Bash knew that love meant protection and protecting her meant leaving. But he left her a clue, that when the time was right, she could rejoin him and they would be together. The clue, Mary would realize, was the heart of who she was and who she wanted to be. A series of AU one-shots written for NaNoWriMo

His nighttime brooding worried her. What had started out as a mission to help lighten Sirius' burden turned into a life-changing experience for Hermione as she learned to share her own burdens and maybe, just maybe, give her heart away. A Complete Sirius/Hermione fic

“How can you believe in me when I can’t even believe in myself or the cause I’m fighting for?” “Because I love you Hermione Jane Granger,” and he added softly, kissing her forehead, “Love will always kill the pain.”

For Draco and Hermione they have battles that are within themselves, and they might just be part of something bigger. And when love threatens all they know will they hold fast and toe the fine line, or will they live like they've never loved at all?

What if James and Lily dreamed all about the battle Harry would have to face? Will they save their lives, and Harry's?