1. "The Pub" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 56]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 50: “Waiting For the Gods of Weather to Smile” Hermione deals with her changed life the morning after.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (2022 words)
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2. A Life More Than ‘Mione by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 16]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 2: Harry's suspicions as to why Ginny is cheating on him. WIKTT "Gigolo" challenge fic. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question to marriage to Ron. (3196 words)
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3. "Sua Cuique Voluptas" (Everyone Has His Own Pleasures) by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 15]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: BDSM
Summary: Chapter 3: Is Ginny cheating on Harry? *Warning: very mild, consensual BDSM*
WIKTT "Gigolo" challenge fic. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. (4630 words)
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4. "Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa" (My Sin, My Sin, My Most Grievous Sin) by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 24]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 4: Ginny confesses everything to Hermione. WIKTT "Gigolo" challenge fic. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her marriage to Ron. (5938 words)
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5. "Mirrors, Illusions and Reflections" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 18]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 5: Hermione thinks on what Ginny has revealed. Rubber chicken and steamed shrew are on the menu. (2579 words)
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6. "News Flash" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 27]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 6: Hermione talks with Lavender and a decision is made. Coconut creme pie for dessert! (1794 words)
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7. "I'm A Bad Little Hufflepuff!" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 7: Severus Snape gets a new client. Turquoise robes and hairbrush optional. (4550 words)
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8. “Tea and Comfort, Confessions and Absolutions” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 26]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 8: "Tea and Confort, Confessions and Absolutions” Hermione has a good cry and feels better, but not for long. (5770 words)
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9. "Morning Has Broken" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 18]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 9: Severus enlightens Draco to his precarious situation. Croissant, brioche and scones for breakfast. (4388 words)
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10. “Dead Men Walking” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 29]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 10: Hermione meets Harry for a debriefing, Severus gets some unpleasant news. (5177 words)
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11. "Happy Victory Day" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 25]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 11: The fountain dedication ceremony. (4586 words)
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12. "The Loud Family" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 31]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 11: Family, food and a ruse for Hermione. Severus has a booze-up, some down time and a small victory. (4990 words)
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13. "The Fun In Dysfunctional" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 13: Hermione is back in the quiet of her own home, or at least she thought it was going to be quiet. Severus and Draco are at the end of their binge for the night. (6415 words)
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14. "Pondero of Verum" (Reflection of Truth) by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 28]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 14: Hermione has a hot date. Severus' dream becomes a possibility. There is some Hermione/Severus action, well, kind of...um, sort of...erm, not really. You'll see. (8819 words)
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15. “Knowledge Is Power” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 39]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 15: Take a seat and have some lunch with Severus and Hermione. Poached salmon with cucumber-dill sauce and a side of plotting is served over on Dorain Loop, while a major case of indigestion and indignation is on the menu at a Muggle eatery. (5944 words)
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16. “In the Heat of the Night” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 16: Temper and temperatures soar, but solace can be found in a familiar place to both Severus and Hermione. (8506 words)
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17. "Alone At Midnight" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 44]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Summary: Hermione gets a lot of time to herself to think, Severus meets up with Draco and Ginny at L'appartement de Malfoy for a nice little chat, and revelations on Hermione's career limitations. (10311 words)
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18. “The Inner Hunger by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 46]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 18: Hermione has lunch with Ginny and dinner with Lavender, while Severus begins the attrition of his clients base. (6227 words)
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19. "Melt Down" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 28]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 19: "Melt Down" Hermione goes to visit Calleo at The Red Ginseng again. When the husband is away, will the spurned wife play? Severus has the artichoke-goat cheese dip, Hermione brings the chips on her shoulder. (10171 words)
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20. “So Weary, Yet Miles to Go by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 33]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 20: How much more can Hermione stand? Not much. Severus isn't fairing that much better. (4389 words)
