Some people never go crazy, What truly horrible lives they must live. -Charles Bukowski They aren't my characters, but I just had to play with them.

When Ron finally moves on from Hermione, she is free to pursue the man she's been fascinated by since fourth year. Transferring to Romania to work alongside Charlie Weasley in Dragonsmeade, Hermione is in for a learning curve regarding three things. The true heat of dragon fire, the burning hatred of a lover scorned, and the slow, smouldering incineration of a man's love.

"Why're you crying?" Draco whispered, sitting down beside Hermione in a deserted Great Hall. Looking up at him with puffy eyes, she admitted what happened earlier at the Gryffindor Tower. Without a moment's hesitation, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and said: "Come on, you're spending the night in the Slytherin dungeon. With me."

An accident in Potions sends Draco and Hermione to the past where they meet a couple much like them. Hermione/Draco, James/Lily. Written before "The Half-Blood Prince," AU after "The Order of the Phoenix."

Dumbledore asks Hermione to carry out a secret mission before the start of her fourth year. "Keep the Time Turner, Miss Granger. I want you to use it to help Mr. Malfoy reevaluate his beliefs. He is now depending on you." HG/DM

Ema lands a starring role as a voice actress in a video game, thanks in no small part to the behind-the-scenes efforts of older brother Natsume. Of course, the twins can't be far behind, and the second-round battle for Ema's heart begins. (Eventual Ema/Natsume) ***HIATUS***

"She closed her eyes and saw his perfectly chiseled face and then imagined those boxers of his falling to the floor before he got in the shower. The last thing she needed was to be attracted to Rye Mellark's older brother." Desperate for a place to live, Katniss moves in with her friend, Rye, who has always had a crush on her. Then she meets his older brother, Peeta. Modern Day AU.

I added extra to what I would have liked to see when it came to the scene in episode 9.

From the Thing1 AU Remus learns to deal with the fact that his daughter is dating a werewolf.