The Binding by Curly_Kay -- Chapters 21-30

“Okay, what we know so far.” Hermione listed, "One, our magic is drawing us together. Two, we can use each other’s wands. Three, there were actual sparks when you touched me."When a binding ritual from infancy entwines Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy to counter the Black family blood curse, the two must unravel the mystery of their soul bond. Caught between secrecy, danger, and undeniable sparks, they grow from rivals into something far deeper as their years at Hogwarts unfold.With witty banter, soul-bonded magic, secret relationships, blood rituals, and a vigilante peacock in tow, The Binding balances angst, romance, and humor while exploring love, destiny, and the ties that cannot be broken.Universe: Epilogue What Epilogue (EWE), Hogwarts-era.Themes: Rituals, runes, soulmates, romance, humor, fluff & smut, angst with a happy ending.Published: 2020-01-12Completed: 2020-07-19Words: 175,451Chapters: 35/35Posted originally on the ⁠Archive of Our Own.