This is a story of love; and a story of hate. A story of hope; and a story of despair. A story of solitude; a story of friendship. A story of time. This is the story of a phoenix.

He loved her, he lost her; but he never let go. The story of the man who watched the prophecy come true - after all, the last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Forever and always Albus. We'll walk in fields of gold. Copyright Sting.

Hermione is having trouble justifying her feelings. She has a perfect life - she should be happy...shouldn't she? Dramione novel. Rating may rise as story develops.

A speech, a mistake, and a rainbow beard. When Minerva burts into Albus' office one day, the whole of Hogwarts holds it's breath. What will the consequences be...

Nobody said it was easy, no-one ever said it would be so hard. I'm standing here at the start.