In which Hermione Granger is a master at chess. With a post-War, school-wide chess tournament scheduled at the end of the year, Hermione is stuck between her pride and beating Ron at chess. She somehow winds up practicing with Draco Malfoy, of all people, and getting closer to him all the while. DM/HG

Post-War. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all came back to Hogwarts to redo last year, along with the rest of their class. Harry has been in love with Draco for some time now. However, Hermione starts to realize she and the person she calls her brother share the same tastes. The question is, how much is Hermione willing to give up for her best friend's happiness? DM/HG