Psychological

Prisoner of Hope

by White Eyebrow

Alastor Moody's defining battle will not be fought without, but within.

100,003 Words,  Started 01/22/2011,  Updated 04/14/2014

A Summer in York

by cabepfir

The war left deep traces on Hermione, as well as on Severus. How will they adjust to their new conditions, ten years after that traumatic experience? Post DH, EWE.

77,933 Words,  Started 12/12/2010,  Completed 07/22/2011

Bad Romance

by HermioneJeanSnape

Climb inside the dark and twisted minds of Severus Snape and Hermione Granger, where madness and love vie for dominance

12,714 Words,  Started 01/27/2010,  Completed 04/05/2010

A Nagini and Severus Tale

by nagandsev

What is the greatest sacrifice one can give? This tale begins in Severus' sixth year at Hogwarts, during the surge of new young followers of the Dark Lord; Nagini Malfoy, the main female character, is actually a precursor to Nagini, Voldemort's serpent. Alternate Universe: Lucius, Lestrange, Mulciber, Crabbe, Goyle, Rodoplus and Bellatrix are younger – in their seventh year; Narcissa and Nagini in their sixth. Disclaimer: I don't own anything - the wonderful J. K. Rowling owns everything.

93,459 Words,  Started 04/12/2010,  Updated 09/05/2016

Blood and Vows

by nagandsev

Shame almost befalls the Malfoy name when Draco is revealed to be infertile. So up steps Lucius—after all: 'The pureblood lineage must continue... at any cost...'

39,790 Words,  Started 10/09/2011,  Updated 05/28/2016

Letting Go

by irishredlass

Severus Snape has been named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts. Before he can assume his new duties with a clear conscience, he must first bury his wife and child. How does Hermione help him?

18,152 Words,  Started 12/10/2011,  Completed 03/24/2013

The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune

by Merry Grace

What happens when the blood of a witch and wizard mingles in the forging of a Life Debt? This story is written for the 50 Art of Words Challenge. A psychological dramedy, this story deals with mature themes.

20,501 Words,  Started 11/27/2009,  Updated 09/17/2010

Taking Care

by grugster

Severus is overstressed and does not take care of himself, so Poppy Pomfrey and Minerva McGonagall have to.

23,527 Words,  Started 11/16/2008,  Completed 03/22/2009

The Unconditional Vow

by Agnus Castus

Albus Dumbledore had a plan to protect Severus Snape after the fateful night on the Astronomy Tower. During his final year as Headmaster, Snape has a chance to come to terms with his past and find peace, before his life draws to its inevitable close. Canon-compliant. TPP Featured Story May/June 2010.

126,073 Words,  Started 01/25/2010,  Completed 04/10/2010

Because it is Bitter, and Because it is my Heart

by Squibstress

If war is hell, Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall are in the Ninth Circle. During Snape's awful year as Headmaster, he and Professor McGonagall draw closer as they are forced into a desperate arrangement.

36,664 Words,  Started 01/01/2011,  Completed 04/17/2011

A Terrible Thing to Waste

by solidground

Picks up mid-DH.

The torture at Malfoy Manor left Hermione in bad shape. Desperate, she put her life in the hands of a man she shouldn't trust, hoping that Albus Dumbledore was right after all.

Chapter One: Life as the Headmaster of Hogwarts

13,696 Words,  Started 10/01/2011,  Updated 02/08/2012

Ties That Bind Us

by Agnus Castus

Can Severus accept Tess for all that she is? A sequel to The Unconditional Vow.

55,275 Words,  Started 08/01/2012,  Completed 09/09/2012

I Want That One

by TeddyRadiator

On the night the light is defeated and the dark wins, Lord Voldemort grants a boon to his most valued and trusted spy.

This is a very, very dark and disturbing story of pain and punishment. If you find the idea of non-con and dub-con unsettling, please understand this will not be the story for you.

