Ashwinder :: To bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses

The Plight-Trothed Bride

This story is completed.

1. The Moon-Song Rhythm by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 31]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione, Ginny and Luna, sharing a girl moment, decide to cast a Pairing-Plight Troth Charm on themselves for fun. Each placed in the cauldron one yesterday-today-and-tomorrow flower with sugar and spice and everything nice, and a snip, a snail and puppy-dog tail as they each said the rhyme. For Ginny, the results are exactly what she expected, and for Luna, she was only mildly surprised. However, for Hermione, the results were disastrous! She thought she’d be paired to Ron and live happily ever after. So what happened and why is she seeing Professor Snape in her dreams? He’s dead – isn’t he? (4784 words)

2. Burgeoning Consequence by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 7]
Genres: General, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: As if caught in a web she never meant to weave, Hermione is plagued by the vivid and seductive dreams she’s having. Even Ginny is having the same type of dreams, but Hermione can hardly believe it’s for real.

Severus, acutely aware of what has happened to him, decides not only to take control of his dreams, but to find out exactly which spell he is under. (5119 words)

3. Persistent Enchantment by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Our actions have consequences. As the night of the new moon approaches, Hermione is becoming very much aware of exactly what is about to happen – for real! The allure of the enchanted dreams is ensnaring Severus, and his growing attraction toward Hermione strengthens; however, he, not she, is now controlling the dreams. Moreover, as the strength of the spell increases, Severus finally makes his decision. Meanwhile, the Ministry announces the newest couple on the Marriage Registration ledger. (5578 words)

4. Now and Forever by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: As the dreams continue to haunt her every night, Hermione’s growing restless in anticipation, worrying about Severus Snape’s reaction to the Moon-Song Spell and still wondering if it can possibly be at all real. Severus, meanwhile, is pacing, unable to determine exactly what curse he is under, unable to break the spell, and yet eagerly anticipating the night when he will take Hermione and make her his. (4784 words)

5. Rough Beginnings by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama
Warnings: none
Summary: The magic of the Moon-Song Spell has been consummated, and the Magical Pairing-Plight Betrothal Charm has been sealed. Severus has openly declared himself to be her husband – no, that they are Bonded – magically – for life. Now what?

And to make matters worse, the Ministry now knows Severus is alive, Ron and Harry discover that Hermione has entrapped Severus in the Moon-Song Charm and consummated the Bonding Charm with him. Not only that, but Hermione knows Severus wants to see her again – soon. (4136 words)

6. Relentless Persistence by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 18]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus is still coming to terms with his anger at having been entrapped into his Bonding with Hermione Granger and isn’t taking things so well. After he returns her to the Burrow, Hermione asks Severus to sign and wand verify the Bonding Certification forms, and Severus gets mad with her, refusing to cooperate. Meanwhile, the Ministry wants to take Severus into custody and thinks that Hermione will turn him in, since they have no idea where to find him to bring him in for questions. Oh, and do they have questions! In addition, Rita Skeeter’s discovered eavesdropping in the Burrow for information for her newest book. Could things get any worse?

Warning this is explicit – graphic sexual situations. Dreams no more… the next chapters are for real. Sexual – but not blissful. Yet. (5144 words)

7. Troublesome Misconceptions by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione turns to her friends to sort out her feelings after a rough night with Severus.
Ron, feeling jilted, makes one last effort to sway Hermione into choosing him over Severus by taking advantage of her inebriated state.
Severus, meanwhile, searches for his wayward mate. (4716 words)

8. Troubles and Traitors by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 15]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Ron unintentionally lashes out at Snape and confesses what he knows to the Aurors.

Thanks to a few pointed words from Lucius, Severus comes to a realization regarding his actions.

