Loss. That's all she knows anymore. Regret's bitter sting and despair's cruel bite are uncomfortably familiar. From the loss of the war to the loss of those she loves, she adapts. Dark fic. Mentions of rape, self harm and alcoholism. One shot - may be extended depending on reviews.

After the wizarding war ended the magical population hit an all time low and all of the students have returned to a rebuilt Hogwarts to finish their school year. As a result the Ministry of Magic have issued a new law. A marriage law. Now every wizard aged 16 to 35 is paired up – no exceptions. So what happens when soul mates split, enemies matched and friends torn apart?