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He had a mass of them, coiled around his bones and tangled in his nerves

Sirius is giving in, she can tell by his face. The man down the hall is giving in, she can tell by his screams. But the dementors don't affect Bellatrix as much as they do the others, because her worst fear is something even those soul-sucking devils cannot comprehend.

(The Trilogy of the Serpent – Part I) – In the summer following her fifth year at Hogwarts, Hermione begins reading a book she shouldn’t read. As a consequence she discovers things about herself, disturbing things: she is not a Mudblood and she is a born Animagus. Her Diary of Nightmares and Bad Luck becomes the mirror of her fears, of her transformation into an age-old monster she will have to tame. She will find help and love in the unlikeliest of people. She will find her wizard family, at the end, and more ...

Harry is feeling more and more isolated from his friends, which is begining to suit him just fine. A guardian angel tries to right his path.

While trying to wrap his mind around a sudden accident, Remus also tries to make sense of the past and the future.

Lupin's had enough of magic.

Torn between the world of deceptions and that of honesty, will Draco find redemption? Or will he betray the trust of his new found friends?

The final battle ensues, who will survive, who will be left behind? Based on the song Southampton Dock by Pink Floyd.

Draco has a mysterious benefactor at the moment of his greatest need, but who?...and most importantly...why? (Post OotP; H/D pre-slash)

"...he'd even paid for her newest Manolo Blahniks, a snazzy little custom-made pair of snakeskin slingbacks that made her legs look absolutely to die for. Ginny liked that particular pun." (Note: these are not the same versions of Ginny, Harry, and Draco as in my Schnoogle fic, "Ginny Weasley and the Heirs of Darkness.") D/G/H darkfic

Rose Weasley embarks on her first year at Hogwarts...but all she really wants to do is play one of the most wonderful sports ever invented: Quidditch. Too bad life gets in the way in the form of school stress, family spats and a seeker named Scorpius.

"Harry, there's something we need to talk about." A little story about family and honesty, something I wished to have seen in "After the End." (Standalone story; you don't need to have read AtE.)

Lupin uses Snape as an example to broaden Black's personal horizons.

Every beginning must have an end. Why did our end have to come so soon?

This takes place a few months after my fic "Us Against The World". Hermione's taking something dangerous.

Draco Malfoy was raised with a Death Eater Legacy. He knew when he reached Hogwarts he would be sorted into Slytherin. He also knew he would become a Death Eater, like his father before him. When the Dark Lord visits Malfoy Manor shortly after Lucius Malfoy's arrest, Draco realizes that, due to family legacy, he's in deeper than he bargained for.

She sits, surrounded by nothing and waits. Do they even care she's gone?

How would you react if everything you believed had been turned upside-down? Harry Potter wakes up to find that nightmare... rather dark speculation on the end of the series...

Lily Evans. Watch the ups and downs of her seventh year. Romance, Angst, the usual for a teenager right?? Wrong! The wizarding world is under attack and it's coming nearer and nearer to the Hogwarts gates. Of course the Marauders are always up for an adventure so they will naturally be along for the ride. Some OC's but mostly the characters you know and love!

Written for Saruki's Twelve Baby Bunnies challenge. Two very different people deal with their emotions in the aftermath of Sirius's death.

Grief can turn you to stone; touch can make you live again. Gen.

The rest of the wizarding world has finally come to realize``that Voldemort is back. You would think that that's a good thing. But a race of aliens has just attacked the Earth.

Someone who loved Sirius with every fibre of her being is tired of waiting.``She wants to be with him again.``She wants to be loved by him once more!``But will he hear her call from Otherworld?``A songfic using Jeff Buckley lyrics.

When James tries to go out and get a few extra hours in for his Quidditch practice but doesn't want anyone to know, things happen.

"Dinner was a formal affair. Dinner had always been a formal affair." Six-year-old Draco despises dinnertime with Lucius. He despises his siblings (yes, he has siblings) and lives in fear.

After his seventh year at Hogwarts, Draco returns to the Manor with memories he wishes he could forget, an internal conflict he has to settle, and an unlikely person going with him.

