Lorcan Scarmander has a serious problem. A romantic problem. And it's one he's not sure he knows how to solve. Sometimes, you just need a little pep-talk from your friends: enter ultimate Wing-Woman, Hannah Abbott.

In a time when Death Eaters roam the country, looking for support and victims, one group of wizards will rise up against them. They are the Auror Office and this is the faithful recollection of the story of one particular unit, headed by Amelia Bones, Auror. Lots of incident reports, office romance, intense battles, one common enemy, even a shotgun. What could possibly go wrong?

"You've come all the way to Scotland to drink in an empty bar," she said. "Which tells you what?" Septima Vector and Kingsley Shacklebolt meet for the second time in their lives at closing time at The Three Broomsticks. They finish their drinks and start something new.

"Beliefs," Ted said quietly, "are kinda like those paper boats. You build them to be strong and seaworthy, you put them in the water and sometimes they float. Sometimes they weather storms and go for miles. But they always sink. Always. Things will change, Andromeda, they always do. In time, your family will come to accept us."

"Fudge has stepped down," Rufus explained..."We are a ship without a figurehead." "Figurehead?" Amelia said with a laugh, "Are we indeed?"

In which two old professors come to some new conclusions about beauty, life and love.

It's the last night of term and Poppy Pomfrey just wants a quiet, peaceful night. But Sirius Black, as usual, has other ideas.

A collection of snapshots of the life of Amelia Bones. Written for the Minor Character Boot Camp Challenge at the HPFC Forum

On the eve of her first day as headmistress, slightly nervous and slightly afraid, Minerva McGonagall is reminded that everything takes time.

"Thank God for books." For some reason, it had never occurred to Irma Pince that Minerva McGonagall might worship at the same temple.

Augusta Longbottom and Minerva McGonagall had a long and complicated relationship. A collection of drabbles written for the Femslash Drabbleathon at the HPFC forum. Not in any sort of chronological order.

At the funeral of Amelia Susan Bones, four men reflect on how they could not help but fall in love with her.

Teddy Lupin thinks it's hilarious when his charms professor shows an interest in his grandmother during a meeting at school. Andromeda Tonks is less amused. However, her true feelings may be less to do with disinterest and more to do with fear.

Dolores Umbridge tries to take control of Hogwarts using many techniques. But when she starts to mess with Quidditch (The Noble Game, as Rolanda Hooch calls it) Minerva McGonagall thinks she's gone too far. And when she refuses to reform the Gryffindor team, well, Minerva isn't going to stand for that! But all actions have consequences, as Minerva soon finds out.

A collection of unlikely pairing drabbles for the "Creepy Pairing of the Day" challenge at the Harry Potter FanFiction Challenge Forum.

Because the students weren't the only ones who stressed over, got excited for and attended the Yule Ball. One night as told through the stories of a few female professors.

"Mum... well, you've seen what she's like. She won't accept we're going 'til we've gone." The moment Molly Weasley has to accept that they've gone.

Who needs it anyway?

Susan Bones is at home, by herself, when her aunt appears in the fire. Susan talks of school and holidays and all the while Amelia listens intently. How could Susan possibly have known that these were to be the last few minutes of her aunt's life?

Whatever happens, I hope I shall not disappoint you. I hope you do not look back on this with regret. I hope that you have lived, as I have so far, and not merely existed. Written for the A Letter From My Hogwarts Day Challenge at the Harry Potter FanFiction Challenge Forum.