After the battle at the Department of Mysteries, Harry's emotions are just barely under control. When Ginny loses her temper at the way Harry has been treating those around him, Harry's own anger flares, and the result is a magical duel that sends them both to the Hospital Wing. A furious group of adults mete out a punishment that lingers into the summer, and as the two of them deal with the consequences of their rash behavior, they question assumptions they've made about themselves, their pain and each other. Part one of a three part trilogy.