Summary
Death always falls short for Severus Snape leaving him to live a life filled with burden and regret. A survivor by blood and callous by nature he continues on out of loyalty and morbid devotion. Dumbledore's behest leaves Snape battling with his own mortality and history will begin to repeat itself as Hermione Granger begins a new, dangerous obsession. Severus & Hermione SSHG HGSS