The Reconciliation & The Journey

After Dumbledore's death, Hogwarts has to be evacuated to ensure a proper turnover of the wards. With Bellatrix still on the loose, Harry has little desire to endanger his friends by going home with them, so he resigns himself to a terrible holiday spent with the Dursleys. Thankfully, Severus has been on the alert ever since he uncovered bits and pieces of Harry's childhood.