arishok, Hawke (F) - Complete
Sense and Flexibility by Roarkshop reviews
The story of Garrus and Femshep as told by me. Lots of off-canon. Sequels incoming. TW: It's been brought to my attention that some of Garrus' more animalistic behavior in some scenes have caused panic attacks for victims of abuse. I am so sorry for anyone who had a similar reaction. SO sorry. I would like to make any new readers aware of this beforehand. Thank you.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 51 - Words: 220,428 - Reviews: 1563 - Favs: 2,426 - Follows: 1,376 - Updated: 11/11/2014 - Published: 10/6/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Games are afoot by grumpy grizzly reviews
It began when Arthur and Molly are out of the Burrow on Order business and Charlie and Bill are home to babysit. Fred challenges Hermione to think of something fun for them to do and she teaches them a muggle game. But, it continued and the games are afoo
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 55 - Words: 175,337 - Reviews: 1742 - Favs: 1,564 - Follows: 1,447 - Updated: 6/3/2014 - Published: 1/5/2008 - Hermione G., Charlie W.
The Teyrn's Daughter and the King's Son by Eve Hawke reviews
Duty was all that remained after Lyra Cousland's family was murdered by the treacherous Arl Howe. But that duty would lead her to the man she was meant for, and a love that would be sung throughout the ages. Blood, language, intimacy. Some AU. COMPLETE but in rewrites; chapters replaced as they are edited. Follow for updates! Cover art by the amazing Ekocentric!
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 71 - Words: 305,819 - Reviews: 510 - Favs: 361 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 11/19/2013 - Published: 3/19/2012 - Alistair, Cousland - Complete
Thirty-One Days by keelhaulrose reviews
In the midst of the Battle of Hogwarts Hermione is given the opportunity to help save Snape's life. Little did she know it would require visiting Hogwarts twenty years prior. She has thirty-one days to befriend the sullen Slytherin, and perhaps save his life. But, as always, things don't always go as planned. HG/SS, time-travel, EWE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 29 - Words: 113,097 - Reviews: 1283 - Favs: 2,027 - Follows: 934 - Updated: 7/15/2013 - Published: 11/30/2012 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Case of the Creature Kidnappings by frostykitten reviews
"What your puny mind doesn't understand, Potter, is that she does the paperwork I hate, and I do the dirty work that grates on her Gryffindor sensibilities." Hermione and Draco have been partners working in the Department for Control and Regulation of Magical Creatures for years, but their comfortable partnership is shaken up when creatures go missing and the Aurors get involved.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 32 - Words: 102,746 - Reviews: 1192 - Favs: 2,479 - Follows: 997 - Updated: 6/24/2013 - Published: 8/9/2012 - Draco M., Hermione G. - Complete
The Awakening by CRMediaGal reviews
After miraculously surviving Nagini's attack upon his life, a reluctant Severus Snape finds himself entrusting the help of a certain know-it-all to reclaim his life. AU, Post-Hogwarts. WINNER FOR SSHG - "BEST ROMANCE" IN THE FALL/WINTER 2013 HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 66,994 - Reviews: 597 - Favs: 634 - Follows: 333 - Updated: 6/1/2013 - Published: 5/2/2013 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Denial by little beloved reviews
Marriage Law Fic. *WINNER: Of five 2007 OWL Awards, in categories Romance, Drama, A/U, Challenge and Fire & Ice. Winner of Mugglenet Quicksilver Quill Award 2008 and SS/HG Award for best Romance 2008.* Five years after the fall of Voldemort, Hermione and Severus receive unhappy news.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 34 - Words: 214,081 - Reviews: 1709 - Favs: 2,435 - Follows: 1,009 - Updated: 5/24/2013 - Published: 2/1/2013 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Just Business by Musey Muse reviews
Hermione Granger's business is failing, badly. When Severus Snape turns up and offers her a chance to save it, she can't believe her luck; but working with Snape brings a whole new set of problems. Written for SSHG Exchange 2012.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 40,302 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 5/4/2013 - Published: 3/9/2013 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
When Two Are One by RewindedMiracle reviews
"If things were perfect, we wouldn't have met." Blossoming love with a little trial and error. AU! Rating changed to M for future content.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 75,779 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 12/30/2012 - Published: 6/26/2010 - [Alistair, Cousland] - Complete
Amity in the Stars by Sprightly Grey reviews
Amity in the Stars follows the characters and their building relationships that take place during ME2 and post collector base, leading up to ME3. Ellure Shepard struggles with her past and present as she marches ahead, fighting to be the commander everyone expects her to be. Along the way, she discovers an old friend who shares her scars, knows the risk, and loves her anyways.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 45 - Words: 198,284 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 106 - Updated: 12/12/2012 - Published: 4/16/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
The Renegade Shega Chronicles by Abstract1106 reviews
Shepard came back from the dead and swore to destroy all of her enemies. Will Lt. Vega help, or hinder her quest? Not fluff. M for tons of language and *other* reasons. Spoilers, alternate ME3 ending coming. Not entirely canon. UPDATE: You've spoken and convinced me. The stories will stay up.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 50,124 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 12/11/2012 - Published: 4/21/2012 - James V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Overclocking by EuphoniumGurl0 reviews
