A Season 7 project. This story takes up Downton Abbey where Julian Fellowes left it, beginning midway through 1926. This is a serious attempt at a "real" season, embracing all the major characters, and most minor ones, and major/minor plotlines for each of them. There will be 10 episodes plus a Christmas Special. Rated T for allusions to mature subject matter.

A Chelsie fic set during Series 4, although the story will detour from canon. Mrs Hughes receives an unexpected blessing. Will it help to bring the Housekeeper and Butler closer together? Certainly, their lives will never be the same again. Hope you enjoy x

A modern Chelsie AU. Charles runs a high-class domestic service company; he is smart, successful and single. He reluctantly attends his friend Robert's New Year's Eve party, but things look up when he bumps into property developer Elsie Hughes on the doorstep...

Carson never considered Mrs. Hughes a woman with no standards…

A birthday fic for chelsie fan, in which our newly-engaged Chelsie sit down for some serious (but loving and fluffy) "getting to know you" exchanges. Period set; may continue at some point.

Modern AU: EM Hughes is a novelist who writes historical fiction and Charles Carson is a retired cricketer who is now a sports presenter, a color commentary man (whose on air partner is one Charlie Grigg). You will see the familiar characters albeit in different roles. This is the story of how they met and the long road that is their relationship.

MODERN AU The death of his soon-to-be ex-wife brings Charles Carson and his daughter, Daisy, to coastal Maine. Elsie Hughes, nurse at Daisy's new school, is soon placed deep into the Carsons' lives. But can Charles, Elsie, and Daisy - and the small town of Misty Cove where they live - survive the aftermath of what's to come? New role for T. Barrow; stars almost entire DA cast.

Promises are often hard to keep, especially when the past and possibilities for the future collide. Set in the universe of Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan's Mum, Elsie Burn's life is complicated to say the least. Charles Carson is offering a steady hand, but is she willing to take it? *T* for now...

Chelsie songfic that brings Carson and Hughes together during the Great War. Definitely AU with canon strewn throughout. Rated M for eventual scenes of violence, war, and … well. Let's just see what happens, shall we? Stars most downstairs crew at some point as well as some of the upstairs folks.

Sometimes, fate deals an unfortunate hand, and all seems lost. But even the darkest cloud has a silver lining.

Taking on the Chelsie Christmas Challenge - short festive themed stories.

The crossover fic you always KNEW made sense but that no one ever wrote ... until now. What happens when a beastly butler is cursed, forced to find his true love in order to break the spell? Well, he meets a beautiful Scottish housekeeper, of course! But can she break the spell in time to set the butler free? (*spoiler alert: PROBABLY!) (Beauty & the Beast/Downton Abbey Crossover)

She'd been going it alone so long that she didn't know love until it bit her on the backside. (Modern AU)

Modern AU Fic, focusing on Chelsie pairing, primarily, but others as well. All of your DA faves will make an appearance. Elsie Hughes runs a cozy local dive called Donk's, owned by Rob Crawley. There will be intrigue, romance, POSSIBLY MURDER!, line dancing, Patsy Cline, shots of whiskey, neon signs shaped like boots and more! A gift fic for my hubby, at his request.

Elsie is the head of marketing at Crawley Enterprises, Inc. Traveling often for work and after an extremely busy day, she finds herself at the hotel bar. Uninterested in a relationship at this point in her life, she plans on a glass of wine only, but a handsome stranger grabs her attention. Will this moment be a one time meeting, or will their paths cross again?

A collection of stories based on prompts from the Chelsie Prompts blog on Tumblr. Ratings may change per chapter and prompt. All of the stories will be Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes. Other characters may appear from time to time.

This story is the product of a challenge between Onesimus42 and Batwings79 - criteria explained in the Chapt. 1 Author's Notes - "Ringtones are those little songs and ditties that play when someone rings your cell phone," replied Elsie Hughes. "Don't you have any ringtones set on your cell phone?" "I don't think so," said Charles Carson doubtfully. "It just rings and I answer it."

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have something to get used to.

