1. Prologue: And the unicorn evils run them through M (R) [Reviews - 18]   |
Summary: Severus Snape’s life was changed when he was hit by an errant spell, and he comes to a decision that defies Dumbledore’s wishes. Even the fate of the wizarding world is altered by this one ill-cast curse and Snape’s subsequent resolve. Long after the spell itself has dissipated, its effects continue echoing in the lives of Severus, Albus, Minerva, and Hermione, and they bring with them a shadowy figure whom Snape does not trust and whose motivations and influence on Minerva are murky. Conspiracies and schemes swirl around Severus as he continues on his path of deception to his final confrontation with the Dark Lord.
A "DH-twister." AU post-July 1996. Not DH-compliant. (Only partially HBP-compliant.)
Nominated in round three of the SS/HG "Moste Potente Passions" awards in the "Polyjuice Potion" category (Best AU).
Pertinent warnings in individual chapter summaries.
Secondary category of “Potions Under Duress” for eventual SSHG close friendship.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/03/20 Word Count: 1613
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2. Chapter One: Where blew a flower M (R) [Reviews - 15] |
Summary: When Dumbledore won’t be persuaded, Severus makes a decision and prepares to take matters into his own hands, despite the consequences he foresees for himself.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/03/22 Word Count: 3886
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4. Chapter Three: Heads of the characters hammer through daisies M (R) [Reviews - 13] |
Summary: In July 1997, a surprised Harry sees a secret plan unfold before his eyes as he leaves Privet Drive for the last time.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Petunia (Evans) Dursley, Vernon Dursley
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/03/26 Word Count: 2953
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5. Chapter Four: Though they be mad they shall be sane M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: It’s late September 1997, Harry and his companions are driven from Hogwarts to set off on their mission, and Hermione has a decison to make.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Ronald Weasley, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/03/28 Word Count: 2941
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6. Chapter Five: With the man in the wind M (R) [Reviews - 17] |
Summary: Severus watches Hermione brewing her potion as he recalls his startling introduction to Robert Crouch in early January 1997, and a conversation with Dumbledore late the following month, when he first learned of one of the Headmaster’s most daft schemes yet. Severus considers Hermione and her role.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Ronald Weasley, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/03/30 Word Count: 3478
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7. Chapter Six: Though lovers be lost love shall not MA (NC-17) [Reviews - 15] |
Summary: Hermione speaks privately with Severus on a cold day in January 1998; later that night, Severus spies something in the Hogwarts library that disturbs him. But does he really understand what he witnesses?
Rated for brief sexual content depicting consenting adults.
Characters:: Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, Ronald Weasley, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: Explicit Sexual Content |
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Date Added: 2008/04/01 Word Count: 6652
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8. Chapter Seven: When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone M (R) [Reviews - 17] |
Summary: Severus seeks the Headmistress after he leaves the library, and he has the most frank, personal conversation with Minerva that he has had in more than a year, and she sets him straight on certain facts, trying to rid him of certain misconceptions he has.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/03 Word Count: 4676
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9. Chapter Eight: No more may gulls cry at their ears M (R) [Reviews - 13] |
Summary: Severus begins meeting with Hermione and lending her his assistance.
