Wisteria and Rue

What if Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy became friends during their first year at Hogwarts? How would the story change if Draco's bigotry was unwillingly thwarted at such a young age?orDraco Malfoy has always known where he stands—pureblood, privileged, and raised to despise everything Hermione Granger represents. But when the lines between enemy and ally begin to blur, he finds himself questioning everything he’s been taught.Hermione Granger has always known who she is—brilliant, determined, and armed with endless knowledge. Outwardly, she wears confidence like armor, but beneath it lies a gnawing insecurity that she will never truly belong.As their tentative friendship deepens into something more, they soon realize that not everything—or everyone—is as they seem. Hermione’s trust will be tested by betrayal, and Draco will be forced to confront the corruption woven into his past.A story of friendship, resilience, and the courage to forge a different path. This fic will start out sweet and fluffy, but I expect it to get much darker. Please keep that in mind!(Unfinished, but updated as frequently as possible! Started December 29, 2024.)

All characters and most of the plot belongs to JK Rowling and Warner Bros. For sake of accuracy, some lines may be directly from the books, however they will be labeled. This work is nonprofit and just for fun.I have never written before in my life! Read plenty, but never written. Please do not expect anything good out of this fic, this is an experiment for myself that you are welcome to read. It is assumed that any readers are familiar with the Harry Potter universe, so I apologize if some world building or descriptions are missed or don't make sense. Criticism and comments are welcome!Also, fair warning, the last time I read the original Harry Potter series was 6 years ago, so any inconsistencies or inaccuracies are likely.