I should have known this would have happened. I should have stopped him when I had the chance. Now, I'm fighting for my life.

During a long, hard war with many friends lost, Harry finds comfort with an old friend. H/G.

Why did he do it? Why did you do it? Regulus/Sirius

Draco's bored. Ginny helps him with that.

Halloween 1981. The last day of James' life. What's going through his head just before the attack on Godric's Hollow?

In the Riddle House, Rolophus Lestrange has taken the Dark Mark...

Hit hard by his godfather's death, Harry Potter must find a way to cope. Though, with the appearance of an unexpected visitor, it might just be a little easier than he thought. (Just after OotP, follow-up to "Unexpected Visitor.")

A man comes back to a deserted Hogwarts in order to end the war.

The year is 1996, and the Second War is starting to pick up speed. In a twisted series of events, Remus Lupin embarks on a mission to gain the support of powerful Eastern European werewolf clans. Traveling beyond the borders of his country, Remus is confronted with far more than he bargained for. As the stakes are raised and the fate of the werewolf community is hanging by a thread, he must find a way to answer the persistent questions that continue to hound him, for time is running out. And only Remus can avoid a certain path to destruction.

The price of war for Ron and Hermione. Short angsty-fluff.

Hermione's thoughts as she goes to the furneral of someone she loves. H/H.

Post-war fic. Percy's life is disrupted when a chance meeting with Hermione sets off a shaky friendship. Percy drinks Earl Gray tea, falls in love by firelight, and begins to understand patience and despair.

Remus Lupin at times lives in doubt and regret, but a song sung from the shodows of the trees enters his life and promises to care for him, love him. Protect him from his self-anger. But someone else also has his eye on her. Will he admit to his real feelings before he falls into the darkness of the dreams that haunt him? Will her love and devotion be enough? RL/OC, JP/LE, SS/OC

“We have something to tell you,” said Dumbledore, very gravely. “The Potters are dead.”

Flashbacks and a Halloween Masquerade. What will Ginny do when she is convinced she is unrecognizable?

"There are no more statues of heroes with chivalry in mind, no more heroes with a kind smile and a brave hand. The only heroes in this world are those willing to live long enough to die."

He's finally snapped.

Sitting on a cliff, waiting to kill myself, I try to force myself to think of all the things I fear...

Harry didn't expect it to happen, but it did: he survived the confrontation with Lord Voldemort. Though the wizarding community is quick to leave (though not forget) the event in the past, the war has left deep marks and challenging obstacles in the recovery effort. While Harry tries to reintegrate himself to homework and school intrigue, a sinister and virtually undetectable enemy threatens to infiltrate Hogwarts -- and if it's not stopped, what remains of the magical community.

There are several different types of drunk person. Sirius is a Philosopher. He sits in a bar and, in between drinks and coming up with an innovative new towel rail design, contemplates Love. (Post-Hogwarts Marauderfic), Remus/Sirius, James/Lily

"Don't you get it, Tom? Love isn't fighting for immortality it is one of those that administer it!" Sometimes the dreams will show you the truth, sometimes dreams are only the truth we've accepted.

She's gone back to fix what she did wrong. Unfortunately, she doesn't have a fondness for following the rules. She'll do her best to stick to the plan, but did the Founders do what was best when they chose to do their work through her?

Make no deals with the Devil, child, and the Devil will have no power over you. Susan Bones knows that someone in her House is abusing a student in another. How does she react?

What would Draco have faced if he had had the chance to face the boggart in POA? You know what they say, Your worst fear is.....

A few years ago, I met a young woman in Knockturn Alley. Leaning against the cold stone wall outside the pub, she looked alien, like a colourful exotic bird suddenly appearing in the shadows.

It's in a decadent world of black moons, white roses, and siren's songs that Harry finds her, and he can't believe his eyes.

He of all people should’ve known better than to take Remus joyriding. Sequel to A Madness Most Discreet.

Ron reveals all of his private thoughts about what really goes on at Hogwarts.

