SSHG Longfic Recs
Excellent or very good long stories featuring Severus Snape and Hermione Granger. This is a mix of Adult-rated and tamer stuff.
I make this post prompted by a request for SSHG long fic, and I realized the post would be too long for a comment.
I've posted most of these before, but not arranged in quite this way. (Ah, I love database-like wikis!)
Novelette
Length between 7,500 and 20,000 words.
"Half Life" by Scoffy ( Harry Potter ) (45K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/209698.html
Nothing out of the ordinary ever happened to David Harper. Until he died and awoke as Severus Snape. ( Novelette , SSHG2010 , Friendship , Amnesia , Ghostly Very Good )
"A Tale Of Roses" by Lady Memory ( Harry Potter ) (58K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5630751/1/A_Tale_of_Roses
How does it feel to be missed? ( Novelette , SSHG Very Good )
"Third Star To The Right" by Gelsey ( Harry Potter ) (57K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/190739.html
Ten years after the war, Severus Snape is declared legally dead despite the lack of body, and Hermione Granger is given the responsibility of dealing with his estate by being the only member of the Order of the Phoenix willing to do so. But at Spinner's End, she finds a book on a child's bloodstained bed: a copy of *Peter and Wendy*. When she somehow falls into the story, can she and Captain Snape find a way back out? ( Novelette , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , Lost In A Book Very Good )
Never Take Advantage (1) "I'll Never Take Advantage" by Annie Talbot ( Harry Potter ) (70K)
http://owl.tauri.org/stories.php?psid=1843
The bedtime ritual of a conflicted man. ( Novelette , AU , Jossed , SSHG , Romance , Angst Very Good )
Novella
Length between 20,000 and 50,000 words.
"Everything I've Ever Done" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (284K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2109352/1/Everything_Ive_ever_done
There were likely to be enough cross words when they finally met. For seven years of his teaching, Hermione had had nothing but cross words from him... Life was a puzzle sometimes. ( Novella , AU , SSHG , Romance Very Good )
"It's Elemental My Dear Snape" by Cathedral Carver ( Harry Potter ) (126K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5621396/1/Its_Elemental_My_Dear_Snape
Everything has been figured out, except how to live. Pay attention -- there's a test later. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , Dreams , Telepathy , Soulbound Teen Needs Reviewing Very Good )
"The Lost Chamber" by PyjamaPants ( Harry Potter ) (190K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/220152.html
When Rose and Hugo Weasley are involved in a prank that sends Scorpius Malfoy to the Hospital Wing, Hermione is summoned to Hogwarts. What she finds there calls for investigation. ( Novella , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , World Building , Next Generation Very Good )
"Out Of Time" by Dacian Goddess ( Harry Potter / Doctor Who ) (141K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/218132.html
Severus Snape and Hermione Granger begin an interesting association. How well can they make it last when neither of them is exactly as they seem? ( Novella , Crossover , AU , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Friendship Excellent )
"There Where I Can Never Find You" by Machshefa ( Harry Potter ) (168K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/223109.html
You disappear into a moon lit night, and I imagine I might have seen you go if only I'd been paying attention. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Amnesia , Angst , Romance Excellent )
"Tree Of Life" by Machshefa ( Harry Potter ) (177K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5032409/1/Tree_of_Life , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=21010 , http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/162487.html , http://www.mediafire.com/file/nem1zojnnom/TreeOfLife_complete.pdf
Voldemort is dead and gone, but the wizarding world bears more than the usual scars of war. Severus and Hermione find themselves in the middle of what they hope will be the solution that will keep their world from unraveling. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , Romance , Mystery , World Building Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Who Lives In Disguise" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (279K) (49766 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2645251/1/Who_Lives_in_Disguise
It was the longest, shortest trip back from Hogwarts ever. (HBP compatible) ( Novella , AU , SSHG , Friendship , Mentor , Spy Very Good )
Novel-length
Length 50,000 words and over.
