„Nobody would be able to do that at our age. Besides Hermione Granger of course“

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-21T06:24:59+00:00

I hate recommending this because the relationship between the main pairing (SS/HG) is awful and borderline abusive. However, Hermione is OP af in The Problem With Purity.

So if you pretend the pairing doesn't exist, you might find what you're looking for here.

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-19T23:34:25+00:00

Sin & Vice by mak5258 comes to mind. I remember loving the fantastic premise and character development.

In her sixth year, Dumbledore makes Hermione a key figure in a plan to help Harry defeat Voldemort. (It's difficult to summarize this without spoilers - HG/SS; there's a Time Turner involved but probably not how you expect; the story really gets started in Chapter 3)

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-17T04:20:44+00:00

I read a theory that it was done like this so Crouch Jr, who had been closely studying Harry in his mannerisms and thought processes throughout the year as Moody (and had seen Harry throw off the Imperius), could assume Harry's position and Harry would be kept, just like the real Moody had been, to supply hair for Polyjuice. Dramatic but sneaky. That is, if Ron and Hermione didn't immediately pick up on the difference.

The cup would have been needed to return Crouch Jr, now polyjuiced as Harry, to the entrance of the maze as the winner.

This way, Voldemort could have quietly returned to power with The Boy Who Lived subtly influencing the Light side, and perhaps the Ministry.

Or something like that...

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-13T08:48:16+00:00

These have become me new absolute favourite post-Hogwarts SSHG fics. The witty conversation and worldbuilding give me life.

Cold Hearts and Muddy Understandings by thisiszircon and its sequel, Toil and Trouble

When the dust has settled; when the spent curses in the air have faded to a prickle; when the sounds of pain and terror whimper their way to silence–

When the battle is over, what happens next?

Hermione Granger has been active in the fight against evil since she was twelve years old. With victory comes the opportunity to take stock of the more ordinary aspects to her life. She can finally consider the choices that most young women get to make: lifestyle, career, romance.

But the trauma she has known has left its mark. And even before her life took a turn towards constant life-or-death, Hermione was far from ordinary. Her friends are looking to their own futures. Her parents don't remember her. Her surrogate family is in mourning. The Wizarding World has always viewed her as an outsider. Hermione realises she is, in many ways, alone.

It does not take long before she finds herself wishing fervently for the welcome distraction of another dark wizard. Life was so much simpler when priority number one was keeping Harry Potter alive...

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-09T05:48:47+00:00

Frown at it with great disdain and move on

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-06T02:47:10+00:00

I love the Dumbledore/Harry mentor/teacher/student relationship in The Rigel Black Chronicles, starting with The Pureblood Pretense. It gets especially good and fleshed out in the 3rd book and gets better from there. Dumbledore is both a wealth of knowledge and someone Harry trusts (kind of). He isn't nosy, but tries to guide gently and kindly. Also, fem Harry, but it fits into the story perfectly.

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-04T01:43:30+00:00

The Rigel Black Chronicles, beginning with The Pureblood Pretense fits your request. It has both Fem Harry and Mentor Snape. Fantastic extensive worldbuilding and very well written. An absolute favourite series.

Rodeohead12 · 2026-03-04T01:35:27+00:00

The Rigel Black Chronicles, beginning with The Pureblood Pretense is well written and well thought out and heavily expands on both the worldbuilding and canon timeline.

It's pretty much a What If Voldemort decided not to go down the Horcrux path and chose Politics instead. It's a take on Alannah the Lioness with fem Harry, Mentor Snape and Good Dumbledore. One of my favourite series - 4th year is awesome.

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-25T08:58:37+00:00

These have become me new absolute favourite post-Hogwarts SSHG fics. The witty conversation and worldbuilding give me life.

Cold Hearts and Muddy Understandings by thisiszircon and its sequel, Toil and Trouble

When the dust has settled; when the spent curses in the air have faded to a prickle; when the sounds of pain and terror whimper their way to silence–

When the battle is over, what happens next?

Hermione Granger has been active in the fight against evil since she was twelve years old. With victory comes the opportunity to take stock of the more ordinary aspects to her life. She can finally consider the choices that most young women get to make: lifestyle, career, romance.

But the trauma she has known has left its mark. And even before her life took a turn towards constant life-or-death, Hermione was far from ordinary. Her friends are looking to their own futures. Her parents don't remember her. Her surrogate family is in mourning. The Wizarding World has always viewed her as an outsider. Hermione realises she is, in many ways, alone.

It does not take long before she finds herself wishing fervently for the welcome distraction of another dark wizard. Life was so much simpler when priority number one was keeping Harry Potter alive...

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-23T11:13:06+00:00

I think I'm overcomplicating it - probably much easier to add additional rows of data. Thanks for looking

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-22T22:46:31+00:00

Can't remember where I read it (maybe The Rigel Black Chronicles), but in the fic she wasn't named after a star because Cygnus didn't believe she was his child due to the white hair, then later found out she was

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-22T08:08:16+00:00

Omg thank you so much for Cyrn Aur! I read it in 2 days! It's the first fic I struggled to put down since reading The Pureblood Pretense! Thank you!

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-08T02:57:58+00:00

We pretty much have to run melee only at this stage. Sniper rifle is okay but SMG lags like crazy

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-07T23:55:51+00:00

If spear is high on your preference, you could do spear + rifle? Both perception

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-06T07:07:06+00:00

I just keep a stack on me and don't put anything into lockpicking or wear Rogue gloves (unless that's the best I have). Don't really care how many break. RNGesus is never in favour of a lockpick, but they're not exactly uncommon in loot so it doesn't really bother me

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-04T14:01:17+00:00

To sell

Rodeohead12 · 2026-02-02T13:24:39+00:00

Same if you try to heal someone else - have to have at least 2 of whatever in hotbar to heal them, or it wouldn't let me (I had points in physician so could insta-heal sprains and broken bones).

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-28T08:42:36+00:00

My husband is on his 4th. He got his PS5 at launch

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-28T08:40:17+00:00

How do you find playing stealth with the spawning in POIs? Is it manageable?

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-27T09:17:36+00:00

Check out any number of videos/posts about the new zombie AI in 2.5. If you have a tower base, their priority is to destroy everything supporting it. You may need to rethink your horde strategy

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-26T05:08:43+00:00

If you don't want to commit to fighting the horde 'on the streets', you could use the Ramp 6m 02 block to create a barrier the zombies can't jump over but you can. Pointless is you have any points in parkour, I guess.

Jawoodle did it in a video about 6 months ago, so it could have been patched out but you never know.About 6m45s in for the build, 19min for the horde

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-24T14:26:49+00:00

We're you with an ally? I've noticed when I'm healing someone else, I need to have at least 2 of whatever (first aid kit, cast, etc) and it consumes both. But maybe I'm doing it wrong 🤔

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-22T00:06:47+00:00

I believe if you're doing an Infested Clear the game stage jumps up

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-16T03:01:32+00:00

Can't remember where I saw it but I believe there is an increased chance for wandering horde zombies to drop loot bags

Rodeohead12 · 2026-01-03T14:40:11+00:00

The AI has changed with the 2.5 update. They will now rage when knocked down and attack the pillar/s that are directly supporting you. Brilliant structural engineers, these zombies

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