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21. “Twenty Questions” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 42]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 20: The interrogations begin. Tea is served, but pardon Severus if he doesn't offer you a scone or biscuit. (7077 words)
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22. "Catch Me If I Fall" or "In Vino Veritas" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 51]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 22: Hermione and Ron talk, and she gives him an ultimatum. Severus considers making Hasenpfeffer. (7264 words)
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23. “A Conclave on Cassoulet by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 23]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: Non-consensual Sex
Summary: Chapter 23: Ginny acts like a mother hen, duck and Draco à la cherry is served, and Severus ducks projectiles. WARNING: References to rape, but not detailed or depicted. (8214 words)
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24. “When Ingredient-Testing Witches Get the Blues” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 19]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 24: “When Ingredient-Testing Witches Get the Blues” Idiots and irritations abound. Sometimes it just seems like Thursday night will never come. (4465 words)
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25. “My Dinner with Calleo" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 50]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 25: “My Dinner with Calleo" Welcome to an evening at Chez Calleo's, cassoulet and conversation are on the menu. Husbands and death are out of season and are not available tonight. (10315 words)
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26. “Beauty Is Only Potions Deep" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 29]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 26: Hermione spends the day at the spa relaxing with Ginny while Severus and Draco head off to test the latest batch of beauty products. (10359 words)
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27. "Truss Me" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 28]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 27: "Truss Me" Hermione has an evening of culture and pick-up lines. Severus deals with Miss Anne's needs and his dawning realizations. (8045 words)
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28. “Bright Lights, Big Bookstore" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 26]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 28: "Bright Lights, Big Bookstore" Hermione and Ron have a civil conversation, but that doesn't mend all wounds. Albus and Minerva 'pop' by for a visit with Severus. "It is often under the guise of friendship that we slip so easily and unnoticed into love." (8013 words)
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29. “The Travails of Training Trevor" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 30]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 29: "The Travails of Training Trevor" Hermione has the burden of training Trevor, while Severus ponders the finer points of sex potions. (9872 words)
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30. “Teach Me Tonight by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 39]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 30: "Teach Me Tonight" The lessons begin. Wagers are made, desires considered and temptations dealt with. (10755 words)
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31. “Thou Art Fishified” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 12]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 31: "Thou Art Fishified" Draco confronts Severus about his noctural activities with Hermione. Danger, prurient produce ahead. (4620 words)
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32. “My Husband the Stranger” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 36]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 32: "My Husband the Stranger" Hermione and Ron go to the Grangers for Sunday dinner. Mario Andretti, look out. (8602 words)
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33. “De Oppresso Liber" (To Liberate The Oppressed) by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 38]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 33: Severus arrives at a symbiotic solution. This story has now become AU in light of new HBP canon.
My fic has been nominated for the Endurance category (The Challenge Response Award) and Intelligence category (The Drama Award) for Round Three of the Multifaceted Awards: http://magical-worlds.us/multifaceted/main.htm
Voting is open until July 31st, 2005. (7751 words)
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34. “The Rookwood Dungeons” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: Non-consensual Sex
Summary: Chapter 34: Severus enters Lavender's Pensieve. WARNING: Strong references to non-con, but not depicted. For those who do not wish to read about such things and wish to go on to the rest of Lavender's Pensieve memory, please go on to chapter 35. There will be a very brief recap of this memory covered in the next chapter. (1331 words)
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35. “Inter Spem et Metum” (Between Hope and Fear) by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 34]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 35: Severus experiences how Lavender learned he was a Death Eater and spy. Hermione is late for her Monday night dance lesson. Confessions, realization and memories abound. (8505 words)
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36. “Anticipation” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 36]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 36: "Anticipation" More news from Albert Dobmeir, and Severus gets antsy. Hermione is preoccupied with her thoughts. (3355 words)
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37. “Dancing Around the Truth” Part 1 by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 11]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 37: "Dancing Around the Truth" Hermione and Severus skirt around the edge of truth and temptation. Part 1 of 2. (6195 words)
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38. “Dancing Around the Truth” Part 2 by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 57]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 37: “Dancing Around the Truth” Food, the tango, and more close calls with the truth and temptation. Part 2 of 2. (6755 words)
