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SACRFICED TO THE SWORD

2009-09-07T06:51:55-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 4, Words: 10,663, Reviews: 14 Published: 9-7-09
Status: Complete

Some things are worth sacrificing everything for. Set after THE TAKEOVER this is another snapshot into what was going on at Hogwarts, and the lengths some people went to in order to keep the students safe during book 7 MM, SS, FF, PS, PP and NL, GW & LL.

THE TAKEOVER

2009-06-29T10:38:39-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,261, Reviews: 12 Published: 6-29-09
Status: Complete

Severus Snape becomes Headmaster. Set in the summer between HP6 and HP7 and relatively DH compliant. SS, MM, FF, PP, PS.

Time Will Tell

2009-03-02T13:56:30-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Poppy P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 12,745, Reviews: 4 Published: 3-2-09
Status: Complete

Following on from Time Beyond Meaning, Time For Thought and Time and Again though probably able to stand-alone. Minerva and the other Professors face another challenge to the smooth running of Hogwarts – only time will tell if they will prevail. MM with F

Time and Again

2009-02-08T05:54:38-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & F. Flitwick
Chapters: 1, Words: 7,439, Reviews: 6 Published: 2-8-09
Status: Complete

Following on from Time Beyond Meeting and Time For Thought though does standalone. It’s the end of term and life isn’t getting any less complicated. MM with PP, RH, FF, HS, AW and AL. Less AD and SS but Minerva does have rather a lot on her mind…

Time For Thought

2009-01-19T13:39:42-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,085, Reviews: 8 Published: 1-19-09
Status: Complete

For the first time in a long time, Minerva has time for thought. Follows on from Time Beyond Meaning though does standalone. Set August post The Battle of Hogwarts and featuring MM with a sprinkling of PP, FF, HS, RH and SS.

Time Beyond Meaning

2009-01-08T16:26:37-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Poppy P.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,158, Reviews: 4 Published: 1-8-09
Status: Complete

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to stop. MM with a little KS, PP & FF set immediately post the Battle of Hogwarts cont. in Time for Thought

AN OFFER

2008-11-20T06:03:12-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,029, Reviews: 20 Published: 11-20-08
Status: Complete

Headmistress Minerva McGonagall encounters an old colleague and takes the opportunity to make an offer that might change the Wizarding World forever. Set after DH but AU for two rather self explanatory reasons.

The Lesser of Two Evils

2008-10-21T05:35:25-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,927, Reviews: 14 Published: 10-21-08
Status: Complete

Set during OotP, a Friday evening provides a glimpse into not only what’s going on amongst the staff during Umbridge’s reign but a little insight into their some of their relationships as well. MM and SS pov.

Rise To Form

2008-08-18T15:06:47-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General/Drama
Pairing: Severus S. & Remus L.
Chapters: 15, Words: 35,067, Reviews: 61 Updated: 8-18-08 Published: 2-5-06
Status: In-Progress

The sequel to Revert to Type, tracks the childhood years of Anna Lupin, through the eyes of those around her. Much RLSS, AD, Weasley's and many others. including MM sort of lol. Ch 15 - Fighting and Ballet dancing...

Buttons and Bedposts

2008-07-04T14:24:32-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: M
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 630, Reviews: 13 Published: 7-4-08
Status: Complete

A domestic moment that provide insight into two of my favourite professors possible relationships.

Could Have, Should Have

2007-10-03T15:09:36-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,550, Reviews: 4 Published: 10-3-07
Status: Complete

When she left the Headmasters office she left behind the closest friend she had ever known. Twenty years on she still cared a great deal for Albus, but she would never again respect him the same way again. MM's thoughts on AD, SS and her own mistakes.

Trauma

2007-09-17T14:10:23-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 9,945, Reviews: 16 Published: 9-17-07
Status: Complete

Traumatic experiences come in many forms. MMAD and a few others...

Council

2007-07-21T03:26:37-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 785, Reviews: 10 Published: 7-21-07
Status: Complete

BOOK 7 SPOILERS Minerva McGonagall’s thoughts about what comes next better summary inside.

That Damnable woman

2007-06-30T14:09:37-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General/Humor
Pairing: Severus S. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,466, Reviews: 27 Updated: 6-30-07 Published: 5-19-03
Status: In-Progress

The real reason why Serverus Snape goes to such lengths to antagonise Gryffindors. Before anyone says anything this was not supposed to be and isn't, entirely serious. Still not but now has a much better format oh and a second chapter...