I really want to thank my beta, Amsev, who helped clean up my mess and hunted down all those typos and commas for me. (5492 words)

9. Prisoner of Azkaban by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione finds out that Severus is in Azkaban and confronts her friends about it, only to find out that Severus won’t even stand up for himself or talk to Kingsley to clear his name. So, she decides to see him for herself and try and talk some sense into him. (4973 words)

10. The Ministry of Magic by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione faces the Ministry of Magic. Luckily, with the help of her friends. (5664 words)

11. The Second Visit by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione is granted another visit to Severus in Azkaban to try and talk him into defending himself. Meanwhile, Rita Skeeter manages to stir up quite a bit of trouble for Severus. (6937 words)

12. Announcements and Tidings by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Luna and Neville announce they are getting married. Severus’ investigation is underway. Kingsley makes his intentions known, and Hermione is dealing with the pressures of everything around her. (5304 words)

13. A Question of Freedom by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione struggles with the turbulent emotions and public opinions of Severus’s trial. However, even after the verdict is read, new questions arise and she’s still uncertain about what the future will be for them. (6040 words)

14. Troubled Decisions by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione struggles with the decision regarding her Bonding to Severus, while Severus gets a bit advise from Lucius. (8009 words)

15. Mistaken Intent by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 9]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus abducts Hermione and takes her to Spinner’s End so they can, er, talk. Yeah, right, can you abduct the willing, and why did he feel he needed to abscond with her in the first place? (6520 words)

16. Friendly Intervention by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 19]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Narcissa contemplates on Severus’ Bonding with Hermione, Severus contemplates what he wants to do about Hogwarts and his wife, and Kingsley takes action. Hermione, on the other hand, prepares herself for her date with Severus. (6269 words)

17. The First Date by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: Humor, General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus takes Hermione on their first date. (7910 words)

18. The Big Birthday Adventure by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 15]
Genres: Humor, General, Angst, Action/Adventure, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: The whole gang takes Harry on a wild weekend for his birthday, taking him to the places he’s always dreamed of going, but the Dursleys, although they took Dudley, hadn’t let him go. Too bad the gossip of the Ministry and a certain bug are stirring up trouble. Oh, and Hermione forgot to tell someone of her plans. Oops. (7207 words)

19. Duncansby Head by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus is raging mad about Hermione’s Muggle gallivanting all over the country with her friends, regardless of the reasons. He decides to take her to Duncansby Head nevertheless, in every effort to sort things out, and try his hand at courting in hopes of some reconciliation with the girl. (8206 words)

20. Squabbles and Shopping by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus and Hermione have another row, but when Hermione tells to Ginny about it, she sees things quite differently than Hermione does. On the plus side, the girls go shopping for their school supplies and deal with their celebrity status. (6167 words)

21. Regulations and Requests by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 9]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus has a meeting with the governors, and Hermione gets a request from George. (6624 words)

22. Return to Spinner’s End by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 8]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: After an enlightening meeting with Minerva, Severus takes Hermione to Spinner’s End. (6640 words)

23. Good Intents and Interventions by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus visits with Talfryn Prince again, making a few changes for his great-grandfather that may change his life. Hermione gets a very strange offer for lunch from someone very unexpected. (7970 words)

24. Tea, Books, and Answers by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione gets more answers about her situation, and spends another day with Severus, while Maggie learns some more juicy gossip. (6963 words)

25. Her Knight Errant by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione has an interesting day at the Burrow and a revealing date with Severus. Little did she know that she was going to be defended by a wizard errant, not once, but twice. (7588 words)

26. Burgeoning Intimacies by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione and Severus have another date, but things go far differently than either of them imagined. (7986 words)

27. The Snakes in the Grass by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 10]
Genres: General, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione thanks Severus for showing her real intimacy, which confuses him. Pepper shows up, and Severus discovers something he’d suspected, but hoped was unfounded. George gives Hermione a reality check. (8125 words)

28. House of Rose and Thorns by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 13]
Genres: General, Drama, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus and Kingsley lead a raid on the House of Rose and Thorn, and Hermione testifies at Narcissa’s trial. (7144 words)

29. Unwillingly Trapped by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus takes part in a set up to trap Rowle’s friends, but Hermione gets caught in the fray. (7742 words)

