After being given a second chance at life, will Severus Snape squander it on foolish words and reservation, or will he learn that out of the stillness and silence that follow the horrors of war, life can begin anew? Canon compliant save for the survival of our Snape. Look for humorous situations, adult themes, some darkness. Doses of BDSM may emerge.

Until now, Sara has been marginalized and mostly forgotten about after circumstance brought her into the life of one very beleaguered Severus Snape. Content to be forgotten through the years, she finds herself in the precarious position of suddenly having the interest of her reserved, distant, and reluctant mate. Sharp tongues, stinging hexes, and love... oh my! COMPLETE!