Ashwinder :: To bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses

Pas de Deux

This story is completed.

1. Chapter 1 - Entrée by Lady Strange (Brazen) [Reviews - 10]
Genres: Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: *COMPLETE* Response to WIKTT's “Love in four stages” challenge, written as a ballet performance, where SS and HG fall in love gradually moving from acquaintance, mutual respect and admiration, mutual trust and love. Tale opens following the post-Shrieking Shack incident and ends at the end of the 7th book. Severus is harangued by Dumbledore and his own feelings of self-loathing; Hermione apologises to him and defends him against the rest of trio. Yet, all is not well... (3123 words)

2. Chapter 2 - The Partnered Adagio by Lady Strange (Brazen) [Reviews - 7]
Genres: Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: Unable to sleep, Hermione decides to study. In doing, she discovers something about Ron and Harry. Unbeknowst to her, she is watched by a pair of steely black eyes... Second installment to my “Love in four stages” challenge response. (3099 words)

3. Chapter 3 - The Danseur Noble’s Solo by Lady Strange (Brazen) [Reviews - 3]
Genres: Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: The private musings of Severus Snape upon returning from a Death Eater meeting. Musings which are exacerbated by memories from the pensieve and a little incident following his return. Third installment to my “Love in four stages” challenge response. (4754 words)

4. Chapter 4 – The Prima Ballerina’s Solo by Lady Strange (Brazen) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: Hermione's reflections on particular events when everyone else is away at the final battle. Severus "guest stars" at the end. Fourth installment to my “Love in four stages” challenge response. (3944 words)

5. Epilogue – Coda by Lady Strange (Brazen) [Reviews - 26]
Genres: Angst, Romance, Friendship
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: We return to Hogwarts after the final battle. Loose ends (most of them anyway) are tied. But, there is a final twist - Severus is still keeping Hermione at an arm's length. Why? Final installment to my “Love in four stages” challenge response. (4071 words)

This story is completed.