1. Fallow Ground by Bambu [Reviews - 4] (8906 words)
Disclaimer: The original storyline, characters and titles of the Harry Potter series of books is held in copyright by JK Rowling, etc., et al. My creative ramblings are in no way intended to encroach upon those rights. I’m merely borrowing certain portions for an Apparition tour of the Potterverse with a few stops along a byway.

2. Adding Nutrients by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (6969 words)
In which Hermione does housework and reads a book...

3. Germ of an Idea by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (9271 words)
Summer comes to a close, and new information sends Harry into a tailspin. Hermione toys with an idea that will help him, she can't wait to return to school.

4. Care and Feeding Instructions by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (6754 words)
The return to school. Hermione does what she does best, the Silvering Trio meets, Draco and Hermione have an encounter.

5. Care and Feeding Instructions II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (4179 words)
Hermione seeks sanctuary in the library, McGonagall introduces Ron and Hermione to a new tutor -- Severus Snape -- and Hermione learns why Occlumency is a valuable tool.

6. The Seed by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (7943 words)
In which the Slytherin and Gryffindor Quidditch team meet out of the air, Draco behaves out of character, and Hermione receives unexpected geniality from Professor Snape, and she prepares for her birthday party.

7. The Seed II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (4323 words)
Hermione celebrates her birthday, Severus meets with the Dark Lord, and both are given gifts equal to the occasion.

8. Essential Elements by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (8379 words)
Occlumency lessons for the Golden Trio. Ron and Hermione see their professor for the first time since his return from the Dark Lord, Harry meets with Dumbledore. Hermione cross disciplines...

9. Essential Elements II by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (6996 words)
Hogsmeade weekend is upon us and Hermione goes shopping. Professor Snape finds some of her purchases intriguing, and Ginny has an unusual effect on Draco. Hermione and Ron make time for a small interlude, not knowing that it will be their last.

10. Viability by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (7380 words)
Severus attends a Death Eater meeting, and Harry and Ginny realize that it's the end of their relationship ... maybe.

11. Viability II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5573 words)
NEWTs Potions class takes an interesting turn, and Hermione learns more than she ever imagined about her professor.

12. Fertile Ground by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (8878 words)
The aftermath of Hermione and Snape's mind-link has irrevocable consequences.

13. Fertile Ground II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (9023 words)
Hermione has a little tea and an unexpected conversation with Professor Dumbledore, then, an excursion to Diagon Alley leaves her with a surprising gift and an even more surprising meeting with Professor Snape.

14. Germination by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (8746 words)
Snape is given a commision by Dumbledore, one which he recognizes the necessity of... finding out what Hermione is up to.

15. Germination II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (6068 words)
Severus is called as a second opinion and Hermione avoids a dip into her mind. Halloween arrives and the ritual is upon us.

16. Germination III by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (7117 words)
Hermione's summoning ... and the ripple effect begins.

17. Transplant Shock by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (8209 words)
Reactions and Consequences begin to surface as Sirius awakens. Snape has some words for Hermione as well as the mutt.

18. Transplant Shock II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (6300 words)
Reactions to Sirius' return occupy the central figures in the ritual. There is a hint of spice in this chapter, as the Potions Master reacts rather viscerally to the events of the evening.

19. Recovery by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (7358 words)
The ripple effect begins to take place, Severus is talked into yet another tutorial with Hermione and a legendary artifact comes to visit the hallowed halls of Hogwarts

20. Recovery II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (8922 words)
The first Quidditch game of the year is upon us, and Severus has some words for Draco. Dinner introduces some surprising guests to the school. Severus is not particularly happy when Hermione shows that she is, indeed, a Gryffindor.

21. Unfurling by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5326 words)
Severus is introduced to the newest Inner Circle Death Eater, much to his unhappy surprise, and Hermione meets with the Headmaster. In passing on the circular stairs, Severus and Hermione have a moment in which much is said... and even more is left unsaid and unrecognized.

22. Unfurling II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5702 words)
Hermione and Dumbledore's meeting.

23. Seeking Light by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5374 words)
Hermione sits through Charms but is not, for the first time ever, quite prepared...

