After three years of a cold, arranged marriage to Draco Malfoy, Y/n believes her husband despises her—until a sudden magical bond allows her to hear his thoughts, revealing that the ruthless aristocrat is actually a terrified, lovesick romantic trying desperately to "play it cool."
A year ago, a volatile, explosive argument shattered Frank and Erin’s marriage. Frank, pushed past his limit and battling his own stubbornness, said words to Erin that were so sharp and deeply out of line he couldn't take them back. They split up shortly after.
Nineteen-year-old Erin is a constant fixture in the Barcelona football world. Because she’s Gavi’s little sister and best friends with Gavi’s girlfriend, she is invited to every post-match celebration, team dinner, and casual weekend hangout. She is supposed to just be part of the background scenery, but to Pedri, she is the only person in the room.
The story begins with Erin, an ordinary high school girl who lives a quiet life with her mother. Directly next door to her modest house sits the sprawling, ultra-luxurious estate of the Hidalgo family—one of the wealthiest and most influential dynasties in Spain.
Erin has been over at the flat all evening, seeking refuge from the storm. After hours of playing video games on the couch with Mattheo, the heavy rain and the warmth of the living room finally pull her under. She falls fast asleep on the sofa.
When Erin Gallagher—a brilliant 27-year-old witch with formidable telepathic abilities and high-level combat skills—joined the Avengers, she quickly became a cornerstone of the team. Her intellect rivals the likes of Stark and Banner, her tactical combat matches Natasha and Cap, and her raw magic gives even Thor a reason to pay attention. But within the walls of Avengers Tower, Erin's most critical role is one only she can fill: she is the Hulk’s sole anchor. When the green giant emerges, Erin's mind powers and gentle touch are the only things capable of soothing him back into Bruce Banner.
At Hogwarts, some couples command the room, but Draco Malfoy and Erin Nott command the entire castle. Having dated since their very first year, their relationship is as foundational to Slytherin House as the green and silver banners hanging in the common room. Erin, a Nott by blood and dubbed the "Slytherin Princess" by her peers, matches Draco’s high-status elegance perfectly. Together, they are the undisputed "It-Couple" of the school.
Marcus Lopez Arguello, a homeless teenager framed for a horrific crime, is plucked from the streets and thrown into King’s Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts. While the brutal orientation and the sight of blood-stained hallways usually terrify the "Rats," Marcus finds himself unable to look away from one person: Christina.
Erin and Tom (21) are attached at the hip. Tom is the sarcastic, smoking older brother who knows exactly how to read people. He isn't fooled by Matheo’s "player" routine for a second. Tom knows his nineteen-year-old brother has been hopelessly, desperately in love with Erin since he was sixteen. Tom is protective of Erin, but he also knows Matheo would treat her like queen—if only he’d stop being an idiot and pretending he doesn't care.
Theodore "Theo" Nott is a 6'2", lean and muscular 6th-year Slytherin at Hogwarts. Beneath his remarkably handsome, "big teddy bear" appearance is a deeply chill, unbothered guy who never creates drama and can't be startled. To accommodate fatherhood, Theo has his own private dorms, which have an open-door policy with his ex-girlfriend, Erin. The two drop into each other's rooms unannounced whenever they want to see their daughter, prioritizing smooth co-parenting without holding any grudges over their past. Theo’s inner circle centers around his best friend, Mattheo Riddle, who is also his daughter's godfather.
Erin is a Hufflepuff girl in the year bellow him she is very gentle kind and very smart Matheo has noticed her before but never thought anything of her except she’s pretty. Matheo would never give himself false hope he knew he was gonna end up alone he thought no one could ever love him and he was okay with that.
Ace spent two months playing a role—saying the right words, mimicking affection, and carefully drawing Erin in just to satisfy a cruel wager made with Theo and Enzo. But somewhere between the late-night talks, her gentle touch, and the quiet way she cared for him without asking for anything in return, the lie collapsed. For a guy who grew up with wealth instead of love and knew intimacy only as something rough, cold, and transactional, Erin’s soft, unearned devotion unravelled everything he thought he knew about himself. He didn’t just grow fond of her; he fell completely, irreversibly in love with her. He stopped pretending, quit smoking, and gave himself over to a relationship that felt entirely real.
Six-year-old Erin Banner is the undisputed light of Avengers Tower. Raised by her 26-year-old father, Bruce Banner, after losing her mother at three, Erin has grown up surrounded by superhero chaos, high-tech labs, and six overprotective "uncles" and "aunts." Bruce still deeply misses his late wife—occasionally telling Erin stories about how smart and wonderful her mother was—but he keeps his grief tucked away to make sure Erin’s world is filled with light, science experiments, and unconditional love.
To the Ministry, Tom Riddle is a cold, imposing 6’5” figure of absolute authority—a man who commands respect in dark, tailored suits and handles power with ruthless precision. To Erin, he is a silent, distant shadow who sleeps beside her in a three-year arranged marriage that feels more like a quiet truce than a life shared.
After five grueling months stationed at a hard base overseas, Roman and Kyro finally return home on leave. Exhausted, battered, and eager for a moment of normalcy, Roman drags Kyro out for dinner to catch up with family—specifically inviting his younger sister, Erin.
Erin has been a permanent fixture in the Riddle household since she and Tom were practically in diapers. Twenty-two years of shared history means she has seen it all: she’s helped Tom prep for job interviews, thrown water on Matheo to wake him up from a weed nap, and patched up Marvolo’s knuckles after grueling fights.
Frank (47): A divorced father of two children, Lisa and Frank Jr. He carries the weight of managing his family life while devoting his energy to supporting Erin through her recovery.