Too Much

2007-06-04T08:16:08-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 569, Reviews: 2 Published: 6-4-07
Status: In-Progress

Set After HP6. After everything, sometimes it's a little reminder that proves too much.

Moments

2007-06-01T14:27:14-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Severus S. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,107, Reviews: 14 Published: 6-1-07
Status: Complete

Severus Snape remebers why he fights, with a little help from Minerva and Albus and a slightly unusual nightime routine.

Of Balls and Bedsheets

2006-04-18T07:37:15-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: M
Genres: Humor/Romance
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,388, Reviews: 21 Published: 4-18-06
Status: Complete

It all came out of an idea where in a twentysomething Ron gets very drunk and makes a complete ass of himself. The fancy dress and the SSMM came later... a fraction tongue in cheek

Before A Mirror Dimly

2006-04-06T06:16:23-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Romance
Chapters: 3, Words: 9,235, Reviews: 10 Updated: 4-6-06 Published: 4-1-06
Status: In-Progress

This is my take with certain inputs from revsue on what happened in the run up to the start of her EloisePD crossover Now In A Mirror Dimly.

No More Coffee

2006-03-29T08:59:03-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,080, Reviews: 9 Published: 3-29-06
Status: Complete

Joseph helps Clarisse deal with the repercussions of a single cup of coffee. A touch angsty but with a good dose of fluff and a dash of comedy.

RELAPSE

2006-03-16T10:07:38-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,154, Reviews: 9 Published: 3-16-06
Status: Complete

A shortish fic from Charlotte's POV. Clarisse has something of a relapse and Mia finds out something she never knew. Some fluffy Joseph too.... Set after PD2.

RECORD

2006-03-16T10:02:06-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,885, Reviews: 13 Published: 3-16-06
Status: In-Progress

Mia quizzes the newly wedded Joseph as to what he would have done had he retired. As a result she finds out that his perfect record might not be as perfect as she thought and that it has something to do with her Grandma.

Realisation

2006-03-16T09:52:29-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,562, Reviews: 8 Published: 3-16-06
Status: Complete

One take on the lunch celebrating the wedding at the end of PD2. CJ

One Fine Day In The Middle Of The Night

2006-03-16T05:01:45-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Severus S. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,554, Reviews: 10 Published: 3-16-06
Status: Complete

Response to a challenge ‘One fine day in the middle of the night.’ Write a story about SS that fits this title. Must include another teacher, a student and a conversation about muggle literature.

VISITING

2006-03-16T04:49:28-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Severus S. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,295, Reviews: 11 Published: 3-16-06
Status: Complete

Set shortly after HBP Severus pays a visit to somewhere very meaningful and has an unexpected encounter with someone.

The Opening of Parliament

2006-03-07T02:54:55-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Princess Diaries
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 10,226, Reviews: 14 Published: 3-7-06
Status: Complete

Set before, PD1, when Pierre and Philippe are still children. Something happens on the way to the Opening of Parliament that brings Clarisse and Joseph closer together. Also includes Rupert.

THE PLAN

2005-12-09T20:16:11-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,401, Reviews: 6 Published: 12-9-05
Status: Complete

Albus has plan – unfortunately for Minerva it doesn’t actually involve him… set during OotP Albus tries to redirect Umbridge’s attention.

Addiction

2005-07-10T15:31:58-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Dolores U.
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,874, Reviews: 13 Published: 7-10-05
Status: Complete

Dolores Umbridge dabbles with something that has unfortunate consequences for both her and Minerva McGonagall. Also includes Poppy Pomfry and Severus Snape. revamped.

An Atypical Reaction

2005-07-09T14:47:29-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,347, Reviews: 21 Published: 7-9-05
Status: Complete

Dolores Umbridge makes a mistake and gets her comeuppance. Typically for me, all about Minerva McGonagall, from Severus Snape's pov and with hints of ADMM.