She is depressed and wants to find a way to end all of her pain. No one notices her, no one cares for her, no one loves her. She tries to end all of the grief, not wanting to live through life anymore. She is bleeding and screaming for salvation. She prays to be saved by someone. And someone does.

Time passes, the world forgets, and one woman is left alone with her grief...and memories...of course, if your husband threw your son in prison for the most shocking crimes imaginable, could you forget?

Ron tries to move on after the death of Hermione. Sequel to When I Leave this World. Features the songs: Dusty Springfield's "I Only Want to be with You" and Elvis' "Are You Lonesome Tonight."

In which Ginny broods about her situation, then makes the first move. (Pre-slash, Ginny/Hermione, implied H/D)

Hermione and Ron are married and are expecting their first child. However, things are not as wonderful as they should be for Hermione as she thinks about her someone else. He/R, Ha/D, one-sided He/?

Love, hate, loneliness and betrayal has always been a constant in Narcissa's life. One day, she makes the decision that will change her life forever.

This is a chaptered outtake to RobinLady's Unbroken Universe series, detailing Horace Smeltings' first few months at Hogwarts.

The aftermath of the final battle between white and black, dark and light. Who will win? Or will there be any winner at all? DM/HG

He’s been following me now for two days. Not outright about it, of course, otherwise Mum’ll have his head, but when I turn around during dinner, he’s watching, when I leave the table, he’s watching, and when I walk up the stairs, he’s still watching. Ginny/Sirius, rated R for a touch of non-con.

It had been purely by accident that he had even stumbled upon her refuge. A small courtyard — was that what this would be called? — surrounded by great fir trees. He didn’t know precisely where on the grounds of Hogwarts that they were, but he didn’t really care, because he wasn’t thinking of such things. He was thinking of her.

Bellatrix reunites with Rodolphus the night the Death Eaters escape from Azkaban. The story features her thoughts of him prior to her trial, her early time in Azkaban, and the night the prisoners were set free.

Dumbledore never asked for the power he has been given and with each passing day he is finding it more and more of a burden. He’s a tired old man who wants nothing more than to enjoy life but how can he while he has to hold the entire Wizarding World on his shoulders? Not to mention leading the fight against Voldemort and dealing with a very angry Harry he views as a son and a certain teacher that is falling further into darkness.

Hermione, helped by Luna, has finally persuaded the house-elves to strike a blow for their freedom. Now everyone has to cope with the consequences -- and they\\\'re far worse, and far more wide-ranging, than she could ever have expected.

A moment in the library, post-DH. Harry and Hermione.

‘You can’t give me an heir, what are you doing here? Get out!’ The words always hurt worse than any punch he could have thrown. Tell a woman that she cannot be a mother, and you take away everything that defines her as a woman. Tell a woman that she cannot be a mother, and you are left with nothing but a shell-shocked excuse, a woman who has no use in this world.

Was the diary that Lucius Malfoy gave Ginny Weasley the only diary that Tom Riddle had? Was that the only diary that could talk back? Well, Alaina Malfoy, the daughter of Ginny and Draco, knows. Join Alaina on her time in Hogwarts and the mysteries that unravel again...

It's sixth year, and Remus's change is becoming more difficult.

Two men trapped inside silence, with so much they can share if they'll only start to talk.... Post OOTP, Remus and Harry compare battle scars.

After bravely throwing Tom Riddle's journal away, 11-year-old Ginny Weasley is lured back to it after her embarrassment on Valentine's Day. Can Tom convince her that she would have a better life with him?

Susan Murley was an ordinary girl. She enjoyed school, lived with her parents, and had a pet cat named Misty. There was nothing strange about her. At least, that was what she thought. Suddenly, her parents are fighting about a mysterious problem that she doesn't understand. An owl flies through the hall window. Her mother has an important secret to reveal that will change her life forever. Told by Scarlet Crystal, rated PG-13. Susan Murley, her family, and her classmates (with the exception of Ginny) are characters created by me for the purpose of the story. That means OC (Original Character)... Thanks for reading!

"That's Dorcas Meadowes, Voldemort killed her personally..."

Wormtail tells his side of the story to a reporter. Post war, one-shot, pwp.

Someone thinks about death.

