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Colors Seen By Candlelight by janeway216
07/27/2006Ron's been acting weird lately. Hermione finds out why. Followup to "This, and My Heart Beside".
Ashes and Dust by Raven Storme
06/27/2007"From Ashes to Ashes, from Dust to Dust..." This is the accepted cycle of life. But what of the Phoenix? Can humans decide to cheat death by following the way of the Phoenix? And what of life after death? As Harry finds himself in the middle of the war between good and evil, light and dark, he feels alone. But he is not alone. His friends Ron and Hermione are with him, along with the Order of the Phoenix... but could there be someone else as well?
Harry Potter and the Final Horcrux by Bill Kehler
07/23/2007This is the final chapter in the Harry Potter saga. Harry and his friends must find and then destroy the remaining Horcruxes belonging to Lord Voldemort so that he can finally be defeated once and for all!
Prodigy by im100HPGWandRWHG
01/11/2008Harry James Potter, age 7, accidentaly Apparates to a house in which he lived as a baby. There, far from the Dursleys' influence, his intelligence arises and helps him understand the nature of magic and the uses it can have, while his disappearance turns the Magical World upside down. How will be Harry's comeback to the world in which he was born?
What Men Really Want in Bed by AKissInACrisis
09/23/2007"The Ministry took over, gradually," she said, turning pages again. "I think it was around November that it started having features like 'Ten Ways To Check If Your Man Is A Muggle', and that's when Lavender cancelled her subscription." Harry and Ginny reconnect over some quality literature. Oneshot.
Nothing, and Everything Good by Mr.Intel
08/11/2005Ginny held her tongue when Harry said he needed to stop seeing her. When Harry comes to Bill and Fleur's wedding at the Burrow, Ginny won't hold back any more.
Telling Them by Hermione_Ginny
07/22/2006The sequel to 'Positive'. Ginny tells Ron, Molly, and Harry about her...ahem...'condition'.
Hogwarts: Reversal by Zaphod_Beeblebrox
06/19/2007Hogwarts in an alternate universe, where everyone is present, but not quite the same....
Her seventeenth birthday by Fabio P. Barbieri
06/12/2007After the murder of Albus Dumbledore, an awful silence had settled upon magical Britain. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger had apparently vanished from the face of the Earth; and as if in response, the killings had stopped. Nobody could doubt the meaning of this. The Dark Lord had thrown all his resources into the pursuit of his three enemies. And yet the house of Weasley decided to throw a party.
Leaving Home by Weirdly
02/13/2006A redhead leaves her family home and doesn't look back.
Harry Potter and the Seer's Stones by hptriofangurl
06/14/2006Harry's sixth year is approaching fast. The summer had given him nothing but trouble with friends, enemies and grades. School hasn't even started but life for Harry Potter is still as exciting as ever. There is not a doubt in anybody's mind that the new year would hold mysteries to be solved, horrors to be faced, questions to be answered, and answers to be questioned. The prophecy planted the seed of chaos in this sixteen year old boy; a boy who's name has thrown him into the claws of destiny's vicious game. Well, the game is about to start.
Harry Potter and the Solstice Conspiracy by Carrow
08/27/2007It's been six years since the defeat of Lord Voldemort, and the wizarding world is still rebuilding. Led by Acting Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt, the Ministry has regained control. However, old prejudices die hard, and threats from within and without threaten to undo all the hard work that the wizarding world has made. A look into what happened after the battle, and how not all battles end with the vanquishing of the Dark Lord.
Silent Witness by Scarlett Ribbon
04/02/2007Canon to OotP. Eight years after his time at Hogwarts Harry Potter came to realize his adventures had scarcely begun. In aftermath of Lord Voldemort's defeat, the majority of wizarding world has fallen into a false sense of security. But even in the wake of dark times, all is fair in love and war. H/G.
And We Go On by MZalanda
06/06/2006After the great War of the Wands, Ginny, four other adults, and seven children are forced underground. Ten years later, a mysterious book belonging to Dumbledore reveals itself to Ginny. The small group is filled with hope, but the ritual they must perform puts the lives of the children in danger. Will the children be able to succeed where Harry Potter failed?
Disgustingly Noble by Sue Bridehead
06/27/2005On their last night before going to an exclusive Quidditch training camp for six weeks, Ron and Harry take Hermione and Ginny out for a special dinner.