"Acquittal" by CoffeeOnThePatio ( Harry Potter ) (1117K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5219111/1/Acquittal
Snape, known evil git, is teaching at Hogwarts again when Hermione, Gryffindor Princess and girlfriend of Ron Weasley, returns to finish her 7th year. Feeling alone, she seeks solace somewhere only one other person knows about. EWE ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Friendship , Romance Very Good )
"Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road" by Devsgma ( Harry Potter ) (699K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=19537
Darned Child and Devsgma have combined their talents to tell you the story of what has happened to our favorite pair. It starts with a few letters from one extremely grouchy Potions maker to the manager of a used book store. Canon through Deathly Hallows to the point of Severus Snape's supposed death at which point it becomes AU. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Romance , Epistolary Teen Very Good )
"Bundle Of Joy" by Lady Tuesday ( Harry Potter ) (371K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=20135
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. Dignity and discretion of utmost importance. Neither monetary nor emotional support needed for or during the birth and life of child. Further contact will be established following receipt of preliminary letter of interest. Address all inquiries by owl to Joy Bundle, Box # 1086, Hogsmeade Village. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Epistolary , Friendship , Romance , Pregnant Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Care Of Magical Creatures" by Miamadwyn ( Harry Potter ) (1726K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=16930 , http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3814832/1/Care_of_Magical_Creatures
Seventh-year student Hermione Granger decides to marry the one eligible wizard who did not ask for her--the horrid but powerful Severus Snape. All is not sweetness and light. Be careful what you ask for. Or, as has been said by many a wise witch, 'Marry in haste; repent in leisure.' ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , MLC , Pregnant , Soulbound Adult , Restricted Excellent )
"Getting The Hang Of Thursdays" by Hayseed ( Harry Potter ) (516K)
http://www.obscurusbooks.org/html/Hayseed/Thursdays/index.html
A good day goes bad and then gets far worse than Severus could ever have imagined. Again and again and again. Inspired by the WIKTT Time-Loop Challenge. ( Novel , AU , Time Loop , Friendship , SSHG Teen Very Good )
"In Annulo" by Lady Of The Masque ( Harry Potter ) (1999K)
http://www.thepetulantpoetess.com/viewstory.php?sid=1480
It began with a letter, and a secret. Was it madness to trust? Was it a secret salvation? Or was it all just lying on a ring, in the end...? ( Novel , AU , Jossed , SSHG , Romance , World Building , Marriage Then Love , Spy Adult Very Good )
"In Your Dreams" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (526K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3413147/1/In_Your_Dreams , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=15998
She gulped and clenched her teeth. How was she ever going to find the words to tell him his only chance of living through the next three months was - Oh, forget it! No one could be brave enough to tell him that! ( Novel , AU , Marriage Then Love , SSHG , Romance , Dreams , Prophecy Teen Very Good )
"Killing Time" by Lariopefic ( Harry Potter ) (312K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/226757.html
In between too much time and not enough, there is a bathroom. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , Stuck Together Adult Very Good )
"The Occluded Soul" by Aurette ( Harry Potter ) (470K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6408692/1/The_Occluded_Soul
Severus Snape did what he thought he needed to do to get the job done and broke himself. Years later, Hermione Granger realizes that he had been counting on her to fix him. Dark, SS/HG. AU after HBP ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , Telepathy , Soulbound , Insanity Adult Very Good )
"The Princess Of Gryffindor" by Aurette ( Harry Potter ) (517K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5490903/1/The_Princess_of_Gryffindor