Characters:: Hermione Granger, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/06 Word Count: 6247
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10. Chapter Nine: Though they be mad and dead as nails M (R) [Reviews - 13] |
Summary: Severus and Hermione work together; after Hermione expresses her concern for him, Severus visits Poppy, where he learns more than he wished to when fishing for information about Robert. Minerva tries to hearten Severus.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/16 Word Count: 10101
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11. Chapter Ten: Dead men naked they shall be one M (R) [Reviews - 11] |
Summary: Dumbledore succumbs on the first day of spring, and Severus tries to cope. Minerva begins in her role as Acting Headmistress, immediately taking decisive action.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Draco Malfoy, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/18 Word Count: 5417
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12. Chapter Eleven: Break in the sun M (R) [Reviews - 12] |
Summary: On Boxing Day, after Severus tells her of his Unbreakable Vow and of Albus’s illness, Minerva confronts Albus, and she learns much.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/20 Word Count: 5925
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13. Chapter Twelve: Till the sun breaks down M (R) [Reviews - 14] |
Summary: Minerva tries to set her plan in motion and must take an extreme measure when Albus, facing his fate, does not cooperate.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/21 Word Count: 8293
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14. Chapter Thirteen: And the west moon M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: Severus has an unpleasant encounter in the Headmistress’s Office. Hermione learns something about Severus that she hadn’t known, and Severus is surprised by her reaction to it.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/04/26 Word Count: 5391
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15. Chapter Fourteen: May a flower no more M (R) [Reviews - 13] |
Summary: Severus brings Minerva news. Uncomfortable thoughts and memories roil within him.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/06 Word Count: 5298
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16. Chapter Fifteen: Lift its head to the blows of the rain M (R) [Reviews - 18] |
Summary: It’s a sunny day in early April, and Hermione and Severus spend time together.
Characters:: Hermione Granger, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/08 Word Count: 4095
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17. Chapter Sixteen: Twisting on racks M (R) [Reviews - 13] |
Summary: Severus arrives back at Hogwarts after a bad night, requiring assistance. Minerva is angered by a member of the Order.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/11 Word Count: 6866
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18. Chapter Seventeen: When sinews give way M (R) [Reviews - 14] |
Summary: Alastor receives a lesson from Minerva as Severus and Robbie eavesdrop. Severus receives unexpected visitors.
Characters:: Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/15 Word Count: 10052
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19. Chapter Eighteen: Strapped to a wheel M (R) [Reviews - 11] |
Summary: Minerva and Albus carry on during the weeks following the Celebrare Adfectus Amor Ultimus. Severus learns something of Albus’s plans and is appalled.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/18 Word Count: 6757
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20. Chapter Nineteen: Waves break loud on the seashores M (R) [Reviews - 15] |
Summary: Severus continues to recover from his injuries. Hermione visits again as Gareth is with him.
Characters:: Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/05/27 Word Count: 9548
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21. Chapter Twenty: Yet they shall not break M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: Minerva and Albus proceed with their plan. Anticipating the rapidly approaching time when he no longer can, Albus shares vital information with both Harry and Severus. Severus is increasingly unhappy with the way events are unfolding.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Filius Flitwick, Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Pomona Sprout, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/06/16 Word Count: 12582
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22. Chapter Twenty-One: Under the windings of the sea M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: The demands on Severus do not diminish as the Dark Lord prepares for his ultimate decisive offensive on the wizarding world. Severus struggles against the stresses on him as others try to help.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/06/25 Word Count: 12960
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23. Chapter Twenty-Two: Split all ends up M (R) [Reviews - 14] |
Summary: Severus continues to do what he must, and the Dark Lord is pleased with him. Zabini returns to Slytherin, Longbottom learns a lesson, and Potter finds an example to follow.
