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[Update: 05/04/2021] My name is Marci and I have been absent from this site since 2010. I stopped writing for awhile and then I forgot my password, and then stopped using the associated email; I have since recovered the email and this account.

I'm rusty as far as writing goes these days. I'm also maybe a little out of touch with the Harry Potter realm so I plan to reread the books and my own stories and try to get back into things. Please be aware that most of my stores are older and predate the end of the war, predate certain tropes like 8th Year. I've been immersing myself in the fandom lately and soaking in as much as I can, which is a lot considering that more than a decade has passed. Thank you to all of your brilliant fanfic writers out there who, just by existing and sharing their stories, have encouraged me to continue on as well.

I started writing on this website in 2001 under the name Marci for Dragonball Z and in 2003 under the name EternalOphelia for Harry Potter. I found it very relaxing to write Harry Potter fan fiction, though somehow I lost my drive--I think I just had less and less time until one day I had stopped altogether. A few years back I attempted to get back into my account and start writing again, but was unsuccessful. I do hope that I can revive some of these stories.

For the most part my stories are Hermione/Draco.

Note: I am happy for any advice/suggestions anyone might have regarding my stories. Or perhaps thoughts on which stories I should focus on first or which could make a good sequel.

Missed you! Missed this world! :) :) :)

Contact Info:

E-mail: eternal_ophelia [at] hotmail [dot] com

Completed Stories:

Alternate Love: Hermione and Ron are dating, and she and Draco are the Hogwarts' Heads. During one of their meetings with the prefects, they overhear a conversation among some of the professors, which leads to an investigation. Unfortunately for the Heads, they must cooperate in order to make right a terrible wrong they commit while in pursuit of discovering what the teachers are trying to keep hidden.

Illicit Allure: Hermione and Ron are dating and have been since their 6th year, as have Draco and Pansy. On the outside both couples are the envy of the school, and both couples seem a whole lot happier than they let on. Can they stay together despite their crumbling passion?...Draco and Hermione are also forced to spend detention together as a result of a Draco-instigated duel. The purpose of the detention: for the two long-time enemies to get along.

Hermione's Baby: Three unlikely students (Hermione, Ron, and Draco) are found together, unconscious by the lake. When they finally come to they find that nearly 4 months of their memories have been erased due to a backfired spell. But that is by far the least of their worries when they are informed that Hermione is 3 months pregnant, no matter how much she protests that she's a virgin.

Time: The Trio are lying low in the woods, awaiting a Death Eater attack. They correspond as much as they can with the Order of the Phoenix. Draco Malfoy, having fled Hogwarts that spring with Snape, is with Voldemort and the Death Eaters, only he's not so sure he's in the right place anymore. When the Death Eaters finally do attack Hermione, Ron, and Harry a lot more happens than anyone could have anticipated.

Completed One-Shots:

Ties: There is a secret tradition at Hogwarts known as "The Ties", nearly as old as the school itself. Each year the graduating class meets at an agreed upon location, at an agreed upon time. From there, the top girl or boy of that year's class is in charge and he/she alone is responsible for keeping the tradition alive.

I Am Your Enemy: Hermione has had a crush on Draco for some time, the only problem is that they're enemies. One evening, as she's walking through the halls and comes upon the boy-in-question, she suddenly can't contain her emotions any longer.

I Will Find You: The sequel to I Am Your Enemy. Draco is obsessed with figuring out who blinded him and sent his world spinning.

To Save Her: Draco is a loyal member of the Order of the Phoenix, but has been playing the Dark Side for some time now. He and Hermione have been secretly together for a year, but can they keep it that way?

Caged Heart: After being captured by the Dark Side, Hermione is imprisoned and alone in a cell for many months. Then, one day, the cell beside her is occupied, yet the person within is less than enthusiastic about conversing with her.

The Worst Best Day: The war has been over for 2 years, yet old wounds die hard. Hermione is trying to enjoy a sunny day in London with her friends, when a sudden rain storm sweeps in and with it the pain of Hermione's past.