No Harry. No Ron. No hope. A broken Hermione goes through the motions of living until the one comes who can truly make her feel alive again. Canon through pg309 of DH. AU, Multiple Character Death, SS/HG. Rated M for reasons. ( Novel , AU , Alternate History , SSHG , Romance , Spy , Adventure , Voldemort Wins Adult Very Good )
"Second Life" by Lariope ( Harry Potter ) (1476K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=17863
Hermione is forced to lead a double life when she agrees to Dumbledore's secret plan to protect Professor Snape. Inspired by the Marriage Law. ( Novel , AU , Spy , SSHG , Romance , Marriage Then Love Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Spellcaster" by SGCbearcub ( Harry Potter ) (843K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3553046/1/Spellcaster
Hermione Granger was a witch. By the time she was done, the whole damned pureblood world was going to know it. HG/SS. Spoilers for HBP ( Novel , AU , Romance , MLC , SSHG , Culture , Canon-Sue , Super-Hermione Adult Very Good )
"Where Your Treasure Is" by Zeegrindylows ( Harry Potter ) (2053K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3699543/1/Where_Your_Treasure_Is
SS/HG. Post-Deathly Hallows. Severus Snape survives, only to find himself entangled in an enchantment he never expected. ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , Friendship , Soulbound Very Good )
Abandoned and Works-in-Progress
"A Dish Served Cold" by FriendlyQuark ( Harry Potter ) (806K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=2573
My slightly twisted answer to the Marriage Law Challenge. To get vengeance on his son, Severus' father arranges his marriage. ( Novel , AU , Romance , MLC Adult , WIP , Restricted Very Good )
"Meeting Of The Minds" by Helga Von Nutwimple ( Harry Potter ) (78K) (28678 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1895022/1/Meeting_Of_The_Minds
With the Order's safety hanging on the whim of a lovesick Ron, Snape calls his bluff... and Hermione calls his. Loosely based on the WIKTT Marriage Law Challenge. ( Novella , Romance , Humour , AU , SSHG , MLC Abandoned Very Good )
"Pet Project" by Caeria ( Harry Potter ) (1475K) (244254 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2290003/1/Pet_Project , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=8045
Hermione overhears something she shouldn't and decides that the house-elves aren't the only ones who need protection. ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Friendship , Romance , Mentor , Culture , World Building , Spy Teen , WIP Excellent )
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I make this post prompted by a request for SSHG long fic, and I realized the post would be too long for a comment.
I've posted most of these before, but not arranged in quite this way. (Ah, I love database-like wikis!)
Novelette
Length between 7,500 and 20,000 words.
"Half Life" by Scoffy ( Harry Potter ) (45K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/209698.html
Nothing out of the ordinary ever happened to David Harper. Until he died and awoke as Severus Snape. ( Novelette , SSHG2010 , Friendship , Amnesia , Ghostly Very Good )
"A Tale Of Roses" by Lady Memory ( Harry Potter ) (58K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5630751/1/A_Tale_of_Roses
How does it feel to be missed? ( Novelette , SSHG Very Good )
"Third Star To The Right" by Gelsey ( Harry Potter ) (57K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/190739.html
Ten years after the war, Severus Snape is declared legally dead despite the lack of body, and Hermione Granger is given the responsibility of dealing with his estate by being the only member of the Order of the Phoenix willing to do so. But at Spinner's End, she finds a book on a child's bloodstained bed: a copy of *Peter and Wendy*. When she somehow falls into the story, can she and Captain Snape find a way back out? ( Novelette , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , Lost In A Book Very Good )
Never Take Advantage (1) "I'll Never Take Advantage" by Annie Talbot ( Harry Potter ) (70K)
http://owl.tauri.org/stories.php?psid=1843
The bedtime ritual of a conflicted man. ( Novelette , AU , Jossed , SSHG , Romance , Angst Very Good )
Novella
Length between 20,000 and 50,000 words.
