Disclaimer: If Harry and his friends belonged to me, I would not be writing this fanfiction because a) it wouldn't be fanfiction, it'd be the real thing and b) we'd probably be off having a wild orgy (just taking our shoes off, people! Minds out of the gutter!) If this story is like other H/Dr stories out there, it is completely unintentional because I have never read anything that resembles it.

Ship: H/Dr

Rating: Right now T, but will be M.

Summary: Losing Ron in the war against Voldemort drives Hermione away from the Wizarding world. Five years later, she comes back to a position at the Ministry working with the last person she expected, Draco Malfoy. H/Dr.

Prologue

June 28, 1998

Dearest Harry,

I hate to tell you after everything we've been through throughout our years at Hogwarts, and especially this year, that I'm leaving. I can't live in this world any longer with him gone. I loved him. I love him. Looking at you, looking at anything magical reminds me too much of Ron. Staying here would kill me.

I'm going to go to university and I'm going to live the life I was originally set out to live, the life of a muggle. I would still like to keep in contact with you, but only you. I must sever ties with Wizarding as much possible. I feel that it is the only way to move on.

Please know that I love you, Harry. We fought the good fight, and I know that you'll keep on fighting. If you ever need me, I'm just an owl away.

All the Love I Have Left,

Hermione Granger