Sometimes playing by the rules is not just your best option, it can be your only option.

Third in the COH series; sequel to 'Part II: The Marauder Legacy.' Follows Harry through the summer and into year four. As the dawn of war draws closer and international students pour into Hogwarts, Harry faces his greatest challenges yet; Severus struggles with the imminent return of an unwanted assignment; and Albus balances the Dark Lords of past and present.

"Why're you crying?" Draco whispered, sitting down beside Hermione in a deserted Great Hall. Looking up at him with puffy eyes, she admitted what happened earlier at the Gryffindor Tower. Without a moment's hesitation, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and said: "Come on, you're spending the night in the Slytherin dungeon. With me."

SiriusHermioneRemus - "The first thing I think you should know is that I love sex." There was a smug arrogance to his tone, but she showed no emotion, informing him that she would not fall for his shock tactics. She knew him entirely too well for that.