30. Facing Friends by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 9]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione has breakfast at Hogwarts, meets her new professors, and has dinner with the Malfoys. Severus interrogates Death Eaters, discovers some new information, and enjoys Hermione’s company at the Manor. (8948 words)

31. On Heather Moor by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 13]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: Implied Character Death, Violence
Summary: Severus takes part in a set up to trap Gibbon’s friends, but gets caught in the fray. (8803 words)

32. Revived and Wedded by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione learns about the raid and rushes to Severus’ side, refusing to leave him until a cure is found. And Luna and Neville get married. (8364 words)

33. The First Days by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 9]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione’s first days of school are not exactly how she expected, and Severus isn’t recovering as he ought. And then there is Maggie, stirring up trouble again. (6620 words)

34. Enlightening Visitations by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione visits Severus in St. Mungo’s, and Severus makes two visits of his own. (6426 words)

35. The Headmaster Returns by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus returns to Hogwarts. Hermione offers to help him with his mystery and makes a startling connection. (8083 words)

36. The Prince Family Tree by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione finds out more about the Osgoods, Severus decides to do some checking on Hermione’s theory himself, and Talfryn gets a visitor. (8405 words)

37. The Osgood Family Secret by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 19]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Even though Hermione is busy with revision, essays, the translation of cursed Ancient Runes, and very involved, complicated Arithmancy calculations, she still finds time to work on her theory about the Osgoods. Oh yeah, and Rita’s at it again. (7537 words)

38. Into the Flames by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 22]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The answers to Severus’ mystery are solved. Severus gets a confrontation from an unknown ally, and Ginny and Hermione jump into action to save a wizard. (8024 words)

39. Interrogation and Inquiries by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 19]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione is questioned regarding her actions, and Severus decides to take a more affirmative action. (8993 words)

40. Trying Romantic On by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus decided he’s tired of playing by the rules. (8902 words)

41. Trying Assertive Romance by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 18]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus decides he’s tired of playing by the rules; he’s now doing it his way. (9083 words)

42. A Magical Pact by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione and Professor Reynolds enter into a magical pact that ensures that Hermione gets what she wanted. But at what cost? And why is Severus so angry about it? (9080 words)

43. Potions and Consequences by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 24]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione receives some interesting invitations and gifts. However, she and Ginny seriously miscalculate when it comes to their Potions assignment. (8695 words)

44. Breaking the Curse by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione and Ginny attempt to help Severus and Reginald break the Bedydrian Curse. (9185 words)

45. Phoenix Tears by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: More of the potions’ directions are revealed, Severus awakes a new friend, and Hermione and Severus endure a night at the Ministry of Magic’s Winter Ball. (9499 words)

46. Nesting Invasions by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione finally shows Ginny Severus’ house. Severus knew that making the home hers was inevitable. (7796 words)

47. The End of Term by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 15]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: The holiday begins, and Severus makes his move, well, her move. (8301 words)

48. Débuted and Eluded by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 13]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione, Ginny and Luna, sharing a girl moment, decide to cast a Pairing-Plight Troth Charm on themselves for fun. Each placed in the cauldron one yesterday-today-and-tomorrow flower with sugar and spice and everything nice, and a snip, a snail and puppy-dog tail as they each said the rhyme. For Ginny, the results are exactly what she expected, and for Luna, she was only mildly surprised. However, for Hermione, the results were disastrous! She thought she’d be paired to Ron and live happily ever after. So what happened and why is she seeing Professor Snape in her dreams? He’s dead – isn’t he? (8418 words)

49. Christmas Eve by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus and Hermione have Christmas Eve dinner with Talfryn Prince and then go to Grimmauld Place. However, Severus gets an intriguing surprise. (7509 words)

50. Intervention and Surprises by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus endures an evening at the Longbottoms, Hermione has an encounter with Ron, and Ginny intervenes. (7315 words)

51. Christmas Surprises by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 10]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Christmas is a time of giving and family, however, Severus stoically endures a Christmas with the Potters and the Weasleys. (7895 words)

