[COMPLETED] The Battle changed everyone, there was no doubt in that. Hermione was still returning to Hogwarts despite this, in the hope she would be able to get her NEWTs and move on. Nightmares haunt her, and it will be difficult to forget all that has happened. Draco was a Death Eater, despised and feared. Now he has to contend with the hate he helped breed, and make it to the end of his exams before he can escape it. But all he did has taken it's toll, and he's not the only one dealing with the awful memories. They say misery loves company, but maybe broken people can learn to fix each other... WARNING: Themes of self-harm, panic attacks and suicide feature prominently in this story. Trigger warnings are put at the start of chapters for self-harm, suicide and death, but many chapters feature panic attacks or references to panic attacks. If any of these things upset or trigger you, I recommend you avoid these signposted chapters or the book as a whole.

Editing complete May 2025 After the Battle of Hogwarts, the survivors return home to the school of Which Craft and Wizardry to finish their remaining years. The returning students all seem to have different feelings as the day arrives... The Golden Trio is ready to return, happy to rebuild their home, and ready to finally feel some sense of safety after being consumed with nothing but the face of danger for as long as they can remember. However, as the year carries on, it's not all it was shaped up to be, as it never really is for them. When Dementors suddenly start appearing within the walls of their promised "safe" final year and people start going missing, one more final push may be required of them. What length will they have to go to in finally getting the life they want? What more must they do to be safe and to save the people they love? Best Ranking - #1 in Hermione & Draco -I do not own any characters or settings, only the plot- -Some Mature Content (for some language and darker themes)-