Rating
15+
Chapters
22
Words
61,574
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, McGonagall, Lupin, Moody, Arthur, Kreacher, Molly, Bellatrix, Lucius, Narcissa, Voldemort, Blaise (M), Draco, Ginny, Pansy, OC, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Draco/Ginny
Secondary Relationship(s)
Arthur/Molly, Harry/Ginny, Lucius/Narcissa, Ron/Hermione, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, Angst
Era
Hogwarts
Advisory
Contains profanity, Mild violence, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Spoilers
Story Reviews
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2007-01-08 5:03pm
Last Chapter
2020-05-01 12:00am
Last Updated
2020-05-01 1:01pm
Track This Story: Feed
| Ch. # | Chapter Title | Word Count | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Task to Perform In one horrifying evening, Draco sells his freedom for another chance to protect what is left of his family. |
1,044 | 3 |
| 2 |
With Debts Unpaid One year later... |
842 | 3 |
| 3 |
Nora's Word After an evening of reflecting on his actions throughout his sixth year at Hogwarts, Draco's dreams remind him of a time he can not recall in daylight: the day confusion and fear were first cast into his life. |
964 | 3 |
| 4 |
Remembering Dumbledore's Last Draco remembers Dumbledore's kindness and reflects on his current options. |
1,899 | 3 |
| 5 |
What Evil Will Come Draco's next destination is even more unexpected than the last... |
1,512 | 3 |
| 6 |
Patching Old Cloth How do you patch up generations of resentment? For Draco must do so, and quickly, for if he can't, even Harry Potter won't be able to. |
1,050 | 3 |
| 7 |
The Pensieve Draco's dearest outlet after enduring curse after curse all these years is a surprisingly non-magical one: writing. Of course, words have a power of their own to speak of... |
1,190 | 0 |
| 8 |
Crimes Never Forgotten Arthur Weasley comes home after receiving a worrisome letter from Molly. Draco must convince Arthur to find forgiveness in his heart for him and his mother, for if he can't, all hope for the Malfoys' survival will be lost. |
2,924 | 3 |
| 9 |
The First Morning Narcissa has just spoken her mind to Harry, Ron and Ginny; Draco overhears a hushed aurgument between Mr. and Mrs. Weasley about that confrontation and will need to explain a few things to them, in order to prevent more trouble. |
2,478 | 2 |
| 10 |
Lucky Little Weasley An unexpected someone overhears Draco's confession... |
2,758 | 3 |
| 11 |
Imperio? Draco tries to be civil with Ron despite the young Weasley's hurtful attitude, but for how long will his strained efforts be able to continue? |
1,480 | 4 |
| 12 |
And Into The Fire Everyone panics when news arrives from the Order that the Minister of Magic has been killed and the Ministry confiscated.. Getting everybody to Grimmauld Place safely is one thing, but convincing the Order's new Secret Keeper to allow Draco and his mother to stay at least for the night is quite another. |
3,502 | 2 |
| 13 |
The Quill, the Portrait, and the Sorting Hat Draco's Dark Mark miraculously stops paining him. And yet, when he learns what this miracle really was, he finds himself on a shaky, turbulent rollercoaster ride destined to lead him back to the wizard who had ultimately given him his first exhilarating glimpse of freedom and self-respect. |
5,280 | 3 |
| 14 |
Dumbledore's Bequest Dumbledore leaves a very valuable bequest to an unsuspecting Draco, knowing it would be of greater use to him than anyone else. |
4,083 | 5 |
| 15 |
Greatest Moments More of Draco's hidden past catches up with him when a furious Professor McGonagall imprisons him inside his bedroom. Little does his captor know, he's been locked up before... |
3,830 | 3 |
| 16 |
Unquestionable Trust Dumbledore reminds McGonagall that he continues to place unquestionable trust in Draco and Narcissa, as well as in Severus Snape. |
2,534 | 1 |
| 17 |
Loved and Lost Draco remembers his and Pansy's sudden breakup back at Hogwarts and reflects on his behavior toward Ginny. |
2,333 | 1 |
| 18 |
Into the Pensieve Draco finally finds himself able to share a piece of his past with Ginny, but when he does, her reaction surprises and worries him greatly. |
3,828 | 0 |
| 19 |
The Birth of Debt More memories, more angst, more lessons... More romance surfaces, but still more barriers stand in the way... More questions are found amid the continuing search for answers. |
3,696 | 1 |
| 20 |
Dream Yourself Awake Draco tries to aid the Order, but when he goes to talk to Harry, he realizes that the Boy-Who-Lived may not want his help. |
5,049 | 2 |
| 21 |
Not Alone Anymore Draco and Ginny's romance begins to blossom while Draco realizes that old tears of loneliness can by wiped away just by realizing he isn't alone anymore... |
5,862 | 1 |
| 22 |
A Midnight Decision Draco is given a very difficult decision to make, and he must make it before midnight... |
3,436 | 1 |
JOIN HARRY POTTER FANFICTION
Get access to every new feature the moment it comes out.
Register Today!