Stories by Book of Hope

Post DH. At the graveyard, Harry overhears an unknown woman who seemed to be very close to his late mother Lily. Who is she? Will Harry - with Hermione's help & several trips into the pensieve - finally get the family he had always dreamed of? And how will Minerva cope with the heartache of re-surfacing memories and secrets she had long ago tried to forget? :: MMAD, HPGW, HGRW,

When Cassie hears of Jacob's death, she is determined to attened the funeral and offer her godmother support. However, she didn't know that bringing along her best friend, Grace, might have been the key to light both Sam and Jack's hearts and push them in the right direction. My version of what happens after 'Threads' in Season Eight. SamJack, Daniel, Teal'c, Cassie, Hammond, OC

Drabble/one-shot collection! Different people, parings, genres, AU's...Theodore, Benjy, KatieOliver, BartyRegulus, PetuniaHades, HarryNeville, HermioneLucius, LilySeverus, WalburgaOrion, LilyLunaScorpius, HarryGinny, NarcissaLucius, Fairytale!AU, Hungergames!AU; RemusPetunia, DracoAstoria, LunaGinny, BillFleur, NevilleHarry, AlbusLilyl, RonLavender, Pandora L, Wicked!AU,

The first time Petunia glances at him, she knows it's something special. But not every love story has a happy ending - especially when you fall in love with a werewolf.

No good things happen on Friday 13th. Rose learns that the hard way. With her parents murdered, her brother the main suspect, and nasty reporters that make her life a living hell, Rose takes matters into her own hands - or in this case, her late mother's time turner. What she doesn't expect is to find herself centuries in the past, where she meets the lovely Rowena. Femslash

"The cherry blossom represents fragility and the beauty of life":: or 31 meet-cute oneshots about Sirius and Lily [Fake-dating!AU Detective!AU Musician!AU Teacher!AU] :: for Amanda

"I'll take care of Severus' body," Narcissa repeated, and her hollow voice echoed through the tongue-tied hall. "And Bellatrix," she added with a malicious gloat, and an involuntary cackle escaped her. "Seeing that the lot of you would rather sweep the dungeons than coming anywhere close to her anyway." :: or, Narcissa lies and Severus gets a second chance.

They were happy for a long time, but eventually, the war took its toll on their relationship. She knew that, deep down, Alastor loved her – and she loved him – but he continued to put his work first, and Poppy felt more lonely with each passing night. :: mentions of cheating.

After all, he would never forget the first day he had laid eyes on her. Almost twenty years ago. Nineteen years, eight months and four days ago - to be completely honest. They had fallen in love. It was the perfect fall, but eventually, every fall comes to an end right?

"I have to protect her. Nobody would believe that it was an accident. Nobody would believe that she was too afraid to control her emotions. That they assaulted her first. All they'll care about are the dead muggle boys." :: or, the real reason why Percival was sent to Azkaban.

Some called it a miracle, some a second chance. The re-hired Potions Master, however, couldn't help but think it was nothing short of a curse. 10 years ago he had survived an almost lethal snake bite, only to end up as a crippled invalid, limping around on a permanently damaged leg, required to rely on an infernal cane. Will a certain young witch be able to help him through it all?

drabble collection :: SiriusMinerva, BartyHermione, DracoPansy, RegulusLily, DracoAstoria, DracoGinny (ratings inside)

femslash collection :: QueenieLeta. FleurTonks. HermioneAudrey. ParvartiLavender. GinnyFleur. DaphnePansy. PansyAstoria. NarcissaLily. HannahFleur.

As in trance, Petunia stared at the young red-haired woman, then at the wand in her hand. "You – you're a witch," she gasped. The woman smirked "Yes, I am," she said and a tad of sympathy swung along in her voice. "And from what I know, so was your sister."

Minerva and Albus ... tiny snippets into their relationship, marriage and everyday lives throughout the years ... romance and family mostly ... perhaps laced with some teary smiles and broken hearts here and there ... no specific order ... MMAD

"Alright, Ms. Greengrass, I will now introduce you to your dance partner," the Russian lady said and looked around the ball room. "Please, come forward, Mr. Malfoy." :: or, Draco and Astoria re-uniting years after a horrible misunderstanding had torn them apart.

