Set in seventh year. When Draco Malfoy turns up in school after a series of mysteries, lonely and looking more vicious than usual, the school is swept into rumors. Maybe it's the menacing sharp scar that haunts his face, cutting over his eye and cheek. Maybe it's the fact that he would do anything, ANYTHING, to get people to leave him alone, even threats or physical harm. Or maybe, just maybe… it's the fact that Hermione Granger won't leave him alone.

Hermione and Ron, after some embarassing events, become an offical couple. Dumbledore calls for a head meeting, and then requests a private word with Hermione. She receives a mission to undertake, and after some contemplation, she's not sure what she'll be able to do, or how she's going to handle one very abusive relationship.