When Mrs. Hughes loses her eyesight, her life as the housekeeper of Downton Abbey is over. Perhaps with Mr. Carson she will be able to realize a new life just beginning. Carson/Hughes.

A place for Chelsie prompt challenges that I've compiled through the years. All are Carson and Hughes focused with the appearance of other characters as necessary. Canon as well as AU.

A follow up to Uncovering Love, we rejoin the Carson family and friends in Halifax, autumn 1953. Their home is lively and happy, but Elsie is suffering from a longing only one thing will sate. Beryl and Bill, Isobel and Richard, Andy and Daisy, and the Crawley family will prominently appear as the little family continues to deal with ghosts from the past and new challenges.

A birthday fic for the lovely Chelsie fan, because she is such a dear, sweet friend. xxx Elsie gets a bit ... bold. Strong T. Enjoy!

Present day AU. Charles and Elsie, newly married and newly retired have set up house in York. Health and intimacy issues pose new challenges for the (mostly) happy couple. Fair amount of Richobel in this one, as well.

Embarking on their honeymoon, Charles and Elsie begin to process the events of their wedding day and those leading up to it. A series of internal reflections; lengthy, fun & sometimes in-depth conversations; &, interspersed with requisite amounts of playful holiday fun & honeymoon adult times. From Ch19 rating is a tasteful but strong M. Some S5/6 JF canon is blissfully ignored.

A collection of OTP prompt responses for our favorite couple.

Charles and Elsie have 25 days to admit their true feelings. Written for the Chelsie Christmas Challenge.

A companion to "Managing Love". Charles and Elsie are now married, enjoying life together with their family and friends. The firm of Carson, Crawley & Bates still has its managers, but retirement is calling. Rated M for a reason, but there will be fluff mixed in. I loved these characters too much to leave them alone. Or rather, they wouldn't leave me alone...

A very AU story based on a picture of our very own butler as an executioner in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. What if this executioner met Elsie Hughes under less than favorable circumstances?

One lonely little boy. One snarky, grumpy git. When the safety of one was entrusted to the other, everyone knew this was not going to turn out well... Or was it? AU, sequel to "Harry's First Detention". OVER FIVE MILLION HITS!

A random collection of my silly thoughts- This will include Stuff that may be decidedly OOC and Nonsense that is borderline crackfic. Could be a drabble or a poem or a fortune cookie, who knows what will happen? Certainly not me;) Mostly Chelsie but others too.

Due to his palsy, Charlie starts to have trouble with some of his everyday routines, meaning Elsie will need to assist. Written for tumblr's chelsie-prompt of 'whiskers'.

AU/Modern AU – It's been over two years since Elsie Burns buried her husband. Together with her son, her niece and her cheeky sister, she got her life back to normal. But just then a stranger stumbles in front of Elsie's car and gets knocked out. When he wakes up in hospital he says his name is Charles Carson and insists to have been born in 1856…

Changes seem to keep coming Elsie Hughes (Carson)'s way as she continues to settle into life with her new husband. The secret keeper, however, will have to contend with her own long hidden truths as a dark entity makes itself known in the Abbey. Story begins not longer after Christmas Special S6 ends, so spoilers abound.

A honeymoon fic, in which Elsie and Charles realize what it means to finally come HOME. "They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

Aspiring writer Charles Carson is still healing in the aftermath of WWII. As he begins to construct a book based on a collection of journals left by a distant relative, he uncovers the tale of a secret love just as he meets a woman who has the potential to either fill or break his heart. AU that will incorporate Downton characters. Not my characters, but I love them deeply.

Severus Snape is under a sleeping spell. Hermione takes shameless advantage. Things progress from there. Rated M for a reason.

Three glimpses into the evolving nature of the relationship between Robert and Carson as they "navigate the choppy seas of change" in a POST SEASON 6 world. More on the life-long friendship between my Downton favourites.

Mrs. Hughes drinks some troublesome tea. Pre-engagement and all that lovely stuff.

A different view on Charles's proposal. Written for the Chelsie Countdown to the Christmas Special on tumblr.

