John had a bad day. He was so bloody tired. When the flat is a mess and Sherlock doesn't seem to care he snaps. He says things he didn't mean to. What happens when John finds sherlocks journal? Rated T only because mentions of murders.
When Harry stands up to Umbridge, she goes too far—twenty-two lashes too far. Left with permanent scars and lasting nerve damage, Harry must recover in the aftermath of cruelty no one should have witnessed. As Hogwarts reels from what happened, unexpected allies rise... and Harry learns healing is more than just physical.
What would have happened if Hermione didn't stop Umbridge from using the Cruciatus Curse on Harry? Would Harry ever recover? With the unexpected help from Snape, Harry has a chance. But Snape learns more things along the way then he ever thought the golden boy could ever go through. WARNING: abuse