Ophelia Delisle has always carried her family's darkness like a curse. As the daughter of a powerful wizard, she was raised to obey, to hide her heart, and to never question the cost of loyalty. But after her brother's death and her own growing defiance, she finds herself under the reluctant guidance of Professor Severus Snape. They find in each other two people daring to believe that even the broken deserve to be loved. But as the storm of a new war brews, both must decide how much of themselves they are willing to sacrifice, for truth, for redemption, and for each other. 𖠇 This is a Harry Potter fanfic about Severus Snape and OC. I do not own Harry Potter. The story is set one year after the death of Voldemort. Warnings: Curse words Mature themes Drugs and alcohol Death

Severus Snape never believed in love. Not after Lily Potter died. Not after the war took everything from him, leaving behind a miserable husk of a man. But, the universe has a funny way of giving you the very things you thought you never wanted. Or ones you never thought you'd ever have... And for the grumpy Potions Master, that comes in the form a five foot two blonde spitfire who upends everything he thought he knew.

TW: seriously this story contains a little bit of everything that may trigger you. Idk I was in a dark place. Alex is back. A new year and a new adventure. As the witch returns to Hogwarts she begins to see the changes. The Wizarding World isn't the same. With Voldemort on the rise she has to be alert at every turn. Every day he grows stronger which means trouble for Alex. Not only that, but Severus is more on edge than ever. What will become of Alex and Severus's relationship as the year passes? Continue your journey with Alex as she fights the hardest battle yet. A battle to save the people she holds dearest.

After Hermione spills a potion she is forced to serve detention. But what happens when her feelings start to change?