Alyce Hemlock knew that her love life would be predetermined by her parents. She was a pure blood witch, and her parents intended to keep their descendants blood clean.

What she didn't know, was that she would be betrothed to Draco Malfoy, a fellow student at Hogwarts, and one who seemed to hate her the most. When Alyce is sent to Malfoy Manor over the summer. things only get worse.

It seems her inadequate future is set in stone.

Prequel to Thick Smoke

Ophelia Molley born Gaunt had more secrets than any other witch her age and none were about boys or cheating on a test. Ophelia's secrets ran so deep that she found herself involved in one of the worst times of the wizarding world.