Banished from the only lives they've ever known, Sebastian Sallow and Ominis Gaunt seek refuge at Nivalis, Canada's school of witchcraft and wizardry. But fresh beginnings are fragile, and as new loves and friendships take root, something ancient and ravenous awakens in the northern wilderness. Series Tags: Modern AU, Original AU, OC-based, Post-Hogwarts, Friendship, Friends to Lovers, Coming of Age, Slow Burn Romance, Second Chances, Hurt/Comfort, Thriller, Folklore, Fluff, Smut, Angst, Happy Ending Series Content Warnings: Mild Horror, Mild Gore Collaborators/Beta-Readers: @sunnyrealist and @dreamy-gal-30 on Tumblr

Nine years after the events of Hogwarts Legacy, Sebastian Sallow has little hope for a positive future. While serving a life sentence in Azkaban, he managed to escape with the assistance of a terroristic organization of Dark wizards. When the Ministry of Magic eventually caught up with Sebastian, he struck a deal to serve as a double-agent and bring the gang to justice as a means to his freedom. Lonely, traumatized, and depressed, he never imagines his luck will change. But one moonlit night, it does. Fate intervenes in the form of Kate Mayflower, the Hogwarts assistant librarian. Infinitely optimistic and kind, she helps Sebastian find joy and peace again as he regains his humanity and rebuilds his life. While their journey towards happily ever after is a turbulent one, they slowly learn to trust in each other, believe in the power of true love, and heed the lessons from the past in order to grow. Please note: This work is intended for an adult audience and minors should not read. There is a great deal of subject matter inappropriate for children (many spicy scenes, NSFW artwork, violence, various traumatic incidents, etc.). I will do my best to post specific content warnings chapter by chapter. Characters and settings are based on Hogwarts Legacy and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Major Characters: 25-year-old Sebastian Sallow x Kate Mayflower (Original Character) | Ominis Gaunt | Anne Sallow (deceased) | Ruby McKinnon (Hogwarts Legacy MC) x Poppy Sweeting | Pearl Abbott (Original Character) | Mayflower family | Sallow family Prominent Settings: Hogsmeade | Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry | Hogwarts Library | The Three Broomsticks | Honeydukes | Diagon Alley | The Leaky Cauldron | Feldcroft | St. Mungo's | The Ministry of Magic | The Department of Magical Law Enforcement / DMLE | Azkaban Prison | Scottish Highlands My fanfic features illustrations by Giselsann. Please check out her artwork on Tumblr and Twitter. All Rights Reserved.