What if Draco had accepted Dumbledore's offer of protection back on the Astronomy Tower? What would happen if Harry and Draco were forced to live together in a result of that promise? This is a story of safe houses, never forgotten friendships, long denied romance, and a lot of adventures. For all you Drarry fans who were upset when it didn't become canon in the Epilogue, this story is for you.

Harry Potter is utterly broken. Every death pushes down on his shoulders so hard he can barely breath. Still, people worship him, he never gets into trouble and his very best friends treat him as if he is about to break down any moment. Then Draco Malfoy barges back into his life, harsh and with no sympathy, and slowly the two former rivals become friends. Or something more? 8th year fic.