In The Shadow of Our Choices
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After Elizabeth's fifth year at Hogwarts ends, she finds her return to normalcy isn't quite what she had hoped. Despite battling her own inner demons, Elizabeth finds herself once again embroiled in her friends' struggles. While Sebastian's relentless search for a cure leads the trio to delve into ancient secrets once more, Ominis also faces the return of family he abandoned. Amidst these other dramas, a formidable new threat emerges, casting a shadow over their lives - a consequence of Elizabeth's past choices.
This story picks up where the main quest of Hogwarts Legacy ends. What happens next? Will they be able to overcome their challenges and find the answers they seek, or will they be led down another dangerous path? How does the MC deal with the actions taken in the game?
And of course, what of romance?
Book 1/Part 1 now completed! Covering their sixth year and the above blurb.
Book 2/ Part 2 now also completed!
Book 3 / Part 3 will be continuing in the same work
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