When no one comes to aid her in her fight against the troll, Hermione's life takes a drastic turn. Finding herself in a predicament she could have never had imagined she simply has to adapt. With very little but her wit and her wand Hermione decides that nothing is going to stand in her way, be that creature, monster or a Dark Lord.

When Hermione comes to Hogwarts she is not what anyone was expecting, quick witted, a gifted witch and above she had a skill to survive. But what happened to make an eleven year old have the need for such a skill and how will it impact her time at hogwarts. Au, angst, abuse and with some character bashing.