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How exactly do wizards and witches survive at work? With family, friends, romance, or even just plain old stress, the wizarding workplace can become very interesting... or chaotic.

In the summer following her fourth year, Ginny goes to work for her brothers and learns more from the experience than she expected.

The prequel to Glow of Sunrise and The Wound Dresser, this story tells of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley's tumultuous reunion at the Burrow a week before Bill's wedding - a week before Harry, Ron and Hermione disappear.

A reason to live, to love, to hope - everyone has to have one.

Hermione is jolted back into reality by memories from the past. She remembers her pain of losing her love, but why is it she can still hear him?

Harry discovers Voldemort's extremely stealthy attack on Hogwarts quite by accident.

Today we're going to write a story about Cho Chang and Katie Bell that starts by the lake and concerns a sausage.````Watch out, Draco!

“Sometimes I wonder if I’m lying to myself.” Sirius and Bellatrix Black have their last dinner together before she becomes Bellatrix Lestrange. A mellow oneshot.

'"Good luck, Ron," said Hermione, standing on tiptoe and kissing him on the cheek.' This wonderful moment in OotP from both Ron and Hermione's points of view.

"I close my eyes and try to drown out their voices. And then Dumbledore’s words are coming back to me again.````"Draco Malfoy is dead." ````And I am crying.````I haven’t cried like this since my first year. Since I found out the truth about Tom. And it is horrible. I had almost forgotten how much. "

HBP SPOILERS. Christmas didn't go so well. Fleur is upset. Bill tries to understand.

Maybe being a superhero isn't all that its cracked up to be. sometimes maybe, the hero, the richest person in the world, and the most popular person in school have bad days. its not easy.

Tragic, sad, beautiful. That was their love story.

Remus never understood what love meant. Finding out that his parents hadn't wanted him in the first place, doesn't help one bit.

Hermione goes to spend the rest of the summer at the Burrow with Ron after visiting Viktor. A row leads to Ron spilling what he really feels about Hermione, his family, and the world, and shows him what Hermione really thinks as well. (Rated PG for a couple curses, a couple slightly suggestive sections.)

It's a few years after the Trio left Hogwarts, and Ginny and Harry are engaged. But is Ginny still Ginny, or has she changed? And will she stay faithful, even after Draco arrives? Just a short fic from Draco's POV.

Introducing Ginger and Yvonne Foster, two struggling sisters trying to make a better life for themselves, when an unusual letter arrives that turns their lives upside-down. Meanwhile we follow the life of Ginevra Weasley and the rest of the red-haired clan. Bill tries teaching, and the Malfoy family sink into Voldemort's clutches, deeper and deeper.

Everyone is coming back after the holiday. Everybody knows what happened to Hermione, but nobody's willing to forgive her for it.

Sometimes there are no second chances.

SS/OC. When Snape decides to take a walk at night, he sees the new music Professor, Diana Cross. Both alone in the world for different``reasons, Cross decides to invite him in for a song. Once they part - they realize that being alone doesn't have to be a way of life.

In light of the passing of the great actor Richard Harris, who not only was a terrific actor in general but also brought Dumbledore to life for the first time, I have written this short fic to honour him. Join Harry as he struggles to deal with the loss of one of the key figures in his life.

Ginny Weasley, twenty-two years of age, terminally single, and a common customer of the Leaky Cauldron! This is what has become of the Weasley family’s pride and joy? Then something happens that makes her wake up--but will it be enough to make her change?

The Triwizard Tournament is over. Voldemort is back. Terror and fright is everywhere. You don't know who to trust or who you can turn to. In times like that, often a journal is the only place you can turn to. Harry discusses his pain, his anguish, his guilt. A songfic to Cat Stevens's "Oh, Very Young".

I got the idea for this while writing Fire Diamonds. The Infamous Trio go into hiding, and are sent to my high school, Timber Creek, in New Jersey. What happens to Ron in Fashion Trends and Design? How about Harry in Choir? And, how many clubs will Hermione join?

Neville can see his parents anytime he likes, but he has yet to meet them. This fic was written a decade ago. As such, the grammar and punctuation may not be up to my current standard. However, there are no current plans to rework my older fics.