It's About Time: Hermione and Draco are working on a mandatory assignment together, but someone following them makes it impossible to concentrate. In order to discover who this mystery stalker is, they must work together.

The Words You Wrote: As the war approaches, Hermione spends her last days at home with her parents who she hasn't the heart to tell what's to come, or even that she's leaving. It's nearly impossible for her to sleep more than a few hours at once, so to pass the time she reads. Only she does not read her school books or any other type of book, but a stack of letters kept hidden in a box under her bed. Who are the letters from? Not even Hermione knows.

Guerilla Nuptials: Hermione and Draco got married after the war and had a daughter. But, as time wore on, they got under each other's skin and Hermione filed for divorce, taking their daughter with her. Now, as their daughter's first year of Hogwarts approaches, they are forced to spend a bit more time than usual together.

The Lottery: Hermione signs up to be in a charity event on Valentine's Day. Harry warns her that things might not go as smoothly as she thinks, so thinking he's being a big brother and over-reacting, she continues on as planned. She has to bite her tongue in the end when Harry's fears come to fruition.

The Date: The sequel to "The Lottery". Hermione is bid on by Draco Malfoy and has to go on a date with him. Hermione's only wish is that she somehow makes it through the night in one piece.

Infinite Mess: Ron is killed during the war and Hermione doesn't deal with it as well as she'd hoped. Taking to drinking and sleeping around, her friends are always on her about the person she's turned into. But, being as headstrong as she's always been, Hermione brushes their concerns aside and lives life as she pleases. That is, until her reckless ways lead her down a road she never intended on traveling.

The Letter: Draco comes to the Light Side and has been working for the Order of the Phoenix for several months, when he receives a life-changing letter that only contains 4 words.

Hope: The prequel to "The Letter". This one-shot shows what takes place up to the point when Draco's letter is written.

Hermione Parkinson: In a desperate attempt to figure out what Draco is up to in their 6th year, Harry asks Hermione to take Polyjuice Potion and become Pansy Parkinson, hoping that Draco confides in his girlfriend. But, as time goes on and Hermione is no closer to getting the desired info, she finds that spending alone time with Draco isn't as bad as she once thought.

Pseudo Adoration: When Hermione is asked on a date by someone she never thought possible, Harry and the Ministry encourage the union as a way to get information. Hermione is extremely uncomfortable with the situation but agrees, because she knows how much of a help she can be.

She Remembered: Hermione takes a stroll through the graveyard and thinks about how she came to fall in love, and how that love was taken from her.

I'll Get Over You: A songfic set to the song "King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West. Draco is having a hard time getting over an ex-girlfriend. He's determined to forget her, but when their paths continue to cross and he's confronted with his feelings, can he simply let her go?

Numb: Hermione lost everything and everyone she ever cared about during the war. And though she still sees those who survived, she spends most of her time staring out her living room window and wasting her life away. Try as she might she cannot feel even the slightest emotion, until one day at work someone from her past shows up and changes everything.

Rumors: There is a nasty rumor being spread around Hogwarts that Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy are secretly dating. Both parties deny it, and Hermione plans to prove everyone wrong. After all, how could Hermione and Draco ever be together?

Forgive and Forget: After the war, Hermione paints as a form of therapy. She paints everyday, for hours on end, sometimes forgetting to eat. Harry and her friends worry about her, but don't say much because the painting seems to be working. Then, one day, when she steps away from a recent painting to survey her work, she makes a startling discover. A discover she can't possibly ignore.

Anyone But You: A songfic set to the song “I Hate You Then I Love You” by Celine Dion & Luciano Pavarotti. Hermione both loves and hates her husband, Draco Malfoy. But is her love powerful enough to ultimately overcome the hate?

Rotten: It's the first Christmas Hermione and Draco are to spend together as husband and wife. It's supposed to be perfect, romantic, and full of holiday cheer. Only Hermione finds no happiness, because Harry and Ron have sworn to never speak to her again. Her crime: marrying Draco Malfoy.

