This is the story of how Marlene McKinnon realised her true place in the world, how Sirius Black finally grew up, and how Lily Evans finally listened to her heart. It is the story of the first war, and how it changed the characters we love.

Dark Rose/Scorpius oneshot. Rose centric. "I cry, shout, punch, and every night, I let him back in, to bite off another piece of the Rose I used to be, only to chew on it and spit it out." M FOR LANGUAGE.