But also know this: at the heart of this story lies a mystery. All will be revealed if you dare to continue.

34,971 Words,  Started 11/16/2012,  Completed 11/20/2012

Apology: Ms Hermione Granger

by silencio_sempra

Every utterance of her name… as forbidden as night’s Darkest spell…I have no reason, nor excuse…

63,125 Words,  Started 03/07/2010,  Updated 02/21/2012

Contraceptus: Continuum

by Ariadne AWS

A long time ago, Severus made the right potion for the wrong reasons. Hermione finds it, and is furious - also for the wrong reasons. With the help of some wise counsel, they untangle mistakes, miscommunications, and misinterpretations, all the while committing more. A parable on situational ethics surrounding a crime he never committed. (Winner, Best Drabble Series ~ MPP Round 4; Runner-up, Hurt/Comfort ~ 2008 OWL Awards)

5,287 Words,  Started 08/23/2008,  Completed 08/23/2008

The Twists of Fate

by nagandsev

What is the greatest sacrifice one can give? The final pairings of Remus and Nagini, and Severus against Sirius, in the Dark Arts competition for the Young Wizards Merit Award during their sixth year, gets out of hand. Unexpectedly, from this one event, their lives become intertwined, changed forever. Nagini, the main female character, is actually a precursor to Voldemort's serpent, Nagini.

51,005 Words,  Started 04/12/2010,  Completed 07/04/2015

Secrets Never Keep

by Valady

Hermione has guarded a secret for four years, and now her secret has been discovered. And she’s married to whom?

13,733 Words,  Started 07/23/2009,  Completed 10/16/2009

The Way To A Woman's Heart Is Through Her Stomach

by articcat621

Hermione offers to teach her friend Martha's summer baking class. While doing so, she runs into someone she hadn't seen for years.

11,664 Words,  Started 05/21/2014,  Completed 07/25/2014

Shards

by kyriaofdelphi

Things have changed drastically for the Golden Trio. Horrible things are about to come out.

22,185 Words,  Started 05/29/2011,  Completed 08/14/2011

The Alchemist's Agenda

by baylor713

Witches and wizards have always carried the burden of their allegiances to the dark or to the light. The choice to follow one or the other dictates a person's character. Attica Flamel pays fealty to neither. When grief morphs into an irrepressible need for vengeance, Attica will stop at nothing until the debts are paid.

37,633 Words,  Started 12/17/2013,  Updated 01/02/2016

Beginning To Live

by juniperus

After surviving Voldemort's psychosis, Dumbledore's machinations, and Nagini's bite, Severus Snape tries to begin anew half a world away from home. "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." - Marcus Aurelius

7,543 Words,  Started 10/25/2008,  Updated 11/10/2008

Silent All These Years

by livvy6

What happened in April of 2002? Why are Death Eaters being murdered? What secret has kept Severus Snape silent for years?

24,777 Words,  Started 02/04/2008,  Completed 02/26/2008

Parallel Dilemma

by nagandsev

Hermione is thrown into a parallel universe where everything is the same but different. While there, she finds another who has suffered the same fate as her, and together they try to find their way back to their home universe. Originally conceived as a gift for nottonyharrison for the GE Fic Exchange 2013, based on her wonderful prompt; due to helpful encouragement and much needed sprucing up, and generous support by a help-squad of wonderful witches, the story has now been given more proper love and care.

60,006 Words,  Started 08/13/2013,  Completed 10/31/2014

Dented and Tarnished

by Ladymage Samiko

Hermione is in possession of a very unique silver box, which has strong ties to one Severus Snape. An extensive drabble series in four parts.

5,090 Words,  Started 12/07/2010,  Completed 12/11/2010

Everything Will Be Okay Soon

by grugster

Poppy has the wizard flu. Severus and Minerva are taking care of
her. But will someone realize that Severus is in need of help himself?

5,357 Words,  Started 10/29/2008,  Updated 11/25/2008