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Two enemies. One manor. And a war that has already ruined them both.
The war did not end at the Battle of Hogwarts. No, it has been six years and The Order is losing— with Voldemort growing more powerful by the day. Hermione Granger has been trapped, captured, and held prisoner in Malfoy Manor under the watchful eye of Draco Malfoy. Can she survive that which has already taken so much from her?***SEE NOTES FOR EXTENDED SUMMARY***
(I write too much 🙃)
*DEAD DOVE*
This is going to be a very graphic story. I want to dive into the war, choices we make, & how they affect someone's psychology/their sense of self. There will be angst. There will be smut. There will probably be tears. I’ve had MANY people ask if this is going to be HEA. I haven't decided on an ending yet so I can't promise it will be HEA (altho I am leaning toward a realistic ever after). HEA is subjective & means different things to different people, so I have settled on these HEA tags for now. I’ll update tags accordingly as we go if it changes. I anticipate this will be a very long story- like 70+ chapters. I also don't know how much I can commit to uploading consistently, but I'm aiming for once a month. I hope you all enjoy!!Series
- Part 1 of Affairs of the Heart
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28 Feb 2026
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When Draco Malfoy goes to sign a betrothal contract, only for the contract to reject his signature because he is already married.
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Where Hermione and Draco accidentally engage in an ancient and forgotten ritual that results in them being married and dealing with the media shitshow.
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28 Feb 2026
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“Well?” Hermione rolled her shoulders back and stood in what she deemed to be a more kissable stance within the coat closet before gesturing toward him. “Go on then.”
Draco’s face twisted in incredulous confusion. “We’re not actually going to kiss. You do know that, right?”
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OR: Draco doesn't want to kiss Hermione during a game night, and she's fairly certain there's more to it than the reason he gave.
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- Part 1 of Seven Minutes and Then Some Universe
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13 Feb 2026
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***** NOW COMPLETE *****
Ten years after the war, Hermione Granger has built a life on purpose: a brilliant career, more projects than hours in the day, and a future carefully unburdened by expectations. Draco Malfoy has done the opposite—running from his legacy, his family’s obligations, and a marriage contract he REALLY does not want to fulfill.
A chance encounter at a gala at Malfoy Manor binds them together in a way neither of them chose—and neither of them can undo.
An accidental marriage becomes something far more dangerous: a slow unraveling of old wounds, unavoidable desire, and a bond rooted in ancient magic that refuses to be broken easily. As Hermione and Draco search for a way out, they uncover a story buried deep in the Malfoy line—a tragedy of love, betrayal, and sacrifice that may hold the key to their freedom… or doom them to repeat it.
Enemies bound by circumstance. Lovers bound by magic.
And a question neither of them can escape: what if the cost of breaking the bond is more than they can bear?Accidental marriage. Slow emotional burn. Sharp banter, dangerous magic, and a lesson in accepting the love you think you don’t deserve.
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- Part 1 of Unfortunately Yours Universe
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17 Jan 2026
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Four years after the final Death Eater trials, marking the end of the war officially, Hermione finds herself drowning in residual unacknowledged trauma, a dangerously abusive relationship, and over worked as one of the top healers in St. Mungos. After a much needed girls night out, Hermione is confronted with a familiar face from her past that unknowingly triggers something that's been dormant for a century and has every intention of turning her already complicated life upside down.
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Trigger Warning: This fic handles very heavy topics such as domestic abuse, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse. There are no graphic depictions of sexual assault, however, it is referenced and implied. Chapters containing more detailed references/implications will be noted with a trigger warning at the top. Just be aware this fic, focuses on healing through trauma, so these topics will be consistent throughout the entire fic.
Please be sure to take care of yourself~
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16 Dec 2025