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

2005-06-17T13:07:05-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Drama/Humor
Pairing: Harry P.
Chapters: 7, Words: 16,816, Reviews: 97 Updated: 6-17-05 Published: 6-2-05
Status: Complete

A story that begins just after the Hogwarts Express draws into Kingscross at the end of book five. The main elements include, Harry Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Remus Lupin, Severus Snape and a confined space. This leads to what can only be described as an

Revert To Type

2005-05-16T03:41:32-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General/Drama
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 31, Words: 71,255, Reviews: 213 Updated: 5-16-05 Published: 4-7-04
Status: Complete

A slightly complex version of a plot favourite. Starring MM, SS, AD and RL. COMPLETE.

The Letter

2005-04-22T11:17:22-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,350, Reviews: 12 Published: 4-22-05
Status: In-Progress

She sat at her deask and wrote it all down, tried to offer some kind of explanation, before doing what she had to do. Dark.

Firefights in the Night

2005-04-11T09:21:20-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,122, Reviews: 12 Published: 4-11-05
Status: Complete

A snapshot of some of the possible repercussions to certain staff members of the events at the end of book 5. Mainly involving MM and SS and in suggestion a little MMAD.

STRIVING TO SILENCE DEMONS

2005-02-28T04:13:28-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Sherlock Holmes
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 3, Words: 5,759, Reviews: 24 Updated: 2-28-05 Published: 2-17-05
Status: In-Progress

While striving unsuccessfully to silence demons in one fashion it is often that the true solution becomes apparent.

Not Again

2005-01-31T07:51:00-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 4,144, Reviews: 21 Published: 1-31-05
Status: Complete

A dark piece that has heavy involvement from Severus Snape and Molly Weasley set the summer after book 5. ADMM

The Issue

2004-10-30T05:39:23-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Humor/Romance
Pairing: Albus D. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,375, Reviews: 12 Published: 10-30-04
Status: In-Progress

Albus has issues, or at least an issue.

Shock

2004-10-06T07:39:24-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,381, Reviews: 22 Published: 10-6-04
Status: In-Progress

Set just after the close of GoF, SS takes his turn to be the practical one for a change. MM and SS with just a smidgeon of AD (for the cuteness and 'lemon' factor)

Lessons

2004-05-16T11:40:34-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,187, Reviews: 17 Published: 5-16-04
Status: Complete

Lessons can be learned in the oddest ways. Set at a social gathering of the Order the summer after book 5 AW, F&GW, NT, AD, MM, SS

Breakfast

2004-05-16T11:38:33-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Ron W.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,405, Reviews: 19 Published: 5-16-04
Status: Complete

A slightly unusual breakfast in Grimmauld Place post book 5

Times of Trial

2004-05-13T09:16:40-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Albus D. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 13, Words: 27,193, Reviews: 92 Updated: 5-13-04 Published: 5-14-03
Status: In-Progress

This story is and will probably always be, centred on Minerva McGonagall and the other professors at Hogwarts. It is set in Harry's fifth year and the dream-team will likely appear however. All reviews are welcome smile

Superficial

2004-05-05T08:13:38-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,135, Reviews: 11 Published: 5-5-04
Status: In-Progress

Possibly a response to the 'What happened to MM's hair' posted on albusandminerva. Sometimes the superficial symptoms of deeper hurts can be the key to relief whether temporary or permenant. ADMM

PMT

2004-03-07T12:37:23-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 757, Reviews: 15 Published: 3-7-04
Status: In-Progress

It's a female thing. MM (and a blessing in a rather unusual disguise)

Insults

2004-03-07T12:22:41-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,493, Reviews: 22 Published: 3-7-04
Status: Complete

At the anual night out post Careers week the Heads of House learn what actually went on between MM and Dolores Umbridge with a little help from some whiskey grin

A Jail Can Have Many Walls

2004-02-22T13:04:02-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 5, Words: 11,998, Reviews: 44 Updated: 2-22-04 Published: 9-29-03
Status: In-Progress

There are many different prisons; often those inside the mind have more devastating consequences than any other. The basis of this fic is the end of the fifth book – what if everything that happened after MM was stunned was delayed about 48 hrs?

The Sorting

2004-01-10T13:33:54-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 467, Reviews: 23 Published: 1-10-04
Status: In-Progress

A short fic that was floating around in my head for an age - and I bashed out for my stunning beta grin Being the Head of Gryffindor isn't all sweetness and frivolity.

Twelve Days on Voyager

2003-12-15T13:08:43-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: StarTrek: Voyager
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Janeway, K. & Chakotay
Chapters: 1, Words: 11,606, Reviews: 6 Published: 12-15-03
Status: In-Progress

A fic in Twelve part (a little like a certain festive song winkwink) lots of holiday goodness and a little humor along the way.

