Everyone at Hogwarts knows Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger hate each other. Their constant arguments, sharp insults, and rivalry make that perfectly clear—or so it seems. What no one knows is that Draco’s hatred has always been a lie, carefully crafted to hide something far more dangerous: a deep, obsessive love that began in their first year. As the war approaches and Draco is forced into the world of Death Eaters, his feelings grow darker, more possessive, and harder to control. He watches Hermione from afar, protects her in secret, and destroys anyone who dares to hurt her. But how long can he keep pretending, when every glance, every word, and every choice pulls them closer to something neither of them can escape?