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Warm Spell on a Cold Night by Penguin
07/22/2002Harry and Draco keep running into each other in the Hogwarts grounds at night. And some encounters can melt the snow. (Slash.)
Toeing the Line by Water Nymph
07/18/2002The dream team are done at Hogwarts, and are out in the real world. With Same-as-always!Harry, exasperated!Hermione, lovesick!Ron, and of course cameos from all our other fav HP characters! Harry and Ron are sharing a flat in London, Hermione is in her own not to far away. We'll follow them through failed dating attempts, their new jobs, and find out how well their friendship really has stood up to time. Centering mostly around the boy who lived and his brainiac best friend, we watch them try to cope with things they've known for a long time- things that scare the **** out of them! And on top of everything else... Voldemort's evil deeds have been non existent for months- but has he really gone away?
Revenge Is Sweet by Gwendolyn James
10/17/2004When the three Black sisters get together, anything can happen! Not your typical LuciusNarcissa fic.
Flames by Sparkling_Potion
06/07/2004The twisted story of a God and a Worshipper, but who fits what role? Voldemort and Bellatrix each tell their side of the story, mingling past with present, love with death and destruction with hope. ``Rated for incest and sexual violence.
The Death Eater's Daughter by sunnychristian
09/26/2009A Partner Story. To be read following The Progeny of the Pure-Blood: She was only here because Draco needed her. If she'd known what was in store, she might have reconsidered. Surprises, danger, drama, tragedy, and The Boy Who Lived - Would she be sorry that she'd come?
Lovers in a Dangerous Time by Elske
04/26/2002Mostly a Penelope story, also starring Ron (yes, this is Penny-n-Ron) and Percy and Oliver...cameos by Neville and Harry and Hermione, of course.
Like No Tomorrow by whispersfromthepast
09/01/2003Harry finds out what is wrong with Draco, but is he already too late? Sequel to Too Selfless. H/D
Angelus Candidus by RosieG
06/20/2003Riddled as he is with guilt concerning Cedric's death and his constant, gnawing fear since Voldemort's return, Harry's life has taken a turn for the worse. Ginny Weasley is forced to watch from afar as her brother's best friend wastes away before her eyes, powerless to stop it. But Harry's silent cries have been heard. Another shares his anguish and his only wish is to relieve Harry of it. This is a story of love, compassion and most importantly, forgiveness. Life, is just the beginning.
One Blue Line by Blondebouncingferret
08/05/2004Fred, George and Ron find a Muggle pregnancy test in the bin... and Ginny's been ill for the past few days... any connection? Harry/Ginny.
The Hidden Lake by Tbaby
09/27/2004After finding a hidden lake, Hermione is driven into the hands of her true love. Many ships, heartbreak, romance, and betrayal.
Waltz Before Sunrise by Cadey
07/04/2002Ever wonder what happens at Hogwarts when most everyone is asleep? Thoughts, love, and dancing. For there must always be a waltz before sunrise - before everything happens.
Now & Then by Princess Arianna
07/07/2003Lorelei Hayes and Remus Lupin fell in love at Hogwarts. Ministry laws prevented them from getting married or having any children, but Fate had other plans.``Each chapter either takes place in the present (PoA-centric), or the past (Marauder-era).
Dracoula: The Vampire Within by Spider-Bat
01/22/2005Thousands of years ago, there lived an evil vampire named Dracula. He took many victims, but was finally crusified by Dr. Van Helsing. The coffin Dracula's ashes reside in has traveled many miles from Transilvania to a large forest on the edge of Great Britian. The scientists on Dracula's case thought it best for him to be in solitude. So, years later, a boy named Draco Malfoy was running through the forest when he stumbled on the box.
Hogwarts Juniors by Grey_Eyes
03/21/2005Meet Ginny and the rest of the Hogwarts kids in pre-school as toddlers! AU.
Harry and Hermione's Sin by stargoddess127
06/24/2004This is kinda like a version of "The Scarlet Letter" only I'm adding in my own twist.
A Really Bad Idea by SnorkackCatcher
08/30/2005Harry. Ginny. Hermione. Love potions. Moments missing from your copy of Book 6. Because some things are just a really bad idea. (Featuring a special guest appearance by the Half-Blood Prince. May offend people who ship ... er, period.)
