Hermione was grateful that Augustus opened his home to her family. That had been an enormous gesture, especially considering their rather rocky past. Recent events couldn't have helped his decision either. Less than four months passed since she first knocked on his front door in the middle of the night seeking sanctuary. She struggled to believe that so little time passed. The entire year seemed to be passing too quickly to keep up. What other horrific surprises did the year have in store for her? She was afraid to learn.