A scarred and grieving Hermione Granger returns to Hogwarts after the Battle, crushed by her brother's brutal murder. A fallen Draco Malfoy comes back as Head Boy and wants to keep his mind away from the bad choices that led him to trial. Mysterious assaults and threats soon target Hermione, and Draco has no choice but to get involved. The hunt for answers begins, digging into memories, diaries, and abandoned houses to piece together the events that led to the murder. Together, they are dragged into a journey that will unveil terrible truths about the madness of mankind, and about love, friendship, and sacrifice. Rating: Explicit. Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence. Category: F/M. Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. Author: Axiomea. Words: 247,748. Chapters: 42/42.