Stories by Mary West

A review of and inquiry into the first potions class for first years in 1991 at Hogwarts School. My original entry for the Snapecase many years ago, but as the fest is only for fiction, this one has sat unloved in the writing folder. About time it had some love.

After chatting online for ages, Ben and Rey finally meet at his place. But a serious adult relationship requires a serious adult discussion, no matter how awkward.

Rey had a wonderful one-night stand with a cute guy called Ben. Yet despite taking precautions, she's pregnant. And she has decisions to make that will affect the rest of her life. Based off themes from the movie "Obvious Child". CW: Pregnancy, Abortion, Abusive cheating ex-boyfriend.

Ben gets guilted into playing Santa at Leia's charity Children's Christmas Party. There, he talks with Blair, Rey's child. All Blair wants is for Rey to be happy - something Ben would love to do. More notes at end of Chapter 2. Picture of Ben and Blair by Faunary.

Rey Jackson is the granddaughter of Mafia Don Palpatine. Kylo Ren is his trusted Capo. But the spoilt princess that Rey seems to be does not trust this guy one bit. So when a hit is placed on her head by a rival family, Palpatine orders his Capo to take the granddaughter somewhere safe while the problem is ... sorted out.

It's Quarantine Lockdown, and the Usual Board Games team are doing it online now. But there's technical issues. Based on a real-life happening.

The Livejournal Hogwarts Last Drabble Writer Standing group is doing a Decameron-inspired series where you write a story a day based on the daily prompt. Today's Topic: Misadventures that suddenly end happily.

For the "All Kinds of Courage" SSHG Giftfest. Recipients give 3-6 characters, an object and an emotion

The Livejournal Hogwarts Last Drabble Writer Standing group is doing a Decameron-inspired series where you write a story a day Today's Topic: A story about inexplicable healing after all hope seemed to be lost. Cover image by MyWitch, who is magnificent.

For the "All Kinds of Courage" SSHG Giftfest. Recipients give 3-6 characters, an object and an emotion.

The Marriage Law was passed, and Severus and Hermione were married off - to other people. Two other nice, caring, supportive people. So how to undo this mess? Because Severus and Hermione are friends, and just friends, right? Even if he does keep giving her potions for her hair.

Set just after Albus and Scorpius finish school. Short for the Hogwarts LDWS on LJ in 2019. As always, JKR gets all the glory from her wonderful world and characters, and I just play in her sandpit.

Set many years after the books. Short for the Hogwarts LDWS on LJ in 2019. As always, JKR gets all the glory from her wonderful world and characters, and I just play in her sandpit.

The Tapestry of "Barnabas Teaching the Trolls to Dance" is looking ... dull. And no-one knows why, until Luna comes to check it.

Sandor has something to say to Gendry - if Gendry can stay alive long enough to hear it. Set in the middle of the Battle for Winterfell, rated T for an awful lot of swearing.

The bronze eagle doorknocker invents a riddle so difficult/strange/obscure that no-one can get into Ravenclaw Tower. Headmaster Snape grudgingly agrees to bring in an expert from the Department of Mysteries. Severus has the school's secrets and students to protect, and Hermione has a riddle to crack. HP fanfic written for the 2018 SSHG Gift Fest. As always, JKR owns everything.

Some soldiers shared their meal with a young woman traveling along the Kingsroad. Now she returns the favour. Rated T only for mention of poisoning and killing.

Severus asks Hermione to marry him – as a friend. But the reason behind it is bitter and terrible. As always JKR made an amazing sandpit, and I am happy just to play in it. Warnings - Character death, NOT HEA, suicide, mention of other character death and torture.

It was time to be rid of the Dark Mark. So Severus heads to the Magical Pigment shop. Because surely, if they know how to create magical pigments, they can remove one. Severus/Hermione Fluff. JKR's wonderful world. I get to play in her sandpit, but she owns all the castles. This is from the 2016 SSHG Giftfest.

