By her fifth year at Hogwarts, Daphne Greengrass had lost almost everything. She searches for a way out of Slytherin's social hierarchy and the hell that her schooling had slowly become. Little did she know, it was under her nose the whole time. AU.

Neglect can leave its mark on the kindest of souls. Following the first three questionable years of his education, Harry is now thrust into the Triwizard Tournament and left to fend for himself. Is this just borrowed time, or is there a deeper, more meaningful purpose? The emptiness is heavier than you think.