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✨ Summary: A world where the Dark is not just a secret rebellion but a structured force. Where deception runs deep, and the Light isn’t as righteous as it seems. A story of stolen children, hidden loyalties, and a war fought in the shadows.

A reversal of Light and Dark side dynamics

A restructured political war, not just a hidden conflict

Harry & Hermione raised within the Dark, hidden in plain sight

Complex character dynamics, including a long-term Dramione buildup

Major Canon events happening with a hidden layer of truth

Where to Read:

• AO3 Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/164732422

• Fanfiction.net (TBD)

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Posting schedule *updated*

Chapter 14 - Measured Words

Summary

A shift in routine settles quietly into place.

The morning unfolds as expected, but something lingers beneath it — in pauses, in restraint, in the space between what is said and what is left unsaid.

Not everything is spoken. Not everything needs to be.

ps finally back after months 😭 this one felt small while writing it but it matters later

Chapter 14 - Measured Words

Summary

A shift in routine settles quietly into place.

The morning unfolds as expected, but something lingers beneath it — in pauses, in restraint, in the space between what is said and what is left unsaid.

Not everything is spoken. Not everything needs to be.

ps finally back after months 😭 this one felt small while writing it but it matters later

Chapter 13 - Almost Normal

Summary

The day passes quietly at Riddle Manor.

Routines hold, the children drift through familiar spaces and a birthday is marked without spectacle.

Nothing shifts all at once, but attention lingers and the evening lasts longer than usual.

ps this chapter really tested my ability to let filler be filler 😭 but we move

AO3 link - https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/199561886

Chapter 12 - within sight

Summary

The children argue, play, and settle in ways that feel slightly different than before, and those differences don’t go unnoticed.

Nothing dramatic happens, but attention shifts, routines begin to take shape, and quiet preparations are set in motion.

ps i sat on this chapter for way too long overthinking every little thing 🫠 but i’m finally letting it go into the world

Link - https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/198272741

Chapter 11 - Little Storms

Hermione, Harry, and Draco settle into Riddle Manor, and the Manor… reacts. Doors unlocking, lights flaring, magic syncing three tiny heirs growing up together in a way the Light could never imagine.

Their first year is chaotic, soft, dangerous, and honestly? A mess in the cutest way.

The deception arc is cooking, the Dark is getting louder, and the trio bonding has OFFICIALLY begun.

Chapter 10 — The Quiet Truth

Summary:

A child returned.

A lie perfected.

A war tilting in a direction no one notices yet.

Hermione sleeps in Riddle Manor, the Order chases shadows, and Tom Riddle stands at the edge of a future only he can see.

Read the chapter → https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/193735246

Chapter 9 – The Aftermath & the illusion

Summary:

Hermione is back but no one can know. The Order believes she’s still hidden away, while the Dark cloaks her return in layers of illusion and misdirection. Truth is slipping further out of reach… and they don’t even realize it.

✨ Chapter 9 is up now! Drop by, scream with me, and tell me your thoughts. Reblogs and comments make my day

PS: I know I took like a 20-day break 😅 life decided to be extra for a bit. But I’m back now, and so is the fic 👀 Thank you for the love and patience, y’all are the best fr

Chapter 8 - Silent Retrieval

Summary -

She was never meant to stay there. While the world looked away, they came for her—quiet and calculated. No one heard the screams, because there weren’t any. Just silence… and then she was gone.

Link-https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/170126818

There won’t be a chapter this week because my grandma’s been unwell and is currently in the hospital. Things have been a little heavy on my end, and I’m focusing on being with her and my family right now.

Thank you so much for your patience and support it means the world. I’ll be back with more as soon as I can.

Sending love,

Chapter 7 - In the absence of light

Summary:

Imprisoned and alone, Bellatrix Lestrange clings to fragments of a past she refuses to forget. Memories haunt her, while the cold walls of Azkaban close in.

Chapter 7 is up now! Let me know what you think, especially if you’re into Bellatrix’s downward spiral. It’s a wild ride.

Chapter 6 – The Veil of Fate

Summary:

Hermione’s fate is sealed as Dumbledore reshapes her identity, hiding her from the Dark Lord’s reach. Tensions rise at Riddle Manor, and Bellatrix’s descent into madness leads to a deadly confrontation.

Chapter 6 is up and ready to read! 😈 Things are heating up as we see more of the fallout from Hermione’s disappearance and Bellatrix’s unraveling. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!

Chapter 5 — No Turning Back

Summary:

The Order moves under the cover of darkness, stealing away a future they believe they have the right to control. As secrets are buried and loyalties are tested, the cost of their decision begins to unfold. Meanwhile, those left behind are just beginning to realize what’s been taken and what they’re willing to do to get it back.

Chapter 5 is live babyyy!

First of all, y’all are unreal — thank you for the insane amount of support on this fic so far, it’s keeping me alive fr. I was supposed to post Sunday… then Thursday… but internship interviews said ✨no✨, so here we are. Anyway, I’m back, the drama is back, the stakes are higher, and it’s all falling apart beautifully.

Go read, scream, cry, whatever your heart desires. Love youuu, reblogs/comments are my lifeblood!!

Link-https://archiveofourown.org/works/64190827/chapters/167216482

Both of these writers are just next level, I can’t even deal 😭. If you haven’t checked them out, DO IT.

Chapter 4 - What Must Be Done

Summary:

The Order of the Phoenix plans a daring mission. As Dumbledore leads the effort, the members of the Order wrestle with the moral implications of their actions. Meanwhile, Bellatrix Lestrange watches closely, aware that the balance of power may be shifting.

Chapter 4 is up!!

Thank you all for so much for the love and support on the first few chapters, I genuinely didn’t expect this much love and I’ve been spinning in writer brain mode ever since. This chapter is Order-coded, morally-gray-core, and features at least three different people trying to pretend they’re okay when they are very much not.

Come yell at me. Or with me. Reblogs, comments, and tags keep my soul intact.

Chapter - 3

The Return of the Heirs

Severus and Lucius return to Riddle Manor with the child in their arms. The war has shifted but Voldemort wants answers. And not everyone walks away unscathed.

Chapter 3 is posted! This one’s full of tension, secrecy, and a little poetic justice. The calm after the storm… or is it the silence before the next one?

Thank you all for the amazing support on the first two chapters it means the world! Let me know what you think, tags and reblogs are always appreciated!

Chapter 2 — The switch

With time running out and Dumbledore on his way, Severus and Lucius make a fateful decision one that will alter the course of history.

Chapter 2 is posted on ao3 check it out