Snippet. A cold night when Severus finally becomes warm. Very early SS/HG, for the Severus Summer Comment Fest. As always, it's JKR's sandpit, I get nothing from these but satisfaction.

Ron has died in a workplace accident, but there's something he's left behind that's really important, and it's up to Harry and Hermione to work out. Dark humour and romance. Disclaimer - JKR gives us a wonderful sandpit, and all I do is get to play in it.

Kevin has asked Luna out to see the New Year's Eve fireworks. But he has other ideas in mind. As always, thank you JKR for creating a sandpit, and letting us play with your toys.

Fifty years ago, during the Great Battle of Hogwarts, the body of Severus Snape went missing. It's time for the children to hear the story of what really happened. Written for the SSHG-Giftfest 2015 All recognizable characters belong to JK Rowling and associates. No copyright infringement intended. Just a small tribute to her great genius.

Ginny's been out having fun for Samhain. But what sort of fun? Short for the HP Hallowe'en double drabbles on LJ. The characters and places all belong to JKR, I just play in her sandpit.

Ginny is trying to get Ron to understand that not everyone likes Hallowe'en. Once more I am paddling in JKR's pool - no breach of copyright intended, no profit to me except satisfaction. Written for the hp Hallowe'en double drabbles on LJ for dragyn 42

It's two years after the Battle of Hogwarts. Number 12 Grimmauld Place is getting rather crowded - how *do* Sirius and Severus manage to live in the same house without killing each other? Yes, it's a beginning. No, this story will not take it any further. As always, JKR makes an amazing sandpit and I just play in it.

V. short vingnette from the LJ Severus Fest, based on the prompt "On the other side of the world (it is winter)". JKR's sandpit, I get nothing but the feels from doing this!

September 1971 and the new boy is unpacking his suitcase in Slytherin. One-shot, as usual I thank JKR for creating the beautiful sandpit and letting me play in it.

When Severus heard the news that Lily Evans was married, he ran away from the pain and ended up in the city of Sheffield on a bittterly cold New Years Eve. What was the warmth he found there, and why did it follow him? Not your usual SSHG. (An old story under a different name, now finished) As always, JKR's amazing sandpit, and I gain nothing but satisfaction from doing this.

It's cold. It's dark. And the fears come out at night. A talk between Severus and Hermione on a dark and stormy night. . . . . . . . . . . As always, to JKR belongs the rights and the characters and the setting - I only play in her amazing sandpit

If the government doesn't know that Severus Snape is a Wizard, they may think he's an illegal immigrant, one who has married for the sake of a visa. So how do Hermione and Severus fix this up? Disclaimer: All recognizable characters belong to JK Rowling and associates. No copyright infringement intended.

Hermione is in Australia, attending a gallery function, when she hears a familiar voice - but it can't be! He's dead! From two leftover prompts from the SSHG Promptfest Summer 2014. As always, the amazing JKR made us a sandpit, and has allowed us to play in it. I get nothing from this but teasing from my husband, and satisfaction for myself. (Bonus points if you can find the error)

After a drunken confession, Severus decides to quit his job at Hogwarts and move to Muggle London, and he bribes Hermione into telling a hungover Dumbledore of his resignation. As always, the amazing JKR made us a sandpit, and has allowed us to play in it. I get nothing from this but teasing from my husband, and satisfaction for myself. Written for the Summer 2014 Promptfest

So Hermione woke up and can't remember what she did on the weekend...

Ron has died, and Hermione needs to make her way in the world. But the cottage she wants to rent is haunted… Created for the SSHG Promptfest (Winter 2014). Warning: You might need a hanky or two. Character death.

Draco is horrified to realize he's attracted to Hermes, the newest, brightest lad at the Ministry. He struggles with his realization that he's falling in love with the new boy despite behind completely straight - and finally, much later, discovers that Hermes is actually Hermione, who is very much a female, just in disguise.