Unless You Mean It by Ever A Mystery
07/12/2006The sweet and fluffy romantic tale of how Sirius Black won Remus Lupin's heart. Smiles guaranteed, or your money back!
Flashbacks and Futures by AmoAmare
07/27/2002It has been years since Harry's disastrous graduation from Hogwarts, and while everything seemed to be coming together for him, one girl, the girl he's loved since school could ruin it all. Plenty of steamy scenes,``sad scenes, and the customary summaries of what happened after graduation. A classic H/G R/H ship.
The Waning Gibbous by Jo the Phoenix
03/27/2005Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts. Will it be as lonely as last year? (HP/RL)
Ten Year Reunion by Astarte
12/31/2002Ten years after their reunion the gang are back. How have their lives turned out and who's married who?
Hope and Fear by JediRah
04/26/2005Sequel to Masks. Ginny is drawn into a plot to ensure the well-being of the wizarding world. That leaves her only one choice-seduce Harry Potter.
Phases of the Moon by M. Side
08/22/2003When Remus Lupin is in danger of being sent to Azkaban, the only person that can help him is the one that he turned his back on years ago. [AU, Remus/Hermione]
The Nine Lives of Severus Snape by TheTreacleTart
02/28/2005Severus goes exploring in his new Animagus form and finds more than he bargained for. Slash RL/SS.
Sea Of Blue by Krissy
10/23/2001Detention sparks a new interest in two teenagers of the MWPP era. SLASH (James/Severus)
Across the Pathways of Time by Lady Malfoy
02/14/2003Hermione must go back in time to destroy an evil mirror. On the way, two men fall in love with her. She might love one, except Harry is waiting for her to return. How will her love take it to find out? Which love are we talking about?
Swear On My Life by oxRicexBaybiexo
04/11/2003Two years after Hogwarts, James, Sirius and Tracy (OC) are all members of the elite group the Order of the Phoenix; a group of only 4 witches and wizards born to fight evil and all gifted with special powers. When a mysterious person starts showing up at their battles however, who is she, and could she be the missing member of the Order? A J/L story.
The Ravishing Thrall by Menolly Mark
05/12/2007The war is over, but some things never change. Hermione attends a muggle magic show, and encounters Remus Lupin, who's been in hiding from the Ministry for three years, trying to make a living away from anti-werewolf legislation. But that isn't the only thing bothering Hermione. Ginny and Harry seem to be having marital troubles, and there's something more than love lost behind that...
Waking Dreams by FireGazer
06/27/2005Sequel to "Lost and Found" - Pain is a fact of life. Draco Malfoy has learned this, after seventeen years; his pain comes in the form of waking dreams.
Angels Among Us by Ryan Johannesen
07/08/2004In this chapter Harry discovers Hermione is an angel. What more is there to say?
Driven to Distraction by nacey
12/04/2002Hermione is in the depths of heavy studying for her NEWTs when a certain someone sits down next to her and makes it quite impossible. Watch as Hermione gets incredibly frustrated and bewildered.
Mastering the English Language by Roses on Thursdays
02/09/2007Draco sends out a letter to no one in particular. Unknown to both him and her, the letter falls into Ginny's hands. An affair of not-so-love letters and blind conversations entail and unravel to an uncanny and unique friendship. Besides, who can fall in love with a piece of paper?
Playing With Fire by enoimreH
11/10/2002A game of Truth or Dare in the Gryffindor common room has some unexpected consequences for a certain redhead.
Running Free by Blaze Faula
12/17/2003Hermione writes in her diary about her past experiences with Draco Malfoy, the project they had together, and what they discovered. Her entries include learning to love, and fighting her feelings, friends, and the odds to keep what she has.
Severus is in love. But does she love him back? Only time will tell. Forbidden love.
From Behind A Bookshelf by carla
06/13/2002Everything you need to know in life: What dust-filled bookshelves do to noses, and what love-filled environment do to (*cough*) undercover operations.
Three-quarter Time by SkoosiePants
12/19/2004A blackout, an annoying neighbor, and Seamus Finnigan's skewed view of relationships. Hermione was *not* attracted to Blaise.
Hear No Evil by SiriusDreams
10/10/2003One of Harry's potions has an unexpected effect: it allows him to hear other people's thoughts. Draco Malfoy's thoughts prove to be most interesting...``Harry/Draco with a little bit of Ron/Hermione. Rated R for language and possibly some adult-type situations further into the story.
