Following the end of the War, Death Eaters are sentenced to lives of servitude. Although Severus was determined not to break, he cracks at the treatment that he endures. After rescuing him from harsh conditions, Harry is left to pick up the pieces, and must grow up far too fast. Slow-paced SS/HP.

AU. Post-War. Dans le monde de l'après-guerre, la population demande réparation. Et le nouveau ministère a trouvé qui prendre en titre d'exemple… Severus Snape.

Set during 1997-98 in Hogwarts. The Carrows have been victims of some pranks and the mysterious responsible for them is threatened with a medieval punishment that Minerva doesn't think is fair. In order to protect her students, the transfiguration teacher will accept the responsibility and be punished herself. This will awake the tension between her and Severus, the new headmaster.