A plot bunny just wormed her cute littleness into my brain and I had to write this down as soon as possible! Eponine Thenardier and Cosette live at St. Thenard's Home for Orphaned Girls and Boys, an orphanage, run by Eponine's Aunt and Uncle. During their time at the orphanage where they daily suffer abuse and privations, they become closer and bond like sisters. Eventually Monsieur Madeleine comes to the orphanage to adopt Cosette and ends up adopting Eponine as well since they can't bear to be apart from each other.