After an operation to capture one of the last remaining Death Eaters goes disastrously wrong, all evidence points to an internal evidence leak. The head of the Auror Office tasks Harry and Hermione to work together to investigate the leak - which would be fine, except they haven't spoken for seven years. Nobody knows what happened between them (though the press have their theories)

Harry sends Teddy off to Hogwarts, and is finally realising his feelings for his best friend as he deals with his empty nest.

Five years after the War, people are slowly putting their lives together and moving on. However, the Ministry of Magic decides to enact a Marriage Law, which throws unattached Hermione in a tailspin. Harry tries to navigate raising Teddy and supporting Ginny's career, and George is moving on from the death of Fred. Slow burn. [Harry/Ginny, eventual Hermione/George]

Seven years after the war, the wizarding population is still severely decimated. The Ministry renews the marriage law and Hermione, who was just getting back to normal, has to contend with finding a mate, rising dark forces, and just getting to work.

As the winds of war approach, Fred is falling in love with Hermione. She develops a problem he can help with, but can he make it clear how he feels before calamity strikes? (Inspired by various songs, and features George Weasley trying to become Bill Gates)

Fred Weasley has been falling in love with Hermione, and she's finally in need of help that he can provide. But this isn't a romance, this is a tragedy.

***marriage law challenge fanfic, set six-seven years after the end of the war.**** haven't written in a while, so I appreciate all comments and suggestions.