There are two types of people: those who would kill for love and those who would die for it. And they usually end up attracted to each other. • {slow burn friends to lovers, arranged marriage, morally grey characters, fluff and angst, happy ending} // Hogwarts granting admission to a muggle-born who lived all the way across the ocean in America? Odd. Carolyn Morgan raised enough questions about her background as the new 5th-year, but she has long since found her place in the wizarding world after the series of exciting, sad, beautiful and tragic events that took place. 6th year sounds promising, though: her best friend, Sebastian Sallow, not only escaped imprisonment in Azkaban, but also saw his twin sister Anne get mysteriously cured of the curse. He's been given a fresh start, and in more ways than one, he is determined to make the most of his second chance. Their bond has slowly transformed into a love they are just about to confess... until it's almost too late. Carolyn wakes up one day inexplicably drawn to someone else: none other than Ominis Gaunt, who is already in a relationship. As a labyrinth of blood ties comes to light, Carolyn finds herself at the heart of a vicious plan crafted by the deceitful Gaunt family. Time is running out, and the trio must comb through the braids of lies before they lose everything. In a world where the ends justify the means, how far will they go to break the chains of destiny? Or, Nothing screams "a proper Hogwarts welcome" quite like being down bad for an enchanting Slytherin (while being haunted by pureblood supremacy) and calling it a love story. // Rankings: #1 SlytherinxGryffindor 09/30-present #5 ominisgaunt 10/11 #5 Sallow 08/18 #6 Swiftie 06/03 #178 friendstolovers (out of 45k stories!) 10/14 // Additional tags and TW/CW can be found on the Author's Note I do not own anything except my original characters. I'm not JKR of course :) Cover art by Vienguinn

Dearest Reader, As the last petal blooms into spring, so too do feelings become abundantly clear. Although we are aggrieved at the news of the Crown Prince's passing, we must also rejoice in the news that the royal line is not dead. Far from it, in fact- but it is of concern for this writer and the rest of the ton when the new Crown Prince, His Royal Highness, Ominis Gaunt appears to be poorly educated in his duties. Treason- you are likely to shout. And traitor, you might call me- but I believe I speak for the entirety of the ton and the kingdom when I ask-what is the state of the crown's future when the silence of the king is heard and the young Prince himself is off gallivanting with friends? Friends, I caution you, that remain utterly and most likely eternal members of the prince's Gentlemen's Club. A fine group, they call themselves. Utter hogwash, this author calls them. Gentlemen, they are not. Rakes, cads, scoundrels, cowards, and forever bachelors is what this author says. Ever Yours, Lady T **** COMPLETE **** Relationships: Sebastian Sallow/Original Female Character(s), Ominis Gaunt/Original Female Character(s), Garreth Weasley/Original Female Character(s), Leander Prewett/Cressida Blume, Andrew Larson/Samantha Dale, Amit Thakkar/Natsai Onai, Everett Clopton/Imelda Reyes, Arthur Plummly/Poppy Sweeting, Duncan Hobhouse/Priscilla Wakefield Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Regency, Regency Romance, Magic and Broomsticks Still Exist, Morally Grey Ominis Gaunt, Morally Grey Gentlemen, Pass the Tea and Society Papers, Assassination plot, Love Confessions, Idiots in Love, Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Angst and Fluff and Smut, Redemption for Duncan, Tags Subject to Change, Minor Character Deaths--Background, Bridgerton and Austen Inspired - Freeform, No Character Bashing Art Credit of Gentlemen: Puridew

Cassia Brightberry's Ancient Magic is growing stronger, yet she can't control it. Each manifestation is more destructive than the last, and she worries something catastrophic will soon happen. She returns to Hogwarts for her sixth year, hoping the Keepers will finally provide the training she needs. However, they seem just as reluctant as before, and Cassia is left to figure it out herself until mysterious letters appear, giving instructions on how to harness her incredible power. Meanwhile, reports of vicious beasts are becoming increasingly common, and Hogwarts tightens its security as the attacks draw ever closer to the school. Cassia and her friends have a terrible feeling it's connected to her in some way, urging her to develop her magical prowess ever more quickly. She finds mentorship in Hypatia Herbert, the enigmatic Alchemy professor with a quest of her own, and whom Cassia isn't sure she trusts entirely. But she can't deny Professor Herbert possesses valuable knowledge that will guide her through her challenges. Cassia swiftly realizes this won't be the "less-exciting" year she'd wished for. But perhaps-despite the danger of it all-she and her friends can remedy their previous wrongs and heal from the devastating consequences weighing over them, turning from darkness into something brighter.