Following Voldemort's rebirth, Severus returns to his Master's side while a scandal in the Ministry throws the future into even greater uncertainty. Severus must push aside his own doubts and misgivings as he fights to protect all he holds dear. Post GoF

One shot. A brown owl flew through the window and settled on his shoulder. The letter was addressed to him, but he didn't recognize the handwriting. Opening the letter he read the very words he wish he could have read all those years ago...