"We have passed all checkpoints and want to adopt Tom Riddle." Granger said. The older woman appeared startled before she narrowed her eyes. "Tom? But I've never filed any papers for him." Mrs. Cole said. "Mr. and Mrs. Snape, are you sure you wish to adopt a seven year old. Tom is rather peculiar." "We're sure." Severus drawled. Will be M rated

"After Darkness, Light." A chance meeting ten years after the war may not be just a coincidence, and may prove to have very far-reaching consequences. A story of many things, but primarily of healing. SS/HG; rated M for later chapters. Complete.