A mainly internal monolouge from Ron's point of view concerning the events following in the year after the Final Battle. Caimen, Ron and Hermione's oldest son and Harry's Godson, is pointing at a picture taken of Ron, Hermione, and Harry moments after the three had graduated from Hogwarts. Ron is looking at the picture on the other page of the album, of two grave stones surrounded by a field of wildflowers and a weeping willow.
Mon Mari, Mon Epouse by Mnemosyne
07/16/2006You're invited to THE wedding of the Potterverse: Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour!
For Ever and For Always, Held In Your Arms by IHeartHogwarts
02/17/2006Harry breaks up with Ginny, not wanting her to get hurt during the war, and someone unexpected comes to comfort her. Ginny realizes that break-ups can sometimes lead you to find your actual true love.
Losing Harry by Batsnumbereleven
03/04/2007Ginny Weasley knows she's lost Harry Potter before, and that he has a burden to carry that transcends any relationship they might have. That doesn't make it any easier on her when he has to leave her behind yet again. Harry knows now what he's leaving behind when destiny calls - after dropping out of Ginny's life on previous occasions without giving it a thought. How does he cope with that and his fate at the same time?
Because of Me by Siadhan
07/16/2006Because of me, the walls between worlds were shattered. Because of me, the war was begun. Because of me, the course of human events were forever altered. Because of me, a hero was lost forever. Because of me, the lives of those I held dearest were lost. It was all because of me...
Of Unresolved Sexual Tension by Emerald Riddle
02/12/2007In which Hermione scolds, Ginny teases, Harry feels insulted, and Ron is just confused.
Why, Oh WHY??! by Reesie
01/16/2007He was still talking. With those desirous lips of his. Why could I only focus on his mouth? Damn sexual tension, I swear it ruled my life. I liked it, but you know what? I was sick of it! HG, Challenge by my friend Skittlehog.
Emerald Eyes by sekai
07/09/2005The School of Hogwarts is one experienced with the love of young witches and wizards, but the appearance of two couples as similar as these two across such a short span of time is bound to even catch the attention of a School with more than a thousand years of history.
Slaps, Kisses, Love by LadyElendil
09/13/2006Ginny is having a hard time getting Harry to even look at her, so Hermione helps her sorner him so that she can tell him how she feels. One-Shot. Post HBP. During the War
Wedding Days Mean Happy Endings by Cinderella200
08/31/2006Someone's getting married, and the bridesmaid an usher share a "moment" on the balcony. Shame that's all it is... a moment. Quite bittersweet, not your typical fluff-fest. GW/DM (sort of).
Summer Rain by HwknGrl412
12/29/2005Harry and Ginny share a few moments in the rain...
Ginny's War by Souris
07/28/2007The events of "The Battle at Hogwarts" from Ginny's point of view, plus what happens immediately after the end of "Deathly Hallows" (not counting the epilogue).
Meant to Be by mrsmeggiepotter
11/09/2006She walks down the street, tears in her eyes and a hole through her heart. She knows what she must do. She knows he doesn't want her and never had. His feet beat down on the trail she once tread, knowing he won't reach her in time
You Remind Me of a Time When I was Boring by AKissInACrisis
06/24/2007Ginny Weasley didn't want to be a Healer. bad!Harry/bitter!Ginny. Oneshot.
Ginny Weasley survived a major attack which turned into the Final Battle with Voldemort, but many others did not. Spend some time with Ginny, recovering a few days after the battle.
These Days by winchester666
10/25/2006'He hadn't seen her in 5 years and he was nervous. How would she react?' A little R/Hr fluff!
HP In The USA by Irrestible Malaria
02/12/2006"Dear Harry," the letter had read, "I have exciting news! I’ve won a contest, and now we (Ron, Ginny, you and me) are going to America! I’ll explain more later, but now I’ve got to go and pack. You should, too. Our flight leaves tomorrow morning. Tell Ron all of this, and meet Ginny and me at Heathrow Airport (outside the International Terminal) at seven o’clock tomorrow!"...wow...Harry in America? What's gonna happen?
