The Burrow, always a source of undiluted magic, mayham, and color, awakes into silent grey. 

 With Harry back with them, all seems to be well again. But the war had taken its toll on all of them, some more than others.

Vials.

Ron couldn't guess how many. They were all empty, covering every available surface: in the sofa, on the table, on the counter, in the sink. Small, black, some of them driping purple potion. And the smell engulfed him, a sort of sickly flowery scnet, making him dizzy. 

"Harry?" He called into the empty apartment, his voice echoing menacingly in the dark.

George returns, with questions, with answers. But some answers only raise bigger, more troubling queries....

Faced with a boggart, Harry is confronted by his worst fears.

 The effects of the Dreamless Sleeping Potion become apparent, and new resolutions are made.

Harry finds dealing with his nightmares unaided by potions more difficult than anticipated. Minwhile, Ron, Hermione and Ginny are finding it harder to face the changes in thier friend. 

 Harry finds a listening ear.

 Harry has returned to Hogsmeade, and things are looking up. And yet nightmares slink into daylight, and fears reawaken beyond dreams. 

 Finally, Ron, Hermione and Ginny find out where Harry had gone on his months alone. Within, they find a truth they'd rather not have faced. 

 In Janus Thickey Ward

 At St Mungos, Harry finds an unlikely ear.