Severus Snape has been named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts. Before he can assume his new duties, with a clear conscious, he must first bury his wife and child.

For reasons known to none Snape accepts Hermione as an Apprentice. A to become a full Potions mistress she must learn the history of Potions and the sometimes dark practices behind modern day potions. Warnings: for dub con, squick, animal mutilation

Sometimes love is not enough.