She's been quarantined. He's been made an unwilling hero in the healing world through brilliance and an all-consuming need to take back his old life. This time, however, he's unsure that even the great Draco Malfoy will be able to break through and solve the mystery that's slowly consuming Hermione Granger. DH but not epilogue compliant. DM/HG.

Despite her hate for magic, Kathleen is at Hogwarts to make up for lost time. Draco sees Kathleen as a welcome distraction, but things aren't so simple. He's in over his head and he's struggling to reconcile his selfishness with his new found conscience.