Harry was not the same after the war. Nothing could have ever prepared him for the disturbing images that plagued his mind, but now something else was about to distract him, or rather someone. As new loves and old enemies threaten his future, the world seems to be turning dark once again. The war of Hogwarts may be over, but for Harry his own battle is far from ending...

Harry Potter and Hermione a Granger have always been best friends, but will that change now they head back to Hogwarts? Will Harry show his true feelings? What about their other friends? Will they have to start over again to make their relationship? Will they stay together until the end? What sort of drama can go down in the walls of Hogwarts? Read more to find out! This fanfic is mature-rated, so please no hate! Thanks soo much!

The war had more than taken it's tole on the golden trio, and Harry was worn, tired and filled with sadness and grieving. He felt so much sorrow, and had no idea what to do with it. The Weasley's had taken a month or so to get back to their somewhat normal selves... but not everyone was the same. And you can't after all of the losses that they had dealt with. But Harry feels something heal whenever he is around Hermione. She had always known what to do and what the right thing to say was, and that was one thing that hadn't changed. But he started to get distant to Ginny and gravitate towards Hermione, who seemed to be one of the only people capable of making him happy.

A summer has come and gone since Voldemort was defeated. Hogwarts has been rebuilt. The Golden Trio return to Hogwarts to complete their education. They can all finally lead a normal life. But for Hermione, life is anything but normal. While Harry and Ginny were still going strong, her relationship with Ron hadn't lasted long. Harry knows that things didn't work out with Ron and Hermione. But little does he know that he's the reason why.