Watch him. (Watched him for years.) Watch them all. How they move, how they walk, how they talk. How they are. Watch, remember it all. If they aren’t watched, they get ahead. Ahead of me. Can’t let that happen. (Watch.) Carefully, very carefully watch. No one notices me watching. (I’m too good, too subtle) I am a weapon.

A new life, a new beginning for Cho Chang. Torn between memories of a dead love and duty to her family and school, the young and naive teen jumps at a chance to escape the magical world, but soon finds that the luxury of forgetting the past comes with a price that may be too heavy to pay. She can tell you her story, one of betrayal and abuse, lost dreams and time, she can tell you what it was like to drink from the cup of the damned, she can tell you what it was like to stand against the world. Do you want to know?

Harry is taking the loss of Sirius in his own way, but surprises are in store for him.

This is the story of young Severus Snape's very first train ride to Hogwarts. Barely able to escape from his brutal father, Severus is now faced with a different sort of cruelty. How will he handle the situation?

Padma could remember St. Ives: Pansy never had seven wives, and there was nothing in empty lives. [Padma/Pansy femslash]

The Weasley family always seemed to be perfect - happy, smiling, the picture of family togetherness. Well what if we were only seeing what they wanted us to see? A short one-shot in which Ron Weasley looks at a family portrait and reflects on life with the Weasleys. Not your usual take on one of Canon's favorite families. Be warned...

Before we caught a glimpse of what their lives were like when Dimitri was sixteen, there were other problems. We see what went on before he was able to voice his thoughts on his parents' marriage. What are their thoughts on their own marriage? Honestly, they still don't know where it all started. But then again, crazy people seldom do. Prequel to "Can We Be a Family."

Narcissa wants to believe that her boy is not as bad as he seems, she really does - an experiment in how far a mother's love can``reach.

“Weasley,” I said, trying my best to have a soft voice, but I could tell it still frightened her since her shoulders seemed to tense up. She froze in the doorway. It was dark and we were alone. Me, Draco Malfoy, and Ginevra Weasley were alone in the Potions dungeon late at night. She slowly turned around and she looked enchanting. I couldn’t believe it. A Malfoy is supposed to despise Weasleys, not think they’re the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen.

It is a new school year. Hermione, of course, is a prefect and when a new girl comes to Hogwarts, guess who has to keep an eye on her? No-one knows who she is, although she reminds them of someone. And Draco Malfoy senses something other than ghosts in the castle.

One fateful night he lost everything he had; his dreams of a forever-after with the woman he loved all his life was shattered and he was left clinging on to a dream that would never come true...

A lament written by Angelina Johnson in the event of a death of a friend. An entry from her diary.

The war is over. Voldemort has triumphed. He has taken over Hogwarts, making it his new headquarters. The survivors from the Light side are being put to work and tortured. But, somehow he takes an interest in Ginny, and she escapes punishment. But will she be seduced by the darkness? Rated R for darkness.

Even the strong ones cry. When no one is around the tears fall. For everyone that have been lost. Is there even something left to fight for?

A contemplation on what it might have been like when Tom Riddle’s mother found out she was pregnant and had to tell the father.

This is the first of a series of one chapter fics that spun off of my fic Enigma's Love where some of my favorite scenes or my readers' requests have been expanded. In this one, this is the first meeting between Remus and Dory when they are 5 yrs old.

The gods delight in making a mockery of mortals, and today they are laughing at her.

He goes to visit her every week... time after time, without failure. His routine never changes... and he always leaves feeling the same. He leaves, and her cries whip through the trees, haunting him. So this time, it will be different.

A shadow crossed the moonlight. No hope, no love, nothing but emptiness filled his heart. His love was dead...and it was all his fault. Draco/Harry.

The war is over with the Light as victor, but at a terrible price. Many lie dead, and the new generation is haunted by bittersweet memories of the old. However, when Fate grants Harry a second chance, nothing happens quite the way it is supposed to. For centuries to come, people would speak of the choice a broken man made, shake their heads and sigh, invoking the age-old saying: Iterum atque Iterum - Again and Again.