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39. “The Edge of Sanity” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 51]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 38: "The Edge of Sanity" Hermione comes to many realizations while at Harry's birthday party. (9665 words)
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40. “Forced Exuberance and Pointless Sentimentality” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 44]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 39: “Forced Exuberance and Pointless Sentimentality” Hermione contemplates her past and present with Snape, and how it will affect her future dealings with him. (7045 words)
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41. “Caught Between an Obnoxious Prat and a Sarcastic Bastard” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 56]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 40: “Caught Between an Obnoxious Prat and a Sarcastic Bastard” Severus learns of Moody's increasing paranoia while Hermione goes to confession. Lemons in this chapter, but not the kind you were hoping for. (7344 words)
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42. “Illusion Is the First of All Pleasures” or “Elephant? What Elephant?” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 62]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 41: “Illusion Is the First of All Pleasures” or “Elephant? What Elephant?” Will Hermione confront Severus, or will Severus reveal himself before she admits she knows. Maybe neither will say anything at all. (11482 words)
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43. "Psychiatric Help 5 Knuts — The Doctor Is In" by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 45]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 42: "Psychiatric Help 5 Knuts — The Doctor Is In" Hermione and Ron go to counseling. Severus gives a little therapy too, of the pharmacological kind. (8927 words)
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44. “Love Is For Brave and Besotted Lovesick Fools” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 43]
Genres: General, Drama, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 43: “Love Is For Brave and Besotted Lovesick Fools” Severus comes to face the facts. For Hermione, she comes to see Snape as Severus. Too bad she's a witch who keeps a promise. (11376 words)
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45. “Sexy Dress, Sexless Night” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 47]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 44: “Sexy Dress, Sexless Night” Though Severus is in love, the rest of his life is not exactly full of wine and roses. Hermione goes dress shopping, and learns that she should not mix alcohol with spite. (10256 words)
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46. “The Best Friend Is The One Who In Wishing Me Well Wishes It For My Sake” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 38]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 45: “The Best Friend Is The One Who In Wishing Me Well Wishes It For My Sake” Hermione is back for more lessons with Severus, but mother nature demands her due. (6355 words)
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47. “Freely Given, But Not For Sale” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 55]
Genres: General, Angst
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 46: “Freely Given, But Not For Sale” Hermione has a relaxing day at the spa while Severus contemplates the madness that is obsessive love. Severus and Ron are both feeling rather tense. (9381 words)
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48. “Some Enchanted Evening: Part I” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 8]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 47: “Some Enchanted Evening: Part I” The Weasley have their anniversary dinner at the Grand Royal Supper Club. Hermione is nervous about the evening ahead.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (9909 words)
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49. “Some Enchanted Evening: Part II” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 61]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 47: “Some Enchanted Evening: Part II” The evening progresses along at the Grand Royal Supper Club, and Hermione comes to some rather obvious conclusions. Alas, the night winds up being full of surprises for Hermione, both good and bad.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (10612 words)
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50. “Truth and Consequences” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 78]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: Chapter 48: “Truth and Consequences” Hermione goes to see Severus at his request.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (11360 words)
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51. “In the Name of the Subtle Science and Delicate Art”: Part One of Two by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 14]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 49: “In the Name of the Subtle Science and Delicate Art” : Part One of Two. Hermione and Severus talk of ingredients and apprenticeships.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (6288 words)
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52. “In the Name of the Subtle Science and Delicate Art”: Part Two of Two by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 147]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 49: “In the Name of the Subtle Science and Delicate Art”: Part Two of Two. Hermione helps Severus with a little Potions testing.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (6876 words)
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53. “Waiting For the Gods of Weather to Smile” by Betz (Lascivious) [Reviews - 139]
Genres: General, Angst, Alternate Universe
Warnings: none
Summary: Chapter 50: “Waiting For the Gods of Weather to Smile” Hermione deals with her changed life the morning after.
Story summary: Answer to the WIKTT "I'm Just a Gigolo" challenge. Harry asks Hermione a favor, but it will lead her to question her own marriage to Ron. Can Hermione continue to find contentment in a mediocre marriage and a completely unfulfilling sex life? When Hermione begins to see a gigolo for conversation and companionship, the foundation of her life is shaken to the core from revelations concerning every aspect of her life. This story is now AU, ignoring all new HBP canon. Winner of Round Three Multifaceted's Endurance category (best challenge fic). (9567 words)
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