In Name Only by Angel Renee
01/06/2006It's the summer before Harry's fifth year and the war has started. When he is rescued from Privet Drive by Sirius and Rebecca Black, things get interesting because Rebecca had a past few speak of and she has a plan to teach Harry exactly what he needs to defeat the Dark Lord.
Hedwig's Tale by Abraxan
12/17/2006Hedwig tells her version of a few Harry stories as well as some stories of her own.
Oh So Lonely by PlaidPhoenix
02/04/2005Harry is depressed about leaving Hogwarts, and Ginny in turn decides to try and cheer him up.
Dancing in September by Kas
09/28/2007The war is over. As everyone tries to return to their normal lives, Harry makes the curious decision to return to his roots. Little does he know he's about to receive a very unusual visitor.
His Homecoming by Amara Anon
09/05/2007Harry and his friends ride the Hogwarts Express home after Voldemort's defeat. But a surprise awaits Harry at platform nine and three-quarters.
Five O'Clock Shadow by Hermione_Ginny
11/11/2006Er...this is a mostly pointless and semi-funny story. Harry is discovered to have the five o'clock shadow but, being an immature boy of seventeen, has no idea what that is. With a little help from Hermione, he learns to control and fix this problem.
Blink! by Nightlight
08/31/2006"Blink but a little and you will be transported to an alternate of this time and place." Harry accidentally inhales the fumes of a premature potion that causes him to be transported into numerous alternate worlds at the blink of his eyes. Brought to light are the issues of his "bigger picture".
Back At Hogwarts by TheMuse
02/13/2004Six years after Harry and Ginny "saw the light," Harry pops the question. Outtake from Growing Up Weasley. WARNING-PURE FLUFF.
Twelve Drabbles of Christmas by Lady Whitehart
12/17/2006Earlier this month the Live journal community, Romancing the Wizard, hosted a holiday drabble challenge. The first four entries were my contribution to the challenge. By then I was completely and shamelessly addicted, so I decided to keep going. Now I'm sharing with all of you. In this you will find a little bit of everything--romance, humor and even some fluff. Well, actually there is a lot of fluff. I know, I've never done fluff before, and I was a bit shocked at myself.
Year One: The Story Unfolds by Tyler Vlasak
07/31/2007Albus has finally reached Hogwarts, among excitement within his family. Joining the quite wealthy ranks of the Weasley and Potter family in the school, he is quick to learn the ropes and meet new friends. However, what at first seems normal isn't exactly how it appears, and Albus finds himself smack dab in the middle of the issue. Filled with betrayal, mystery, judgement, and a "war" of sorts, this is one Post-DH epic you will surely not want to miss!
Let the Rain Come by marauders_mischief
07/22/2006After the war, Ron is dead. Harry and Ginny are together, and a twenty year old Hermione has nobody to turn to. What happens when she gets sent back to the past and falls in love? Will things be the same when she comes back to the future?
Just Right by Sandy Phoenix
06/29/2004Why is Ginny in the library, alone, on a lovely evening? Why is she agreeing to spend her last Hogsmeade weekend with a pregnant cat? Why is she eating enough chocolate to take care of dementors for miles around? Why did her feet just disappear? Never mind. Whatever, the reason, it is just right.
Harry Potter and the Secret Keeper by tragik
03/13/2006Harry is returning to Hogwarts for his seventh year, looking for the horcruxes Dumbledore couldn't find. Along the way, he'll discover a secret he never thought possible-- a possibility he never imagined. This secret will change Harry's life and his outlook on being 'The Chosen One'. He will have to find the horcruxes... But he'll have a little bit of help.
Don't Say It by SavingSaturn
09/05/2006Harry makes a impulsive trip to visit a certain someone. Written for the HP/GW OTP One Magical Year Challenge.
Not Even That by RoxyValdez
01/07/2006Post-Hogwarts. Ginny reflects on the changes Harry goes through. Implied R/Hr and H/G.
Wishful Thinking by Aureola
10/10/2004Ginny has spent hours and hours deliberating how she felt about Harry. She has gone back and forth countless times. One night, she attempts to force herself to give up on him, to move on. Will she make it through? Will she give up on him? What happens when someone else doesn't want her to give up on him either? Short and fluffy.
Magic Works by twouble
08/02/2007HarryxGinny one shot set a year after the war.