Exceedingly NSFW, but lovingly so. Please as a verb and please as a plea... Carson wedding night awkwardness turns amorous. Spoilerlerrrt? 6.3 because of their honeymoon location and her dress, I suppose.

Sometimes, the deepest and silliest conversations take place at night. Between lovers, it's called pillow talk. A series of drabbles featuring Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes Carson.

An assorted collection of Chelsie ficlets and drabbles. Some of these may morph into longer stories. But until I have the time to write those multichapter fics, I figured I would share what I have so far. Each post will include a timing note and a spoiler warning (if needed).

Modern AU: Bookshop owner Charles and teacher Elsie are finally dating, sharing their first holiday together in Dubai after months building a relationship. Can they navigate their way through the demons of their past to find a way to stay together for the long haul?

One moment of weakness, one fleeting moment of temporary insanity is all it takes for Carson and Hughes to give in. S5 AU. Carson/Hughes. Solid M.

Will Charlie and Elsie ever get over their jitters to consummate their marriage?

a.k.a NipS. Frequently NSFW. Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson, and a long journey. It started out as sass appreciation, pure and simple, and got a little complicated. CarsonxHughes, CarsonxCarson and HughesxHughes getting over the fears taught by society and getting their shit together. Set during and after s4, with various lines of dialogue from s5 and possibly s6 (we'll see).

Where Mr and Mrs Carson are retired. [Lyrics by Rascall Flatts' Bless the Broken Road.']

A collection of Downton Abbey prompt responses, mostly Chelsie. There will be some spoilers for the latest series/special. Rating will only apply to some responses.

Gentle Chelsie tale of parallels: Charles and Elsie in their early days at Downton and Charles and Elsie in their retirement years (following on from Stuck with you) x

Two different ways their first night could go.

Where Carson and Mrs. Hughes are now husband and wife.

The romance of Christmas 1924, focusing on what follows Mr. Carson's enchanting proposal. This is a narrative of the 48 hours after the proposal, with reactions to the news by almost everyone, with emphasis on Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes themselves. Disclaimer: Mr. Fellowes created them, Mr. Carter and Ms. Logan gave them life. I am only borrowing them for a little while.

[Nominated for SSHG Fanfic Awards - Best WIP] Hermione and Severus hate each other. Really, they do. It's just hard to convince people of this while holding hands. [Sevione]

A slightly steamy Chelsie in honor of our Mona for her birthday! When Mr. Carson makes a decision...he makes a decision. Probably OOC, but lots of fun regardless.

Before the wedding, Mr. Carson & Mrs. Hughes have a disagreement.

Newly appointed Elsie Hughes finds a journal in her desk.

This story will follow Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson after the Series 5 Christmas Special, taking the story forward following Mr Carson's enchanting proposal of marriage. Other characters will feature as we see how those Downstairs and Upstairs react to the engagement x

With Anna in prison, Mrs. Hughes struggles with her role in the downstairs family. No spoilers for the CS.

A stream of consciousness/interior dialogue piece exploring Carson and Mrs. Hughes in the four months between her revelation about Becky and Christmas. AND BEYOND! Both POV's.

When the past catches up with the present, it isn't always easy to deal with its consequences. Alternate Universe fic, almost spoiler free, includes a very proper Butler and a very different role for the person we normally know as Housekeeper Elsie Hughes. Will often not be safe for work.

Post-S5 Christmas Special. There are many paths they've walked together. BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR KOUW, YO! SFW and then NSFW.

A twinkle in his eyes, he remembered another aspect of his years of foolishness. "Well, well, well, it's time to bring my other talents into play." An idea had formed in his mind and he couldn't wait to put it into action. Another continuation of 'Tonight' and 'Wine Tasting'. This is has a lot of references to 'Wine Tasting' and deals with Charles plan to thank his Elsie properly.

A collection of one-shots featuring Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes, using a set of prompts written by Kissman - one prompt for each letter of the alphabet. Some fluff and some angst. High angst updates will include a warning at the beginning of the chapter. A few chapters may include S5 spoilers, but there will ALWAYS be a spoiler warning at the top of the chapter.