Aunt Hermione is helping young Albus Severus with a few problems, by using stories of her schooldays and one Severus Snape as rewards. But the photo of Snape seems to react to them ...

In Harry's first Potions class, Neville Longbottom is injured. His grandmother has complained, Snape has been blamed, and an official inquiry is being held. Here in the transcript, as taken by the resident House Elf. (As always, JKR owns the sandpit and I just play with her toys)

Molly Hooper thinks that no-one cares for her. But someone does.

Severus is brewing a potion that will unite him with his true love - Hermione. From the prompts: A poem, a love potion, and dark. REALLY dark. From the SSHG Newbies LJ group. As always, JKR owns the characters and the settings - I just play with them.

When Narcissa Malfoy is your supervisor, it really isn't a good idea to get into trouble with her, as Hermione found out. No real warnings, unless the dexterous use of a squop is a problem for you.

Severus and James weren't the only ones who loved Lily Evans. Someone, years later, was still looking for her. Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters herein are the property of J.K. Rowling and Bloomsbury/Scholastic. No copyright infringement is intended. Warnings: Off-screen incest, underage-stirrings, and hopefully some heartstring-tugging.

Hermione has started work at the Ministry, and Percy is her supervisor. But he wishes he was something more. Canon-compliant. Written for Gelsey as part of the Rair-Pair Shorts. As always, JKR owns the characters and places; I'm just lucky enough to be allowed to play in her sandbox.

In the winter that she was held captive at Malfoy Manor, Luna somehow kept her spirits, her soul and her life. How?

Hermione is broke, but she's created a machine that might help her make some money. Draco is helping her market it. But who is the mysterious collaborator?

Every year, a report is given to the Governors of Hogwarts to review the year that has been. Every year Severus Snape updates his diary. Snippets of both are included, as well as other relevant extracts. From SnapeCase on Livejournal.

It's over 20 years since the Last Battle of Hogwarts. Hermione has just become the new Arithmancy Professor, and Severus thinks he owes her a large debt. From the SSHG Exchange on Live Journal. AU Severus survived . Warning: Character Death Oh - and the start of the first chapter? Was done to troll someone. It is not indicative of most of the rest of the story...

A year after the events of "Still Life with Dogs", Lucius does the "Lord of the Manor" part. But the local villagers think they've worked out his secret identity. And the local widow knows a single man when she sees him. Lucius Big Bang 2011

Severus never stopped giving Hermione romantic things, even after they were married. Written for Christev as part of the SS-HG Exchange Bingo.

Drabble set during 1997, the time of Deathly Hallows, Hallowe'en's approaching. Alas, sales aren't what they should be. But there's always Plan B. My apologies to JKR for what we do to her poor characters.

Because Severus is alone, and Lucius knows what his friend needs. Isn't that what friends do?

Severus and ... Slash Drabble. 'nuff said.

Frank Longbottom wants his pregnant wife to go into hiding. But he's married a strong woman. It's sweet, but if you know what happened, it'll break your heart.

What was Remus hiding all these years, and what happened when Severus found out? Slash. Written for the Live Journal "Against the Wall" community. Set in the time of "Prisoner of Azkaban".

When Neville gets Aberforth drunk, he hears things that perhaps should have been left secret. There's another character from Narnia included, but you'll have to read to find out who.

Crack fic meeting the challenge "Why does everyone have to end up gay?"

Is the pursuit of knowledge worth the sacrifice of your principles? From a prompt about Hermione being tempted by the Dark Side.

Why did Dolores Umbridge have so many kitten plates? From an LJ prompt.

Hermione and brooms just don't mix. From the Dyno Drabble "Rare Pair" set, prompt "I'll always be the one to pick you up when you fall."

Hagrid's just been expelled, and Minerva is trying to cheer him up. From the Dyno Drabbles "Rare Pairs" set.

