With the echoes of quickly-approaching doom, Severus Snape overworks himself with his own occupation, trading in sleep for suffering as he spends his nights making pointless potions in attempt to distract himself from memories of his past, his future, and Remus Lupin. - **Based on Steven Wilson's "The Watchmaker," which I recommend listening to before reading. All incorporated lyrics are from the aforementioned song. Really - take twelve minutes of your time and give it a go.