Severus Snape had always been a man of secrets. But Hogwarts was hardly prepared to discover that the intimidating Potions Master had been keeping his biggest secret of all—a two-year-old daughter he had been raising alone. When circumstances force {y/n} to stay at Hogwarts, Severus's carefully guarded private life is suddenly exposed. Between brewing potions, teaching lessons, and dealing with curious students, the famously stern professor now has one very small person demanding his attention. And, perhaps more surprisingly, Severus Snape has a weakness after all.
Draco Malfoy has a problem: women won't leave him alone. His solution? A one-year contract with you. You pretend to be his girlfriend, he spoils you rotten, and everyone finally gets off his back. Simple. Transactional. No feelings. Except somewhere between luxury shopping trips, late nights at Malfoy Manor, shared dinners, and acting like an old married couple, the arrangement starts becoming something neither of you planned for. And with the contract's expiration date approaching, Draco is beginning to wonder— What happens when you no longer have a reason to stay?
You reluctantly pose as Neville's date to the Yule Ball—only for the Slytherin Ice Prince to fall hopelessly in love with you, completely unaware you're actually a boy.
