After meeting Fleur at the World Cup and going to live with his exonerated godfather Harry already knows that his Fourth Year will be an eventful one. But he can't predict how much these two seemingly small events will influence him. Will he be able to have a somewhat normal year for once or will the luck that seems to follow him around strike yet again?

Harry and Tonks have known each other for two years and their relationship is starting to intensify. Balancing an emerging relationship with a war looming is never easy but it can be nearly impossible for the Boy-Who-Lived. Between Voldemort, the Horcruxes, and parents who may not approve, will this new relationship be allowed to bloom or will it die before it has the chance?

After yet another death pushes Harry over the edge he begins to explore the Dark Arts. With his Dark Lady, he quickly sets about making changes in the wizarding world. Dark but not evil Harry/Hermione. Rating for later chapters.

Love is the most powerful, beautiful, and precious thing there is. It can drive us to incredible highs and amazing feats that we would otherwise be incapable of. It can also lead us to depressing lows and doing things that no one would expect from us. How will it affect Harry and Hermione when neither of them can express their love for the other?