Hermione is the brightest witch of her generation, but she has blind spots, and she has never mastered the language of the heart. It's her sixth year at Hogwarts, there are threats on the horizon, and she and Ron are fighting. Perhaps Lavender can help, but so much depends on what Ron will do. Fortunately, Hermione can learn. Chapter headings are song titles from the 1960s and 70s.

A few years have passed since the end of the war against Voldemort. Ron and Angelina are Aurors, and Harry is in Muggle Protection, but something is wrong at the Ministry. Kingsley seems to have lost control of the Auror Department, and is likely to be sacked. Harry and friends suspect that he is being undermined by a mole. These events occur immediately after those in The Garden.

A few years have passed since the Battle of Hogwarts, and most of Harry's friends have resumed their normal lives, but he is drifting and his relationship with Ginny has stagnated. Hermione is working on a plan to restore her parents' memories. Seeking help for her, Harry becomes reacquainted with Lavender, Parvati, and other old friends. Romance, tears, and a dash of Jane Austen.