His eyes met mine and I saw in them that he, too, recognised the moment for what it was—that this would tell us exactly how long we had left with one another—and I knew that we had made a decision that would haunt us both for the rest of our lives. I knew that, if successful, I would never see him again. Please R&R.;

Her parents were dead. His father was in Azkaban. They were both living in worlds of darkness, separated from their peers. If only I could have some consolation, each thought. Some comfort. Something more than the misunderstanding pity they received. M for attempted suicide. Please R&R.;

When the new Potions-Mistress takes her place after Snape became Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor, she brought with her a series of ideas and methods that could throw the entire war out of balance. When she puts together Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, will she get more than she's bargained for? Will Snape stand her new ideas or do everything in his power to remove her?

It's fifth year and a new student arrives, but she's not like the others. Non-human, the mysterious new girl quickly catches the attention of the powers that be, most of it negative. Can the friends she's gained overcome their prejudices to protect her life or will silly labels such as House and species lead to her demise? OC. DMxHG

An American exchange student transfers to Hogwarts and is forced to work to pay her way. Can the elusive new student keep her calm in the face of her work so she can support her education or will her depression grow too great? After it all, can she find happiness despite what she's done? An outside character is the focus of the story.