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I Swear This Time I Mean It ✔️

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Reads 375,606
Votes 14,156
Parts 38
Time 7h 53m

An 8th year Drarry fic where Harry barely speaks anymore, but Draco doesn't need words to understand him. 

After spending the summer together and beginning their relationship, it's time for Harry and Draco to transition back to Hogwarts. Both men know continuing their relationship isn't going to be easy, but nothing good ever is. 

Can they keep their relationship hidden from not only their friends, but the wizarding world as a whole until they're ready to come out? Can they, along with their friends, end house prejudices for good, and finally unite Hogwarts?

Sequel to my story Ghosts, but my goal is that this can be read as a stand alone book. You'll just miss Harry and Draco becoming friends, as well as the start of their relationship. 

The cover art was done by @/sashaelfel on instagram.

I don't own the rights to Harry Potter or any aspects of the movies/stories, however I do own the rights to all ideas that I have come up with. My work is my own, please do not post it anywhere else.

Started: August 9th, 2021

Completed: August 7th, 2022

100K - July 30th, 2022All Rights Reserved

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