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Harry/Draco Big Bang Fic & Art: The Secret Keeper (Mature)

Title: The Secret Keeper Author: @the-fools-errand Artist: @razielim Pairing(s): Harry/Draco, Minor Draco/Pansy, Minor Draco/Theo Other Key Characters: Hermione Granger, Cedric Diggory, Luna Lovegood, Pansy Parkinson, Theo Nott, Blaise Zabini, Original Character Rating: Mature Word Count: ~225,000 Era: 7th Year Hogwarts AU/ Canon Rewrite Content/Warnings: Strangers to Frenemies to Friends to Lovers, Alternating POV, Slow Burn, Self Discovery/ Closeted Feelings, Adorable Obliviousness, Golden Trio Shakeup, Accidental Magic, Parseltongue, Horcrux Hunting, Voldemort’s Rise to Power, Converted Death Eater, It’s a Wonderful Life Trope (Kinda), Legilimency, Divination, Pets, Room of Requirement, Morally Ambiguous Dumbledore, Betrayal, Unforgiveables, Torture, Implied Sexual Content, Ministry Corruption, Substance Abuse: Pensieve (not MC), Minor Character Death, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Canon-Typical Depictions of Violence, Mild Gore, Crime Scene Summary: Just like everyone else in the world, Draco Malfoy believed that Harry Potter died on the night Voldemort disappeared. But when a bespectacled boy turns up at Hogwarts under a Fidelius Charm cast by Dumbledore himself, Draco realises he might be the only one with the power to turn Harry over to the Dark Lord. The trouble is, he’s starting to think he doesn’t want to. Author's Notes: I couldn't be happier with where the boys end up after traversing this journey, and I hope readers will enjoy the deep explorations of lore, magical theory, and political and personal turmoil that accompany them along the way.

Thank you to my incredible artist, Razielim, who brought Draco and Harry to life through illustration. To Mars, who provided feedback at the very beginning and the very end. To E, M, and Z who are unrelentingly supportive. And of course, to my Alpha & Beta, @thehoneybeet.

HB, you are the Puff to my Claw. Thank you for the dozens of hours spent storyboarding, course correcting, and editing with me. The Secret Keeper would not exist without your impeccable eye for magical logic and character voice. When I was preoccupied with Draco’s split loyalties, you were always there to remind me how to weave in the oblivious love of two star crossed 17 year olds. Thank you with all my heart!

Artist's Notes: MALFOY REDEMPTION!! What more can I ask for than a chance to depict these two getting it right? A strained handshake that doesn't spell the end of negotiations, but a beginning. I've loved this adventure.

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