The Quality of Mercy

Devastated by Ron's death, Hermione attempts to distract herself by instead focusing on the circumstances of Severus Snape's mysterious demise. What she finds when she unravels the mystery will change both her life and the wizarding world forever. SS/HG. Slight AU, DH spoilers.

A stint in the Office of Financial Affairs leads Hermione to make a startling discovery....

Sometimes even the best-laid plans don't exactly work out the way we plan them to....

Hermione finds herself in an awkward position....

The holidays can be a time of revelations in more ways than one....

If at first you don't succeed....

The start of the new year brings some changes....

A request for Severus Snape's advice leads to unexpected consequences.

Hermione finds real life intrudes at the worst times....

Hermione gets some unexpected help in her investigation of the Malfoys.

Hermione does some soul-searching, and Harry asks some unwanted questions.

Eavesdropping proves useful, and Hermione and Severus clear up a few things.

Hermione receives some unexpected reassurance....

Hermione is given a most unwelcome task....

Fun at Malfoy Manor, and what Severus thought of it....

Hermione is baffled by her manager, and Harry makes a most unwelcome scene.

In which Hermione finally gets some answers...although she doesn't much like what she hears.

Hermione is struck by inspiration, and one thing leads to another....

Severus has a proposition, and Hermione devises a plan....

Narcissa Malfoy gets a surprise, and Hermione and Severus Snape begin their research.

A bit of Potter-baiting, and a revelation.

Hermione makes an important discovery.

Lending a helping hand can often get you into even more trouble...

Coming to an understanding.

A place to call home.