Hogwarts, 1943. A transfer student with ancient magic. A boy who was destined to inherit Slytherin's throne. When their paths cross, the foundations of wizarding Britain begin to crack, revealing a buried history powerful enough to reshape everything that came before. Two ancient players. One ancient game. Together they are the beginning of the end of the ancient lie. _ Rankings 🏅 #1 in Ancient Magic #4 in Tom #5 Original Character #6 in Knights of Walpurgis #7 in TomRiddle Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter universe, characters, or settings. All rights belong to J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. I only own Astraea Ambrose, her story, and all original characters and lore not found in canon.

Everleigh Grayson arrives at Hogwarts School and University for Witches and Wizards on her eighth year, hiding a secret that no one can know. She quickly catches the attention of Slytherin most-handsome troublemaker, Sebastian Sallow, and she tries to avoid getting caught in his claws as she fights goblins and attend her classes. But would she be able to resist him? Sebastian Sallow is charming, intelligent and stubborn. The more Everleigh tries to distance herself, the more effort he puts on getting closer. Trigger Warnings: Explicit Language and Sexual Content. Dark Elements after Chapter 26.