After the Second Wizarding War, Malfoy found himself alienated from the majority of the school; his old friends just irritated him, all of Hogwarts' students (besides a few salty Slytherins) hated and feared him, and the school he'd once called home seemed to want him out. Draco felt more alone than he ever had... That is, until one Harry James Potter came to realise his supposed arch enemy's dejection and pitied him. The Chosen One couldn't help but reach out. A slow burn Drarry fanfiction. Character-driven, not plot-driven. TRIGGER WARNING: Bullying and isolation. Also alluding to depression and PTSD. PS. If you're here for the smut, it's the chapters with the Lenny Faces ;) PPS. I use way too many commas. If that bugs you, don't read. Cover by noodlerface on DeviantArt All characters (bar a few) belong to 🤢 JK R*wl*ng 🤢 and no copyright infringement is intended.

8th year Drarry Harry has never had a good home life, but the young savior has never failed at keeping that secret. After the war everything is finally catching up to him and Harry is struggling to grasp at the last of his sanity. Blaming himself for everything and feeling isolated from his loved ones, he struggles to keep going. Nobody seems to notice, let alone care about what's happening, until someone does... Who sees what's really happening and can they help him through while dealing with everything in their own life? Trigger warning ⚠️ - depression - cutting - suicidal thoughts *DISCLAIMER* I don't own any of the characters or places, only the plot, the rest belongs to JK Rowling and Warner bros I own the cover, I drew it myself, please message me for permission to reuse

Harry Potter unwillingly went back to Hogwarts scared that unwanted memories of the war would be bought up, keeping a secret he thought no one knew about he just wanted to get through the year. Draco Malfoy went back to Hogwarts hoping to keep his secret crush on Harry Potter a secret hoping to just get through the year quickly. Both boys struggling with secrets soon see the real boy behind the mask. -------------------------- A/N TRIGGER WARNING-This story includes abuse,self harm,rape,bullying and homophobic and transphobic scenes please read with caution. All rights go to JK Rowling, I in no way own any of the characters only the plot All of the covers credits (apart from the stories title) go to the Instagram account drarrywolfstar_ SLOW UPDATES!! -------------------------- Rankings:

they're in their fifth year and Harry knows the sectumsempra spell already and voldy is still dead okie? okay. Cuz I want them (somewhat) *young* Harry hasn't always had the best life but the summer before his fifth year it gets worse. When he's on his way to Hogwarts the most unimaginable thing happens. Draco befriends him. What Harry doesn't know is that Draco has feelings for him. The unlikely pair then become secret friends. One day something happens to Harry that changes his life forever. His life starts to get worse after the event and one night he's had enough. He's about to do the unthinkable when Draco stops him. What can Draco do to protect the boy? Can Draco keep his feelings hidden? Does Harry like him back? TRIGGERS: self harm physical abuse verbal abuse suicide depression