survival is a talent

Amidst the unsettling chaos of their second year at Hogwarts, Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter stumble upon a crisis more intimate than the Chamber of Secrets: They discover they are soulmates. This cruel truth feels like the most vicious curse imaginable. The fated bond compels them toward each other, yet the ancient rivalry between Slytherin and Gryffindor, alongside their families' expectations, demands they continue playing the part of bitter enemies. They must exert every ounce of effort to bury this world-altering secret deep within. But hiding a soul connection is far harder than hiding a snake. When a sudden lapse into Parseltongue exposes Harry's dark, innate talent, Draco instinctively intervenes, the shared intimacy and primal protectiveness transcending their enmity. This moment of undeniable connection pushes their secret relationship to the brink of exposure. Under the shadow of the Chamber and Dumbledore's watchful eyes, this forbidden soul pact ticks like a time bomb. Can they successfully deceive the entire world, or will this undeniable connection lead them to a disastrous yet hopelessly compelling love?

survival is a talent

Amidst the unsettling chaos of their second year at Hogwarts, Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter stumble upon a crisis more intimate than the Chamber of Secrets: They discover they are soulmates. This cruel truth feels like the most vicious curse imaginable. The fated bond compels them toward each other, yet the ancient rivalry between Slytherin and Gryffindor, alongside their families' expectations, demands they continue playing the part of bitter enemies. They must exert every ounce of effort to bury this world-altering secret deep within. But hiding a soul connection is far harder than hiding a snake. When a sudden lapse into Parseltongue exposes Harry's dark, innate talent, Draco instinctively intervenes, the shared intimacy and primal protectiveness transcending their enmity. This moment of undeniable connection pushes their secret relationship to the brink of exposure. Under the shadow of the Chamber and Dumbledore's watchful eyes, this forbidden soul pact ticks like a time bomb. Can they successfully deceive the entire world, or will this undeniable connection lead them to a disastrous yet hopelessly compelling love?

Rain lashed against the stained-glass windows of the Hogwarts library, turning the afternoon into twilight. Harry crouched behind a shelf, hand pressed to his scar, breath ragged. The voice had spoken again—hissing, seductive, promising power. He hadn’t even realized he’d answered aloud—until Draco Malfoy’s voice cut through the silence.

"Shut up, Potter, before you get expelled!"

Harry whirled. Draco stood inches away, pale eyes wide, not with disgust, but something worse: recognition. A sharp, electric pull surged between them, like a wire tightening around their ribs. Harry felt it—the same jolt that had woken him screaming from dreams of Draco’s childhood, of locked rooms and cold praise.

They hadn’t touched, but the bond flared, raw and undeniable. For a heartbeat, Draco’s mask slipped. Concern. Protection. Then footsteps echoed down the aisle.

"You’re speaking Parseltongue," Draco whispered, voice tight. "And if anyone heard you—especially now—they’ll think you’re the heir."

Harry glared, pulse racing. "I don’t need your help."

"Too bad," Draco said, stepping closer. "It’s not optional."

Behind them, the lamp flickered. The bond thrummed like a live wire. And somewhere deep beneath the castle, stone scraped against stone.