The Unicorn and the Snape by Kethryveris
01/01/2004Voldemort sends a hunter out for more unicorn blood only to be foiled by our favorite DE spy Severus Snape. Unfortunately, severe consequences arise and the Order, and more importantly the Dream Team will have to deal with the fallout.
From Dire Circumstances by brandy01
02/22/2009Dumbledore asks Snape to do him a favour... Christmas with Miss Granger? Hermione willingly goes along with the only man that can protect her from the Dark Lord for this break... Set in Hermione's 7th year at Hogwarts and during the fall of Voldemort... Romance/Drama/A.U.
Broken Ever Afters by Miriya
06/22/2005Ginny Potter has her dream life. She's married to her true love, she has five beautiful children, life is good. That is, until tragedy breaks her happily ever after.
The Yule Ball: The Way it Could Have Been by Mione Firefly
04/12/2004This is an alternate account of what could have happened if Hermione had gone to the Ball with Harry. This was made especially for all you H/Hr shippers who were extremely disappointed when nothing really happened in the book.
Normal as a Wedding by Anton Mickawber
07/29/2005Harry discovers that you never know where a single kiss will take you. (Post-HBP.)
Those Girly Things by Sabelle
09/30/2005Harry's on a mission. But it has nothing to do with Voldemort. Instead, he has found himself running a rather embarrassing errand for a certain redheaded witch...
Looking Through Emerald Eyes by emeraldeyes
11/07/2003Lily Evans is perfect, or so it seems. She gets good grades, is the Head Girl, and has two best friends. What could be going wrong in her life? The problem is no one really knows her or her best friends. She and one of her best friends have barely ever spoken a word aloud at school. Or have they? Lily starts shutting out everyone after something horrible happens over the summer. Can anyone help her get out of this deep hole she has created? Or will she never get over the fact that life sucks and decide she can't go on? Welcome to Lily Evans's life. It sucks, but whose doesn't?
Quidditch Analogies by Diricawl
06/29/2002Angelina got angry with Fred for standing her up again. What happens when he follows her out to the Quidditch pitch and they toss the ol\' Quaffle around?
Courage to Find Cowardice by squaredancer
09/18/2004Sometimes life throws a hard ball. There’s nothing you can do except aim and hope for the best. Well, hoping was and never shall be a part of me, and if it were, it would never be something I would be proud of doing. Hope is for the weak and vulnerable, and me… I am anything but.````My meaning: to serve. My name: Draco Malfoy.````My father is plotting the demise of one Albus Dumbeldore so he and the Dark Lord may fulfill their design that they have upon the world. Little do they know, their faithful spy is having second thoughts. And all because of one irate little redhead.
Of Love and War by graceless
04/30/2003There are defining moments in every life, moments when the world comes crashing down around you or when a new thought opens in an epiphany of blazing obviousness. These moments will always stick out in the memory of the partaker, changing a life and mind. ````But what about the times when these are shared moments? When something cataclysmic happens to the ordinary and mundane in a way where the world must stop and take notice. What do you do when the grief is shared and no one struggle stands out more than any other? What happens when the dust finally settles and you are left to deal with the consequences? ````Of Love and War, a seventh year fic.
A Thousand Roses by Kinoryo
02/14/2003Hermione didn't need a lot of cards. Why should she? She thought the holiday``was stupid anyway. It wasn't like she didn't get any. She always got one from Ron and Harry. Theirs would be ones they bought on their last Hogsmeade trip. They'd say things like "Bee Mine!" with a little picture of a bee next to it, or "What's up, Valentine?" Hermione appreciated her friend's efforts to spread the``holiday cheer to her, but wished that, just once, she'd receive a real Valentine card. One that wasn't store bought or had some corny phrase on it. Hermione's wish is about to come true...
Endless Summer by Katie the Insane
10/26/2003Share the sentiments, angst, and romance of the Weasleys, Harry, Hermione and Luna as they spend their summer at the Burrow. This fanfiction takes place the summer after the trio's fifth year.
The history of Hermione's romances throughout her fourth, fifth, and sixth year. Includes her escapades with Krum, McLaggen, and of course Ron. If you ever wondered what was going on in Hermione's head during these years, this story is for you.
