As a young Death Eater and one of Voldemort's most trusted, Severus finds himself with less time for his potion brewing duties. So the Dark Lord has allowed him to choose an assistant, and he knows just who to pick.

Severus Snape spends his days alone, he drinks too much and he pines for Lily. The boy who lived will be starting at Hogwarts and Dumbledore won't stop meddling in Snape's personal life. All Snape needs to do, is keep his emotions in check.

On their way to save the kidnapped Shadow Moon, Sweeney and Laura must travel together once again. What happens when Sweeney can no longer ignore the growing feelings he has for the dead wife?