Malfoy watch has taken on a whole new meaning for Hermione. Secret rendezvous and lies can only remain hidden so long. Harry has an obsession with exposing Malfoy as a Death Eater, but not if Hermione has anything to do with it.

Brewing an illegal potion with an ex-death eater, keeping secrets from her closest friends— the seen and unseen scars are taking their toll. Hermione's return to Hogwarts is not at all what she planned and the daily prophets stories aren't helping.