"You can tell me, you know," Sirius whispered, and looked at his former Head of House with kind and sympathetic eyes. "Whatever it is that's bothering you." ... or, Sirius tries to comfort Minerva, and gets to know a little more about her past. :: [MinervaElphinstone], hurt, comfort, fluff. Oneshot. Complete:)

After discovering an alien piece of technology, several teams – known as Star-mirror-Teams – continued to travel to other planets, trying to find and destroy the Death Eater's home base. Soon, their team became a family and for two of them, it became more… but Theo knew that both Ginny and Draco had served the military far too long to ever act upon their feelings. :: Stargate!AU :)

"The path of virtue," Professor McGonagall explained eventually, "is - according to legend - guarding one of the wizarding world's best guarded secrets. There are many obstacles to overcome, but if true of heart, one will be rewarded." :: or, Hermione and her favourite transfiguration Professor on an old and ancient magical quest.

The first thing the grey tabby cat noticed were the soft tunes that sounded from the Ravenclaw common room. But the melody was as heart-wrenching as the sight that greeted her behind the door :: or, Minerva and Hermione talk after the Battle of Hogwarts.

When Regulus writes his final words to the Dark Lord, he thinks about his past, his actions, and how he had lost his brother in the process.

Ever wondered why the diadem was so important to Rowena? Perhaps, she wanted to finally understand what it felt like to love and be loved in return... However, when even Salazar gives up on her, and Helena steals her most treasured possession, she realizes that eventually, love would never be the thing to make her truly happy... :: AU. Dark!Rowena. Character death.

"Can I come visit you again?" Angelina whispered, still holding her grandmother's hand, without taking her eyes off of the scene above them. "I would like to learn more about your — our — culture."

When unforgettable memories come back to haunt you, there's not much left to say or do. Or:: Minerva visits her best and oldest friend in St. Mungos Psych Ward. (Warning for PTDS and mentions of murder)

when they were children, Daphne made a promise to her little sister. Now, 30 years later, it was time to act upon it. If only Daphne could work up the courage to do it. WARNING: Character death.

PansyAstoria:: or, love that was always meant to be.

Ariana felt so comfortable there, like in one of her dreams — in a land where the magic inside of her was tamed and the voices whispering in her head were quiet — and her heart almost broke at the thought that everything was back to how it was before. Warning: Character Death. Wonderland!AU-ish

"Besides," Ginny said and looked at little Rose in Hermione's arms, "what are the chances that she'll prick her finger at a spinning wheel?" : Fairytale!AU

Not all that glitters is gold... and Narcissa would have traded all the glamour and glitter for the chance to be herself...

The young woman shakes her head. When did she start to yearn for the dark? For a time, when the sun is finally falling; when she can open a bottle of wine without being judged? :: or: how to deal with a broken heart...

"We can still have it all, Minerva," Tom said alluringly, and lifted her chin to make her look into his eyes. "I came here tonight for you. Just say the words and we can rule over this world together." :: or, two old lovers having one last conversation during the final battle.

... in which Minerva is quite literally shipped with everyone :: 1. Minerva and Hermione beneath the starry skies.

"Why can't I love you both?" - "Because that's not how it goes." Or Harry and Hermione walking the fine line between friends and lovers :: Harmony.

"you don't know how much I long for your touch right now – your strong arms around my fragile body with my head resting upon your shoulder… it's the last memory I have of you" :: or, a last and bittersweet farewell on a snowy winter's day :: Drastoria.

"She watched in satisfaction as the man whom she thought responsible for all her pain, fell backwards from the tower - the sound of shattering bones a few seconds later filling ehr with a joy she hadn't felt in years" [Dystopian!AU, Stockholm Syndrom]

In which Lily is on holiday in a fancy hotel and befriends three very nice dance-instructors, called James, Sirius and Marlene. :: DirtyDancing!AU. Jily. SiriusMarlene. :: For Emi.

'Why don't you come and fly with us? The heaven is beautiful today.' :: Ariana[Gellert]. Triggers for maltreatment. dark. suicide. tragedy.

Scorpius wakes up with a major hangover, no memories of the previous night and next to a mysterious red-haired woman in his bed. What in Merlin's name did he do last night? Humor. Family. Friendship. Romance. Scorily.

One-shot collection featuring Astoria Grengrass in 15 different situation with different people; inspired by Taylor Swift songs. 1. AstoriaDraco

The war lost, survivers of pure blood are given the honor of serving the Dark Lord; mudbloods on the other hand are tortured. Soon, Sirius is torn between love for his two best friends and the freedom he'll never have. DarkWins!AU. Asylum. Trigger warning for Mental health issues & suicide. Threesome. :: For Ami.

post DH. Rodulphus fights Bellatrix for custody of their daughter, Annabelle :: For Maisie.

In a quiet spring night, Narcissa walks through the gardens of the estate, thinking about the time she wasted and the childhood she never really had. Romance. Fluff. Lucissa. :: For Courtney.

