It had been weeks since the night Aria almost lost herself to the curse.
Weeks of uncertainty and guilt, of slowly piecing herself back together.
But it had also been weeks filled with something else—a growing bond between her and Draco.
What started as tender moments after that night had bloomed into something more real, more lasting.
Their relationship was official now, though neither of them had made a big deal about it. It just felt natural.
Draco was always there, by her side through every step of healing, through the nightmares and the good days alike.
And Aria found herself falling deeper in love with him as each day passed.
But what truly made her heart swell was the sense of relief she felt now.
The curse—the one that had haunted her for so long—was finally gone.
Dumbledore had stepped in after discovering the nature of the dark magic lingering within her.
With his guidance, they had performed an ancient spell that severed the ties to the curse, and now, she was free.
Today was the day she was finally freed from it. And she was ready to move on from the darkness that had once consumed her.
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Aria. stood in front of the mirror in her dorm room, adjusting the collar of her robes.
The reflection staring back at her seemed lighter, less burdened than it had been for months.
Her eyes, once clouded with worry, now sparkled with the hint of a smile.
There was a soft knock at her door.
"Come in," she called out, her voice light.
The door creaked open, and Draco stepped in, his usual easygoing smile on his face.
He leaned against the doorframe, his eyes trailing over her as if to make sure she was real. “You look... incredible," he said, his voice filled with warmth.
Aria blushed slightly, shaking her head as she glanced down at her robes. “I just feel... free. I’ve never felt this light before.”
Draco walked over to her, his arms sliding around her waist as he pulled her close.
“That’s because you “are” free,” he whispered into her hair. “No more curses. No more dark magic weighing you down.”
She sighed softly against his chest, her heart swelling at how much he had been there for her.
“I don’t think I would’ve made it through without you,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
He tilted her chin up with his fingers, his eyes meeting hers. “I think you’re stronger than you know, Aria. But I’ll always be here for you, no matter what.”
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Staged Hearts - Draco Malfoy (enemies to lovers)
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