Smoke between us
By @Lara Meiners
At Hogwarts, secrets have a way of suffocating those who keep them. Valerie Ashcroft, a gentle-hearted Slytherin, wants nothing more than a quiet life away from the rising shadows of the wizarding world. But she carries a volatile secret: the spark of Ancient Magic dormant in her bloodline. When this raw, untamed power begins to manifest as a suffocating ash-smoke whenever she experiences intense emotion, Valerie is forced into the path of those who seek to exploit her. She must navigate a dangerous web of house rivalries, dark wizard conspiracies, and her own self-destructive fear of being seen. If she cannot master the smoke in her veins, she will not only lose her chance at love, but she will also burn down the very sanctuary she sought to protect. In a world on the brink of war, Valerie must choose between hiding her light or letting the ancient fire consume everything she loves.
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