With her parents murdered, her brother the main suspect, and nasty reporters that make her life a living hell, Rose takes matters into her own hands - or in this case, her late mother's time turner. What she doesn't expect is to find herself centuries in the past, where she meets the lovely Rowena. Soon, Rose has to decide what's more important: Her life or love.: Femslash

Narcissa knew that, once she felt the pain and saw the word 'mudblood' in neatly written scarlet letters burned into her flesh, that she had found her soulmate. But their union was doomed to be burried underneath the bricks of war, darkness and pain, when the skies fell down upon them. DarkWins!AU. Soulmate!AU. No dialogue. Femslash. :: For Jade.

Lily and Scorpius are about to spend the evening attending a Muggle wedding, but before they are able to go, they are to show a certain pureblooded witch around their house. Family. Fluff. Cuteness. :: For Shay.

Dr. Hermione Granger and Detective Draco Malfoy are teamed up, trying to solve a cruel murder cases. More chapters to come. Crime!AU / Warning for triggers, blood, insanity. :: For Dra

When Luna views a couple of memories her late mother had left her, she travels to Azkaban and shares them with the one person, who - once upon a time - had loved Pandora as much as Luna did. And the course of true love never die run smooth. Oneshot. :: for Phoebe.

Kingsley Shacklebot is known to be a great wizard, auror and Minister of Magic. But what about his early life? Have you known about the woman he loved? And how this one fateful wish destroyed it all? Once, they knew we what they were - happy and in love; they knew not may be in the future. Oneshot.

In the middle of the night, Prince Scorpius asks his best friend and love Lady Lily for help. In order to satisfy the kingdom, is father, King Draco, is forced to re-marry. But shortly before the wedding, unanswered questions about Queen Astoria's most unfortunate death re-surface. What's really happened to her? What's her sister Lady Daphne to do with it? Royalty!AU. :: For Debs

"She's a taker. You need a giver." What if there was a hidden meaning behind Queenie's words? What if she wasn't talking about her sister? What if she starts feeling something for her friend? What if Newt does, too? Unrelated QueenieNewt one-shots. i. The Icedragon ii. Soulmate!AU iii. Blinddate!AU [Obviously, tiny spoilers for FBAWTFT]

Spinner's End has always been a dark place. Especially when you're held there against your own will. When everything is taken from you. When your heart is imprisoned in an never-ending nightmare. Follow Eileen Prince as she recalls memories about a time long forgotten only minutes before she closes her eyes forever. Warning: Dark! Angsty! Suicide!

Set after season 6. Belle wakes up from a nightmare and goes looking for her husband. She finds him in the basement. Working on something she hadn't expected. Rumbelle - what should/will have happened after the season finale. Sweet and fluffy one-shot. :: For Jenny

Minerva helps little Hermione to solve a little riddle. Fluffy little scene :) Set during PoA.

'She'll always be my precious little flower,' - Both Harry and Ginny had almost given up hope, but in the end, the arrival of their little girl has always been a flowery surprise... and it wouldn't be the last. Family & mother-daughter fluff, HPGW, Scorily in later chapters :)

Minerva reads a bedtime story to her 5-year-old daughter Arina. The famous lovestory of the Beauty and the Beast... perhaps she tells it with a little personal twist here and there to keep things interesting. :) Fairytales, Family, Fluff! :) [Outtake from my other story 'The blood of the Lioness' / can be read as a stand-alone :D] I hope you like it :)

All Lily knew when she woke up was that something has changed. Will she ever find her happy ending, even with the Ministry's new law, that forces her to marry a random man? How will she cope with the hidden feelings she still has for her old friend, Teddy? MarriageLaw!AU:: For Sam

A collection of one-shots centering around Lily Evans/Potter in several different life situations. (Written mostly for the '100 prompt collection challenge' from 'Fire The Canon').

It was nothing new that Fleur sent her little sister to look after her children and husband, not even so late at night... What Gabrielle didn't expect was having a heart-to-heart conversation with the red-haired men... nor did she think that the silly girl-crush she once had on him would re-surface with such a force.

Sometimes, we don't really know the difference between right or wrong, between friend and enemy. We don't really know which road to take. And we don't know the difference between life and death. However, they all do have one thing in common. We have to make a choice. When it's been decided, there's nothing to undo it. And in war, good people can turn dark. TimeTravel!AU.

The first and last time Minerva and Albus said 'I love you' to each other. Now three-shot: Eventually, love will conquer all - even death. MMAD:: Tribute to the beautifully talented Maggie Smith.

