"The professor and I froze, unable to move or speak yet sharing a solemn understanding. We discovered something we did not even realize we were searching for: An Ancient Magic wielder." Eight years after the events of the repository, Sebastian Sallow's seemingly quiet life as a Dark-Arts professor is turned upside-down when his former friend-Juliette Fontaine-returns to Hogwarts for reasons unknown. In a remarkable coincidence, the professor and the curse-breaker soon discover a new, young Ancient Magic wielder among the professor's own students. Old feelings and lingering tension resurface as they work together to help the young protégé master their magic and earn their place as a Keeper. Yet... Sebastian cannot shake the nagging feeling that Juliette is keeping something major obscured from his view. *Friends to Lovers *Soft Sebastian Sallow *Fluff with a hint of smut *Dark themes *Healing from trauma *Found/chosen family Rankings: #1 SlytherinxRavenclaw (10/24-11/24, 1/25) #1 Sallow (11/24) #3 Hogwartslegacyfanfic (10/24) #2 Sebastianxmc (10/24, 1/25) #3 Ancientmagic (10/24) #1 requitedlove (1/25) Contains mentions of: PTSD, alcoholism/sobriety, sexual assault, general mental illness, somewhat graphic depictions of gore/blood, child abuse/neglect, mature/explicit language, death/grief

Following in her mother's footsteps, Cordelia Sallow embarks on her journey as a first year at Hogwarts. With endless possibilities of adventure ahead of her, she never wondered about what could possibly be lurking in the shadows. Until she discovers that she can wield a form of ancient magic not taught at the school, running to her mother for answers - finding herself face to face with the many skeleton's in her mother's closet. All rights to original Hogwarts Legacy characters belong to Warner Bros, this is merely my own version of fan fiction following the events!

After the first year's events at Hogwarts, (Y/n) is coping with the consequences of her choices while trying to heal and move on. After staying with Ominis Gaunt for the summer, losing sleep over violent nightmares, and worrying about her decision to absorb the ancient magic; she is struggling to find a balance. Not to mention her unrequited crush on Sebastian Sallow, the boy who stayed by her side through it all. "As Long As I'm Breathing" is a romance with dark themes about death, ancient magic, and the choices that were made. (This story CONTAINS SPOILERS for Hogwarts Legacy. If you have not played the full game, you have been warned!) All Characters belong to Portkey Games and Hogwarts Legacy. (Aside from the Reader) Crosspost on Ao3 as Haley _Nicole1221

"Poppy remembers her relationship with Ominis and how he used to tell her she was his favorite person."

Sebastian Sallow x Female Slytherin OC First person POV | 7th Year | 18+ characters There were degrees to everything in life; every decision and choice one will ever make will always come at the cost of something else. Sebastian Sallow returns to Hogwarts after a year and a half long absence, knowing that he will have to face them. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | [ There will be mentions and descriptions of death, violence, mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety and PTSD, blood/gore, adult themes such as alcohol and drug use (late 1800's style approved), and sexual themes. ]