Blaise Zabini has never lost control—of his image, his emotions, or his enemies. Octavia Vale has never forgiven him. When a post-war Hogwarts forces them into reluctant partnership, sharp words become lingering glances, and rivalry blurs into desire. But Slytherins don’t fall in love without a plan, and some grudges cut deeper than attraction. Enemies by choice. Lovers by consequence. A slow-burn, tension-heavy enemies-to-lovers story set in the aftermath of the Second Wizarding War,