Ashwinder :: To bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses

Before the Dawn

This story is completed.

1. Realisation by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 47]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: In her seventh year, a late night discovery changes Hermione Granger's views on a great many things. Severus Snape is just one of them. (2965 words)

2. Answers by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 24]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione has questions, but who has the answers? Or, more importantly, who is she brave enough to ask? (1820 words)

3. Thinking by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: In a few short hours, her perception of the Potions master had changed forever... (886 words)

4. Wolfsbane by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 18]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: How does Snape feel about what Dumbledore told Hermione? How does Hermione feel about confronting the Potions master? (3327 words)

5. Anticipation by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione completes the Wolfsbane, and Dumbledore is up to his usual meddling tricks. (1777 words)

6. Dumbledore's Wishes by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 25]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Dumbledore is being a meddling old fool, Snape is in a dark mood after returning from a meeting with Voldemort, and Hermione is a reluctant observer. (3542 words)

7. Celebrations and Conversations by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 28]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: After the Quidditch match on Saturday, there are celebrations, surprises, a strange new creature, and another conversation with the Potions master. (2977 words)

8. Altercations by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 22]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione has an appointment with Professor Snape after lunch, but friends and foe alike don't want her to keep it. (2417 words)

9. Behind Closed Doors by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 25]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Thanks to Snape's intervention, Hermione finally makes it to his office for the meeting. (3518 words)

10. Resolutions by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 22]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione and Harry talk about various things, and Ron accounts for his earlier stupidity. (4235 words)

11. Progress by snarkyroxy (Suggestive) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Arrangements are decided upon and progress is made... seemingly on more than one front. (3409 words)

12. Two Sides by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Dumbledore informs the Hermione and her friends of a problem with the Order, and Snape takes Hermione on a trip into the Forbidden Forest. (4341 words)

13. Cruciatus by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 27]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione receives an explanation for the Snape's strange behaviour, and the Potions master delivers the Cruciatus potion to Voldemort. (5811 words)

14. Concessions by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 21]
Genres: Drama, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape is not happy to find Hermione in his sitting room the next morning, but it's about time they set a few things straight. (3539 words)

15. Christmas by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 38]
Genres: Drama, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione goes home for Christmas. There are presents, owls and unexpected encounters, but one thing is for sure... it will be a Christmas to remember. (5826 words)

16. Lucky Escape by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 36]
Genres: Drama, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: When Hermione came to, she was immediately aware of three things; the hardness of the surface she was lying on, a heavy weight across her legs, and the frantic, hysterical voice of her mother somewhere in the distance. (4132 words)

17. Points of View by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 15]
Genres: Drama, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: What was going through Severus Snape's head when he made the split-second decision to save Hermione's parents? In fact, what has he been thinking during these past six weeks of working together with the young Gryffindor? (3965 words)

18. Explanations by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione and Dumbledore discuss what is to become of her parents, and Snape explains his actions to the Dark Lord. (3832 words)

19. Return to Hogwarts by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 21]
Genres: Drama, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: After saying goodbye to her parents, Hermione returns to Hogwarts with the Headmaster and decides to see how the Potions master fared at his meeting with Voldemort. (2856 words)

20. More Concessions by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 20]
Genres: Drama, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape is not happy to find Hermione snooping about in his lab. Arguments ensue, but will the Potions master finally start treating Hermione as a friend, not just a wayward student? (6524 words)

21. Almost by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: Drama, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The Order has a meeting, an unexpected offer is made, and someone finally acknowledges their own feelings... (7192 words)

22. A New Hope by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 24]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: A new term at Hogwarts, a new year and a new hope. (5096 words)

23. Two Words by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 46]
Genres: Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Stress, lack of sleep and some dire circumstances have unexpected results for Hermione and the Potions master. (8006 words)

24. Checkmate by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 43]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: “Miss Granger,” Dumbledore's voice said in the dark. “I must apologise to you. I fear I have made a grievous error... one that I cannot rectify.” (10869 words)

25. Darkness Calls by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 59]
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Drama, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Dumbledore takes Hermione to see Snape. She is determined to find a way to save him, but the forces of darkness are stronger than anyone anticipated. (7341 words)

26. Blood and Magic by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 26]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Harry's blood-link to Voldemort may have saved Snape from death once, but there is more to the Dark magic than any of them anticipated. (6158 words)