Characters:: Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Bellatrix Lestrange, Blaise Zabini, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Kreacher, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Severus Snape, Terence Higgs, Theodore Nott, Tom Riddle (Voldemort)
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: Murder |
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Date Added: 2008/07/02 Word Count: 14009
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24. Chapter Twenty-Three: They shan’t crack M (R) [Reviews - 15] |
Summary: Minerva summons Severus. Severus searches Grimmauld Place at the behest of the Dark Lord, and Lupin surprises him. An unexpected event disrupts a staff meeting.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Buckbeak, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Remus Lupin, Severus Snape, Sibyll Trelawney
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/07/16 Word Count: 14171
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25. Chapter Twenty-Four: They shall have stars M (R) [Reviews - 17] |
Summary: Preparations abound in anticipation of a coming attack on Hogwarts.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Bill Weasley, Colin Creevey, Dean Thomas, Dennis Creevey, Ginevra Weasley, Hermione Granger, Michael Corner, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Other Canon Witch/Wizard, Rolanda Hooch, Severus Snape, Terry Boot
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/07/23 Word Count: 10893
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26. Chapter Twenty-Five: At elbow and foot M (R) [Reviews - 14] |
Summary: Minerva meets with Hermione, giving her instructions and more. Severus makes a discovery, agrees to an exchange, and hears some good news. Dumbledore's Army continues to train and is introduced to some new ideas.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Dean Thomas, Ernie MacMillan, Firenze (Centaur), Hannah Abbott, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Professor Sinistra, Rolanda Hooch, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/08/03 Word Count: 15016
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27. Chapter Twenty-Six: They lying long M (R) [Reviews - 14] |
Summary: Severus works to maintain the Dark Lord's trust in him until he has accomplished what he must. He has disturbing news for Hermione. Preparations at Hogwarts continue.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape, Tom Riddle (Voldemort)
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/08/17 Word Count: 13742
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28. Chapter Twenty-Seven: Shall not die windily M (R) [Reviews - 22] |
Summary: Events bring Severus to the end of his service with his false master as Hogwarts prepares for its defence.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Nagini, Peter Pettigrew, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape, Tom Riddle (Voldemort)
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: Violence |
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Date Added: 2008/09/14 Word Count: 14539
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29. Chapter Twenty-Eight: Though they sink through the sea M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: Minerva and Robbie meet with Hermione, Harry arrives at Hogwarts, we learn what happened when Melina cast the Celebrare Adfectus Amor Ultimus, the Ministry deals with Death Eaters, and Hermione rises to a challenge.
Warnings for mild sexual content, some violence.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Gawain Robards, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Mafalda Hopkirk, Minerva McGonagall, Nagini, Rufus Scrimgeour, Severus Snape, Tom Riddle (Voldemort)
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: Violence |
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Date Added: 2008/09/22 Word Count: 12767
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30. Chapter Twenty-Nine: They shall rise again M (R) [Reviews - 19] |
Summary: Voldemort comes to Hogwarts, makes his demands, and is displeased by the reception he receives. The defenders implement their battle plans.
Warnings for violence, killing, and possibly disturbing, but brief, imagery in the battle scenes.
Characters:: Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Antonin Dolohov, Augustus Rookwood, Bellatrix Lestrange, Bill Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Buckbeak, Charlie Weasley, Dean Thomas, Dobby, Fawkes, Fenrir Greyback, Filius Flitwick, Firenze (Centaur), Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Ginevra Weasley, Harry Potter, Horace Slughorn, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Lucius Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Molly Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Oliver Wood, Pansy Parkinson, Peeves, Percy Weasley, Pomona Sprout, Poppy Pomfrey, Professor Binns, Professor Sinistra, Remus Lupin, Rolanda Hooch, Ronald Weasley, Rubeus Hagrid, Rufus Scrimgeour, Sir Nick (Nearly Headless Nick), The Bloody Baron, Tom Riddle (Voldemort), Viktor Krum, Walden Macnair, Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: Violence |
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Date Added: 2008/09/27 Word Count: 15038
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31. Chapter Thirty: And death shall have no dominion M (R) [Reviews - 17] |
Summary: Severus wakes up to a new reality.
Characters:: Aberforth Dumbledore, Alastor (Mad-Eye) Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Blaise Zabini, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/10/06 Word Count: 14516
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32. Chapter Thirty-One: Life regnant M (R) [Reviews - 16] |
Summary: Severus has more than one unexpected visitor. Hermione delivers his newspapers, and he doesn't like something he sees.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/10/12 Word Count: 15525
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33. Chapter Thirty-Two: Guerdon unsought M (R) [Reviews - 19] |
Summary: Severus finds himself surprised once again.
Characters:: Albus Dumbledore, Blaise Zabini, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Minerva McGonagall, Neville Longbottom, Poppy Pomfrey, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/11/04 Word Count: 8003
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34. Epilogue: In transitu M (R) [Reviews - 31] |
Summary: Severus sets out on a journey.
Characters:: Hermione Granger, Severus Snape
Genres: Alternate, Universe, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Psychological Warnings: none |
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Date Added: 2008/11/07 Word Count: 7709
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