Severus Snape and the other teachers at Hogwarts have been called back to school three weeks prior to the start of term. They are to assess a new student. And not just any student, but Dumbledore's great-granddaughter. Severus is not pleased at all. He has never liked protégés. Little does he know that this girl will come to stand by his side until the end.

When the Sorting Hat announces its decision, Severus is not the only one to be surprised.

Severus Snape has never liked Halloween. Only dark and painful memories seem to attach themselves to this holiday. Might this one prove to be different?

Severus agrees to teach Morgaine Occlumency. What he sees in her mind awakens not only the ghosts of her past but his as well.

Morgaine discovers more about her past. And Severus has yet no idea just how much she knows about his.

‘A friend is somebody who takes a step closer towards you and holds your hand in situations when everybody else turns their back on you.’

In a place of Ancient Magic, Severus falls in love.

Severus finds peace under a birch tree at the riverbank.

It's the night of the end of term feast. She is no longer his student, and he is no longer her teacher. And they both lose their hearts that night.

(This chapter finally lives up to the mature rating.)

Once more, everything changes on Halloween. Once more, Morgaine is there by his side when Severus needs her. Once more, she doesn’t question his motives but accepts his decision. And Severus can still not understand how he has earned her trust.

Severus returns alone to the Leaky Cauldron, chased by the ghosts of his past. And Morgaine fights her own, in the shape of Lucius Malfoy.

Once again, the Marauders win. Once again, Severus is left with nothing more than bitterness. But this time, there is someone there to hold his hand in the dark. Just like she has promised.

Severus returns from his meeting with the Dark Lord, beaten and weak. Morgaine stands by his side, just as she has promised that she would. But to keep her safe, Severus will have to push her away.

Malfoy has invited Severus and Morgaine to his famous New Year’s Ball. Little do they know that the Dark Lord has been invited as well.

There are loyalties which cannot be questioned. And Severus Snape has always been the most loyal of them all.

Severus ventures to return to Hogwarts to take farewell.

Severus and Morgaine renew the promises they have given to each other many years ago.

It has been two months since the Final Battle, two months since the death of Severus Snap. Morgaine awakes crying in the dungeon, and by midnight she has chosen her path.