Paint it Black by Pallas Athene
02/24/2003When Draco breaks up with Pansy over controversial occurrences from over Christmas break, he has to find a new someone to bring home for the summer... And he only has half the year to do it! Under normal circumstances, this would be no problem for the young Slytherin, however, his father wanted to make things a bit more interesting the took Draco literally when he said that he could woo 'anyone at school.' Now, Draco has to bring home a male - a Gryffindor male!
Owl Post by Mia Fitzpatrick
12/31/2002After receiving a rather telling owl post from Hermione, Ron contemplates on what he should do with his friends. It should be easy enough with family member jumping at the chance to help him.
Love of a Traveling Soldier by Leinani
03/13/2003Harry and company are off to war, leaving a very lonely and Harry-sick Ginny. But when things don't go to plan, will Ginny wait, or take fate in her own hands. "Oh how I cried, never gonna hold the hand of another guy..."
Not Quite A Fairy Tale by Elektra
07/19/2002In the aftermath of Harry's defeat of Voldemort, Hermione thinks about the nature of fairy tales, expectations, and her relationship with Ron and Harry.
In the Least Likely of Places by lav3nd3rBaBy
04/07/2004Post-Hogwarts. When the world as she knows it shatters, Hermione is forced to take a look at herself. When she realizes she no longer likes what she sees, she takes a trip to find herself. What she never expected to find was an adventure of a lifetime and a surprising love with a person she never expected. Lots of Death Eaters, going on the run, getting drunk, and shocking confessions. HR/D
Like Flying by lelalee83
06/22/2005Harry loves flying. It's the only way he can escape. But Draco Malfoy wants to cut in and play a little game.
Three years after the graduation from Hogwarts, the war is still being fought. Harry Potter has been with Ginny Weasley for the past three years, but after the night of the Last Battle, he awakes in a Muggle Hospital with nothing but a photo of a woman and an engagement ring. Will Harry be able to remember his love for Ginny?
Happily Ever After by BeccaFran
09/01/2003Harry knew what a hero should be, and if that's what Ginny wanted from him, she was out of luck.
Salvation in a Kiss by Lia Pendragon
08/18/2003A joke. A bet. A kiss. ````No one ever would have guessed that he found salvation in that one kiss.
A Very Sudden Change by Kay Elle Hunter
08/22/2002Hermione and Draco meet in a corridor. As usual they insult each other, but then Hermione says something and he suddenly changes extremely. D/Hr.
The Wanker by Laica
07/13/2005Harry tries to confide in Hermione. PG just to be safe.
Making it Right by Mr.Intel
10/28/2008A mistake was made and Voldemort didn't die during the final battle. This spells the beginning of the end for Harry, who ends it all five years later in a magical explosion that sends his spirit back exactly ten years. Now he has a chance to make it all right. See A/N in the prologue for more details.
The Mirror of My Dreams by Miriel Silverthorn
08/20/2004A young waitress at the Café du Monde in New Orleans attempts to help a lost Draco, gets hunted down by an angry Lucius and discovers much about her past, her identity and her future in the Wizarding world.
Boycotting Valentine's Day by Buttamellow
07/28/2006"So, that's it! This year I have finally decided to give up! I give up on the entire card making, the puppy dog eyes, cupid and his damned arrows, love poems, candy, roses, love...all of it! That is why I've come to the decision- after thinking long and hard about it- that I am boycotting Valentine's Day... and Harry Potter."
Love Under Siege by Kuronyo
10/22/2008On Draco Malfoy's seventeenth birthday, he creates an artificial magical being named Harry. And as his boy learns the world day by day, Draco wonders if Harry is more than a mere imitation of life.
Have you ever done something even though you knew it would end up destroying you?
Hogwarts: A History by Molly Weasley
06/10/2003Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Draco are in their fifth year at Hogwarts and their relationships are changing rapidly. Will Ron and Hermione work out their complex issues? Will Draco surprize even himself when the least expected person has a large effect on him? Will Harry get his first real kiss before Ron? The hormones are raging and these teenagers are not children anymore.
Harry Potter and the Curse's Legacy by Frelling
01/25/2007Harry has Horcruxes to find, a Dark Lord to vanquish, and if that's not enough, a girl to consider. My version of Harry's seventh year, as canon as I can make it, with likely more fluff than Jo herself would include.
