The Serpent's Bride

Before she was born, the castle had been a school where magic bloomed freely, welcoming witches and wizards of all bloodlines - Hogwarts, it had been called. But those were faded memories now, replaced by the harsh reality of King Lucius Malfoy's reign. He had seized control of the wizarding world, twisting it to fit his pureblood supremacist ideals. The once grand castle was now a symbol of oppression, occupied by the royal family who had banished those deemed unworthy to the outskirts.The announcement had rippled through the slums like a chilling wind. Prince Draco Lucius Malfoy, heir to the throne, was to take a Muggle-born or half-blood bride. Voldemort's curse, his final act of vengeance against Lucius's betrayal, had rendered purebloods incapable of producing magical offspring. Resulting in this desperate attempt to preserve their dwindling lineage.Hermione, ripped from her forest refuge, was bound in chains, headed to the palace. She was just one of many unwilling participants in this twisted marriage selection. Anger and defiance burned in her heart. She would not be a pawn in their game, a broodmare for a prince who embodied everything she despised. She would not go down without a fight.

Imagine a wizarding world where Voldemort triumphed in 1970. Where Dumbledore fell, the Ministry crumbled, and the Dark Lord's reign cast a shadow of fear across the wizarding world. But from the ashes of despair rose a new tyrant – Lucius Malfoy. He, who once served the Dark Lord, orchestrated his demise and seized control, establishing a monarchy built on blood purity and oppression.Hogwarts, once a sanctuary of learning, became the seat of Malfoy's power, transformed into a symbol of his dominance. Muggleborns, half-bloods, and squibs were banished to the outskirts, forced to live in squalor while purebloods reveled in their privileged existence.Yet, Voldemort's final curse, a cruel twist of fate, left a chilling mark on the wizarding world. Purebloods, once the pinnacle of magical society, were rendered incapable of producing magical offspring. A desperate measure was enacted – the Prince, Draco Malfoy, was to take a Muggle-born or half-blood bride, a desperate attempt to preserve their dwindling magic.Follow me on TikTok for updates: @waterlilyblues