They are alive, but not living. They are nothing but ghosts of their former selves, haunting the corridors of Hogwarts. Severus has returned to teach Potions after the War, Hermione has returned to complete her final year. Each seeks the other to reawaken the fire that once burned inside, with explosive consequences.

Harry Potter is dead, and the Dark Lord has taken control of the wizarding world. Severus Snape is alive, and must lead Hogwarts the way Voldemort instructs. He devises a plan to save Hermione Granger, but doesn't bargain on being placed under a Compulsion Curse that threatens to destroy them both. Rated a strong M for sex, violence, character deaths and situations.

Forced to give Hermione Granger private lessons, Snape soon finds himself desiring something he cannot have, and it begins to consume him. He looks to escape, but the endgame has been Seen and there is nothing that Severus can do to change his fate. Is there? Bit of drama, a bit of angst, a little twisted romance and of course some sexy. Adults only.

Snape is engulfed by his own personal Darkness following the final battle. How can Hermione help the wizard who believes he has nothing to live for? This is a little dark, a little ugly, a little sexy, a little romantic and a lot M, for several reasons. Definitely one for adults only.

Twenty years on, Hermione is Minister for Magic, Snape is Headmaster. They both have full, busy lives, but what is the one thing that neither realises they are missing? Gentle, but so very M.