Hermione Granger is an Unspeakable specializing in time. After collaborating with co-worker Percy Weasley to decrease the number of casualties from the war, she is in a constant battle against the Keeper of Time, who wishes to restore the original timeline. Her final test involves traveling back to 1979, where her mission is horrifying yet hilariously simple.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 78,863 - Reviews: 252 - Favs: 745 - Follows: 237 - Updated: 11/18/2012 - Published: 10/17/2012 - Hermione G., Remus L. - Complete
Shakedown by anonymous moose reviews
Peacetime is anything but ordinary as Shepard and Garrus return to duty after a long and interminable medical leave. Now, she must build another crew, a mixture of new and old, to prepare for a shakedown cruise that only she and Hackett know the truth about, and face a threat that only the crew of the starship Normandy could be trusted to handle. Shepard/Vakarian.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 39,500 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 11/14/2012 - Published: 5/7/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
The Last Marauder by Resa Aureus reviews
In the wake of the war, Dumbledore's portrait gives Hermione a task that could change the course of history if she succeeds, but unravel time itself if she fails. 1ST PLACE WINNER of the Energize W.I.P. Awards for "Most Promising Harry Potter Fan-Fiction"! IN THE PROCESS OF BEING BETA'D.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 78 - Words: 238,062 - Reviews: 2892 - Favs: 3,606 - Follows: 1,281 - Updated: 9/19/2012 - Published: 6/19/2012 - Hermione G., Remus L. - Complete
With a Little Help by Jules Hawk reviews
They have been kept apart by space, time and even death but their feelings for each other haven't changed. Set between ME2 and into ME3 and the coming together of Shepard and Alenko with a little help from unexpected sources.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 47 - Words: 76,924 - Reviews: 102 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 8/12/2012 - Published: 3/6/2012 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Chasing The Sun by Loten reviews
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.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 60 - Words: 491,105 - Reviews: 8599 - Favs: 6,433 - Follows: 2,431 - Updated: 8/11/2012 - Published: 9/26/2011 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Life Signs by tarysande reviews
When a routine reconnaissance mission goes awry, Shepard and Garrus are pushed to the bounds of their endurance.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 49,523 - Reviews: 377 - Favs: 468 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 7/19/2012 - Published: 5/20/2012 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
The Wild Card by Aya Renee reviews
James had spent weeks running from his past. Sure, he didn't exactly have his life planned out, not in so many words, but still nothing prepared him for the moment when the former commander Shepard barged into his life and made away with his lucky deck.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 24 - Words: 60,795 - Reviews: 224 - Favs: 199 - Follows: 177 - Updated: 7/8/2012 - Published: 3/11/2012 - James V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Duty by Dragonjo80 reviews
Callie Cousland has lost everything, emotionally wrecked and unable to trust anyone but her fellow Grey Warden Alistair, all she has now is her duty. But it doesn't stay that way for long.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 17,773 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 7/8/2012 - Published: 3/14/2012 - Cousland, Alistair
Inkspots by mezzosangue reviews
When you are a double spy with two masters, no one is a friend. But the war ended last May, and Severus is now his own man. An owl brings a letter of change, but is it a good change? Canon Compliant, disregards Epilogue. Eventual SS/HG romance.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 72,797 - Reviews: 452 - Favs: 799 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 7/7/2012 - Published: 5/28/2012 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Synodic Day by Exia reviews
He is a drell assassin. She is a human spectre. The only thing shared between them is loss. Until the day they meet, and teach each other how to love again.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 63,718 - Reviews: 128 - Favs: 219 - Follows: 279 - Updated: 7/5/2012 - Published: 7/4/2011 - Thane K., Shepard (F)
Blackwork by PestoMonkey reviews
An erotic love story that follows the progression of behind-the-scenes events after James Vega makes good on his flirtations with Commander Shepard. Plot gets moving around Ch10. Includes alternate *happy* ME3 ending. Rated M for tasteful but intimate love scenes.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 101,861 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 296 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 5/22/2012 - Published: 3/15/2012 - Shepard (F), James V. - Complete
Winner Takes All by tarysande reviews
When Shepard strolled into the lounge, wearing civvies and a smile, Garrus knew the time had finally come, whether they were ready or not. She'd lined them up in her scope and was preparing to take her shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,009 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 209 - Follows: 16 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Someone Like You by Isabella Monroe reviews
This story is love triangle between Shepard/Alenko/Vega. It will be told from Alenko and Vega's POVs. It will highlight parts of the game, but will not be a retelling of it. Not an AU, but some liberties have been taken for the sake of the plot.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 44,830 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 86 - Updated: 5/8/2012 - Published: 4/1/2012 - Shepard (F), James V.