"Everything I've Ever Done" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (284K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2109352/1/Everything_Ive_ever_done
There were likely to be enough cross words when they finally met. For seven years of his teaching, Hermione had had nothing but cross words from him... Life was a puzzle sometimes. ( Novella , AU , SSHG , Romance Very Good )
"It's Elemental My Dear Snape" by Cathedral Carver ( Harry Potter ) (126K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5621396/1/Its_Elemental_My_Dear_Snape
Everything has been figured out, except how to live. Pay attention -- there's a test later. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , Dreams , Telepathy , Soulbound Teen Needs Reviewing Very Good )
"The Lost Chamber" by PyjamaPants ( Harry Potter ) (190K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/220152.html
When Rose and Hugo Weasley are involved in a prank that sends Scorpius Malfoy to the Hospital Wing, Hermione is summoned to Hogwarts. What she finds there calls for investigation. ( Novella , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , World Building , Next Generation Very Good )
"Out Of Time" by Dacian Goddess ( Harry Potter / Doctor Who ) (141K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/218132.html
Severus Snape and Hermione Granger begin an interesting association. How well can they make it last when neither of them is exactly as they seem? ( Novella , Crossover , AU , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Friendship Excellent )
"There Where I Can Never Find You" by Machshefa ( Harry Potter ) (168K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/223109.html
You disappear into a moon lit night, and I imagine I might have seen you go if only I'd been paying attention. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Amnesia , Angst , Romance Excellent )
"Tree Of Life" by Machshefa ( Harry Potter ) (177K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5032409/1/Tree_of_Life , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=21010 , http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/162487.html , http://www.mediafire.com/file/nem1zojnnom/TreeOfLife_complete.pdf
Voldemort is dead and gone, but the wizarding world bears more than the usual scars of war. Severus and Hermione find themselves in the middle of what they hope will be the solution that will keep their world from unraveling. ( Novella , EWE , SSHG , Romance , Mystery , World Building Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Who Lives In Disguise" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (279K) (49766 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2645251/1/Who_Lives_in_Disguise
It was the longest, shortest trip back from Hogwarts ever. (HBP compatible) ( Novella , AU , SSHG , Friendship , Mentor , Spy Very Good )
Novel-length
Length 50,000 words and over.
"Acquittal" by CoffeeOnThePatio ( Harry Potter ) (1117K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5219111/1/Acquittal
Snape, known evil git, is teaching at Hogwarts again when Hermione, Gryffindor Princess and girlfriend of Ron Weasley, returns to finish her 7th year. Feeling alone, she seeks solace somewhere only one other person knows about. EWE ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Friendship , Romance Very Good )
"Beyond 84 Charing Cross Road" by Devsgma ( Harry Potter ) (699K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=19537
Darned Child and Devsgma have combined their talents to tell you the story of what has happened to our favorite pair. It starts with a few letters from one extremely grouchy Potions maker to the manager of a used book store. Canon through Deathly Hallows to the point of Severus Snape's supposed death at which point it becomes AU. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Romance , Epistolary Teen Very Good )
"Bundle Of Joy" by Lady Tuesday ( Harry Potter ) (371K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=20135
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. Dignity and discretion of utmost importance. Neither monetary nor emotional support needed for or during the birth and life of child. Further contact will be established following receipt of preliminary letter of interest. Address all inquiries by owl to Joy Bundle, Box # 1086, Hogsmeade Village. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , Epistolary , Friendship , Romance , Pregnant Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Care Of Magical Creatures" by Miamadwyn ( Harry Potter ) (1726K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=16930 , http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3814832/1/Care_of_Magical_Creatures