My first Chelsie Challenge. Loving it :)

I got bored with trying to figure out ways to get them together and decided instead just to have some fun! So here they are, married, and skipping right to the good stuff... A sweetly romantic take on their first few days as husband and wife.

My entry for the HP Kinkfest on Livejournal. It's a postwar fic, AU because Severus survives. He frequents Muggle pubs to pick up women, but he never expected her. She thinks dirty words are for the vulgar, but she's never heard them in his voice. ONESHOT (forreal this time).

[Winner of SSHG Fanfic Awards for Best Comedy] Hermione is determined to lose her virginity before Christmas. Amused, Snape decides to help. [Sevione]

Sequel to We'll Always Have Paris. A year after their affair, Severus Snape and Hermione Granger attend the annual Potions Conference in London. Then begins a little game of cat and mouse between them. Is somebody going to be hurt in the process or will they finally find peace - and love - in each other's arms?

A selection of 'what could be's for Lady Elizabeth and Carson the Butler of my Five Names universe. Unconnected little wrap-ups for their story. Some may be NSFW. No spoilers.

A very naughty moment between our favorite couple. Follows series 5 Christmas episode ;) xo

A one-shot of how I wish looking for a property would go.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have been arguing non-stop. What happens when it finally comes to a head?

**Winner Best Romance 2014 LJ SSHG Fan Fic Awards** My Entry into the 2014 Live Journal Hermione Smut Fest. Severus Snape is fed up with reports that he is somehow planning/plotting to be the next Dark Lord. Thanks to a comment by Lucius he decides to seek out Hermione Granger and proposition her in exchange for helping her cause. Hermione in turn has other ideas in mind.

Or: Mr Carson realises that he is no longer happy to simply be Mrs Hughes' friend and sets out to show her how he feels; life happens along the way. Set between The London Season and the start of Series 5.

Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are respected colleagues and friends. Could one special night change everything for the Butler and Housekeeper? Set during Series 5 and therefore will contain some spoilers x

*Spoilers for series 5*. Picks up after/during episode 7. Mrs Hughes wonders at the implications of Mr Carson's suggestion of a 'business venture' and together they take an afternoon in the village to look at potential investments.

Hermione has desired Snape for quite some time and decides to take matters into her own hands, but will she be able to handle the repercussions?

Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes work together for Downton Radio, where he has his own show and she is his producer/technician. They have worked together for a great number of years and their attraction is palpable - but will they get together? Modern AU - this story celebrates my fiftieth fic!

*Spoilers for Season 5* Mrs Hughes gives Lady Edith something back that survived the fire and feels the winds of change settling around the house. Perhaps Mr Carson can lend her a steadying hand.

When will Mrs. Hughes' teasing go too far?

Hermione is in her third year at university when she's tasked with taking a class with the impossible Professor Snape. Unfortunately, he's not only frustrating and infuriating but also unpredictable and strangely attractive. How will she survive the term, and how will Snape? Requested prompt. Muggle AU. WINNER FOR SSHG - "BEST AU" IN THE FALL/WINTER 2014 HP FANFIC FAN POLL AWARDS!

Severus looked more closely at the young lady. He couldn't believe who he was seeing as he stared into the haunted brown eyes that were devoid of the light that had once shown in them. "I left them all," she admitted with a shaky voice. "I just couldn't take it anymore." Severus/Hermione, EWE, takes place 8 years after war. Could be T; keeping it M just in case.

Mrs. Bute returns to Grantham House shortly after the day at the beach and Mrs. Hughes has to return to Yorkshire. As always, she and Mr. Carson correspond, but their letters aren't quite like what they've written during past Seasons. No Season 5 Spoilers.

Charles and Elsie are esteemed colleagues and friends. But are they more than friends? Does everyone else see something that they don't? This fic is written as a series of one-shots, each focused on Chelsie but told through the eyes of a different character, and linked together in a gentle tale. Set in Series 5 x

End of s4. Mrs Hughes, Mr Carson, the seaside, and what happens afterward.

