Severus wakes after the war to Find Hermione his caretaker. Angry and weak, he believes he has no reason to live. And to make it worse, he now owed a life debt to the bushy-haired Gryffindor. At least the world seems at peace... for now. But the wizarding world has more than one demon, and Severus soon finds himself dealing with the aftermath of an entire generation of oppression.

Upon deciding to obliviate her parents, Hermione is given some interesting information that will change her life. Or will it? When school begins again, in the midst of all her madness, Hermione decides to take a deeper look at herself and what she wants.

Unfortunate circumstances may force Hermione and Snape to marry. Voldemort and Dumbledore find that this may be useful to their means, and it may ultimately lead to triumph or defeat. Rated M for later chapters.