With the growing feeling of hostility towards Slytherins after the war, Ron and Harry decide that marrying Draco and Severus might go some way to counteracting it. While Harry and Severus seem content simply to shag each other's brains out, Ron and Draco embark on something that might become more meaningful for them both.

Dumbledore asks Hermione to carry out a secret mission before the start of her fourth year. "Keep the Time Turner, Miss Granger. I want you to use it to help Mr. Malfoy reevaluate his beliefs. He is now depending on you." HG/DM

It's the Christmas after the defeat of Voldemort. Though the world is happy with the defeat of the Dark Lord, and the end of the Second Wizarding War, the Burrow still feels the sorrow for losing Fred. In this sorry, can Harry and Ron find happiness? And can their happiness spread to the rest of the Weasleys?

"For commander Zhao, a neutral port meant plain clothes, a strong drink and yelling at his crew for an hour." Zhao's also seeking a distraction. So is a certain young Water Tribe warrior.