It happened slowly, and then all at once. Just as she once read it would. Not that she ever believed in such romantic nonsense. Not that she assumed it would have happened with Severus Snape, of all people. But, as they say, life happens, (coffee and tea help).

No, he wasn't what most women would have wanted, but Severus Snape was who she wanted.

Hermione's Plan: Travel back in time and show Severus Snape that he does have a life worth fighting for. Not Hermione's Plan: Fall in love with him. **HPFF 2017 Dobby Winner - Best AU** **HPFT F.R.O.G.s Winner for Best Novel** **HPFT Slytherin's My Father Will Hear About These Awards 2017 Winner - Best Chaptered Fic**

Hermione's death had certainly been unexpected. Severus Snape being the one to help her cope in the Afterlife, with the sadness of leaving behind nearly everyone she cared for? Also unexpected. *Cover Image by bittersweetflames@TDA*

Sirius catches Hermione in the Study with some interesting reading material.

Her unique way of being a beacon of light, to blast through the never-ending blackness, was the constant stream into your diminishing fountain of strength.

*Written for BellaLestrange87's Parody Challenge at HPFanficTalk dot com* Due to an accident in Potion's class, Hermione Granger finds herself thrust back into the past. Will she find herself falling for someone unexpected? Of course she will, otherwise it wouldn't be a Time-Travel story.

After the Battle at Hogwarts, Voldemort remains at large. Dumbledore has chosen to send Hermione to the year 1977, where she must prevent certain events from taking place, save the Marauders' and Lily's lives and defeat Voldemort before he becomes too powerful. Falling in love with Sirius Black is just a perk... or inevitable disaster.

What could possibly go wrong? The answer was simple; everything.

for·tu·i·tous- fôrˈto oədəs/ (adjective) happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Three of us were privileged enough to know her, Two of us were fortunate enough to be loved by her, But only one of us was lucky enough to hold on to her. I was not the lucky one, but I was one of the fortunate ones. *Story Cover by Enigma at The-Dark-Arts*

She felt as if their entire relationship was like a Race Against Time. One they were doomed to lose from the start...

I never loved anyone the way I had loved Remus Lupin, and I knew that I would never love anyone in that way again.

She felt less than; she felt defective

Severus' Plan: Get through sixth year alone and unbothered. Not Severus' Plan: Fall in love with the mysterious new girl - Hermione Devereux **This is a companion piece to Saving Severus Snape (which should be read prior to reading this), told from Severus' POV.**

Bruises do fade after a while, but while they're there, they hurt like hell.

Perhaps he should have had one more drink, before partaking in this final adventure.

"I had to do it... At least once."

Lily Evans loved to paint. It was the one thing that always calmed her - soothed her.