Deathly Hallows spoilers ensue. This story is being written as a response to JKR's comment in an interview where she said if Snape could choose to live his life over, he would choose Lily over the Death Eaters. AU Sequel posted: The Moment It Ended.

He can't leave the room. Her room. And it's all the Order's fault. Confined to a small space with only the Mudblood for company, something's going to give. Maybe his sanity. Maybe not. "There," she spat. "Now your Blood's filthy too!" DM/HG. PostHBP.

SEQUEL TO MERCENARY. The battle for Gotham's soul has begun, and many have come to claim it. In the city where the powerful are corrupt, seduction has become fear. Pain has become strength. And a smile has become destruction. In the midst of war, fire eats, panic consumes, and love is blind. Who will win? Who will rise? Who will stay alive? Bane/OC COMPLETE

After her husband's death, Christine is forced to leave France and heads to London. What happens when Christine meets a man she thought long dead? Erik/Christine Rating changed to 'M', please read author's note in chapter 17!