Ron's dying. Hermione's very sad. Warning: much angst!

...or a story about the importance of guests who overstay their welcome, knowing where your pantry is and learning how to treat your House Elf right.

Mysterious stalkers and frantic dances.

After Dumbledore's death, Remus hasn't lost faith in Severus. Now he has a problem, and only Severus can help.

Every first year Hogwarts student learns about potions and spells, but there are a few things that are not on the curriculum. Muggle born Eleanor Howard comes to Hogwarts with more than her trunk, diary, and a wand. She suffers from a seemingly innocent ailment in her eyes, but her parents and new teachers refuse to discuss it with her. How can the magical world cope with a disability that cannot be mended with a spell or potion? Set in the era of Voldemorts first rise to power when tolerance and acceptance were not appreciated.

"Quietly she stepped back on the platform and pushed her robe’s hood back. She looked up to the heavens, eyes soon fixing on one of the stars. It took Amelia a moment or two to grasp the meaning of this. The Blacks were a family of stargazers. Almost every one of their children was named after a star or a constellation. Before Amelia could remember which one of the cold, shining light-points had to be Bellatrix, Mrs. Lestrange turned around to the fortress." – New Year's Day 1982: Barty Crouch and the Lestranges are taken to Azkaban. What (and who) is on Lord Voldemort's most loyal servant's mind during her last hours in freedom?

Once upon a time there was a REAL dark lord, lord petit-mort. He (literally) had his wicked way with people by shafting them with powerful, penetrating spells that left them gasping on the floor for days whilst he robbed them blind. This noble bloke shamelessly stole from the rich to make himself richer until notoriously dumped by his do-gooder "acquaintance" Albus Diddy-dic- er Dumbledore. Sneak a look into his best selling book, with applications demonstrated by Lord Voldemort.

"Just tell me I was not worthy of even one chance, no matter how much I touched you, no matter how many marks of love I left on your body." Draco Malfoy has never been heartbroken before.

Draco released Hermione from her captivity. Now it's time for her to return the favour. DM/HG

Harry's sixteenth birthday is approaching. He receives a fantastic gift that leads him to believe the one thing he wants more than anything else in the world is true!

Who has been leaving candy at the white tomb? Minerva stumbles upon the solution to a mystery. Can she bring a lost soul home? A response to the Third Floor Corridor Fanfiction #3 challenge: "Write about something that either occurs in or starts in the staff room, between staff members or grown up characters." Takes place five years after HBP. ONE-SHOT. [rated PG-13 just to be safe]

Generations ago, a spell was cast on one of Ron's ancestors and now it's affecting Ron and Hermione.

One person's take on the events which surrounded Dumbledore's Defeat of Grindelwald. [p]An important American Auror has died, headmaster of Hogwarts, Armando Dippet, is missing, Grindelwald seems to be instigating a Muggle war, and it's up to Albus to sort out the mess! [p]Ties in with actual muggle history. Cameos by McGonagall, and everyone's fave giant, Hagrid (Dragons Lovers Anonymous!).

A letter Remus recieves launches him into memories about his past at Hogwarts, funny at most, mysterious the least, but very believable.

Throw in a prankster first year Gryffindor, Voldemort, and the usual suspects. Stir. Fall of your chair laughing.

"Finally, she came upon the second to last picture and inhaled sharply. Luna started at the photo, enthralled." A picture is worth a thousand words. L/C, D/G, implied H/B

A simple gift can lead to the restoration of many things. Short one-shot.

James and Lucius wonder about their doomed love for each other, and how fitting each other's names are. Slashy.

And then, there’s Chang. The biggest cliché of all. Intelligent, pretty, untouchable widow, who’s gone out with every noble, chivalric guy you can possibly think of. So trust fate to throw her my way.

Shame.... It choked him. It made him cringe inside, as Snape's anatomy would be ripped apart, examined and found revolting. It made him lay awake some nights while Neville snored and Dean tried creeping back into the dorm and Ron muttered rubbish in his sleep. It made him angry and left him feeling trapped.

An unusual pairing that stemmed from the Blame Someone Else challenge, this is the sequel featuring the first date between Padma and George.

