You don't really remember what life was like before the summer of your fifth year, what memories you do have are of those of love. Having your life ripped away from you, you are thrust into a new existence at the hands of the Dark Lord and his minions. Can Hogwarts be your escape? Or will you find yourself torn between love and family? Book One of Two

"There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn't a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed." Three years after her final year of Hogwarts, Hermione Granger is invited back to take up the position of Professor of History of Magic. After a major life change a year prior, she is anxious to find some semblance of normalcy.