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Mr Collins' Bride by
Green Ribbon
Sample. With her beloved father dying and Longbourn entailed away, Elizabeth Bennet makes the ultimate sacrifice: accepting Mr Collins' proposal to secure her family's future. But fate has other plans. As tragedy and unexpected events unfold, Mr Darcy's constant presence forces Elizabeth to question whether duty and desire must always be at odds.
Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 88, follows: 170, updated: 1/10 published: 10/19/2024, [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] Mr. Collins
8k+Bound to Him » by
georgesgurl117
At the behest of Lord Voldemort, Severus Snape is forced to commit a deplorable act against one who should have been under his protection. Bound by Dark Magic, he and Hermione Granger must learn to trust one another and themselves as they work together to thwart the dark plots surrounding them.
Harry Potter, M, English, Angst & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 94, words: 737k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 6k+, updated: 12/23/2024 published: 7/11/2011, [Severus S., Hermione G.] Draco M., Minerva M.
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Against All Odds » by
TRavine
When one careless act sets off a chain of unexpected events, Margaret Hale is forced into a marriage with John Thornton, the very man whom she despises most of all. However, the brooding mill owner entertains some feelings of his own on the matter, and might not quite be the man she has taken him for.
North and South, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 19, words: 87k+, favs: 47, follows: 35, updated: 9/20/2022 published: 7/30/2022
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A Pair of Fine Eyes » by
Nerdanel14
Mr. Darcy makes up his mind earlier than in canon and proposes to Elizabeth after the Netherfield Ball.
Pride and Prejudice, M, English, Romance, chapters: 19, words: 37k+, favs: 594, follows: 381, updated: 5/4/2022 published: 4/16/2022, Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy
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Speculation » by
latessitrice
Fanny's careless gossiping after the incident at Outwood station leads to Margaret's impending ruin. John makes her an offer that may be her only chance at happiness, even at the risk of his own misery.
North and South, M, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 12, words: 53k+, favs: 108, follows: 140, updated: 1/22/2022 published: 6/30/2017
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A Woman Worthy of Being Pleased » by
Nerdanel14
Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth meet in London in the spring of 1811, while Darcy's parents are still alive. How will this alter the twists and turns leading to our lovers' happily ever after? (Note: This story is light and fluffy, with minimum angst.)
Pride and Prejudice, M, English, Romance, chapters: 21, words: 35k+, favs: 752, follows: 545, updated: 4/12/2021 published: 3/23/2021, Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy
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Take the good with the bad » by
DayDreamerJL
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy has a magnificent home, money, connections, a sweet little sister, and supportive parents. When his pride and arrogance make him lose the only woman he could truly love, Lady Anne Darcy and George Darcy will do anything to ease their son's sorrow, whether that is lending a shoulder, or leading him back to his love. [COMPLETE]
Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 26, words: 127k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 627, updated: 4/11/2020 published: 3/17/2020, Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy, OC
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A Sunday Kind Of Love » by
Ms. Anthrop
Severus Snape has always dreamt of the impossible: a Sunday kind of love. When a DMLE raid goes terribly wrong, can something good come from the ashes? An expanded and edited version of the story written for the 2018 round of the SSHG Prompt Fest on Live Journal. Contains adult language and situations, as well as mild violence. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 6, words: 17k+, favs: 330, follows: 124, updated: 8/5/2018 published: 7/20/2018, Harry P., Hermione G., Severus S., Rose W.
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A Shot in the Dark » by
lilsherlockian1975
Severus and Hermione have spent weeks assuming the worst of each other until one evening everything changes. Finally, Hermione makes a surprising demand. This could either go really well or completely backfire on the witch. A two-shot with angst, humor, romance and hope! (complete)
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 2, words: 14k+, favs: 609, follows: 126, 3/12/2018, [Hermione G., Severus S.] Ginny W., OC
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When Sorrows Come » by
Amandah Leigh
Hermione Granger is 2x divorced, 3x a mother, hiding a shameful secret, and falling apart. Severus Snape fell apart 10yrs ago when the war ended but self-imposed solitude is taking its toll. When she puts an anonymous ad in the Prophet offering "almost anything" for 10 Galleons an hour, Severus wonders if the insufferable know-it-all might be exactly what he needs...