To Die For

2003-12-01T04:47:06-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,213, Reviews: 12 Published: 12-1-03
Status: In-Progress

A very dark fic from SS pov. (formarly Three)

Decisions

2003-10-12T10:03:04-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Draco M. & Minerva M.
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,946, Reviews: 19 Published: 10-12-03
Status: Complete

Draco makes a decision and there are some rather imediate and painful reprecussions for those present at the time From Draco's pov, including lots of Minerva Mcgonagall and Lucius Malfoy and just a sprinkling of Dumbledore and Snape.

On My Own

2003-10-04T06:37:33-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Minerva M. & Albus D.
Chapters: 2, Words: 3,192, Reviews: 20 Updated: 10-4-03 Published: 10-1-03
Status: Complete

Set during the Grindelwald era. Definitely an MM fic and you might find the content a little disturbing part two added

Hidden Truths

2003-10-02T09:12:00-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Minerva M. & Harry P.
Chapters: 11, Words: 14,887, Reviews: 49 Updated: 10-2-03 Published: 3-11-03
Status: Complete

Can justice be done when the truth is finally brought out into the light, or do secrets well buried do nothing but hurt when they are uncovered? Finished at last! Hope you like it and yes, there may be a sequel

Meetings in the Dark

2003-09-04T01:49:38-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Humor
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,737, Reviews: 38 Published: 9-4-03
Status: Complete

When two people meet when they least expect it’s amazing what can happen grin Set after OotP meant to be amusing rather than a serius depiction of MM and SS.

REALITY

2003-05-08T14:48:46-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 787, Reviews: 18 Published: 5-8-03
Status: In-Progress

A follow on from Fantasy by Alliecallienip but it could be read on it's own. It's dark fair warning. Minerva McGonagall centered. Surprising for me huh !

THE SHATTERED MASK

2003-05-01T01:21:38-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 381, Reviews: 7 Published: 5-1-03
Status: In-Progress

A reall short piece with no names though I certainly know the pair I talk about and tell you at the end. Angsty - you have been warned.

DISCOVERIES

2003-03-16T11:11:56-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Humor
Pairing: Minerva M. & Severus S.
Chapters: 1, Words: 954, Reviews: 16 Published: 3-16-03
Status: Complete

Ever wondered if there was more to Snape’s dislike of McGonagall than just your usual house rivalry? This story takes place the Halloween after he arrives to teach at Hogwarts.

Trapped

2003-03-15T12:01:09-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: Harry Potter
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Albus D.
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,220, Reviews: 2 Published: 3-15-03
Status: In-Progress

A Minerva and Mirune fic (A follow on from the most amazing ‘Out of Air’, ‘Behind these Eyes’ and ‘The Mirror has Two Faces’ by Alliecallienip and Mandy of the Amoeba.) MMAD re-posted.

Tale As Old As Time

2003-03-12T10:58:30-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: StarTrek: Voyager
Language: English, Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Janeway, K. & Paris, T.
Chapters: 1, Words: 6,521, Reviews: 3 Updated: 3-12-03 Published: 3-8-03
Status: In-Progress

Remember the episode ‘Threshold’? Good, now forget the last scene (the one where J tells P it’s OK they had sex). This is set just after their rescue by the rest of the Voyager crew but this time Chakotay realised that to leave their offspring behi

Sometimes A Moment is all it Takes

2003-03-08T03:00:03-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: StarTrek: Voyager
Language: English, Rated: K
Genres: General
Pairing: Janeway, K. & Naomi W.
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,821, Reviews: 7 Published: 3-8-03
Status: In-Progress

Janeway has a ‘moment’ (if you’re female then you ought to know what I mean. If you’re not, and don’t, I suggest you get better informed.) It’s J/C kind of but not romantic. Oh and for the purpose of this piece of fiction Naomi is about

Consequences

2003-03-05T11:41:39-08:00

Author: LinZE
Category: StarTrek: Voyager
Language: English, Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Janeway, K. & Chakotay
Chapters: 1, Words: 12,671, Reviews: 8 Published: 3-5-03
Status: In-Progress

Kind of C/7,J/C and all the usuals. Chakotay starts afresh but can he cope with the consequences? (Rating solely for emotionally charged adult situations)