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In the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts, the wizarding world struggles to rebuild after Voldemort's defeat-paid for at the devastating cost of Harry Potter's life. As the Ministry calls for unity, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger step forward as unlikely new Aurors, each determined to protect the world Harry died for.
Hermione throws herself into training with relentless focus. Draco, desperate to break from his family's past, takes on dangerous assignments and begins to believe redemption might be possible. But everything shifts when a Ministry owl delivers grim news: Lucius Malfoy has vanished, and Narcissa Malfoy has been found dead. Forced into the role of Lord Malfoy, Draco returns to Malfoy Manor, where old secrets cling to every shadow.
Soon after, Hermione is assigned to investigate the deaths of Lucius and Narcissa-a six-month inquiry that requires her to work inside the Manor and alongside Draco himself. She suspects he knows more than he's saying, but the truth lurking in those halls is darker than either of them expects.
As buried sins unravel into new threats, Draco and Hermione are drawn into a web of magic, lies, and betrayal. To survive, they'll have to trust each other-something neither imagined.
This story contains themes and scenes that may be disturbing or triggering for some readers, including:
Non-consensual situations and implications of coercion
Violence, including battle aftermath, injury, and physical conflict
Smut / explicit sexual content
Eating disorder-related behaviors and thoughts
Self-harm mentions
Mature themes, including trauma, grief, death, and morally dark choices
Mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, PTSD-like symptoms, and emotional breakdowns
Reader discretion is strongly advised.