Fandom(s): Harry Potter
Pairing(s): Abraxas Malfoy/Halesia Potter, Ron Weasley/Hermoine Granger, and mentions of Dean Thomas/Ginny Weasley
Warning(s): alternate universe; female!Harry (Halesia); mentions of character death; mentions of murder; mentions of depression; mentions of suicide; off-screen character deaths; time travel (kind of); pure-blood customs; and pure-blood society

Summary: When the war ended, so did the Malfoy family. Abraxas Malfoy started his seventh year at Hogwarts.

Enchanting
Part the First

When the war ended, some families were luckier than others. Despite the death of Fred, the Weasley family was lucky. In a family of ten, they only lost one member. Families like the Lupins weren't so lucky. Teddy was orphaned at a young age, three months old to be exact. At least Teddy had his grandmother, Andromeda Tonks. She bured her husband, her daughter, and her son-in-law just months apart.

Another unlucky family was the Malfoys. For the most part, they fought on the side of Lord Voldemort. There was a last minute deflection to the Light when Narcissa Malfoy lied to the Dark Lord about Halesia Potter being dead. All Narcissa cared about was her son, Draco, and the fact that he was alive.

After the war ended, each member of the Malfoy family was arrested. The trail of Lucius Malfoy made headlines. The trail was quick, and his death was quicker. He was kissed by dementors at the end of his trail. Draco Malfoy was tried and he was sentenced to Azkaban, where he was released after a month. He was killed a month later by a vengeful Dennis Creevey, who was seeking revenge for the death of his older brother. With the death of her beloved son, Narcissa fell into a depression that ended her life.

The Malfoy family, once considered mighty and elegant, was gone. Another pure-blood family died out.

Unlike other pure-blood families, the Malfoys had an enchantment. If the family died out, then the enchantment would bring an ancestor back to carry on the family line. No one really knew if the enchantment existed. Most thought it was a fairytale. However, there were whispers and rumors it was true.

According to the rumors, the last time the enchantment worked it brought Brutus Malfoy back during the Witch Hunts and the Witch Trials. There was no way to prove this though. Records from this time were spotty and chaotic.

Only blood members of the Malfoy family would know the truth.

This time, the enchantment selected Abraxas to bring back. He was brought back in the form of his own grandson, the bastard son of Lucius Malfoy and a nameless half-blood.

...

Returning to Hogwarts was weird.

Halesia Potter was having a difficulty time adjusting back to the castle and the life as a student. So much had changed. Of course, there was plenty of time to adjust. It was only a few days into the term.

Monday morning found Halesia pushing her food around as she read a letter from Andromeda. The woman was reluctant to allow Halesia access to Teddy. At the moment, there wasn't much Halesia could do about it. She was still school and she didn't have a job. Even with her titles and celebrity status, Halesia wouldn't win much in a court battle. Annoyed with Andromeda, Halesia put the letter in her bag before she pushed the plate away. With a sigh, she turned her attention to her Charms textbook while glancing around the hall.

A few minutes later, Headmistress McGonagall stood up at the staff table and she walked up to the podium. Halesia quickly marked her page and she turned her attention to the headmistress.

"I am pleased to announce Hogwarts has a new transfer student," she began. "I would like to introduce Abraxas Malfoy." At the mention of the new student's name, the hall quieted. "Last night, Mister Malfoy was Sorted into Hufflepuff."

Without another word, the headmistress stepped down.

Curious, Halesia looked over at the Hufflepuff table. Seated, alone, on the end of the table was an unfamiliar blonde haired, pale skinned male. He wasn't even paying attention, busy reading a textbook and eating.

...

Overall, Abraxas was met with mixed reactions. Some students were kind, and they judged him as himself, trying to get to know the young man. It wasn't his fault he was related to some horrible people. Beside, he had nothing to do with the war. Other students were mean and rude, judging him for his family. The Malfoy family was evil, everyone knew it, and it was only a matter of time before Abraxas showed his true colors.

As a student, he proved to be an excellent student with perfect attendance, known for turning in his homework on time and practicing his spellwork until it was mastered. He assisted his fellow students as he could and he helped younger students with homework, spellwork, and where else he could. Abraxas was a model Hufflepuff. He was hardworking and honest. He was loyal to his housemates, his house, his school, his friends, and his family name. Those who knew him, knew he was determined to salvage his family's reputation.

Abraxas knew his family wasn't perfect. There was a long history of dark deeds, bought politicians, and discrimination against muggles and muggle-borns. He was determined to change that, but it would take him time. It would take longer than his lifetime – well, his second lifetime.

...

It was November before Halesia actually met Abraxas. While they were in the same year and they shared a number of classes, they hadn't spoken to one another in classes or out of classes. Halesia was looking for a dusky corner in the library. She needed privacy. There were numerous students seeking her attention, and she wanted some time to herself. With Ron and Hermione off snogging somwhere and Ginny busy with Dean, Halesia had some time to herself, the first in weeks.

In the back of the library, she found a small table. It was a perfect location – dark, secluded, and quiet. Sitting down, Halesia pulled out her homework. She was finishing up her Potions essay when Abraxas rounded the corner with a few books. His silver eyes narrowed at the sight of Halesia, but he continued walking towards. He placed his books on the table before he sat down without a word.

That day, no words were exchanged between the pair.

...

Halesia and Abraxas continued to share that table for a week. They didn't speak for those first few days.

"Can I borrow a quill?" Halesia whispered, glancing over at Abraxas. She held up her broken quill with a frown.

