"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." Hermione Granger, one of the brightest witches of her age, decided to return to Hogwarts to redo her seventh year and is asked to be head girl alongside none other than Draco Malfoy. But of course, how could she refuse the position she's always dreamed of having at Hogwarts? Also, someone had to keep him in check and ensure he wouldn't terrorize the students. The summer after the war hadn't been easy for either of them. While Draco was dealing with his abusive father, Hermione had to find a way to get through a very complicated relationship and doesn't know if she'll ever be able to feel love again. When they both felt like they were at their breaking points, another curve ball is thrown at them. The Triwizard Tournament. As a new prophecy is made and many problems arise, the three schools face danger unlike any of them have seen before. As Hermione falls under a deep curse, feelings arise that should never have existed, bonds that weren't thought possible were made, and harmful secrets that have been hidden away are beginning to surface. And suddenly, the impossible became possible as the most unexpected person stayed by her side through it all. "Oh please, Draco. Look at me! I'm physically broken, mentally broken, and I don't even recognize myself anymore." Hermione's voice broke and she felt tears threatening to flow. "You may feel broken..." Draco whispered softly. "But you're so beautiful." Cover credit to @KasleyCooper Began in early July of 2018

The war is over. Everyone is back to life as it used to be, but not everyone. Draco Malfoy cannot handle the guilt he feels any longer. A voice tells him every single night that he is a traitor, that be does not deserve any kind of love after what he did. He lives like a zombie, until his beloved mother cannot handle it any longer and sends him to a clinic to get the help he so desperately needs. But recovery is not the only thing he finds in the clinic. Harry Potter might be the real hero who saved everyone from Lord Voldemort, but he certainly does not feel that way. He cannot sleep but when he does the nightmares hunt him. The pain he feels and the fears he has almost kill the boy who lived. Until one day his girlfriend cannot handle it any longer and sends him to a clinic to get the help he so desperately needs. But recovery is not the only thing he finds in the clinic. *** I feel like I should give some warnings. This book contains a few things that I should probably warn you for (in the first chapter you can find more warnings) : - It is obviously a boyxboy story so if you do not feel comfortable reading a story with a homosexual theme please do not read the story. - It will contain mental illnesses and I do not want you to read another word of this book if you know your sensitive for this kind of things. Your mental health is way too important to take any risks! - And last of all, the story will probably contain a lot of grammar mistakes. You see, English is not my first language and this is actually my first English written story so please do not hate me if I make any mistakes. I want to emphasize that I do not support the fact that some people are romanticizing mental ilnesses out there. This story does contain mental health issues but it is about showing you that you will always be able to find love and support, no matter what. 2nd place - TheCosmicAwards 2019/2020