1899. Seven years after leaving Hogwarts, Ominis Gaunt is an Auror working for the Ministry of Magic, leading a stable, if uneventful life. When he receives an assignment to investigate a troublesome witch and her poisonous potions, he's surprised to find the accused is someone from his past. Living a self-imposed exile on the outskirts of Scotland, Amelia Barclay spends her days researching ancient magic and how it can benefit both magical and Muggle society, until a series of unfortunate events puts her abilities under scrutiny. To prove her innocence and track down those who would do her harm, the two must fight an unpredictable enemy and navigate wizard/muggle society, all while rebuilding a fractured friendship. The harder challenge? Not falling in love along the way. ✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿~✿ 🏷️Tags: Estranged Friends, Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Mutual Pining, Canon-Typical Violence, Muggle Society, Wizard Politics, Regency-Era Shenanigans, Love Triangles (kind of), Happy Ending Guaranteed, Unresolved Romantic Tension, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Sunshine/Grump dynamic 💛Vibes: Romantic Comedy, Slightly Silly, Second Chance Romance

Now sixth-year Terra Hart struggles to face the consequences of her actions in her fifth year, alongside her closest friends Sebastian Sallow and Ominis Gaunt. As the Ministry of Magic's curiosity eyes both the final Repository and its sole Keeper, Terra risks her life in favor of an experimental research that may unravel her soul. As the world turns against her, will anyone truly stay at her side in the end? When will she know when to stop? A continuation of events after Hogwarts Legacy, starting immediately after the game's end. Spoilers ahead.