On Christmas morning, Ginny brings comfort to Harry's troubled mind and heart.

Because of fainting spells, eight year old Harry is taken to Hogwarts. What do the elements have to do with his problem? Completely AU, partly OOC.

We all know that Ron and Hermione have a thing for one another. (Oh, don't deny it. You know it's true!) How and where did it all start, though. This lil one-shot, a "missing scene" from PS/SS, provides that answer. WARNING: If you are diabetic, you may want to take an extra dose of insulin, owing to the unbearably, fluffy sweetness you are about to read.

All Harry has left are the old memories of how it used to be. But should he give up on Draco? (D/H Slash)

If working with Draco Malfoy was the last thing Hermione ever wanted... Falling in love was the least expected. A dangerous quest to thwart a magical weapon of mass destruction has devastating personal consequences, when a race to save the world, becomes a race to save themselves...

A songfic of Draco's POV (point of view) about Harry and him.

Why did Dumbledore trust Snape? Harry finally finds out...

Harry is not exactly looking forward to showing Sirius his Animagus form. Will these two men, unused to sharing their feelings with others, be able to open up to each other, or will their relationship be damaged permanently?

Everyone thinks of Severus Snape as a cold, ruthless man. What made him that way? And why does one particular night of the year break all his carefully cultivated control? Read this one-shot fic about your favorite love to hate character to find out!

Ron is dead. Hermione needs someone to keep her world spinning and keep her feet on the ground.

How long until he is forgiven?

Warrington gets in over his head when a love potion turns his life upside down. (oneshot)

Prequel of sorts to 'Lily Bay - Fear of Falling'. James makes an enchanting proposal, and we learn the origin of Lily Bay itself. LE/JP

Doesn't everyone want an angel of their own? Ginny feels she does, and making a snow angel feels perfect.

Witch Weekly, for a charmed life. What will this week's featured story be?

The lives of the Marauders change as dark times pull them further apart. Sirius struggles with love and sadness. James leaves his wild and innocent days, and fights for a life he has only dreamed of living. Remus continues to be shunned and blamed. And Peter hides a mysterious secret. MWPP era.

A songfic to Mary Gauthier’s Just Say She’s a Rhymer. A Harry/Luna one shot.

Here lies Draco Malfoy, hair gel extraordinaire and beloved git. Draco's life conclusion...

What if Hagrid had not found Harry on his eleventh birthday. AU Darkfic``Warning: Adult themes, Deathfic

Being in charge of caring for an injured Muggle girl causes Ginny Weasley to reflect on the events of the Second Voldemort War, and honour the memories of those who have died in it.

Returning to Hogwarts on September the first often fills people with excitement, nervousness, and anticipation of what is to come. ``Jennifer is like most people, the only difference is; she has not been to Hogwarts in almost twenty years...

Part one of "The Wedding Series" Remus reflects on his life after Sirius, or does he?

McGonagall's bloomers, Dungbombs, a house elf called Thundertoes, Underground broom races, and Firewhiskey. What's not to like?

Severus loves Lily. Lily loves Severus and James. James loves Lily. Sirius is running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Peter is just trying to help. Sirius, and later James catch Lily and Severus together.

With Dumbledore dead and two new teachers at school, it seems that students can't trust anyone their own problems. But, behold! A new advice column has opened, to give advice and support for...Oh, nevermind, it's Smith from Hufflepuff who's writing it.

Sinking into sorrow is a painful experience, but what if love could float you back to the surface? Post-Hogwarts. Death. H/H.

Sequel to Knowing Too Much: There are differences between listening and hearing... killer differences...

Ron is off trying to prepare for the second war. Harry is at home trying to prepare to take Hermione from Ron. Will Hermione do the right thing and stay true to Ron, or will she give in to the Harry Potter charm?

Narcissa loves Lucius, no matter the things he does. He was a kind man, before the rise of Voldemort.

Mr. Ollivander meets a mysterious young boy who ends up getting a pretty mysterious wand.

A Terence/Penelope moment. During their last night at Hogwarts, Penelope Clearwater sits with her boyfriend in the Three Broomsticks. Over their quiet evening, they are joined by their other classmates who offer a final goodbye before entering the world as legal-aged wizards. A light look at friendship through the houses.

