4 months after the defeat of Voldermort, Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their 8th year. As they and the other 8th years struggle with the lasting effects of the war, Harry struggles to find where he fits in now. With the 8ths years all bunking together with snape as the 8th year head of house, how with life play out. (Snape lives)(I don't own Harry potter, sadly)

In Harry's 5th year, after seeing the thestrals for the first time he investigates (instead of waiting for luna to tell him about them). After finding out about them, he reflects on how death has always shaped his life. (one-shot)(Bad summary, good story)