EPILOGUE

After the war, Draco Malfoy returns to a changed world, one where the lines between right and wrong are no longer clear, and the weight of his past sins grows heavier with each passing day. His family's power and influence have waned, and his name, once a symbol of privilege, now evokes whispers of suspicion and fear. Draco isolates himself, hiding behind the cold, aristocratic mask he's worn all his life, afraid to let anyone see the man beneath.

Enter Cassiopeia Liora Blackthorn, a bold and compassionate young witch from one of the most esteemed pureblood families. She, too, has returned to Hogwarts, hoping to rebuild her life after the war. But unlike others, Cassiopeia doesn't see Draco as a symbol of darkness-she sees the cracks in his armor, the flicker of regret in his eyes.

Thrown together by circumstance, they are reluctant partners on a school project, tasked with rebuilding an ancient library lost to time. As they work side by side, Draco finds himself drawn to her kindness, though he fights to keep his distance, unwilling to believe that someone like her could care for someone like him. Cassiopeia, however, is determined to break through his walls, curious about the boy behind the mask.

But just as Draco begins to let his guard down, strange occurrences begin to unfold at Hogwarts. Dark forces long thought defeated stir in the shadows, and once again, Draco is thrust into a world of danger. As secrets are uncovered and trust is tested, the two find themselves bound by more than just fate.

In a story of redemption, forgiveness, and the undeniable pull of love, "Shattered Masks" explores whether a boy marked by darkness can be saved by the light of someone who dares to see him for who he truly is. Together, Draco and Cassiopeia must face the ghosts of their past and learn that sometimes, love means letting the mask fall-even when you're afraid of what's underneath.