After the war, Harry and Hermione discover that the people they trusted most hid terrifying secrets-secrets that threaten to shatter everything they thought they knew. When they uncover a deadly plan to silence them forever, the lines between friend and foe blur, and an impossible bond draws them closer than ever before. As illusions twist reality and darkness creeps in, Harry and Hermione must fight not only for their lives but for the chance to heal old wounds-and maybe, just maybe, find a love neither expected. In a world full of lies, can they trust each other enough to face the truth?

Summer after 5th Year, Hermiome begins to have some sort of mental flashbacks to the night of the ministry attack, the horrors she saw and the pain she felt. Of all people Harry was there to comfort her. Will a simple gesture soon turn into something more? ~ ~ ~ All rights to JK Rowling ~ COMPLETED AS OF 5/29/2020!!! ~ highest ranking: #1 in harmione 8/7/2020 ~ THANK YOU FOR 38K READS OMG

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.