Minor spoiler warning. A fire breaks out in the Abbey and Charles Carson faces his worst nightmare.

Collaboration of kouw and deeedeee for KISSMAN'S BIRTHDAY! Mrs Hughes has some new underwear. Sexy sexy. NSFW.

A collection of Chelsie ficlets inspired by a list of prompts all phrased "[blank] me" posted by askboxmemes on tumblr.

Sequel to 'Perfection'. Snape and Hermione have loads of snarky kinky sex, Harry and Draco hump like rabbits, and Ron gets hit on by Luna Lovegood. [Sevione][Drarry]

The yearly cricket match is being played on a beautiful English summer's day and the status quo is suddenly completely overthrown. Rating subject to change.

Something is wrong with Mr. Carson.

An AU pairing of Mr. Breghert with a certain Scottish housekeeper. Published originally on Tumblr

This is mainly a Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes story set during Series 5. However, Richard Clarkson will appear, as will Isobel Crawley to a lesser extent. As a ghost from Charles's past re-emerges, will he choose his past over his present? Does the Butler appreciate what he has here and now?

Mrs. Hughes receives unwelcome news.

Hermione Granger has had enough. What with the war over and Voldemort gone she finds the confining walls of Hogwarts overbearingly trying. And with just a month left to graduation she needs to find a way to make her snarky Potions professor accept her dinner invitation - even though she doesn't want him to. AU.

In the ten years since the Battle of Hogwarts, Severus Snape has worked very hard to free himself from his old life in order to become a respected Headmaster. Hermione loves him regardless, but will an innocent board game change the entire future of their marriage, not to mention Severus' view of himself? Written as a gift for Subversa in the 2011 LJ SSHG Exchange. Rated MA.

After the 2013 Christmas Special. It all started with a day at the beach. Extremely extended ending! This has it all; intrigue, romance, angst, irony, betrayal, humor, more romance, London, seduction, healing and Chelsie! Key characters; Carson, Hughes, Thomas, Mary, Beryl, Edith, Molesley, Mrs. Butte, Miss Baxter, Anna and Bates. COMPLETE! 2014 Highclere Award- 'Chelsie Fluff'

The staff has been decimated, standards are dropping and Charles Carson is getting close to celebrating his thirtieth year in service of the Granthams. When a person from his past pops up uninvited at his party, Elsie Hughes investigates and finds out more about Charles Carson's past. Together Charles and Elsie walk into an unimagined future. AU. Includes OC.

Due to his injuries, Severus is unable to resume his old life. He's determined to be lonely and miserable, but the yearly Order Christmas party becomes a bright spot, thanks to Hermione Granger. Complete.

Charles had to admit, all he could think about was Elsie Hughes and sex.

Another respronse to the latest Chelsie Anon prompt. When Charles' shorts are found torn and crumbled in the library, Elsie jumps to conclusions.

After the war, Severus finds himself lost and without purpose. The image in the mirror shows a know-it-all but how can she help him? Meanwhile, the prudish Hermione Granger wants to advance her career, when the opportunity to help a war hero presents itself, she leaps at the chance. There will be UST, Angst, Voy, Dark/Hidden Desires as well as graphic sexual content.

Alternate Universe where Charles and Elsie live very different lives in Victorian times. Elements of As Time Goes By and Last Tango in Halifax.

Good has not triumphed over evil. After losing a very damaging battle, Hermione is gifted, by the Dark Lord, to none other than Severus Snape. What is the greasy bat of the dungeons to do with a bushy-haired know-it-all slave? SS/HG

Mr. Carson tells Mrs. Hughes that he's made the decision to leave Downton Abbey to work at Haxby Park for Lady Mary. Starts with his thoughts during and after that brief conversation, and continues beyond that evening. Story will go AU at some point as changes occur in the relationship between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. No S4 spoilers. Winner of a Highclere Award (2014).

The London Housekeeper has disappeared and it's Lady Rose's first season. There's only one logical solution... Mrs. Hughes has to come to London immediately. Season 3 spoilers. Rated T for now, though knowing me as I do...it'll probably become an M in later chapters.