Quest for the Heart of the Hero by Silvestria
08/21/2002A tribute to the early writings of Miss Jane Austen in the form of a short story in which Miss Virginia Weasley endeavors to capture the heart of the hero.
Harry Potter and the Denique Tutanem by Rae Rihanna
02/10/2006The war has begun. Allies are scarce and enemies everywhere. There are few people you can trust and even they have their own hidden agenda. With the Trio in search of that which can destroy Voldemort, Hogwarts in shambles, and the Malfoys reported missing, it should be an interesting year indeed. Deadly secrets, deception, and lust abound. Sacrifices must be made to ensure victory, but who's victory? And, will it all be worth it or will the repercussions destroy them all? The final year has come.
An Ordinary Kiss by IsabelA113
05/18/2003Ginny gets a kiss from Harry, but it isn't quite what she expected. She is forced to face the fact that the dream is not always like the reality.
Harry Potter and the Deadly Bowels by Spider-Bat
08/13/2007Sequel to "Harry Potter and the Half-Witted Prince." A spoof of Deathly Hallows. Harry is retarded, Ron likes dancing, Hermione is hot. What more needs to be said?
Clean Like the Sky by Valedro
01/25/2006‘You will do anything for us Harry, won’t you?’ says Draco. Love is a tricky charm.
So Yesterday by Padma's Unicorn
02/06/2003Ginny loves Harry....is he still so very distraught that he is blind to her feelings? Might he feel differently were she his friend first?
Rita Skeeter Is At It Again by Carmen Black
09/11/2007While meeting before work, Ron, Harry, and Hermione discover that their least favourite reporter has posted a new article.
After the Flaw by KanedaX
02/22/2008Wizards fall in love. Wizards fall out of love. Some enter the world while others leave. Friendships are formed, minds are changed, and some discover that their family is larger than they ever imagined. A lot can happen in nineteen years...
Written in response to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 10 Pages or Less challenge!
Mirror of Erised by techgoddess
11/06/2007Set after the battle of Hogwarts. There is a clean up crew helping fix up the school before September first, but what happens when an old magical artifact is stumbled on... [OneShot]
Twisted Fate by naea
07/06/2006Hannah was just an ordinary student, and for some reason Draco wanted her. With a cruel twist, their lives become more and more connected as their past reveal more than they could handle. Can love survive even if death lurks in every corner?
Watching a Kiss in the Rain by Kittra Leigh
06/07/2006Ginny is jealous and spiteful toward Cho, even though the ongoings in the Room of Requirement that night with the mistletoe were genuinely innocent. But what about Harry?
The Wedding by Sundari
02/16/2007What happens before, after, and a little bit of during, Bill and Fleur's Wedding?
Never Again! by blue_fire1987
01/20/2007Ginny lost her family because of Voldemort and she feels depressed. Suddenly she has a little girl to take care of. She has to go back to London and face her past. Will Voldemort leave her alone when he realizes that Ginny didn't die along with her family?
The Eyes Have It by hwimsey
07/22/2006They say that the eyes are the window to the soul. Follow Harry's sixth year as a pair of green eyes and a pair of brown eyes look everywhere except where they're supposed to. A five chapter story of hilarity and heartache follows the misadventures of Mr. Potter and Ms. Weasley. As long as they avoid each other's eyes, everything's fine. But a cantankerous suit of armor, a killer bludger, suicidal mistletoe, and the twin's secret concoctions, make it near impossible not to sit up and take notice. But who's going to blink first?
Can\'t Live a Lie by EmilyWood
01/19/2006Ginny reflects on the last time she saw Harry. And when Ron returns home briefly, Ginny sends him away with a message. ONE SHOT
Happily by thistlerose
07/01/2003This story follows "In Theory" in my now completely AU "Moon on a String" arc. Did Sirius' "cure" work? In addition, Remus plays a prank, Harry finds a new vocation, and the pups encounter the house-elf from hell.
Of Princes and Knights by Emer
01/23/2006During the summer after his tumultuous sixth year, Harry embarks on a quest to learn everything he can about Horcruxes, knowing that he will need all the information he can get in order to survive the impending conflict with Lord Voldemort. A trio of new Muggle friends throws a wrench in the works--and the discovery of an arcane, long-forgotten spell leads to a series of revelations, adventures, and tragedies. Are the bonds of friendship and family enough to save the MacTavishes when Voldemort discovers their secret? And can Harry save them without dooming himself, and the entire magical community with him?