Turnaround by jennyweasley
05/30/2003Hermione comes back for 5th year, having realized her true feelings for Ron over the summer. She doesn't know how to tell him how she feels, and even starts to go a little nuts, acting completely unlike herself and talking to herself. Not until a turnaround ball, where the girls ask the boys to be their dance partners, is announced does Hermione finally realize the right way to tell Ron about her feelings for him. Meanwhile, Harry is pining after Ginny who has left the poor raven-haired hero in the dust for a certain blond Slytherin. How does Hermione react when she finds out who Ginny's dance partner for the ball is? All R/Hr shippers just looking for a good fluffy story, read ahead!
The Marathon Man by Karboni
04/28/2007“We need Lupin.” This is how it all started.
Love's Greatest Sacrifice by hippie girl
01/02/2005Lately Hermione has been getting visits from a boy during the night. Not *that* kind of visit, perverts! This visit is from a vision. A vision Hermione knows in her heart is trying to tell her something dire. But this conclusion goes beyond rationality! Ron thinks she's crazy, even Hermione thinks she crazy. Can she listen to this irrational feeling? If she wants to keep certain people safe, she must. It's up to her. (angsty/fluff n' stuff, humor, Hr/R )
Kill Him? I Thought You Said Kiss Him! by Sailor Simba
05/07/2005Lucius Malfoy, Voldemort's right-hand wizard, fancies fancy script; his son fancies it's too difficult to read. Sometimes, a few small letters make a very big difference. [H/D slash]
Tainted Perfection by Schermionie
10/21/2006Juxtaposition= two extremes together. Fred and George struggle to define their feelings for one another. SLASH, TWINCEST, ect. Twoshot.
The Curse of the Lovelorn Locket by shy violet
05/26/2004In her final year at Hogwarts, Hermione finds herself facing a "normal" school year, having spent the last few fighting and finally defeating the evil forces of Voldemort with Harry Potter. But a family heirloom proves to be more than it appears, and a thousand-year-old prophesy, traced back to the Founders themselves, begins to manifest itself, affecting not only her, but everyone she cares about. How can you tell if love is destined... or cursed? Also light-hearted, and ships abound! There is shagging in the prefects bathroom, someone wears spandex, and a professor finally gets some action.
Shadows and Light: Queen of Hearts by BabyBerry
01/15/2002When Brooke shows up in England with a dark past and a dream to attend Hogwarts, her world is thrown into laughter, chaos and shadows all thanks to a owl carrying the Hogwarts letter.
Derailment by D.M.P.
10/07/2001SLASH (Remus/Sirius) Ever see those subway performers, playing a tune or reciting a lyric for spare change? One performance can trigger many things...
Behind Closed Doors by Wicked Veela
12/27/2005Six years have passed since the famous trio graduated from Hogwarts and Voldemort was defeated once and for all. An argument prior to their graduation has kept Hermione from speaking to her two best friends, and as a grudge was formed, they vowed never to interfere with each others lives again. But now, when a new and mysterious evil rises, the three same people are unexpectedly thrown together to solve a crisis that could very well destroy the future of wizards as they know it.
Of Grief and Imagined Betrayals by jennieln
06/17/2004Lily's life is shrouded in lies that begin to take their toll on her until two emboldened boys each learn that she is not without scars. Grief makes strange bedfellows. Lily/Sirius & Lily/James
The Best Year... by Casey
08/29/2002Two new girls come to Hogwarts and enchant Harry and Oliver...
Sheathed Claws by Chthonia
11/27/2002Lucius Malfoy had known one person he found worthy of respect; one person who could look into his soul and not flinch - but they had chosen diverging paths. A chance meeting raises ghosts of the past and fears for the future.
Finishing Touches by jessica kathleen
03/22/2005In her sixth year at Hogwarts, Ginny finds that things have changed beyond recognition. The war is still raging, many of her loved ones are dead, she finds herself and her independence in Draco, and she also begins to realize that she is changing to a hardened girl she does not recognize. When the war finally ends, no one will be the same, and even more of those closest to her will be gone. How do you deal with death and destruction in massive doses?
One If By Floo by quite_grey
05/19/2006An unexpected firecall could change everything for Harry and Hermione.