It doesn't happen often that her daughter can't sleep, but dealing with nightmares... it's a topic even Hermione struggles with more often than she would like to admit. In the end she decides to give her daughter one of her most treasured possessions: her dreamcatcher. HermioneRose fluffiness with a little Ron cuteness added in the end. Complete!

'It wasn't a really shocking surprise, since James had somehow already known that his wife had feelings for her best friend, Marlene. - The matching silvery slippers they had once bought was a big piece of evidence…' - Sirius Black has been in Azkaban for only a week and the only thing that keeps him sane is the old photograph of his friends. Wicked!AU. COMPLETE. Please R&R.

Ginny has an interesting conversation with the portrait of the infamous Tudor Consort Queen, Anne Boleyn. Complete. Please R&R. :)

A celebration is held in honor of the recently restored Hogwart-school. Ginny is supposed to open the dance with Harry, but one of her brother's stupid pranks has gone wrong! How will can she dance with a red shimmering fish-tail? Also, the evil sea-witch Cho tries everything in her power to win Harry back. Will Ginny and Harry get the happy ending? Little-mermaid!AU. COMPLETE. R&R

It was a strange situation, the two of them just quietly talking in one of the rooms in the middle of the night… but for some unexplainable reason it felt oddly comfortable. In a way the end of the battle symbolized a new start. In Neville's own opinion everyone deserved to change who they wanted to be and what they wanted to do in their future. Including Narcissa Malfoy.

A monster can sometimes hide underneath the surface. And sometimes, a ususally docile and kind boy, loved by so many people, can have a dark side that comes out in the faint light of the moonlight. Dark!Teddy. Character Death. COMPLETE! Please R&R :)

"Within the years, a lot of good and bad people have been lost. But their memories remain forever." After the final Battle of Hogwarts, Narcissa tries to make amends with her older sister Andromeda. Together, the two women closest to the fallen Bellatrix Lestrange, recall memories of their sister before she became the possibly darkest witch of all times. COMPLETE.

It took a lot of effort and strength, but Hogwarts has finally been rebuilt and a big feast with everyone's family is held to celebrate. But the long overdue union of mother and daughter is the real reason for happiness. COMPLETE.

It is said, that only seconds before their death, people experience flashbacks of certain moments in their lives. Apparently, they somehow felt that the life they were used to was over, and that everything was about to change... COMPLETE. Please R&R :)

After the war, Minerva tries to make up for the lack of helping her students during Umbridge's time at Hogwarts and forms an unusual alliance to bring justice. COMPLETE.

Hermione tries to help a very stubborn Mrs. Weasley to prepare the Family dinner. COMPLETE. Please R&R :)

Even though Pansy would never admit it, it really did hurt a little that none of her friends remembered her birthday... not even her best friend. COMPLETE. Please R&R :)

Decades ago. Right before the war. 7th year. A red haired Girl. An affair. Short and in secret. - Years later Draco cannot resist but visit his former lover's house. The only catch is that she's happily married to another man now.

On the eve of her divorce, Narcissa thinks about what she had to endure during the past years, and what the future might brings. TRIGGER WARNING for abuse. COMPLETE. Please R&R :)

Little Ariana Dumbledore was supposedly crazy. And it got worse with each passing day… But was the loss of her sanity really her own fault, or did it have something to do with her mother's decision to hide the little girls Hogwarts letter? COMPLETE. Please R&R

Little Luna helps a frustrated Penelope to solve the riddle to get into the Ravenclaw common room. COMPLETE. Please R&R :)

Well, he could just walk away and regret it for the rest of his life... or he could talk to her only so she can turn him down... Either way, he was doomed. COMPLETE.:: For Amber

All chapters have been moved and posted as separate one-shots. This will be deleted shortly... sorry...

It's funny, really, how a sorrowful event turns out to be one of the happiest days in little Merope Gaunts life. COMPLETE.

Astoria carefully put her arms around Scorpius and tried to give her son a brave smile. "If you ask me… I'd say that life's like a fairytale. And every fairytale needs a good old-fashioned villain. The only difference is that in the end of our story the villain is called death."

"The heart can be very mysterious. Love, grieve, guilt, pain, hate… they are all connected in one way or the other…" It's her wedding day, and Rose Granger-Weasley only has one wish: To be with the love of her life. If only her father would accept a Malfoy in the family. :: For Wren

It's a snowy winter's night and Lily Luna finds out about her father's less than pleasant childhood. She learns about family, sacrifices and the true meaning of forgiving. COMPLETE.