Love, When There Was None

Draco's returned for his Eighth year with a life-threatening secret to hide. Harry comes back tired and angry. They're roommates. Harry’s becoming obsessed with what Draco could be hiding (and his assortment of soft, colorful pajamas). Draco just wants one person in his life who doesn't wish him dead.Or another magical energy vampire fic starring people who need therapy and my vendetta against the inhumane treatment of any species.***Comprehensive list of content warnings and other info at the beginning of the story.***

This was conceived as a fluffy fic for a fest... and then developed sentience ┐('～`;)┌ If any of you happen to read the Soulmates fest work I wrote (still yet to be released as of this note), please know there will be some theme overlaps but the stories, characters, and worlds are very, very different. Really the only shared commonality is the vampire aspect. There will be both explicit and implicit themes of severe mental health challenges and self destructive behaviors as after-effects of long-standing trauma. Please read the tags carefully if these topics may pose challenges for you. I don’t plan for any graphic horror or torture as of right now. All narrators are unreliable. TWs will be updated as appropriate.Contains occasionally dark-ish Harry, though he's more manipulative and unaware of how to deal with his own emotions than anything, and vulnerable Draco (he's still sassy though lol). Specific TWs:- Unhealthy relationship dynamics including emotional manipulation, blackmail, borderline dub-con, possessiveness, lack of boundaries, physical restraint and shoving.- Mild violence.- Self-harm, self-hate, passive suicidality, depressive-type symptoms and episodes, panic attacks with episodes of vomiting, PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, disordered eating patterns.- Psychologically abusive parental figures, institutionally-ordained abuse. With that out of the way, I sincerely appreciate every one of you that takes the time to read this story! I've written another fic that will be revealed in a fest, but this is my first work that feels most true to my "style" of writing. I hope you enjoy reading! ˗ˋˏ ♡ ˎˊ˗