Hermione runs into someone she used to know. She is not prepared for what happens next.

My entry for the Fairytale Challenge on the 'Lovers of the Potion's Master' Facebook group. I got Goldilocks and the Three Bears! Rated M, so beware. Please Read and Review!

Carson hears disturbing news while in London for the Season...

Since that day at the beach, nothing has been right for him. Something is different. But what? (My first fanfiction. Be kind)

Hermione is hiding under a desk and she makes an honest mistake.

As the prospect of retirement looms for the Butler of Downton Abbey will Charles and Elsie finally part ways or will they find happiness and fulfilment together? This story is set at some point after Series 4.

Hermione has volunteered to chaperone on the long train ride to Beauxbatons for this year's Triwizard Tournament. But that's not so interesting as what happens when she's asleep on the way there. Dub-con, Chikan (train-groping), AU, EWE, Adult material, SSHG, Oneshot.

The morning of the final battle, Severus wakes up with Hermione Granger in his arms. But his thoughts are still consumed by Lily Evans. Perhaps it's time for him to move on... HG/SS, 2 shot!

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)!

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.

Some words are more powerful than others. It's all about timing.

Even in the midst of a storm, we can find peace and happiness.

This story will follow the relationship of Elsie Hughes and Charles Carson. It will focus on their unspoken feelings finally emerging. It is set during Series 4.

An AU version of what could have happened if Elsie Hughes had made different choices in her life. Winner of a Highclere Award

A handsome Italian stranger finds his way to Downton. Will he also find a place in Elsie's heart?

It was not Jane Austen's fault that she failed to make my existence known; however, it was her fault that she did not tell the story the way it truly was. My name is Miss Kiley S. Jensen, and here was really happened- starting when I met the man who captured my heart the day I rode a fidgety horse. Colonel Brandon/OC

My answer to a Facebook challenge by SweetAle4U. Severus Snape is in love with Hermione Granger. What happens when she shows up at his home one rainy night, soaking wet? OOC, AU, smut.

Seeking: An intelligent, capable wizard amenable to assisting a bright, independent, magically-formidable single witch in the conception of a child. Insemination only: no sexual congress; non-negotiable. Further contact will be established following receipt of preliminary letter of interest. Address all inquiries by owl to Joy Bundle c/o Hogsmeade Owl Post.

Wedding Bells for Carson and Hughes

Downton's attractive new Head Housemaid has set her sights on Mr. Carson. Is this the end for our favorite Butler and Housekeeper? Will have an M rating eventually ;)

AU, SS/HG. A Master/Apprentice story. Rating MA , very graphic. Edited for formatting.

He could have asked her, but he didn't. Now she not speaking to him, and he can't work out why. How was he supposed to know she would want to go? It's an encounter with a faulty Library ladder that makes them tell their secrets. Just a little story, nothing to complicated. EWE and AU.

There were few things that Hermione Granger would not do for a chance to view the book collection of the late treasure hunter and philanthropist Begonia Madden. She was even prepared to accompany the habitually surly Professor Snape on an overnight trip to the Highlands. Really, how awful could it possibly be? (SS/HG; epilogue of DH disregarded.)

Severus Snape was looking forward to a quiet, peaceful weekend at home with his wife, but fate, it seemed, had other plans. ONESHOT.

This is my first Fan Fic, VERY passionate, emotional and racy, contains spoilers from Series 3. I explore what would have happened if Mrs Hughes had lied to Mrs Patmore about her lump being benign and how in Mr Carson's utter frustration for the illness ignites a passion that neither of them can resist. MK Disclaimer: These are Julian Fellow's Characters, I have not created them

She took it upon herself to become his friend. Or something. A story in 3 parts. Rated T for language.

Elsie gets caught in the storm and doesn't want to drag the rain and mud all through the house, so she decides to get warm in the scullery. But is she alone? (mature content)

A bride, a writer, a chef, a waiter, a hotel concierge, a press secretary, a housekeeper, a teacher, a historian, a tv producer, a doctor, a sous-chef, a driver, a CEO, a manager, a best man, a footman, a pop star, two work colleagues, and the Prime Minister. This Christmas, love is actually closer than they realize. (MULTI-SHIP, "Downton Abbey" meets "Love Actually")

Modern AU fic in which Charles is a successful hotelier and Elsie a renowned fashion designer. Other Characters of course show up around them, some perhaps in unexpected ways.

