A decision Hermione makes in her Third year is a catalyst to the relationship she has with Professor Snape changing forever. This story starts when Hermione is 14 but nothing sexual happens until she's of age; their relationship develops slowly to build a level of trust and friendship before anything romantic takes place. A story of enduring love. Rating for later chapters.

Maybe some things are just meant to happen. Maybe this was one of them. One shot.

When Hermione Granger finds herself lost on an escapade from Grimmauld Place, she finds help in an unusual home, but ends up helping another more than either of them knew possible. A slightly more unusual pairing. One shot.