Voldemort has won. Hermione Granger is captured and offered up as a Death Eater slave. Who will be her Master? And can she possibly remain unbroken?

Hermione's death had certainly been unexpected. Severus Snape being the one to help her cope in the Afterlife, with the sadness of leaving behind nearly everyone she cared for? Also unexpected. *Cover Image by bittersweetflames@TDA*

He's Hogwarts Headmaster. She's the youngest ever Minister for Magic. They're both trapped in unhappy marriages, but now would not be a good time for either to leave. After a heated argument one evening they find themselves inexplicably together, seeking solace and satiation. But "just one night" turns into much, much more. Story of an unforgettable -and unforgivable- affair. HGSS

Severus Snape reluctantly attends a masquerade ball, and lays eyes on a mysterious witch in a bronze mask who entices him entirely. However, there may be much more to her than he realized. Post-DH, non-canonical ships, rated M for all of the delicious reasons.