52. Malfoys Christmas Ball by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: It’s the ball we’ve been waiting for, the Malfoy’s Annual Christmas Ball and Hermione, Ginny and Harry are invited! Hermione sees a few friends from her past, two especially that Severus is… well, not all that happy about. (9286 words)

53. Boxing Day by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 9]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione finds out that a day at Malfoy Manor is not as bad as she’d feared and even makes a few surprising discoveries. Severus, although ready to hex a Bulgarian or two, likewise learns something interesting. And Narcissa has an opportunity to evaluate Hermione and her relationship a bit closer. (9020 words)

54. A Magical New Year’s by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 8]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione finds herself still residing in Malfoy Manor, watching her friends with Draco and his friends playing Quidditch with the international Quidditch players instead of going to their home after Boxing Day as Severus had promised. But as the coming New Year approaches, things are looking quite promising for the year ahead, if they, well, Severus could learn to confide in her and not keep secrets. (8359 words)

55. Assaults and Misunderstandings by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus and Hermione return to Hogwarts, but little surprises lead to larger misunderstandings. Hermione turns to the advice of her friends, and Severus has to deal with more clues that lead to uncovering more of Dragen’s men as well as a… a baby? Really? Thank gods, Ginny and Luna are around, well, accessible. (10232 words)

56. Comeuppance and Surprises by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 4]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Someone gets their just due, someone gets their feathers cut. Hermione and Ginny start a new term at Hogwarts, and Severus gets quite a surprise, or two. (8913 words)

57. Achievements and Failures by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 7]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Aideen is growing rapidly. Ginny and Hermione make an improvement in Transfiguration that will get the girls published, and they are coming along in validating Severus’ potions variations, but Hermione is finding that their N.E.W.T. Transfiguration project is not coming along as she’d hoped. Also Ginny gets an offer from Severus she gladly accepts. Although, Valentine’s Day takes a turn that Severus hadn’t planned on. (9085 words)

58. The Colubridae Snake by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 7]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione is captured. Can Severus save her or will he fall victim to the trap set for him? (10269 words)

59. Jealousy and Flowers by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 6]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Severus endures a lengthy visit with Hermione’s friends, and Hermione and Ginny solve the puzzle. (9549 words)

60. Validation and Rediscovery/Congratulations by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 10]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione, Ginny and Luna, sharing a girl moment, decide to cast a Pairing-Plight Troth Charm on themselves for fun. Each placed in the cauldron one yesterday-today-and-tomorrow flower with sugar and spice and everything nice, and a snip, a snail and puppy-dog tail as they each said the rhyme. For Ginny, the results are exactly what she expected, and for Luna, she was only mildly surprised. However, for Hermione, the results were disastrous! She thought she’d be paired to Ron and live happily ever after. So what happened and why is she seeing Professor Snape in her dreams? He’s dead – isn’t he? (9445 words)

61. Preparations and Projects by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 5]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione is validating Severus’ variations to the potions in his Advance Potion Making book, working on her N.E.W.T. level projects, revising for her N.E.W.T.s and has to find time to plan for a wedding. Thank Merlin she has friends. (9753 words)

62. The Great Retrieval Quest by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 8]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: School is over so Hermione’s concerns turn toward her parents. (8778 words)

63. Weddings and Endings by beaweasley2 (Lascivious) [Reviews - 20]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst, Romance, Friendship, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Hermione, Ginny and Luna, sharing a girl moment, decide to cast a Pairing-Plight Troth Charm on themselves for fun. Each placed in the cauldron one yesterday-today-and-tomorrow flower with sugar and spice and everything nice, and a snip, a snail and puppy-dog tail as they each said the rhyme. For Ginny, the results are exactly what she expected, and for Luna, she was only mildly surprised. However, for Hermione, the results were disastrous! She thought she’d be paired to Ron and live happily ever after. So what happened and why is she seeing Professor Snape in her dreams? He’s dead – isn’t he? (7658 words)

This story is completed.