Please don't read if Gabby scares you! Abby realises that she can't stay at NCIS all the time Gibbs is there sending half smiles her way. For once in her life she has to be selfish and protect herself. This is my first fic in years so please do leave comments. Will head towards M in later chapters.

Hermione Granger seems different, what has happened to her? And why has the only person that has noticed been Severus Snape? What is going on? My first fanfic so please go easy on me. Can Severus help Hermione face her fears and overcome them? Gradual SSH