With the Dark Lord returning and the Order of the Phoenix forming once again; Kalina and Severus must come together and push the past behind them as a deadly threats awaits them. With Severus' past creeping up on him, Kalina must stay reliant on the Order but can she cope with the strain of Severus and the secret he has yet to unveil to her? A sacrifice has to be made. Sequel to Spiteful Beginnings. All Rights Reserved to J.K Rowling who came up with the incredible story-line of the Harry Potter Franchise. All characters are her own aside from Kalina Oakblood and her family/friends.

A new school year means a new set of changes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Severus Snape is introduced to new teacher Professor Kalina Oakblood who will be teaching Herbology as well as assisting Snape and his students for the new year, courtesy of Dumbledore. Argumentative, rude and spiteful are many words that Kalina could use to sum up Severus Snape, a hot-headed and miserable professor who has the longing to make students lives a misery. Sweet, cheerful and reliable are the many words that most people would use to sum up Professor Kalina Oakblood but not everyone is convinced. With a dark secret within and the Chamber of Secrets opening, can Severus and Kalina be prepared to push their problems aside or will it all be too late and their complications hinder their lives? *slow burn*