What will happen to Harry's life as he is raised by his godfather Sirius, Remus, and eventually Sirius's wife Amelia? Having been raised with two Mauraders who then start their own business and make changes in the Wizarding world. And how do Fred and George fit into the picture? Rated T for possible language and other small things. Now year 4. AU as well.

He comes back full of pain in order to fulfil his destiny. Then he falls deep into a grey world, void of all senses. There he finds himself unable to hold onto anything...but her voice. Will that voice draw him back, and if he returns will he ever be able to rise above the conflict both inside him, and outside..will he be able to face a demanding world that asks more out of him?

Returning for 8th year, Hermione unexpectedly winds up with a 2nd familiar when the one she buys for Ron as a gift—a ferret she jokingly names Draco—refuses to go to him. When she realizes the creature isn't what it seems, she goes further than she ever thought she would to get the real Draco back.

Good has not triumphed over evil. After losing a very damaging battle, Hermione is gifted, by the Dark Lord, to none other than Severus Snape. What is the greasy bat of the dungeons to do with a bushy-haired know-it-all slave? SS/HG