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 55, words: 284k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 981, updated: 7/21/2017 published: 3/20/2017, [Hermione G., Severus S.] [Lucius M., Narcissa M.]
203A Slytherin Seduction » by
I M Sterling
Severus Snape is quite happy with the status quo between himself and his partner at the Department of Mysteries. He has the brilliant witch all to himself seventy hours a week. Unfortunately, several other Slytherins have decided that Miss Granger is quite delectable and have entered into a contest to win her affections. Rated M. A birthday gift for Dragoon811.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 9, words: 22k+, favs: 248, follows: 230, updated: 9/17/2016 published: 7/31/2016
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A Soul-Mate's Kiss » by
IShouldBeWritingSomethingElse
"You are bound, Hermione. You shared a Soul-Mate's Kiss." / SS/HG HEA...Always :)
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 13, words: 28k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 991, updated: 2/7/2016 published: 12/12/2015, Hermione G., Severus S.
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To See and Keep Silent by
Toodleoo
Nothing was right in the Snapes' marriage. They never talked, you see. About anything. [A different kind of Marriage Law story, written for melodylepetit for the 2015 SSHG Gift Fest.]
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Angst, words: 6k+, favs: 570, follows: 85, 12/25/2015, [Hermione G., Severus S.]
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Sin & Vice » by
mak5258
In her sixth year, Dumbledore makes Hermione a key figure in a plan to help Harry defeat Voldemort. (It's difficult to summarize this without spoilers— HG/SS; there's a Time Turner involved but probably not how you expect; the story really gets started in Chapter Three.)
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 63, words: 291k+, favs: 4k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 9/7/2015 published: 2/16/2015, [Hermione G., Severus S.]
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A Suitable Arrangement » by
IShouldBeWritingSomethingElse
"Friends with benefits? Our understanding." Hermione caught her fingers in her tangled hair and frowned. "No. That sounds complicated. Our… suitable arrangement? How about that?" / SS/HG HEA...Always :)
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 7, words: 13k+, favs: 831, follows: 275, updated: 3/16/2015 published: 3/9/2015, Severus S., Hermione G.
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Getting Past Broken » by
TycheSong
When Hermione decides she can no longer live with the mental scarring wrought by her vicious assault at Malfoy Manor, she enlists the aid of her former Potions professor in exchange for holding his life debt fulfilled... a very lemony tale written for the SSHG Prompt Fest based on a prompt by Shiv5468. Winner of Best SSHG Threesome at the HPFanFicFanPollAwards (Fall/Winter 2013)!
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 6, words: 51k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 547, updated: 9/9/2013 published: 8/5/2013, [Hermione G., Severus S.] Lucius M.
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Within the Wilderness, an Orchid Blooms » by
georgesgurl117
When the Marriage Act is repealed, will it be marked by the end of a failed marriage or will it inspire the beginning of something better? This is a story about politics, portraits, priorities, and perseverance. Most importantly, this is a story about love. 3RD PLACE WINNER FALL-WINTER 2013 HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS: SS/HG BEST ROMANCE.
Harry Potter, M, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 18, words: 73k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 883, updated: 8/21/2013 published: 2/12/2013, [Hermione G., Severus S.]
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Taking her there with me » by
Redizded
"There?" he whispers in her ear and, sure enough, he feels her grip tighten. - COMPLETE! -
North and South, M, English, Romance, chapters: 9, words: 17k+, favs: 760, follows: 361, updated: 6/17/2013 published: 9/11/2012
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Pet Project » by
Caeria
Hermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 52, words: 338k+, favs: 16k+, follows: 8k+, updated: 6/9/2013 published: 3/3/2005, Hermione G., Severus S.
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Denial » by
little beloved
Marriage Law Fic. *WINNER: Of five 2007 OWL Awards, in categories Romance, Drama, A/U, Challenge and Fire & Ice. Winner of Mugglenet Quicksilver Quill Award 2008 and SS/HG Award for best Romance 2008.* Five years after the fall of Voldemort, Hermione and Severus receive unhappy news.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 34, words: 214k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 5/24/2013 published: 2/1/2013, Hermione G., Severus S.