27. Missing by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 39]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape is finally awake, but how will he react to the disappearance of the Dark Mark? (4831 words)

28. Where Do We Go From Here? by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape's brush with death has changed many things... some for the better, others not. (6934 words)

29. Mind Matters by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 38]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: February passes quickly and Snape deals with his confinement... mostly, but not everything goes as planned when he has some questions for Hermione one night. (9102 words)

30. In The Dungeons by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 22]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: Abuse
Summary: Hermione should know better than to venture into the dungeons after curfew, but she isn't thinking straight... and Snape isn't around to intervene when things get ugly this time. (9926 words)

31. Forgiveness by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: An invisible visitor... or a dream? Both of them are seeking forgiveness from the other, but they really only need to forgive themselves. (10482 words)

32. Slowly But Surely by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 24]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione returns to classes, speaks to Malfoy and reconciles with another friend, but some things take a little longer to deal with in the aftermath of her attack. (8383 words)

33. Risks and Rodents by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 29]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Snape brews the new Wolfsbane Potion, and his opinion of greasy food leads to a pleasant feast. Lupin tests the potion, Dumbledore has some disturbing news, and an unpleasant discovery is made. (7439 words)

34. Discovery by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 34]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: An unpleasant discovery and a successful experiment leaves little time for any other activities, and just when an opportunity for some time alone presents itself, another discovery is made that will change everything. (8750 words)

35. Trust and Obligation by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 20]
Genres: Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: Draco's discovery forces the Headmaster to make a difficult decision, one that Severus most vehemently opposes and in which Hermione is unwittingly obliged to participate. Shaken by the events of the night, though, the Headmaster offers Severus what little he can to make amends. (6983 words)

36. Just To Be by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 28]
Genres: Drama, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Things change as a result of their new ally, and the worry of a confrontation with Voldemort - looming ever closer as time goes by - becomes too much for Hermione. Something good comes of her distress, though, so all is not lost. (8567 words)

37. Maybe Tonight by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: none
Summary: Finally, a night without interruptions for Hermione and Severus. (11307 words)

38. Darkening Days by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 30]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The morning after Hermione and Severus' night together is pleasant enough, but dark clouds are gathering on the horizon. (11724 words)

39. The Beginning of the End by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 37]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: News of another attack threatens to send Harry over the edge and all of them to war. Malfoy's knowledge of the Death Eaters' activities is questioned, and one thing is certain: none of them will ever forget Beltane Eve. (10618 words)

40. Keayney by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 35]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The days following the attacks are darker than ever, but putting loved ones to rest is the first step towards healing, and comfort can always be found by those who need it. (8856 words)

41. One Step Closer by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 20]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Conversations, meetings and revelations... and every decision made brings them one step closer to the end. (10112 words)

42. Three Words by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance
Warnings: none
Summary: The end of the school year approaches, and preparations are made to lure Voldemort into a confrontation with Harry. (7629 words)

43. Farewells and Foreshadowing by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 25]
Genres: Drama, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The seventh-years take their NEWTs and Hermione doesn’t quite excel at everything, questions about the future are put aside to deal with problems immediately at hand, and farewelling their classmates seems a lot more final this year. (9206 words)

44. The Darkest Hour (Part I) by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 6]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The final preparations are made, some things are spoken of and others left unsaid, but when the battle is upon them and all seems lost, the simplest things will be key to victory. (6255 words)

45. The Darkest Hour (Part II) by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 43]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The final preparations are made, some things are spoken of and others left unsaid, but when the battle is upon them and all seems lost, the simplest things will be key to victory. (6775 words)

46. Aftermath by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 32]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: Only in the aftermath of Voldemort’s death is the true horror of his power revealed. (9860 words)

47. On the Horizon by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 26]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The battle is over and the promise of better times is on the horizon, but the road to recovery still has a few bumps along the way. (10207 words)

48. Letting Go by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 17]
Genres: Drama, Angst, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Letting go is the first step towards moving on, and the time has come for decisions about the future to be made. (9717 words)

49. Not Everything Changes by snarkyroxy (Wanton) [Reviews - 25]
Genres: Drama, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione visits her parents while Severus makes a decision that will affect them both. Many things will change in the future, but not everything. (9799 words)

50. Home by snarkyroxy (Brazen) [Reviews - 181]
Genres: Drama, Romance, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The graduation ceremony and Order of Merlin presentation are a chance for celebration and honour, and then it's finally time to go home. (9627 words)

This story is completed.