Harry Potter and the Army of Darkness by Lord Decay
06/21/2006A sixth year fic which concentrates on the wizarding world at war, and the Boy Who Lived, who is mourning the death of his godfather. After Voldemort revealed himself in the Ministry, he further reveals what he has been doing lying low for an year... On a lighter side, how do Ginny and Hermione, who have hopelessly fallen in love with the two most thickheaded boys make themselves be noticed?
His Little Ballet Dancer by AmethystPhoenix
12/08/2005"Maggie knew in her heart that her mummy and daddy kept each other happy and always would." A story of family and dealing with death.
A Rubbish Holiday by Sib
02/22/2005Relationships during wartime are always difficult, but perhaps particularly so for Harry and Ginny, who have Valentine’s Day plans with their respective sweethearts. But sometimes war also has a way of bringing people together. A Valentine story with a bit of action. :-) Winner of Phoenix Song’s 2005 Valentine Challenge.
Ginny's Fate by Niloo
12/12/2006Ginny has just finished her fifth year at Hogwarts and is ready to start her sixth. However, she discovers something during the summer that makes her change her mind about going back to school.
After the Battle by weasleygirl934
09/26/2007Wondering exactly what happened between Ginny and Harry after that final Battle? My version of the rest of the story, from Ginny's POV.
Confusion At Its Best by randygrapes
07/06/2006Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Draco, Lupin and Sirius sit down after the war and discuss some amusing philosophical thoughts.
Look At Me by pittsy
09/30/2003Ginny is besotted with a certain boy until someone opens her eyes and shows her there's more to life than obsessing over the unattainable...
This story is primarily about Harry and Ginny. They get in danger, fight evil, and experience crushing romance.
Conversations With The Weasleys by TheMuse
04/01/2004*Sequel of sorts to Back At Hogwarts* Harry and Ginny break the news of their engagement to her family and Harry writes an important letter.
Padder and Shanks by Satie DeVai
03/11/2006After being married for two months Harry and Ginny decide to go from being famous quidditch player and manager to teachers at Hogwarts and they're in for a few surprises.
Warning--Health Hazards Ahead by hgseeker
10/08/2007Harry overhears Hermione and Ginny discussing the very sexy costumes they intend to wear in order to ambush him and Ron at the upcoming Halloween ball. Because of this, he tells Ron and the boys plot their revenge.
The Terrible Burden of Grace by Magnolia Mama
11/14/2004Set a quarter century after Hogwarts. After receiving terrible news about his son, Harry faces his greatest challenge as a father.
Dreams Do Come True by Cronje
10/17/2004According to the eccentric Headmaster, the Sadie Hawkins dance is a Muggle custom from America. When Hogwarts decides to host it, Ginny Weasley knows exactly who she wants to invite. Will he say yes?
Ferrets and Peppermint by Trinity 101
01/12/2007"Number 12 Grimmauld Place was silent. However, as the Fates saw, Christmas was not going to be a quiet affair." DHr, HG, Oneshot.
Cats... Harry Potter Style by Silver_Stag
03/05/2006Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the Andrew Llyod Webber musical 'Cats' with J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series? Well, here's the answer: Cats... Harry Potter Style. You'll see the characters as you've never seen them before... in full cat costume, including wig, makeup, and unitard while singing, dancing, jumping, twirling, spinning, and falling all over the stage. Set in the beautiful location of the Hogwarts School junkyard, this fic will truly be one you'll never forget.