Seventh-year student Hermione Granger decides to marry the one eligible wizard who did not ask for her--the horrid but powerful Severus Snape. All is not sweetness and light. Be careful what you ask for. Or, as has been said by many a wise witch, 'Marry in haste; repent in leisure.' ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , MLC , Pregnant , Soulbound Adult , Restricted Excellent )
"Getting The Hang Of Thursdays" by Hayseed ( Harry Potter ) (516K)
http://www.obscurusbooks.org/html/Hayseed/Thursdays/index.html
A good day goes bad and then gets far worse than Severus could ever have imagined. Again and again and again. Inspired by the WIKTT Time-Loop Challenge. ( Novel , AU , Time Loop , Friendship , SSHG Teen Very Good )
"In Annulo" by Lady Of The Masque ( Harry Potter ) (1999K)
http://www.thepetulantpoetess.com/viewstory.php?sid=1480
It began with a letter, and a secret. Was it madness to trust? Was it a secret salvation? Or was it all just lying on a ring, in the end...? ( Novel , AU , Jossed , SSHG , Romance , World Building , Marriage Then Love , Spy Adult Very Good )
"In Your Dreams" by Duj ( Harry Potter ) (526K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3413147/1/In_Your_Dreams , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=15998
She gulped and clenched her teeth. How was she ever going to find the words to tell him his only chance of living through the next three months was - Oh, forget it! No one could be brave enough to tell him that! ( Novel , AU , Marriage Then Love , SSHG , Romance , Dreams , Prophecy Teen Very Good )
"Killing Time" by Lariopefic ( Harry Potter ) (312K)
http://community.livejournal.com/sshg_exchange/226757.html
In between too much time and not enough, there is a bathroom. ( Novel , EWE , SSHG , SSHG2010 , Romance , Stuck Together Adult Very Good )
"The Occluded Soul" by Aurette ( Harry Potter ) (470K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6408692/1/The_Occluded_Soul
Severus Snape did what he thought he needed to do to get the job done and broke himself. Years later, Hermione Granger realizes that he had been counting on her to fix him. Dark, SS/HG. AU after HBP ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , Telepathy , Soulbound , Insanity Adult Very Good )
"The Princess Of Gryffindor" by Aurette ( Harry Potter ) (517K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5490903/1/The_Princess_of_Gryffindor
No Harry. No Ron. No hope. A broken Hermione goes through the motions of living until the one comes who can truly make her feel alive again. Canon through pg309 of DH. AU, Multiple Character Death, SS/HG. Rated M for reasons. ( Novel , AU , Alternate History , SSHG , Romance , Spy , Adventure , Voldemort Wins Adult Very Good )
"Second Life" by Lariope ( Harry Potter ) (1476K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=17863
Hermione is forced to lead a double life when she agrees to Dumbledore's secret plan to protect Professor Snape. Inspired by the Marriage Law. ( Novel , AU , Spy , SSHG , Romance , Marriage Then Love Adult , Restricted Very Good )
"Spellcaster" by SGCbearcub ( Harry Potter ) (843K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3553046/1/Spellcaster
Hermione Granger was a witch. By the time she was done, the whole damned pureblood world was going to know it. HG/SS. Spoilers for HBP ( Novel , AU , Romance , MLC , SSHG , Culture , Canon-Sue , Super-Hermione Adult Very Good )
"Where Your Treasure Is" by Zeegrindylows ( Harry Potter ) (2053K)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3699543/1/Where_Your_Treasure_Is
SS/HG. Post-Deathly Hallows. Severus Snape survives, only to find himself entangled in an enchantment he never expected. ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Romance , Friendship , Soulbound Very Good )
Abandoned and Works-in-Progress
"A Dish Served Cold" by FriendlyQuark ( Harry Potter ) (806K)
http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=2573
My slightly twisted answer to the Marriage Law Challenge. To get vengeance on his son, Severus' father arranges his marriage. ( Novel , AU , Romance , MLC Adult , WIP , Restricted Very Good )
"Meeting Of The Minds" by Helga Von Nutwimple ( Harry Potter ) (78K) (28678 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1895022/1/Meeting_Of_The_Minds
With the Order's safety hanging on the whim of a lovesick Ron, Snape calls his bluff... and Hermione calls his. Loosely based on the WIKTT Marriage Law Challenge. ( Novella , Romance , Humour , AU , SSHG , MLC Abandoned Very Good )
"Pet Project" by Caeria ( Harry Potter ) (1475K) (244254 words)
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2290003/1/Pet_Project , http://ashwinder.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=8045
Hermione overhears something she shouldn't and decides that the house-elves aren't the only ones who need protection. ( Novel , AU , SSHG , Friendship , Romance , Mentor , Culture , World Building , Spy Teen , WIP Excellent )
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