Let Go: A songfic set to the song "True To Your Heart" by Stevie Wonder. Hermione has a major crush on Draco. She tells Ginny and Harry, but deliberately neglects to inform Ron. One day Hermione lets it slip to Draco that she fancies him and he is shocked, to say the least. Hermione has a plan to win him over, but will it work?

Better Late: A songfic to the song "Cry, Cry, Cry" by Johnny Cash. Hermione lives with her friends after the war, which includes: Ron Weasley, Luna Lovegood, Seamus Finnagin and, believe it or not, Draco Malfoy. Harry, along with many others, have died during the war. Hermione dates many men, but only muggles, and only for a few weeks at a time. Until she finds a wizard named David. She and Draco had been sleeping together, on and off, up until she meets David, who she becomes exclusive with very quickly. Draco realizes, after its kicked into his head, that he just might like Hermione as a bit more than a sleeping buddy, but is he too late?

My Only Regret: A story told in Hermione's POV. It takes place during the war, though the beginning is set in the students' sixth year at Hogwarts. Hermione, though understanding and accepting, is reluctant to treat Draco as anything more than a teammate, if that. But when they get paired together for a mission, their lives could change forever.

Tell Me: Draco and Hermione have been sleeping together for almost a year. But eventually that's not enough for one of them. Songfic to the tune of "Tell It to My Heart" by Taylor Dayne.

Works In Progress:

The Phoenix and the Raven: Only in conceptual phase right now. Post-war, semi AU. Draco redeemed himself during the war by switching sides and agreeing to be a spy for the Order. He still has a long way to go to gain the trust of his colleagues. And then there's the awful truth of his past, his worst war crime, which haunts him to this day. Oh and there's of course a secret Hermione has been keeping. Or two.

The Deep End: a shorter fic taking place over about a week, each chapter representing a day. Hermione invites friends to her family's lake house and there's more than a little tension between her and a certain blond Slytherin.

Mission: Draco Malfoy: The story begins 1 year after the war is over, with the Light Side winning. Hermione and her friends work for the Ministry and are fairly content with their lives, dealing with their losses as best as they can. That is, until the Minister of Magic gives Hermione the worst possible assignment, an assignment that changes her life in more ways than she could have possibly imagined. I really want to finish this one.

Voldemort's Revenge: The sequel to "Hermione's Baby". Draco and Hermione are married and live at Malfoy Manor with their son, Dante, and Draco's birth mother, Melantha. But life, predictably, isn't always smooth. They have only 6 months of peace before horrible news darkens their door.

Bloody Revenge: The story takes place long after the war is over, having been won by Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Harry Potter was killed by Voldemort at The Final Battle at the end of the war, along with so many others from the Light Side. Voldemort is in control of the Wizarding World and has plans to take over the Muggle World as soon as all rebellions are put down. Unbeknownst to him and the Death Eaters, however, some key fighters for the Light Side are still alive and want revenge. Finishing this soon. Writing final chapters and have them mapped out.

Clean Up: The sequel to Infinite Mess. This story is on hold.

My Favorites:

As a writer, I am also a reader. I read constantly. On this website I have come across some other writers who I believe are ranked in the top ten of this site (if there was such a thing). Likewise, there are several stories that I simply couldn't live without. It takes a lot in a story for me to say, "Hey, that's a favorite", so if it's on my list and you trust my judgment, then take a look at my favorites. I'm willing to bet that you won't be disappointed.

[Update: 05/03/2021] I also plan to reread this list of Favorites and update accordingly.

My Characters:

In many of my stories, there are characters that I made up, fitting them in where I please to suit my story's needs. All of them are my own creation, and almost every one of them is named with intention, meaning that I look up names with certain meanings. Sometimes I simple like a name and give it to a character, but usually the name has meaning, so, when you come across one of my characters, look up their name and see what it means.

The reason I add so many of my own characters into Harry Potter fanfiction is because I wish to one day become an author myself (currently still a dream!).