Stories by Sara Winters

A chance meeting allowed her to come into their world. There was more to being a Death Eater than any outsider could know. Perhaps more than she could handle.

One event after another leads Harry down a strange path. Can his friends save him before it's too late? Plus, Hermione has a secret, Tonks is coming on strong and Snape...well, best not to spoil it. A collaborative effort of The Teachers' Lounge.

A Harry/Hermione story told through a series of drabbles.

A story about the redemptive power of love...or, you know, whatever it is Hermione is giving Draco.

Ten years after the war, Harry wonders if he's finally found everything he needs to be happy.

The life of Severus Snape.

Hermione was the closest thing he had to a sister. She'd vowed to give him what he needed from her, whatever the cost to her personally. She couldn't help wondering if there could be a chance for more. For Hogwarts Online "The Beginning of Love" Challenge

Minerva McGonagall struggles with a strange beginning to the school year. Plus, Snape becomes a woman, Ginny throws a tantrum and other odd happenings. Written for a Hogwarts Online prompt.

He's a pretentious jerk. She's an uptight old maid. They can't keep their hands and everything else off each other. Plus, leather. From the same warped universe as Undeniable Attraction. Highly likely to offend.

For the Hogwarts Online prompt "Confessions of Love." Albus knew Tom needed to hear the words. But he needed to keep some small part of himself safe, whatever the consequences.

There was more than a little bravery required in sharing this little bit of truth with his family, Albus discovered. He found comfort in an unexpected place. Rated for salty language.

Harry has gotten into trouble again. Personally, I blame the American Exchange Student. Can he find the help he needs before it's too late?

In the years since he first married Bella, a lot had changed in Edward Cullen's life. Little did he know how much life would change once his family moved to Scotland.

He was nothing to her. Not temptation. Not a weakness. And certainly not something she needed. But there was that little taste of freedom she felt in his arms, in his bed. That would be her downfall.

Remus knew it was only a matter of time before moving in with Sirius proved itself a bad idea. The problem was, he had no choice. He just had to make the situation work to his advantage. For the HPFC "Smutty Quote" challenge.

Harry suffers a punishment worse than any he could've imagined.

First they felt shock. Then embarrassment. Then the overwhelming desire to do it again. A Ron/Harry story.

A story about Hermione for the SU "Christmas Cards 1997" challenge.

Harry hadn't anticipated having no choice but to go to Ron and Hermione for wedding night advice. The information he got wasn't quite what he expected. HP/GW, HG/RW

The youngest Weasley boy harbors a deep craving to watch the Boy Who Lived work his broomstick. aka My response to the revised censorship language guidelines at a certain fanfic site. Rated T for canon abuse and general dirty imagery.

After the final battle, Luna thanks Harry.

It took years for Harry to get to this point, days for him to gather the courage to share his feelings and mere moments to know it was right.

There was something about their vulnerabilty that drew her - an innocence that begged for and made it hard to escape. Tonks/Hermione, Tonks/Ginny.

Albus had always been drawn to all kinds of damage. Like calls to like, right? This time, though, there might be interesting consequences. An Albus Dumbledore/Tom Riddle, Jr. story.

A look between the lines at the complicated relationship between Dumbledore and Voldemort. Before they were enemies, they were teacher and student - and maybe a great deal more.

Scorpius was sure it was only a matter of time before Rose would be able to return his feelings - when she would become the Juliet to his Romeo.

If either of you ever has any questions about something other than homework, I am qualified to answer. Ron didn't know if Hermione's words were a bluff or an invitation. But he couldn't resist finding out. For the HPFC "Smutty Quote" challenge. Complete.

Harry and Neville share the harsh reality of being the Boy Who Lived, Hogwarts politics and experience the uncertainty of relationships in the face of pending death. Sequel to Free Will and Fate. HP/HG, NL/LB Complete.

Situations with Hermione Granger were never as simple as they should be. After accepting her invitation to Slughorn's Christmas party, Ron was quickly learning that "simple" was the last word which would ever describe their friendship. Complete.

Draco exacts an unexpected punishment on Harry for following him around sixth year. Note: There isn't really a category on this site for what happens in this story, so the rating should serve as a warning.

Harry attends the reading of his father's will and learns more about himself and his father than he ever could have imagined. For the Sober Universe Fandom Cliché Challenge.

In the spring of her sixth year, Hermione realizes she has something in common with the youngest Weasley - a plan that requires the perfect execution. Part of the SU Fandom Cliché Challenge.

The students were desperate for relief. A professor was in need of mercy. One solution provided relief to them all. It came at a price.

Being half-Veela, Draco Malfoy had learned one of life's lessons well: the burden of beauty was well worth the price. Part of the SU Fandom Cliché Challenge.

It was easy to let himself forget while the warmth of her skin erased the cold that seemed to seep into his bones. HP/GW

If there was anything Bellatrix Lestrange learned after a night at her sister's home it was this: firewhiskey, handcuffs and the Malfoy imagination were a dangerous combination. Insert lots of warnings about scandalous things here.

On a whim, Sirius joins Remus for a study session at the top of the Astronomy Tower. Under the stars, they discover a connection neither expected. Prequel to The Prank.

Harry considers what meaning Halloween holds for him. Written for the Reviews Lounge Halloween Challenge - Something Wicked This Way Comes

In the spring of 1996, Remus Lupin composes and delivers his first love letter.

Several years after the final battle, Harry reflects on how he would've coped with the One Big Happy Weasley Family concept.

Our lives are not our own. Fate is set, choice is meaningless and the mark of the chosen never truly fades. When Harry finds a way to change his destiny, will the result be better than the path already chosen for him? HP/HG Sequel posted.

Find out what happens when you mix one dark-haired Slytherin poet, a reluctant James Potter and a bored Sirius Black left too long to his own devices.

Snape attempts to come to grips with why he is always uncomfortable around Harry.

The life of Hermione Granger was safe, ordered...and predictably boring. Until a challenge from Harry Potter got under her skin. AU short story connected to Free Will and Fate.

Harry and Hermione wake up after a long night in the Room of Requirement. This story is an alternate ending to chapter 15 of Free Will and Fate.