Something happens during the summer after sixth year leaving Hermione a shadow of her former self. Can she move on with a little help or will the halls of Hogwarts be haunted forever by stone angels. HGSS, HPDM, RWLL, and GWNL.

Magic has unexpected consequences. Ancient magic draws an unwilling Hermione Granger and Severus Snape together, forging them into a potent instrument to end the war. And neither Dumbledore nor Voldemort wastes any time exploiting it. Part 1 of a 2-part story.