My Stories 34
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A Family is for Christmas
Minerva is alone for Christmas but sometimes, Christmas is a time for truth and magic all on its own.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, words: 7k+, favs: 34, follows: 10, 12/26/2024, [Minerva M., Hermione G.] Rose W., Hugo W.
474Doing One's Duty »
Can a single decision change the course of the world? Hermione Granger thinks so, which is why she's decided that she needs to get ahead of the information they're receiving (or not) from Dumbledore and join the Order of the Phoenix. In doing so, she creates such a ripple effect that there might just be a tidal wave before the end of it all. Especially after everything goes wrong.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 146, words: 501k+, favs: 230, follows: 272, updated: 11/29/2024 published: 12/4/2022, [Hermione G., Minerva M.] Harry P., Albus D.
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I Shall Live Forever for the Promise of your Kiss »
When Minerva collapses from a deadly disease, Hermione realizes that she might never have an opportunity to speak her truth. Consumed by fear, she tries to keep Minerva alive long enough that she might reveal her heart but in the process, will she lose herself to grief for an idea she is too scared to explore. In memory of Maggie Smith, 1934-2024.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 6, words: 10k+, favs: 24, follows: 18, updated: 10/9/2024 published: 10/5/2024, [Hermione G., Minerva M.] Poppy P., Winky
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With a Bang, Not a Whimper »
Minerva McGonagall would do anything for Harry Potter and George Weasley, even join in a 'friendly' game of Quidditch between former players and professors despite her past injury threatening her well being. Hermione thought it was folly, of course, but when Minerva is injured - predictably if Hermione has anything to say - she wakes up somewhere she doesn't belong and learns some
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 8, words: 21k+, favs: 51, follows: 38, updated: 7/19/2024 published: 7/14/2024, [Minerva M., Hermione G.]
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Close Your Eyes and Make a Wish
It's Minerva's birthday and her friends are throwing her a party. When Rolanda asks her to make a wish before she blows out the candles, perhaps fate might intervene so that her wish, really does, come true.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 49, follows: 20, 10/8/2023, [Minerva M., Hermione G.]
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A Chance »
Truth is a terrifying thing. When Hermione gives Minerva some truth of her own to ponder, the complications of it are terrifying and Minerva must sift through the trauma of a life full of war to find a spark of something she might even call happiness.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 5, words: 15k+, favs: 80, follows: 49, updated: 7/7/2022 published: 7/4/2022, [Hermione G., Minerva M.]
148Of Secrets and Lies and Birds of Fire »
The fourth instalment of the "Of..." series. Sequel to Of Mothers, Sons and Lovers. You may need to read the rest of the series first. In this story Harry makes his way through the Order of the Phoenix, all the while navigating his sometimes tenuous relationship with his Máthair.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 18, words: 39k+, favs: 161, follows: 233, updated: 6/21/2022 published: 2/28/2014, [Minerva M., Albus D.] Harry P., Hermione G.
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Desiderio del Cuore »
Hermione Granger is in love with Minerva McGonagall and most everyone can see it. Except for Minerva McGonagall. With Minerva's birthday falling on a free weekend, Hermione takes her across the Channel to Florence, Italy for a weekend of delight where she might possibly be able to reveal her heart and live happily ever after.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 22, words: 53k+, favs: 181, follows: 153, updated: 6/20/2022 published: 10/10/2021, [Hermione G., Minerva M.]
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Together on Sundays »
It's Minerva's birthday but even the woman herself has forgotten in the wake of the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts. Perhaps, with some gentle coaxing and quick thinking, Hermione can help her come to terms with what they have lost and give her hope with which to move forward.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 9, words: 17k+, favs: 102, follows: 64, updated: 4/15/2022 published: 4/5/2022, [Minerva M., Hermione G.] Harry P., Poppy P.
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A Birthday Surprise
Minerva McGonagall is down in the dumps. It's her birthday and she's sick and tired of being sick and tired. Perhaps a surprise party might cheer her up. And what happens after, well... That's another surprise. Written for Minerva's McGonagall's birthday.
