Halloween, 1981 changed everything.
Orphaned before they could even speak, Harry and Iva Potter grow up together at Number Four, Privet Drive, never knowing the truth about the parents they lost or the world they were born into. Until a flood of mysterious letters arrives, revealing a life of magic that had been hidden from them all along.
Hogwarts quickly becomes more than just a school. It is a place of friendships, ancient secrets, impossible choices, and dangers that grow with every passing year. As whispers of Lord Voldemort's return spread through the wizarding world, Harry finds himself carrying the weight of a prophecy that was never his choice.
But while the world watches Harry...
No one notices Iva.
Not the teachers. Not the Ministry. Not even those closest to her.
Until someone does.
As darkness spreads across Britain and the Second Wizarding War draws closer, Iva becomes entangled in secrets that reach far beyond the prophecy. Loyalties begin to blur, trust becomes a luxury, and the line between hero and villain is no longer as clear as it once seemed.
Some choices can save a life.
Others can change the course of history.
And when the war finally reaches Hogwarts, peace will come at a price that no one could have ever imagined.
⚠️ Content Warning: This is a dark, slow-burn story intended for mature readers. It contains themes of war, death, violence, psychological manipulation, trauma, grief, moral ambiguity, obsessive behavior, and emotionally unhealthy relationships. This is a work of fiction set in an alternate Harry Potter universe and does not romanticize or endorse harmful behavior in real life. Please read at your own discretion.
If you're comfortable with these themes, then welcome to The Price of Peace.
I hope you enjoy reading, and thank you for giving my story a chance. ♡
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