Retelling of Book Three. Sequel to Harry Potter and Salazars Mysteries. Please let me know what you think. Third year has begun and the Soul Bonds have to deal with Magic on the Fritz, an old foe reappearing, a new ally joining their band of misfits and not to mention trying to navigate their new elective classes. THIRD YEAR A/U! Pairings HP/GW HG/RW NL/LL DM/DG SB/AB NM/CW RL/NT

That fateful Halloween night, Sirius makes a mistake that sends him running to adopt his niece through blood magic. Little Hermione becomes his salvation and his reason for living. Follow their story through Hermione's years at Hogwarts and through the second blood war. Slow-burn Harmony. Completely AU.

After the Department of Mysteries incident, Hermione struggles to recover from her injuries and Harry tries to reconcile his feelings of guilt – and other emotions – for his best friend. It's too bad that curses and Voldemort keep getting in the way. And why do they keep getting letters from Gringotts?

Hermione as she goes through her second and third years faces inner trials with herself, her friends and family. She must fight to protect those that she cares about from enemies inside and outside the school. All the while keeping her identity secret. All the while under the gaze of a serpent.

The Statue of Secrecy has fallen. Voldemort has returned, and with the backing of the Ministry of Magic has declared war on the Muggle world. Dumbledore has been defeated and is retreating into hiding. Out of the entire Auror Corps, one woman is making a stand. Together with Her Majesty's Armed Forces, Tonks must somehow defeat the Dark Lord and his forces as war erupts everywhere.