It's eighth year, and everything has changed. Everyone has different coping mechanisims. Harry has turned to a punk style, and immersing himsself in quidditch, chess, and the new DA; coming to terms that he's bisexual hasn't helped either. Draco had to deal with his innocent mother being sentanced to three years of azkaban, although the fact his abusive father has a life sentance is a small comfort - his style has turned pastel, and he bakes and flys to distract himself from painful memories. Pansy was always neutral, and has developed an obsession with Disney, along with the realisation she's lesbian. Ron, to cope, takes out his anger on others, but is as loyal, brave, and stupid as ever. Blaise had escaped to Italy for the majority of the war, but that doesn't mean he's exempt from pain - he is Draco's main source of comfort and support, and has seen firsthand the cruelty of Lucius Malfoy. Hermione has simply delved into studies and books, but also struggles with wether to identify as lesbian, pan, bi, heteroflexible, homoflexible, or another thing entirely. And as for Luna, who knows? A series of oneshot scenes within the same au. maybe i'll order them when i'm done.
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