"Here," Abraxas said, handing over a silver quill.

"Thank you," Halesia smiled. She tossed the broken quill into her bag before returning to her essay.

...

The next day found Halesia studying History of Magic. While she didn't attend the class anymore, she had the option of taking the NEWT since she passed her OWL. As it turned out, History of Magic was fascinating – when it wasn't taught by a ghost.

"Here," a voice said, pulling Halesia's attention.

She glanced up from her book and she found Abraxas standing next to her. He held a wrapped package out to her. It was a gift. "Thank you," Halesia whispered, taking the gift.

Under his watchful eye, she opened the gift. It was a set of seven quills.

Halesia smiled. "Thanks," she repeated. "I do need these." That quill from yesterday was her last one. She had borrowed one from Hermione today.

"You're welcome," Abraxas said, taking his seat.

...

That day was the start of a pattern. Slowly, Halesia and Abraxas got to know each other. They talked about their favorite classes and their plans for the future. One thing they didn't discuss was their past. Each day, Abraxas presented Halesia with a gift. One day it was a magical picture of a sunset and another it was a limited edition of a Defense Against the Dark Arts book.

Haelsia found herself looking forward to these gifts. They were touching. Abraxas' gifts were thoughtful and each one held meaning to Halesia. Like the charm bracelet with charms of the Eiffel Tower and a golden snitch. After graduating, Halesia planned to visit Paris, France, and she the youngest Seeker of the century.

...

"What are your holiday plans?" Halesia asked one snowy day in December. The winter holidays were just around the corner. The signup sheets for remaining students were in the common rooms.

"I'm staying here," Abraxas replied. "Mother doesn't want me around. She's not very happy with me these days since I took the Malfoy name."

Halesia frowned. That sounded horrible.

"What about you?" he asked.

"Staying here, too," she said. "We can spend Christmas together."

Most of the Weasleys were headed to France to spend the holidays with Fleur's family. George was off with Lee Jordan somewhere, and Hermione was going to Australia with her parents.

Abraxas smiled, his silver eyes sparkling.

...

There weren't many students remaining at Hogwarts that year. There were thirteen in total. Halesia was one of three Gryffindors. The other two students were first years. So, Halesia found herself spending most of the break with Abraxas. Their time was divided between the library, the kitchens, and the Room of Requirements.

Abraxas was fascinated by the Room of Requirements when Halesia showed it to him. Halesia watched as Abraxas paced in front of the wall and the door appeared numerous times. He spent an entire afternoon conjuring different rooms.

...

Christmas Eve found Halesia and Abraxas in the Room of Requirements. The room was cozy with a few armchairs and a love-seat with a fireplace and a small coffee table.

Halesia was seated in front of the fireplace, reading a book, when Abraxas sat down next to her. He wrapped an arm around Halesia's shoulders and he pulled her close. She looked up from her book and over at Abraxas.

When their eyes met, Abraxas leaned over and pressed his lips against hers. It was a simple kiss, just a brush of the lips. Halesia froze for a second before leaping against Abraxas.

...

The next morning, Abraxas presented Halesia with a sapphire and ivory ribbon. Without even asking, he undid Halesia's ponytail. He braided her dark hair and he tied the ribbon in her hair at the end of the braid. At Halesia's confused look, he chuckled.

"We're courting, exclusively," he said with a smirk. He handed Halesia a book and left her with a kiss on the cheek.

Halesia dove into the book, all about pure-blood customs. Apparently, Abraxas had been courting her for weeks, starting with the quills back in November. The sapphire and ivory ribbon was in Malfoy family colors. When Halesia accepted it, she entered into an exclusive courtship with Abraxas.

...

Halesia wasn't too upset about being tricked. She liked Abraxas. He was kind and he treated her like a normal witch. There was something mysterious about Abraxas as well.

When the winter holidays ended, and Ron and Hermione returned to Hogwarts, Halesia eagerly introduced them to Abraxas. Both Ron and Hermione were surprised, but they were supportive. Halesia suspected Hermione had something to do with Ron's attitude change. Honestly, Halesia was relieved by the change, and she welcomed it.

This fanfiction is a part of The Halloween Collection, which is a collection of unrelated ficlets, oneshots, and full-length fanfiction stories that are related to a Halloween themed word prompt, which is listed at the end of each story.

Type: Full-length - twp chapters
Prompts: Enchant me, and trick

The Halloween Collection
One: Accord de le Destin (general)
Two: Her Niece and His Goddaughter (general)
Three: Love on Her Arm (Bill Weasley/Hyacinthe Potter)
Four: Of Flames and Snow (Jon Snow/Hedera Waters) [Crossover with Game of Thrones and A Song of Fire and Ice]
Five: A Tale of Two Lilies (general)
Six: Bonds of Family (general)
Seven: Just a Glance (Jacob Black/Heather Potter) [Crossover with Twilight]
Eight: Shine Bright (Danny Williams/Helene Potter) [Crossover with Hawaii Five-0]
Nine: Whispered Conversations (Ron Weasley/Helenium Potter)
Ten: Emmett Cullen: Triwizard Champion (Emmett Cullen/Roselia Hale, Harry is Emmett) [Crossover with Twilight]
Eleven: Enchanting (Abraxas Malfoy/Halesia Potter)
Twelve: Eclipsed (Tom Riddle/Heliconia Peverell)
Thirteen: Silent Symphony (general)

While fanfiction story is not part of If Wishes Were Upgrades Collection, it was inspired by "Ninety Two: Loyal in Name" from If Wishes Were Upgrades.