At a young age, his life changed and he now has a secret that must be hidden at all costs. Over the Yule holidays, another boy endures his own horror. Two first-years, each with a secret, must try to navigate their school years but Draco's secret is revealed and he is disowned by his parents as well as shunned by his classmates. The two boys come across each other, discovering the other's secret but circumstances lead them finding themselves within the United States and under the protection of someone unexpected as they try to navigate the lunar waters. Based on Harry is a werewolf by JAWorley

After having been rescued from the Dursleys, Harry continues to struggle with eating; and Severus struggles with watching Harry struggle - until a pomelo comes along.