Stories by The Steppy One

Hermione comes home after a long week at work, but things are a little too quiet.

Hermione's life is not what she expected it to be and she doesn't know how to change it. Will moving back to what she knows help? Or is she pinning all her hopes on a dream that ended years before?

Neville looks back on certain days throughout his teaching career at Hogwarts.

When she had seen him lifeless and unmoving she had never felt so much pain, but now, she felt nothing at all.

A little bit of fun, follows straight after chapter 7 of Leaning Slightly to the Left. But not. At all.

In the aftermath of the battle Ron and Hermione have some talking to do.

On her Seventeenth birthday, Rose Weasley gets something she doesn't expect.

Something has changed in Scorpius Malfoy and Rose wants to know why. More than that, she wants to know if it's okay to try and get to know the changed Scorpius or should she stay away? Thankfully her mum has some advice.

My drabble submissions to the fwhg ldws community over on LiveJournal. Who will be the last drabble writer standing?

Revenge is best served cold, and with meticulous planning, along with the ability to improvise. With repercussions from the war about to turn Ron and Hermione's world upside down, can their relationship and trust in each other survive anything? R/Hr

Sequel to 'One Last Chance', the story written by Solstice Muse and myself.

Written for the Holiday prompt of 'Christmas Stockings' for the helmet fest2008 closer over on LiveJournal.

Sequel to 'Hold On', Hermione's thoughts during Ron's time out.

Hermione is left gobsmacked after Ron proves her theories about Elvis Presley wrong. Written for my big sis Solstice Muse for her birthday last year.

Just one of Neville's routine Specimen Reports... Written for the Neville month over on the helmet fest2008 community on LiveJournal.

CHarlie asks Hermione for a favour. Written for the Charlie month over on the helmet fest2008 community on LiveJournal.

Songfic based on Take That's 'Hold On'. Ron and Hermione have to break a vicious cycle of behaviour.

After the Final Battle, all Harry wants is a hug from his mum.

Set a month after 'By My Side', Ron has to consider his future career.

Written for the Rontoberfest over on LiveJournal. Ron has a dilema regarding Hugo. He promised he won't make the decision for him, he just has to pray that he makes the right one.

Set after 'Together Forever' and during and directly after the final confrontation with Voldemort. Ron will do anything to help the one he loves including searching in a place no one else is allowed and a place he's not exactly sure exists.

Set after Chapter 5 of 'The Seven Ways I Cry', not essential you read that first. Ron makes a decision about his and Hermione's future.

Fred wanted people to remember him with a smile, but how would his family deal with his request?

Ron takes Hugo to his first Quidditch Match, which brings more challenges than first thought.

A Missing Moment from Deathly Hallows. Hermione destroying Hufflepuff's Cup. Angst a plenty.

Ron has been planning the perfect way to propose to Hermione for a month, but Harry has shocking timing so Ron's plans go to pot.

My answer to the prompt, 'Harry didn't stop Ron from going after Romilda Vane...what happened on Ron's alternate 17th birthday' for the hp funnyfest over on LiveJournal. Complete with choose-your-own-adventure-ending!

After the war, Hermione is presented with opportunity after opportunity to take her career in any direction she wants, but what is the right decision for her and, more importantly, her and Ron?

Written for the prompt 'Ron wants a House Elf'. Pregnant Hermione and sensitive Ron :D

When Ron hears something in the Ministry, he decides to go and check it out on his own, with disasterous consequences.

Ron is confused as to why Hermione's parents didn't make a fuss of her turning seventeen.

James and Sirius discuss the impending war.

We know that Hermione packed her parents all safely off to Australia, but what happened when they came back? Would she be forgiven for her betrayal?

The last few exchanges between Fred and Percy before the night of the Battle at Hogwarts. Contains DH Spoilers.

Ron has to help Harry get over one of his phobias to save Harry's reputation!

Set after 'Deathly Hallows'. A conversation I envisaged the trio having, however difficult the topic to discuss.

Ron takes Harry somewhere where he can relax from the stresses of hunting for Horcruxes. Written before Deathly Hallows was released.

Ron feels guilty for the way his brain worked during a certain time of peril. DH Spoilers HrR

The war is over and Hermione is helping with the search for the injured and the dead. When she finds an old enemy, can she see past their differences to give him the comfort he needs?

Set after 'Your Eyes Open', Ron finds away to help Hermione cope when she can't find the reassurance she needs from people.

A messed up potion, some unwanted side effects and a 'situation' they really could do without. HermioneRon centric and Lavender of course!

Set directly after a scene in Half Blood Prince. Why does Hermione's quill feel different in her hand? Short and sweet!

Inspired by the Orson song 'Save the World'. Ron is tired of not seeing Hermione anymore because of her work load. He comes up with a plan to catch her attention and tell her how he feels.

Sequel to 'The Seven Ways I Cry'. Steps through Hermione's life as she remembers the seven different ways she has smiled.

A birthday fic for the brilliant Solstice Muse. She got Ron drunk for my birthday so I thought I'd return the favour. Happy Birthday Mate :D

‘What happened Ron? Why are things like this? A few months ago I was the happiest person in the world, my nightmare was finally over. Why do I get the feeling I’m starting in another?’ ‘Maybe one has started.’ Her heart sank.

Harry has second thoughts about letting his best friends support him in his quest. Can they persuade him they're there no matter what? One Shot.

Inspired by a beautiful song. Very vague references to 'Sanctuary in my Eyes' but not necessary that you read that first. RonHermione angst post war.

She hated it, it encompased her, it encompased everything around her and there was nothing she could do to stop it. But he found her a solution.

Short three chapter fic. He was her hero and that was that. He kept his promises and always came back to her.

Seven chapter fic. Hermione looks back at the seven ways she has cried throughout her life.

‘NO! He isn’t here. He would have found me!’ ‘Hermione!’ he said louder, causing her to stop her argument. She looked at his eyes and followed the light from his wand until her eyes saw another version of her worst nightmare come true.

Fate: inevitable destiny, appointed lot, destined term of life, illfortune, doom, final outcome. She believed in it all, and she accepted how her life had panned out. This was her acceptance of fate.

‘Star light, star bright, I wish upon the first star I see tonight. I hope this wasn’t a one night thing for him. I think I might be falling in love.’