It's 1977: the sixth year at Hogwarts is almost over and the outbreak of the Wizarding War no longer seems so unlikely. Lily Evans can't sleep, gripped by guilt for not being able to protect her family and upset by her sister Petunia's hatred for her: who better than Sirius Black to understand a dysfunctional family?

From the story: "[...] The door leading to the dungeon closed with a dull thud and silence reigned for a few moments. Then Bellatrix's small, ticking footsteps made her stiffen and her chanting voice made her skin crawl. She breathed deeply, her heart in her throat, as the Death Eater circled around her and peered curiously at her, like a lion watching its prey."