At Hogwarts there is a new club, and Hermione, not sure what to make of it, goes. But this club is not your average Hogwarts group. Suspense and Dobby the House Elf combine all to form one question: what is Hermione addicted to?

What happens when a werewolf in human form bites someone?

In the beginning and after the end, things are never what they seem. (H/D)

Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems. Can the one that truly loves her come and sweep her off her feet?

War and Love create strange bedfellows.

A fluffy HarryGinny, RonHermione, LilyJames fic. What more can I say? You could call it a song-fic if you wanted, but it’s in reality more of a…fic with a song that I wrote in it. Orange Crushing, Good Shipping, Thorn and Bucks, enjoy!

Ginny hates Slytherins in general. But after a chance observation in the libary, she's narrowed her hatred to just one of them. After all, all the other Slytherins were trying to do is rid themselves of a coward. This is not your typical Draco fic. Can Ginny find it in herself to forgive a Slytherin for doing nothing?

Did you wonder what Voldemort is doing fishing in Fiction Alley Park (at the top of the Fiction Alley Park boards)? Well, this is one attempt to explain just that.

Molly Weasley is writing her thirtieth anniversary letter to Arthur, but is sidetracked by childhood memories.

Remus reflects on his feelings and Sirius' death, and comes to terms with it. ``--``Why didn't I just tell you?``It's too late now. ``I had the chance!``And you didn't take it.

People can be avoided. Concepts can be ignored. But how can you ignore your thoughts? When you’re trapped in a little world where everyone’s ignoring you, and you cannot squelch the feeling of a mouse in a maze, how do you break free? What happens when your most treasured possession, your mind, becomes yet another cage to lock you in? I wonder…

His name was Blaise Zabini, and he shared her love of knowledge. She took his hand and descended into impartiality.

During the Death Eater trials of the late '70s and early '80s, the word 'Slytherin' is practically synonymous with evil. Here, Rita Skeeter ponders the label she can't escape, even years after she's left Hogwarts.

The people of the British Isles are no strangers to upheaval. Through centuries of occupation and war, wizard and Muggle lived and fought alongside one another. When a new kind of invader came ashore, however, those ties began to fray. Now it is the seventh century, and it is becoming clear that life can never go back to the way it was. As fear and suspicion grow, four people come together in an endeavor to preserve their culture in a rapidly changing world. They will learn, though, that even the best of intentions can sometimes go astray. A story of the Founders.

It has been fifteen years since that terrible day at the Department of Mysteries, and Harry has realised he finally has to let go of the past. What he hadn't counted on was that sometimes the past doesn't want to be let go...

Ginny is by the lake, alone with her thoughts, until she is interupted by Harry. How will their conversation end?

Draco is tired of waiting for his father to stop. So he takes matters into his own hands.

This is the sequal to Walking in Memphis dealing with the events leading up to Hermione's emigration to Memphis, and revealing why she left Harry. So its a prequel within a sequel...``"Prophecies are tricky things. They presume to tell you everything when in fact they tell you nothing, especially when you receive it in fragments in the first place."

It's graduation time for the Trio. But for Draco, it's time to meet the future. Will he stand back and watch his world crumble or will he take his life and...run for it? What does Ginny have to do with it?

"During moments like these, I would reach out and touch his hand. The palm of my hand is pressed against his cold dry skin of his. Our fingers will entwine..." Harry/Ron slash

At Hogwarts, in the week between the battle at the Ministry of Magic (OoTP) and the end of term, a certain teacher reflects upon certain students of the present and of the past.

Once upon a time, there was a school. It was a happy school... until it was overrun by a vampire colony. Once upon a time, there was a wandering swordsman. He was an unhappy swordsman. He had an unhappy life, and died an unfair, unselfish death. But now the story of history must be changed, and the swordsman may get another chance at happiness.... Featuring Himura Kenshin as the swordsman, Lucius as a hacked-off Malfoy, Harry as the Boy Who Lived to Learn A Lesson, and Hogwarts, as itself.

Epilogue to 'Angels Crying' and 'Threads'... The war has just ended. Has it been won or lost? Who has survived? Harry/Hermione