TO

The war is over, Hogwarts is rebuilding, and Y/N Nott returns for eighth year beside her twin brother, Theodore. Theo has always been her constant—her best friend, protector, and the person who understands her better than anyone. Draco Malfoy returns too, changed by everything he survived. Quieter, guarded, and carrying more guilt than he’ll admit, Draco trusts very few people anymore. Theo is one of them. Which makes Theo’s old warning incredibly inconvenient: Stay away from my sister. Between shared classes, sleepless nights in the common room, Hogsmeade weekends, teasing arguments, lingering touches, and unexpected moments of vulnerability, the line between Y/N and Draco begins to blur. Neither wants to hurt Theo or risk destroying his friendship with Draco, but keeping their growing connection secret may cause even more damage. When Theo finally realizes what’s happening between his twin sister and his best friend, the betrayal cuts deeper than either expected. Now Y/N and Draco must decide if what they have is worth the fallout, while Theo must decide whether protecting the people he loves means keeping them apart—or finally getting out of their way. An angsty, fluffy eighth-year Hogwarts romance filled with postwar healing, Slytherin banter, secret affection, jealousy, stolen kisses, protective Theo, sarcastic-but-soft Draco, heartbreak, friendship, and finding something beautiful after the war.