Draco Malfoy had gone missing in the aftermath of the war and was presumed dead for years. Hermione Granger, twenty-five year old veteran and now very bored Auror, is tasked to help go through the Malfoy estate's belongings. When she is enraptured by an ancient relic's old magic Hermione unwittingly becomes the accidental master to a face she never thought she'd see again.

During the Maytide Festival at Hogwarts, a Grand Ball takes place. Before the night begins Draco is happily betrothed, however before the night is over, he finds no other choice but to call off the engagement. Here's a question: who spiked the punch? And why is Hermione Granger approaching him when he's in such a vulnerable state? Perhaps she might turn this awful night around.

This started out as Draco-drabble and evolved into so much more. I haven't thought of a good way to describe this story, I guess you may just have to see for yourself! This is a non-canon/AU that begins during 6th year and will be a multi-chapter fic. Angst, tension, confusion, romance - all that good stuff. Please give it a shot! Rated for Explicit content. You've been advised.