Hermione has responsible no strings sex after ending her relationship with Ronald. In a terrible twist she learns that her birth control had been compromised and there were unintended consequences.
When Spike comes to Buffy for help they are forced onto an unexpected path. A bond is forged in blood and a big bad looms. Buffy can handle the Apocalypse no problem, it's her attraction to Spike that she can't seem to slay.
"If I've harmed her?" He seethed, snaking into Harry's space, his voice dropping to a menacing hiss. "She comes to me crying and you have the nerve to question how I've treated her?"
Challenge: Three things you want your fic to include:1) Hermione being in love with a deceased Ron. 2) Hermione taking advantage of Draco. 3) A silver letter opener. Three things you do not want your fic to include:) A happy ending. 2) A good Lucius Malfoy. 3) An insensitive Harry