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How does life go on after the death of a loved one? Returning to Hogwarts has never seemed less exciting a prospect to Harry Potter, now in his sixth year. Even the return of Remus Lupin to the school cannot chase away the feelings of guilt and sorrow. Withdrawn from the rest of the world, Harry finds an unlikely ally in Draco Malfoy. Explorations into prophecy and magical theory prompt Harry unto a dangerous quest, and with Snape as his reluctant mentor Harry resolves to find any way to bring back the one he loves the best.

When reclusive Severus Snape reluctantly befriends elegant Lucius Malfoy, little does he know this friendship will change his life forever. Picking up where the "Snape's Worst Memory" scene in OotP left off, this fic follows Severus from his Hogwarts years to his current position as Potion Master. Strongly SS/LM, with some other ships.