Even when kept silent the truth has a habit of breaking free. Sequel to Still Waters and a continuation of Charles and Elsie's story.

Downton 1922 and some of the staff feel the need to retire.

'Sequel' to 'Growth'. Charles and Elsie are married and living a life of domestic bliss in Downton Village. Newlyweds are all the same, but these two get a never ending stream of visitors needing their advice too! Rated M for grown up teddy stuff. Complete.

Hermione/Snape will sparks fly or just angry words, how can Hermione learn to live with someone who tells her he CAN never love her? Marriage law fic that skips the wedding bit! Give it a go you might be happy you did :

They grow from lust to love. Rated M for a reason and I am not talking violence...

It's crazy the kind of seeds a rumour can plant. EWE, rating for language and innuendo.

Severus has a disagreement with his apprentice regarding dress code. Hermione is pushed over the edge.

Charles & Elsie meet before they begin working together. AU.

A move to London and a new job give Elsie Hughes the break she has been waiting for. AU

A party, a night off, Mrs. Hughes having dreams and a very romantic buttler.

This is how it went each day: Snape's eyes would pass over her, a sneer on his face and a challenge in his expression. And she would do nothing to prove herself to him, because she wasn't a know-it-all. Not anymore.

"One night is not enough... one night is never enough." Severus Snape ponders his new addiction.

It's a beautiful summer day, and everyone's swimming. What could go wrong? Hermione and Professor Snape are about to find out. One-shot, set summer after the final battle, Snape's magically alive. Written for the "One Line" competition on HPFC.

The letter was never meant to be read by him. In a fit of loneliness she had written down her feelings for him, merely as a way of dealing with the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions that his absence seemed to evoke in her. But now it was gone...

Hermione is caught trespassing in the Potions classroom late one night by two wizards who decide to teach her a lesson. An 'Against the Wall' fic. M readers only. Not for the faint-hearted. One-shot. SS/HG/LM

PWP. Severus and Lucius meet up in Venice for dinner on a boys weekend. When Hermione walks in the restaurant, looking delectable, they are determined to have her... together. LM/HG/SS.

A mentor fic: When Snape discovers Harry is abused by the Dursley's, he is forced to teach Harry for the summer after the tri-wizard tournament. Will they eventually find the family they never had? No slash and Harry will never be Snape's biological son.

Not daring to risk his friendship with Elsie, Charles decides on a rational approach to find love. Isobel has began a scheme of her own and Richard Clarkson is dealing with some regrets. Let it never be said that Downton is a dull place.

Colonel Brandon has returned from a lengthy mission. He is in for quite the welcome.

When her Editor gives her one final chance, Hermione leaps at the opportunity to interview the ex-Death Eater opening a new shop in Knockturn Alley. After all, all the dangerous ones are dead. Aren't they? EWE? Short and sweet!

An AU Modern, songfic, PWP. Based on a challenge with Batwings79. Elsie helps Charles out with his phone. Fluffy McFluff Fluff.

Elsie admiring Charles. Total M-ness.

With the arrival of wounded soldiers to Downton, the war becomes even more of a reality. And still life continues. People fall in love, get married, laugh and cry together, keep their secrets or finally find the courage to share them. Multiple pairings.

Elizabeth's curiosity gets the better of her when she wakes up one morning before her husband. A study in anatomy. One shot

Tomorrow morning, Hermione is going to speak at a conference for the first time. Warnings: silliness, first person POV, unbetaed: strange English ahead.

Lucius teaches Severus a lesson in the cruelest way. SLASH Set between books four and five. Rated M for graphic M/M violence, rape, and language.

When a research study goes awry, Hermione finds herself washed up on a tropical beach and rescued by the very last person she expected to save her. Post Deathly Hallows, but AU-ified a bit.