"Their kiss should be only theirs. It should happen outdoors on a snowy day after a rowdy snowball fight. Harry would gingerly brush the snowflakes from her eyelashes and-- It should happen in a stairwell one night after dinner and studying in the library. Harry would grab her by the hand and pull her into a secluded corner. With a mischievous grin, he'll pull her to him and-- It should happen after a Quidditch game. Harry catches the Snitch and celebrates his victory by flying straight to her and grabbing her up World War II style. "
The Renegade by Phoenix Rodriguez
09/01/2007After the death of his godfather, Sirius Black, Harry decides to make changes for the better and realizes that he needs to step out of his shell. Starting to train for the fight against Lord Voldemort, Harry will come to know that the line between good and evil is nothing more than a fast fading one. Featuring Independent! Harry as well as a spot of Dumbledore bashing. H/G R/Hr N/L
Surrender by LilyWilkes
07/31/2008Ron loves Hermione, and Hermione loves Ron. Simple, right? WRONG!! Ron's turned it into a game and Hermione is not going down withough a fight. But will they admit their love for each other before it is too late? Will they Surrender to their emotions? And Ginny has been given a great opportunity. but now she has to learn everything from fifth year and sixth year in about six months. Can she do it? And there is another. Someone with a secret. A secret that would ruin. A secret that another will exploit for their own ends. RW/HG, HP/GW, plus hints of other ships.
Without Deja Vu by Leila Irene
08/05/2004He has something important to tell her, so important he think he may burst. But is it too late? Has it always been too late? A not-very-happy one shot. Rated for just a little language.
A Place on the Train by Seaspray
01/07/2006Dumbledore is dead, Hogwarts may be closing and Ginny Weasley is going home for the summer. But first she needs to decide where she's going to sit. It isn't the simple decision she'd imagined it to be. ONE SHOT.
Behind Blind Eyes by alisonlynn
10/20/2006He wasn't blind. He could see. He just chose not to. Harry Potter had seen to many horrible things in his life. He had seen them so no one else had to. He had felt them so they didn't. He had lived through them so everyone else wouldn't. But now they were over. And he never wanted to see anything ever again.
Beautiful Disaster by Miroslav
01/01/2006It is almost every night that Neville wakes up screaming. (Slash, Seamus Finnigan/Neville Longbottom)
Interested by Whirl_gig
10/06/2009Missing moment from Deathly Hallows, set just before Harry and Ginny set the table at the Burrow. '"He's brooding," Ron explains to Ginny, as though she doesn't already know.' Huge thanks to JadenMalfoy for the fabulous beta work!
Through Times of War by Anna B. the Greek
04/16/2007Post HBP. Dumbledore is dead. The Order of the Phoenix is working against the Death Eaters. Harry, Ron and Hermione are seeking to destroy the Horcruxes. Snape, now considered a traitor from almost the entire wizarding community, is trying to sabotage Voldemort, while keeping Draco and Narcissa safe from Voldemort's wrath.
Running from Disaster by Miroslav
03/20/2006Sometimes, when things go wrong, you find yourself running from disaster you never expected. When Dean gets an owl from Ginny with the simple words 'I'm pregnant,' his whole life will change and he's going to be running for a long time. (Slash)
Graduation Day by hgseeker
09/11/2007It's a year after the Final Battle. Graduation day looms for our young heroes and heroines. All receive awards, including Neville and Mrs. Weasley. Harry even makes a public announcement as to his and Ginny's engagement, and at the ball following the ceremonies, they actually--finally--get to dance the Waltz from fourth year together.
To Be Opened in the Event of My Death by Fabio P. Barbieri
07/03/2007You have made me happy. And it is for you that I am going to risk my life.
In the Face of Fire by Buttamellow
06/27/2006Leaving was one of the hardest decisions Harry had to make. He never realized that saying goodbye would be even harder. H/G
Inexplicable Confidence by EmilyWood
07/21/2006When Ginny struggles with the way her life is going, she confides in Draco Malfoy.
Save All Your Kisses for Me by AKissInACrisis
06/22/2007The Gryffindor boys of Harry Potter's year all have one thing in common. They've all been kissed by Ginny Weasley. Ginny-centric Gen, with, obviously, some romance. Oneshot.
Summer Happenings by Hippogryffindor
04/28/2006In the summer following Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry must deal with his decision to not return to school. His friends force him to rethink his plans as they convince him to restart the D.A. and also promise to help him in his quest to vanquish Voldemort. In the adventures that precede the annual trip on the Hogwarts Express, Harry learns a great deal about the powers of both love and trust.
Harry needs a home, and he happens to own one. With the help of his best friends and the Black sisters he makes a home from the remains of Grimmauld. Beta by Exartemarte.
Threnody for an Ordinary World by Queenish
04/22/2007Snape is a jaded chemistry professor with a past and Hermione is a student in desperate need of help.