Which Witch? by ginnyrox
07/16/2003What happens when Ginny submits the trio for a modeling contest? Sparks fly and love and insults blossom behind the scenes!
The Truth About Trees by Tiny Q
06/18/2004Everyone seems to be having revelations brought about by falling out of trees. There are also some pretty twisted love triangles around and Ginny seems to be stuck in the middle of them and to her horror (or luck) Malfoy seems pitted on joining her. A D/G story filled with sarcasm, angst, twisted humour and of course, romance.
Goodnight, My Someone by VioletJersey
08/15/2003Draco gets caught for drunk driving... and ends up helping a blind Ginny as "punishment". Will love blossom between them... or will the wrath of a serial killer, slowly tear them apart! A Muggle AU fic
In a Temple by the Sea by Alanna Smith
04/04/2007Her body rocked slowly back and forth, like waved under a ship. A warm, Mediterranean breeze danced across her face, her hair blew across her face, tapping it gently. Wake up, it said. She ignored it. This must be heaven, she rejoiced, laughter ringing inside her head. "Miss Granger, it is time to open your eyes." She'd never disobeyed that voice. She opened her eyes.
Everything Else Could Wait by LMG
11/11/2003H/D Could you just stand there?
After the Fact by ellie8605
06/05/2007It's been five years since the wizarding world took up arms and fought against the greatest threat in their history: Lord Voldemort. The war made ghosts out of heroes and heroes out of villains, destroyed some lives, and restored others, and the world since then has been anything but what people expected. It's in the aftermath of this great change that Harry and company have to learn to live with the places their lives have taken them...even to places and people they never expected. For more post-war Harry & company drama, visit Veins of Glass (http://z3.invisionfree.com/VeinsOfGlass/), an active RPG that brings the author lots of inspiration!
Harry Potter and the Phantom of Hogwarts by Marit Sabine
06/20/2002It's Harry's fifth year and strange things are going around, in and out of Hogwarts. Based largely on Phantom of the Opera, this fic has action, romance, and everyone's favorite: karaoke!
Why Don't You and I by Cosmic
11/06/2003A night in a karaoke bar can have many interesting results. HP/DM. In response to StinkyBubbles' slash-wedding challenge.
Strip Poker by TCRegan and Sophie Richard
09/18/2003In an alternate universe, members of the Order (including Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Neville and Luna) gather for an evening's relaxation. Pretty much everyone ends up naked. Don't worry, Dumbledore doesn't attend.
In the Broomshed by EmilyWood
01/19/2006When Ginny is forced to talk to her family about Harry, she can\'t do it and hides herself. Only one person find her in the little broomshed in the garden. ONE SHOT
A Little Freak of Melancholy by underyourstars
12/06/2002Ginny begins seeing Snape in a different light after drinking a potion. How will she handle it?
Knowledge of Love by Tarie
06/17/2004Harry, Ron, and Hermione take the final step in their relationship after surviving many trials and tribulations along the way.
The Dog's Guide to Getting a Date by Pirate Perian
08/01/2003All of Remus' friends already have dates for the Valentine's Day dance, but he's too shy to ask the girl he likes to go with him. Will a bit of helpful advice (and perhaps a nudge in the right direction) from Sirius help him get a date? Fluffy 5th year shortfic featuring Straight!Remus and Heartthrob!Sirius.
La Paz del Mundo by Falnangl9124
08/10/2003Sequel to "Romance Americana".Our beloved Trio arrives in the New World with out mishap... except for the fact that two of their hosts have gone missing. So now they're off to La Isla de Margarita to find them, and hopefully pass their first mission. Will they or won't they?
Postscript: 'Like Gold' by E. H. Smith
11/11/2001A sequel to R.J. Anderson's
The Last Days of War by silverwand13
10/30/2003Harry has left everyone and gone off to fight the Dark Lord. Will he fufill his destiny or die trying? See what happens to Harry in the last days of war and possibly his life...
The Ghost of a Good Thing by Amethyst Jackson
03/31/2005Harry comforts Hermione after she has a rather explosive argument with Ron.
Nothing is Symmetrical by attica
03/07/2006“Because,” she said, a secretively cunning smile flickering across her face for a mere second that once the shadow of the cloud passed, it was gone. “Because we’ve got nothing to lose.” DHr. Post-HBP. One-shot. Slightly OOC.