The flat was quiet when I slipped into the bathroom, still half asleep, still thinking about nothing more than the day ahead. I didn’t expect my whole world to tilt on its axis before breakfast. I stared at the test in my shaking hand, at the second line that refused to disappear, and suddenly breathing felt like something I had to remember how to do.
Every summer, two close families reunite at a seaside villa in Italy, a tradition that has lasted for years. Among them are two Hogwarts students who have grown from childhood friends into a couple over the past three years. As they enjoy one last summer together before returning to Hogwarts for their final year, old memories, family bonds, and the weight of an uncertain future begin to surface, hinting that this summer may change everything.