Hermione has a secret, one she probably would've taken to the grave if fate had let her. But it's just like fate that the moment Hermione feels settled and safe, her whole world is turned in on itself and leaves her struggling to find her feet - not for the first time. All that's standing steady with her are her closest friends, three very important people people who have been there ever since fate knocked on Hermione's door and left a ticking time bomb. new, rewritten version || slow updates || expect curses 19/09/20 -