Hermione Granger and the Crystal of Time by Aurette reviews
Hermione stumbles upon a conspiracy full of murder, mystery, mayhem, and unending betrayal. Will the man she turns to for help betray her heart? AU/M for reasons.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 135,045 - Reviews: 2978 - Favs: 1,551 - Follows: 509 - Updated: 4/25/2012 - Published: 3/22/2012 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Catalyst by FeistyFox reviews
She really needed to put a better lock on her door because Cain was definitely violating her personal space. Then again, knowing him, he’d shoot the lock off and then where would she be? Probably in a room that had a door with a smoking hole in it…
Tin Man - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 29 - Words: 103,180 - Reviews: 590 - Favs: 288 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 4/16/2012 - Published: 11/22/2009 - Cain, DG
Commander Shepard, You've Got Mail by Chi Kyoku reviews
Every day, starting when Garrus rejoins C-Sec up until the destruction of the Normandy, Shepard and Garrus exchange emails. After all, good friends stay in touch.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 27 - Words: 42,626 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 602 - Follows: 448 - Updated: 4/10/2012 - Published: 2/26/2012 - [Garrus V., Shepard (F)]
Valhalla by SageQueen reviews
I seriously think Mass Effect 2's infamous Horizons moment was ALL A PLOT! To keep it canon, this is my take on Cerberus' shenanigans. Follows ME2 storyline with flashbacks to earlier times. Bioware owns all. This is part 3 of 'Valkyrie' Shepard's tale.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 80 - Words: 245,439 - Reviews: 441 - Favs: 181 - Follows: 140 - Updated: 1/29/2012 - Published: 6/12/2010 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Just to Be by Amarti reviews
Post-DH, EWE. Six years after the war, Hermione discovers a neglected and abused population with no place in a post-Voldemort world, and the man who stayed behind to pick up the pieces. A story of reconciliation, redemption, and above all, love.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 183,097 - Reviews: 1064 - Favs: 1,562 - Follows: 514 - Updated: 1/9/2012 - Published: 10/10/2011 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
A Surprise Suitor by Miller0259 reviews
Much to her amusement, DG found herself in the OZ version of the Bachelorette. DG/C
Tin Man - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 14,569 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 9/7/2011 - Published: 8/20/2011 - Cain, DG - Complete
The ThirtySix Stratagems of Wáng Jìngzé by Mussimm reviews
"They want us gone now, before we get too powerful for them to kill. I say they've waited too long. I say we have that power now." The war has begun. ME3!Spec!fic. Shrios.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 92,588 - Reviews: 339 - Favs: 523 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 6/13/2011 - Published: 12/26/2010 - Shepard (F), Thane K. - Complete
Post Tenebras, Lux by Loten reviews
"After Darkness, Light." A chance meeting ten years after the war may not be just a coincidence, and may prove to have very far-reaching consequences. A story of many things, but primarily of healing. SS/HG; rated M for later chapters. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 313,349 - Reviews: 3870 - Favs: 4,665 - Follows: 1,193 - Updated: 5/12/2011 - Published: 12/22/2010 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Valkyrie by SageQueen reviews
Women warriors always get the job done. Valkyrie Shepard is no exception, even if her feelings sometimes get in the way. Follows the Mass Effect 1 plot with some biotic & Shenko liberties. Bioware owns all. This is PART 1 of the tale of 'Valkyrie' Shepard
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 38 - Words: 72,738 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 179 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 6/2/2010 - Published: 5/22/2010 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Until The Fall by Amorissy reviews
Sequel to "Of Light". After an annual of living in the O.Z., DG and Cain set out to complete the task given to her by the Gale. Soon, she must learn that there is always more to everything than first meets the eye.
Tin Man - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 48 - Words: 285,876 - Reviews: 323 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 5/8/2010 - Published: 2/20/2009 - [Cain, DG] - Complete
Of Light by Amorissy reviews
The Emerald must be returned to its Guardian, and DG is left behind. When a generations-old threat resurfaces, DG must gather more than courage to save her sister, and find Wyatt Cain.
Tin Man - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 45 - Words: 161,101 - Reviews: 264 - Favs: 175 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 1/24/2009 - Published: 11/19/2008 - [Cain, DG] - Complete
Requiem of a Dream by Lizard23 reviews
The war is over, though Hermione Granger's life is no less complicated or dangerous. Severus Snape makes a miraculous return from the dead and everything Hermione thought she knew comes crashing down around her. HG/SS *Nominated for the Quibbler Awards*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 104,648 - Reviews: 683 - Favs: 997 - Follows: 331 - Updated: 10/13/2008 - Published: 2/19/2008 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete