Dark Marks and Darker Hearts
At sixteen, Iris and Draco Malfoy are the embodiment of Slytherin arrogance-cocky, sharp-tongued, and utterly captivating. With her sleek black hair, piercing dark brown eyes, and a smattering of freckles, Iris commands attention wherever she goes. But her fiery attitude and razor-sharp wit make her more than just another pretty face. Draco, equally bold and unapologetically smug, has always relished in being the center of attention.
They've known each other for years, their interactions defined by icy glares and venom-laced words. From the common room to the potions lab, their exchanges crackle with hostility, each determined to outdo the other in their game of snarky remarks and cutting insults. But as their harsh rivalry simmers, the line between hate and something deeper begins to blur.
When Draco receives the Dark Mark, the weight of his choices crashes down on him. Iris, despite her defenses, can't ignore the sound of his pain echoing through the stone walls of Hogwarts. And when he finally emerges, his arm bloodied and his hair disheveled, she realizes that the boy she's always fought against might be the one she's willing to fight for.
In a world of darkness and impossible choices, can two Slytherins with sharp tongues and guarded hearts find a way to trust each other? Or will the shadows of their pasts pull them apart?
