Sub Rosa

Under the rose, every vow has a price.
Bound by law, silenced by duty, and haunted by love long buried - Dominique Novell and Ominis Gaunt enter a marriage written in ink, secrecy, and consequence.

A story made of vows, duty, old debts, and the quiet war between mercy and guilt.
In the Gaunt family, secrecy is an heirloom - and no secret stays buried for long.
When they discover Dominique Novell's link to ancient magic, they decide to bind her to their bloodline. A marriage is arranged and for Dominique, the choice is no choice at all. The Gaunts hold leverage - omniscient of Sebastian's sin. To protect him, she signs her name.
Now bound by law and silence, she must navigate a marriage written in clauses and consequence - one that blurs the boundary between protection and possession, mercy and guilt, duty and love.

⚠️ Content warnings and disclaimers:
- this story contains spoilers for the game Hogwarts Legacy
- I do not own the characters, world setting, places and names of the Hogwarts Legacy - and Wizarding World universe
- chapters with explicit content will be marked with a 🌶. please consume at your own responsibility
- I'm not a native speaker. I do my best proof-reading, but be prepared for possible errors.

⚕️ Health & Historical Disclaimer:
This story references historical or herbal methods once believed to affect fertility, such as withdrawal or the use of certain herbs. These practices are not safe or effective contraceptives or abortifacients and can be extremely dangerous if attempted in real life. They are included only for historical accuracy within a fictional, 19th-century setting.
If you are struggling with pregnancy, reproductive health, or contraception concerns, please seek advice from a qualified medical professional or local health service. Your wellbeing matters far beyond fiction.