In the not so distant future of Harry Potter, what does the magical world look like for your average witch or wizard? What unintended consequences might have come from the fall of Voldemort?

The traces of Dark magic aren't swept away with a summer and a trip abroad. It leaves marks on its victims, deep gouges in their soul, and just being in its presence can irrevocably change a person. You can never really overcome Dark magic, only survive it and hope for the best. This is Ginny Weasley, doing her best.

Beth just wants a quiet night in. With the Wizarding War looming large, is a single night of domestic bliss with her husband and daughter too much to ask for?

Winner of the DLP Q2 2019 Competition! Thanks so much to everyone at DLP for the kind words and useful critiques. "That does not make it any less a rule."