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    Four years ago, Draco Malfoy left the country after eighth year—and left behind the love of his life, Hermione Granger. Now back in London, he learns the truth: Hermione is trapped in an abusive marriage to Ronald Weasley.

    Determined to help her escape, Draco offers his home, his protection, and the only thing she’ll accept—his friendship. Just one problem: he’s still hopelessly in love with her.

    As Hermione begins to rebuild her life, Draco must wrestle with his feelings and respect her need to stand on her own. But love, like magic, has a way of lingering.

    Can they rewrite the ending they once lost? Or are some hearts too scarred to find their way back?
    In the quiet between what was and what could be, they must decide if they can finally step out of the darkness—
    and into the daylight, together.

    **UPDATE 7/19/2025 -- ON HIATUS: I haven't revisited this since the beginning of June. I'll finish it eventually, but it's going to be slow.**
    No schedule for uploading... just whenever I finish a chapter.

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