Severus caught Tonks and Bill doing something steamy in the bathroom... From the Dyno Drabble "Rare Pair" set.

Rose knows best how to bring Ginny out of her despair. From the Dyno-Drabble "Cross-Generational" series.

Scorpius has a special talent, and Ginny is inspecting his work. For the Dyno Drabbles "Cross Generations" series.

Gabrielle Delacourt has a secret love. From the Dyno Drabbles Femslash series, prompt "It's not like she didn't know, she just chose to ignore me."

Rose needs her aunt's advice, her support, and her love. Dyno Drabble "Cross-generation" set, prompt "In my dreams, your dreams come true."

Rita's mind isn't exactly on the story she's chasing - or maybe she's just inspired. For Dyno Drabble Femslash set.

Percy loves Luna, but it's not enough. Dyno Drabble rare-pair fic - Prompt "It's easy, when you smile like that."

Ginny is crying in the bathroom. For a Dyno drabble femslash series.

The consequences of Snape's actions have come crashing down onto him, and he's gone to Hogwarts to try and save his love. Set in the summer of 1980. One from the Plot Bunny Love series.

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Silly verse with Hermione and Severus discussing something important on his birthday...

Luna, her soul still damaged after the final battle, has bought an old Children's Home outside a grubby mill town. Hermione is helping her turn it into a refuge, but someone who had been there as a child comes back. EWE, Opaljade's TPP bid win.

I was supposed to write 250 words - I ended up with a 14 verse poem. Oops. It's Snape/Luna/Hermione, and it's rather naughty...

For the snape ldws Christmas exchange. 250 words. The prompt was "het, gen, Snape/Hermione, Snape/Luna, SS/HG/LM, SS/HG/LL; I'm in the mood for fluff, maybe a little smutty." Consider all the prompts met.

For the LJ snape ldws Christmas exchange - I was teasing the mod with "Kreacher and Snape", and then a plot bunny ran past...

The grandsons of Harry and Draco have created chaos at Hogwarts, and Professors Hermione and Severus must work out what really happened. From the celebrate sshg LJ community.

Lucius is injured, Narcissa has left him, and he and Draco have run out of money. Desperate times lead to desperate measures. After all, the dogs have to eat. From Livejournal's 2010 Lucius Big Bang.

Someone on the HP Hallowe'en exchange wanted a Charlie/Neville cross, under 200 words, preferrably at the Dragon Pens. It's not very Hallowe'en-y, but it meets the other parts. Very slightly different from the posted version on LJ.

Severus Snape has been called back to his home town of Spinner's End by the Muggle authorities. Written for the "Obviously Snape" Challenge 4 - Avada Kedavra

My very deliberate attempt to write a non-popular pairing for the Dyno drabbles LJ Canon Pairing month.

For the canon-pairing LJ Dyno Drabbles.

For the "Canon Pairing" drabbles on LJ's Dyno drabbles.

Hermione is sick and tired of being "Hermione the Heroine" and wants someone to love her for herself. Or at least not because she's One of the Trio. Written for a Dramoine Challenge, slightly AU as I had to tweak a couple of dates. Sex scene.

Draco has the weekend free, and doesn't want to spend it alone. PWP, and very silly, written in response to the "Plot Bunny" of "The Golden Trio".

From the Livejournal Snape Last Drabble Writer Standing competition, based on the Deadly Sins. Note - reference made to Pokemon and The Addams Family.

Written for the "Not a Mary Sue" challenge on the Livejournal group Set just after "Goblet of Fire" and before the start of "Order of the Phoenix"

Severus Snape is in that space between finishing school and starting life as an adult. He doesn't know where to go, so he's gone home for the first time in 7 years.

Inspired by the sign-in for a writing group.

Lucuis is searching the sewers for a reported Death Eater hideout when he stumbles into someone's love-nest in a cellar! Written in response to a misunderstanding about the category "EWE" in Harry Potter Fanfic.