Their love broken because of a mistake. Eight years later, Severus and Hermione are forced to work together. What will happen? What has changed? Amongst everything that is broken, will anything ever become whole again? SSHG

“Thank the gods for Voldemort and his evil ways.” Hermione shuddered with the sense of déjà vu.—Hungry for revenge a delirious Lucius is after Hermione, with a magical list of people willing to protect her she ends up in some of the least expected houses.

Hermione is falling apart, and Snape realizes he's the only one who notices. Warning: cutting and eating disorder triggers. Rated for content in later chapters.

Hermione Granger and Severus Snape enjoy a cordial working relationship as journeywoman and Master. When a secret obsession interferes with her goal of reaching mastery and Lucius Malfoy takes an interest, her relationship with Severus is put to the test.

Now Complete! Severus Snape is not a kind man, but Hermione Granger is past caring. She wants his approval and will do anything to get it. How far will she go? Even she has no concept of the depths to which she will fall in her quest.