Takes places during the summer after OoTP, the Golden Trio is forced to stay in hiding at Grimmauld Place. Hermione (who is of age!) begins gravitating towards Snape without knowing why, and he attempts keeping her at arms length, but will be able to remain doing so? AU

Who says ancient magic should be feared? When Headmaster Snape finds himself thinking about Hermione Granger, he needs to know why. Will his feelings become set in stone, and what is going on at the Ministry? A story of love, hurt and healing; old and new relationships; new friends and allies; old and new enemies. A story that will make you laugh, cry and tear your hair out. EWE AU