In the wake of a tragedy Dumbledore seizes an opportunity to use a mother's plea to his advantage. Unfortunately he did not factor a certain Death Eater into the equation. A Hermione is raised by the Malfoys story. (Not a part of the "Time Heals All Wounds" series)

During the battle for Hogwarts, Hermione accepts to do the Unbreakable Vow with Bellatrix to protect the people she loves. But binding herself to the dark witch has more consequences than she could ever have anticipated. Cover art by batlesbo/Chloé C.