While exploring an old, abandoned Pureblood house as part of an Auror mission, Draco and Hermione accidentally become the victims of an ancient pureblood ritual, that changes both their lives dramatically and irrevocably. Will they be able to survive the ramifications, or will the curse of the Báthory household haunt them for the rest of their lives?

Draco Malfoy has a twin. Scorpius Malfoy. Separated at birth, they meet again when Scorpius is sent back to London from France by their uncle. Resentful at first, Draco is helped through his unresolved emotional turmoil by his brother's more carefree personality as well as his unsettled history with a former classmate. But will Hermione choose the brother without a dark past?

A prophecy is made naming Draco Malfoy as the one who shall destroy the Dark Lord. Lucius and Snape join forces with Dumbledore in order to protect him. Still a spoiled pureblood, Draco meets Hermione and they both despise each other, not knowing they are destined to unite. Ultimately, Voldemort rises again and Draco and Hermione must stand together to save the wizarding world. AU