**Steve Rogers × Harry Potter**
Some wars leave scars.
Others leave ghosts.
Years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Alice Queenie Scamander leaves the wizarding world behind in search of a new beginning, believing that nothing could ever hurt more than...
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The days said goodbye to each other, and as much sadness as it filled people's hearts. Some, full of fear, hid in their hiding places so that they wouldn't be found; others lived dangerous adventures, while others dreamed and planned a peaceful future with their loved one, far from the city and madness.
And others... waited. They taught from their offices at the magic school, having lost hope and contact with the people they loved.
Two years.
Two fucking years passed.
She still hadn't contacted Tony. And to be honest, neither did her father want to contact him after what he heard. You see, the goddaughter couldn't keep her mouth shut and made sure to reveal all the creepy details to her father.
She felt deeply wounded by his behaviour and the harsh words he spoke that day. However, what cut even deeper was witnessing how he treated the people whom she cared about, particularly Steve...
No, stop right there. You shouldn't waste your sympathy on him. He betrayed your trust and left you to navigate life on your own. It's been two long years, and he hasn't bothered to reach out even once to see how you're doing. So, what is it about you that makes this acceptable? Is love truly the reason you've been left in silence, with no news, no connection, for so many years? What is it that keeps you tied to this ache?
She gradually learned to embrace solitude, becoming familiar with the void left by his absence. For two long years, Steve roamed from place to place. Despite having access to modern means of communication, he chose not to contact her, leaving her in silence and isolation.
As time passed, she adjusted to his unresponsiveness, and the memories of their vibrant life in New York began to feel like a distant dream, fading as if they had never existed. She immersed herself in her studies, diving deep into academics as a way to escape her thoughts and feelings. Yet, despite her efforts to find solace in education, a shadow of darkness crept into her life, gradually taking control and overshadowing her aspirations and hopes for the future.
Her friends couldn't shake their worries about her well-being, even though they felt relieved she had decided to stay with them rather than leave. This sense of concern extended beyond their close circle; teachers and fellow students at school also held her in high regard and admired her determination. Recognising the importance of her aspirations, she consciously set aside any thoughts of romance, choosing instead to dedicate herself fully to her professional goals and personal ambitions. This focus not only fueled her drive but also inspired those around her.
Driven by deep-seated bitterness towards Steve, she found herself making an informal vow—a promise to herself similar to those made by muggles. She resolutely declared that she would never again engage with her life in America or allow anything associated with Steve to re-enter her world. The pain of his absence lingered like a shadow, reminding her that there had only ever been one true love in her life, and now he was gone, leaving an irreplaceable void in her heart. The weight of this realisation fueled her determination to move forward, away from the memories that haunted her.
