Hermione risks a part of her soul to bring Sirius back from the Veil. Will her sacrifice be for nothing? And what exactly has she given up, as Sirius finds himself amongst the living once more?
All I ever wanted to do was fit in and be normal. I wanted friends, a nice boy, marriage and kids, the usual stuff. It wasn’t much to wish for.
Fighting a war can leave scars, and you can't always hide them.
Dumbledore once said that they would have to choose between what was right and what was easy. Draco wishes he knew what was right... because none of his choices are easy.
Set in the summer after 6th year. Not Deathly Hallows compliant, though may contain some spoilers.
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