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  • Humbug

    In which Professor Snapes muses on Christmas, gives his views on Dickens's masterpiece, and wants to deliver a Christmas gift. But the collective inmates of Hogwarts Castle are worse, far worse, than any Dickensian Ghost.

  • Hunting the Unicorn

    During her convalescense after the Stunner attack, Minerva enjoys a little light reading, i.e. a scholarly study on Unicorn lore. The tapestries of The Lady and the Unicorn lead to a most interesting hypothesis on love and the five senses. One that Minerva examines with her usual precision.

  • Two Capable Women

    A great many dreadful things have befallen the Hogwarts staff over the years, but the motivational training by Wilberforce (Bertie) Arbuthnot counts among the worst. However, Irma and Minerva rise to the occasion with the fortitude one may expect of two very capable women.

  • And truth be told I miss you

    At the start of year seven, McGonagall has the usual pile of parents' letters to deal with. But some things have changed.

  • Sleeping Dragons

    When Harry escaped from Gringotts, he chose to ignore the problem of the dragon. So others had to clean up after him. And found that you can’t let sleeping dragons lie forever.

  • The Rules

    The seventh year at Hogwarts. Much has changed, for the Deputy Headmistress as well as for the new Headmaster. But it seems that some rules can still be the same …

  • Above, Beneath, Betwixt, Between

    The biography of Professor Cuthbert Binns, with walk-ons from various Hogwarts staff, such as Minerva McGonagall, Filius Flitwick, Albus Dumbledore, and a great many others.

  • Sense and Persuasion

    Poppy Pomfrey has all the best characteristics of Emma Woodhouse, and the wisdom that comes with age. So when she interferes, it isn't meddling. Not at all.

  • The Best Exotic Muggle Hotel

    Narcissa Malfoy and Mrs Zabini: After the wizarding war, much has changed and these two find themselves in the position to have to earn a They decide to open a bed-and-breakfast

  • The True Story of the Hogwarts Pantomime Players

    Long before Harry's time, there was a Christmas play at Hogwarts. But it all went horribly, horribly wrong. The whole sorry saga caused emotional trauma lingering to this day, and otherwise sane teachers still shudder at the thought. Here's the carefully researched True Story.

  • Minerva McGonagall and the Business of Ferrets

    The kitchen burglaries by the ScAvengers seemed innocent at first; a mere teenage prank. But then Severus and I realised they might have a far more sinister meaning. The fourth installment in the Minerva McGonagall, Spinster Detective series.

  • For Her Sins

    Poppy never wanted to do it - her friends made her. It was all their fault. Well, nearly all.

  • The Case of the Cat Show Corruption

    This time, Argus Filch has a reason to be grumpy. Someone has nobbled Mrs Norris - shortly before an important cat show. And Argus just knows who that someone is - Lucius Malfoy. 'Cos it's what a bastard like Malfoy would do, innit? But what chances has a Squib against a Malfoy? Fortunately, Minerva McGonagall, Spinster Detective, takes up the case.

  • The Case of the Missing Kittens

    The second instalment in the Minerva McGonagall, Spinster Detective series. Strange things happen near Privet Drive, Little Whinging, and Amelia Bones and Minerva McGonagall investigate.

  • The Case of the Living Portrait

    After the war, Harry insists on having Severus' portrait painted and put up in the Headmistress's office. However, the painting remains silent and unmoving. Minerva decides to investigate. What, exactly, did happen after the Trio left Snape in the Shrieking Shack? A Minerva McGonagall, Spinster Detective story

  • Cocktail Time

    Not many people know that Rita Skeeter and Gilderoy Lockhart were flatmates once. He invited her to parties, she Transfigured his clothes, they stole each other's hair products rampantly. And now Rita Skeeter has written the full, true, frank, and delicious account of the years they spent together. Don't miss Rita's Latest Blockbuster!

  • A Story of Warnings and the Ignoring Thereof

    Horace has a strange story to tell. A story that might even surprise his old friend Albus. A story involving Irma Pince. And then Albus had to go and die in that highly dramatic fashion. But Horace is not a man who lets a mere trifle like the Veil stop him. When he has a story to tell, he tells it.

  • Half Term Saturday

    A Hogwarts story based on Enid Blyton's St Clare series. Everyone looks forward to Half Term Saturday, but Deputy Headmistress McGonagall and upper-class Mum Narcissa find the day exceptionally enjoyable.

  • Time Remembered

    Now that Severus is Headmaster and the Carrows prowl around, is there any seasonal cheer to be had? Filius, for one, has no intention of cancelling Christmas. A Snape&Flitwick friendship story with SS/MM background.

  • Carpe Diem

    Minerva needs a fancy dress costume - Fudge had a dreadful idea, that's why - and finding the right one isn't easy. Rolanda helps out, in her own inimitable way.