Hello all! This is a fic I've been wanting to write for quite some time. While it is marked as a Hermione/Severus fic, there will be hints of other pairings. Be prepared for much silliness. It's rated M for safety, cursing and probable sexual references.

Forbidden

"You mean there' s a Forbidden section of the Forbidden section?"

Harry's eyes were huge as he stared at Hermione.

"I only just saw it while I was getting a book for Advanced Potions. But it was there marked off with red tape and lots of warnings," she said.

"I think I know where we are going tonight," Ron said, smiling and rubbing his hands together.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Can't you two just let there be a little mystery in the world for once?"

Harry nudged her. "You're the one who keeps telling us things like this. If you didn't want us to go, you shouldn't tell us. In fact, I think this is all a clever ploy so you can also see what is in that section."

Hermione reddened. "Someone has to keep an eye on you."

Sure enough, Hermione was nestled under the invisibility cloak with Harry and Ron as the clock struck midnight. The library was quiet since Madame Pince had shooed everyone out several hours ago.

Harry shook off the invisibility cloak and followed Hermione into the Forbidden section. Her head girl clearance allowed her access to it at any time. Conveniently, it also allowed her to bring two guests. She had heard rumors that she could save up points and redeem them for Hogwarts-themed merchandise, but hadn't thoroughly investigated them yet.

"It's just over here," Hermione said, pausing until the two boys caught up with her. Ron stuck his hand out and grabbed a thin, bound book from the shelf.

"Ron! You could have just set off an alarm!" Hermione hissed.

Harry raised his eyebrows as he listened. "I don't think so. Maybe as head girl, you get an exemption?"

Hermione shook her head. "They didn't mention anything when I got the instruction manual."

"You actually read the manual?"

"Yeah? So?"

"Hermione, no one reads the manual."

Ron's eyes widened. "Um, guys?"

"What's so wrong with reading the manual?" Hermione huffed.

"It's just weird! That's all!" Harry snapped back.

"Guys?"

"Well maybe if you ever read directions, you wouldn't have set your bed on fire when you were trying to transfigure that teddy bear!"

"That was one time! Let it go!"

"GUYS!"

"WHAT!?" Both Harry and Hermione turned on Ron, who had a look of unspeakable horror on his face.

"We must leave this place and never speak of what we have seen here."

"Well, you've done all the seeing," Harry said, taking the book from Ron's hands.

"NO! You mustn't read it!"

Harry skimmed the page. "What is it?"

Hermione peered over his shoulder. "I've heard of this. I think it's a Muggle work."

"Very good, Miss Granger."

The trio jumped and turned to see a very cross Professor Snape glowering at them.

"Professor! What are you doing here?"

Snape folded his arms over his chest. "I was investigating an alarm when I heard some voices from over here. I should have guessed it was you three."

Hermione smiled. "Just showing them the library, sir. Seeing as I'm the head girl and all."

"At midnight," he sneered, raising an eyebrow. "Miss Granger, while I would not put it past you to live here if given the opportunity, I find it difficult to believe that your two friends would share the same...desire to learn."

Hermione colored faintly.

Snape caught sight of the book clutched in Harry's hand.

"Did you read this?" Snape snapped, grabbing the book.

"Yes! So? It doesn't even make sense!"

Snape cursed before grabbing the front of Harry's shirt. "Do you understand what you have done, Potter? You have read the evil Muggle book. In doing so, you have trapped us here forever."

Ron's eyes grew larger. "I'm trapped in a library??!"

Hermione grinned. "I'm trapped in a library??!"

"And the worst part is, I'm trapped here with you. Once you've read it, you can never leave."

"Professor?" Hermione asked meekly. "What is 'it' exactly?"

Snape turned his cold gaze on her and said the word that made all of them gasp in horror.

"Fanfiction."