Harry Potter, K, English, Friendship & Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 48, follows: 23, updated: 4/6/2022 published: 10/6/2020, [Minerva M., Hermione G.]
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Saying Goodbye »
In Memory of Helen McCrory. An ensemble tale about saying goodbye.
Harry Potter, K, English, Tragedy & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 5, words: 4k+, favs: 28, follows: 17, 4/16/2021, Harry P., Draco M., Minerva M., Narcissa M.
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The Secrets We Keep »
Hermione sees something she shouldn't have, putting her in an awkward position that just might break open some closely guarded secrets and make everyone feel a little more family. *Minerva McGonagall/OFC* Hermione & Minerva family fic.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Friendship, chapters: 8, words: 10k+, favs: 112, follows: 65, updated: 4/12/2021 published: 4/9/2021, [Minerva M., OC] Hermione G.
111The Smile that Struggled Through Tears »
Hermione is struggling after the War ends and to compound matters, her life isn't going how it's supposed to, but nothing is more beautiful than a smile that has struggled through tears. [Ensemble cast. HP, GW, GW, OMC. Found Family Feels]
Harry Potter, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 15k+, favs: 78, follows: 100, updated: 3/9/2021 published: 2/27/2021, [Hermione G., Minerva M.]
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Finding Their Family
All they needed from each other was a family. They just hadn't realised it, until now. Post battle. First FanFic.
Harry Potter, K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 4k+, favs: 149, follows: 34, updated: 2/12/2021 published: 4/28/2011, Harry P., Minerva M.
266Promises Kept »
When a promise is made, a promise should be kept. Minerva makes Hermione a promise that Hermione intends to hold her to. Hermione makes the same and between the two of them, they gently ease into a friendship that runs deeper than each other knows in a time of war and darkness and distrust.
Harry Potter, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 27, words: 75k+, favs: 253, follows: 210, updated: 2/7/2021 published: 12/25/2020, [Hermione G., Minerva M.] Harry P., Ginny W.
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The Conegal Priestess »
*Full desc in Ch1* Non-canon compliant retelling, of Half-Blood Prince [Hermione as the main character] HG seeks to navigate her 6th year without her parents while MM recovers from "the stunner incident". HG finds a book with notes in the margin & nearly kills another student. MM is in charge of punishment but will they find the family they both need? Cover art: Anon x
Harry Potter, M, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 70, words: 181k+, favs: 250, follows: 158, updated: 7/4/2020 published: 4/2/2020, [Minerva M., Albus D.] Harry P., Hermione G.
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The Road to Happiness is Paved in Sadness
Poppy Pomfrey recounts a tale to her brand new grandson. About how their family came to be, the adversity that they faced. But more importantly; how he got his name. This is an accompanying story to Ch48 & 53 of The Conegal Priestess but can also be stand-alone.
Harry Potter, K, English, Friendship & Family, words: 2k+, favs: 13, follows: 3, 5/31/2020, [Poppy P., OC] Minerva M.
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Behind the Facade
Ginny Weasley has a problem and goes to Headmistress McGonagall for help. In doing so, she gets to look behind the facade.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 2k+, favs: 30, follows: 11, 5/7/2020, Ginny W., Minerva M.
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A Magical Christmas »
UPDATED APRIL 2020: Harry and Hermione are stuck in the castle alone for their first Christmas in the magical world. Minerva McGonagall shows them a little magic all of her own as they share the magic of Christmas now and for all the years to come.
Harry Potter, K, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 6, words: 4k+, favs: 146, follows: 41, updated: 4/18/2020 published: 12/25/2011, Harry P., Hermione G., Minerva M.
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Age of Healing »
UPDATED 2024: Hermione is suffering from the effects of the war and is struggling, for perhaps the first time, with her schooling. What happens next involves an accident that will change Hermione's life, and quite possibly Minerva's also.
Harry Potter, K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 27, words: 101k+, favs: 596, follows: 550, updated: 9/19/2017 published: 10/8/2012, Hermione G., Minerva M.