As the dust settles following the Battle of Hogwarts, Draco's confidence, belief system, and world are shattered. In an attempt to mend his broken pieces, he turns to vials that take the pain away. But once the high's are no longer so high and the lows get so much lower, Draco has to start a journey of healing and redemption that often hurts more than it helps.

This world was so different from her own, Hermione would not readily forget the shock on Blaise Zabini's face as she appeared in the charms classroom or the pallor of Draco Malfoy who looked as if he might faint… and she had some serious explaining to do. Three part story that begins in an alternate universe. Rated M for later content.

When Bellatrix Lestrange takes control of the wizarding world after the demise of Voldemort, the remnants of the Order keep fighting. Seven years later, Draco brings Hermione a piece of magic that might be the key to finally ending the war. Together they will destroy Bellatrix Lestrange or die trying. Violence, Implicit Rape, Sexual Situations