Severus needs the bathroom and Hermione decides to have a little fun. this story is told from Hermione's POV. Warnings: watersports, pee desperation, omorashi. if you don't like,don't read. This fic is rated R

Hermione and Severus make a very interesting bet. Post-DH

HG/SS have always hated each other, and their year-long marriage-law marriage has been full of secrets and silent seething. Hermione flirts with Lucius at a Malfoy ball, Severus snaps, a vicious argument in a garden, lemons... and a happy ending? 1-shot!

Five years ago, Hermione agreed to a marriage for every reason but love. Now when she's tired of living a lie what will happen? Can Severus show her that he's actually come to love her? I think we all know the answer to that question... HG/SS

Hermione ran away, and made Severus the Secret Keeper of her cottage. But now... One Shot.

Headmaster Snape has a personal space issue. Professor Granger has performance anxiety. Wintery post-war fluff.

Severus Snape has spent most of his life doing other people's bidding. Just when he thinks his life can be his own he is forced to choose between the magical world he loves or a loveless marriage imposed by a law. Will his life ever be his own to live?

With Severus being the cold hearted bastard that he is, and Hermione being broken hearted, will their hearts ever be able to love each other? A post Marriage Law fic. SSHG R&R pls. COMPLETE

A bachelor auction is going to be held at Hogwarts. Sev has no way out of it, and has to join. Trelawney wants him. He needs help. Who is he to turn to? Loads of laughs here! SSHG R&R pls. COMPLETE

She was given a book, a tent, and a half-cocked plan to save the entire Wizarding world, but Hermione Granger had other ideas.

Two hands, one book.

Complete. SS/HG. Marriage Law/Arranged Marriage. After 6 years of marriage, Severus realizes what he'd lose when suitors come calling on Hermione after the law is abolished. How hard will he fight to keep his family? Will he reclaim them, or give them up?

Prewritten Fic. A pregnant and desperate Hermione is about to marry Ron, but is it the best decision considering the circumstances involving one dark, snarky wizard? The gods get involved. M/F, lemons, Preg, Angst, a Touch of Mythology, Humor

Hermione Granger's recently retired parents plunge headlong into village life and decide to drag her along for the ride. There are a number of unexpected consequences. SS/HG, DH compliant but epilogue ignored.

An act of kindness on Harry's part will set in motion a series of events that will end up changing Hermione's life forever. SSHG, Post DH, EWE.

He might have been declared a war hero by Harry Potter, but there was still that tiny little incident of assisted suicide that worried the Wizengamot. Severus Snape is assigned to community service and encounters a certain bushyhaired knowitall.

Going up to her flat, he takes the stairs two at a time. NonDH compliant. SSHG

A reluctant Severus Snape is ardently pursued by Hermione. A few tantrums, hexes, nasty spells and wellplaced knees later an understanding is reached...sort of: RemusOFC too. Yummy. Alternate Universe, Humor, Lemons, Oral, Anal, More.

Hermione has lost her job after a scandalous article in the newspaper. But work as a clerk in a bookstore might turn out to be more than she bargained for.Written for the SSHG Exchange.

After the war, Snape retreats to his dungeons and is prepared to live his life friendless and alone. Will Hermione let him?

Fifteen years after Voldemort's fall, Severus Snape thought he'd finally found peace. Then he received an unexpected visit, and discovers that he's not the only one needing to make peace with the past.

SSHG, set 6 years postHogwarts. A common cold serves as an uncommon catalyst... Some of my fics are rated M for language only. This is not one of them. This is M for a reason, people. COMPLETE

As Hogwarts starts a quarterly Family Night, Harry is determined take part. Facing the heartache of looking in all the wrong places, he'll have to discover the true meaning of family, and that sometimes it comes from where you least expect it. COMPLETE

During a bout with the measles, Hermione learns that going by the book isn't always the best thing to do. (HGSS One-shot)

Hermione is tasked with bringing Muggle computers to the Ministry, and an e-mail glitch leads to a mysterious correspondence. Who will have the last word? *COMPLETE*