As a girl who loved older men from the time she knew the difference, SSHG totally made sense for me. Within the Wizarding standards of ages and maturity levels, I could totally accept this pairing right from the start, and although I've read other pairings since, and even have developed a fondness for Severus/Filch slash, Severus/Hermione still rings the truest bell for me.

I did enjoy The Sempra Deck, though ;) That was inspired, and even has a cameo by Dahlra Muse!