24. Seeking Light II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5868 words)
Hermione, Harry and Ron deal with the repercussions of Hermione's loss of control in the Charms classroom.

25. Establishing Roots by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5995 words)
In which Hermione meets with Profssors Dumbledore and Snape, and Sirius throws a spanner in the still waters.

26. Establishing Roots II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5514 words)
Sirius and Remus leave for London, Severus paces the grounds thinking about his troublesome student, and Hermione has a small accident in the prefect's bath.

27. On a Limb by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (6350 words)
Hermione thinks about the Potions master in the privacy of her bed, Ginny has a prophetic nightmare, Ron waits upon his sister, and Theodore Nott chances his hand with a Muggleborn witch.

28. On a Limb II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (7640 words)
Hermione makes a suggestion that angers Ron, and Harry and Ginny have their talk.

29. Equitable Growth by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (8327 words)
Hermione has her first, private tutorial with Snape, and Dumbledore joins them.

30. Equitable Growth II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (7230 words)
As Hermione's private lesson with Snape continues, Snape learns how effective her Occlumency lessons have been, and just when the tension becomes exquisite, Snape is summoned by Voldemort.

AN: There is a minor character death in this chapter, please be warned.

31. The Bough Breaks by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (9927 words)
Hermione has an interesting encounter with Nott, and she and Severus have their first time alone since their shared fantasies.

32. The Bough Breaks II by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (9230 words)
Firenze's celestial prediction comes true, Hermione encounters an angry animagus, and the Slytherin common room becomes a very interesting place.

33. A Delicate Stem by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (7692 words)
Hermione has a run-in with Percy Weasley, and the Silvering Trio have a tete-a-tete.

34. A Delicate Stem II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (7674 words)
In the aftermath of her encounter with Percy Weasley, Hermione's day continues to hold surprises for her. Some are good, others painful, but all reflect the fundamental changes in her relationships with those around her.

35. A Stunted Leaf by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (5913 words)
Hermione and Snape are at odds over the issue of trust, and on Christmas Eve their frustration and desire couples in their dreams. Christmas morning brings an invitation to breakfast ... from Voldemort.

36. A Stunted Leaf II by Bambu [Reviews - 0] (10108 words)
Christmas has come and with it gifts, a long overdue argument between Harry and Sirius, and Ron's and Harry's induction into the Order of the Phoenix, but where is Hermione?

37. A Killing Frost by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (5467 words)
On the morning the students are to return to Hogwarts for the new term, Snape follows Hermione ... and meets an ancient sorceress.

38. A Killing Frost II by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (7970 words)
Hermione races to the train station, and what she finds is exactly what she feared. There is fighting, but where is Harry?

AN: Please be advised that there will be major character death in this chapter.

39. A Killing Frost III by Bambu [Reviews - 1] (3241 words)
Hermione and Harry are safe for the moment, but the others remain fighting against Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

AN: Please note that this chapter will include post-battle descriptors.

40. Frost Bites by Bambu [Reviews - 2] (7931 words)
The aftermath of the Hogsmeade station battle. Hermione has words with Sirius, Draco talks to his godfather, Harry meets Nimue, and Severus Snape has a moment or two -- heroic and grieving.

41. Frost Bites II by Bambu [Reviews - 7] (10152 words)
In the infirmary, Harry and Hermione have moments with Draco and Sirius before Hermione is summoned by McGonagall. Later, Harry joins her, McGonagall, and Snape in discovering what the late headmaster has left for them.

42. Thawing the Ice by Bambu [Reviews - 24] (9028 words)
In the aftermath of the devastating fight at the train station, rituals, comforts, and tending to the wounded take center stage. At least Hermione finds a private moment to speak with Snape, if too briefly.

43. Thawing the Ice II by Bambu [Reviews - 23] (7013 words)
The Seneschal twins grow closer to Harry and Hermione, and Harry's chosen advisors convene at Hermione's circle. As expected, Sirius is not happy with Hermione, or with Snape's presence, and he challenges Snape's ownership of the Merlin wand.

44. Thawing the Ice III by Bambu [Reviews - 27] (7994 words)
Snape and Sirius duel, but the results aren't what anyone had expected. In the end, however, allegiance is sworn, and Harry takes his first steps forward as a leader.