hello! i’m not sure if your post was an invitation to rec some fics (i’m so sorry if it wasnt!), but i thought to share some that may suit your interests. ‘On Our Way’ by dynamic https://archiveofourown.org/works/8172353 which takes place entirely before the year starts. ‘Catch Me’ by hereforwords https://archiveofourown.org/works/25287520 which has a brief introduction between Draco and Harry before the eighth year starts. and one of my favorite fics ever: ‘warmest part of the winter’ by warmfoothills https://archiveofourown.org/works/17353811 i hope you enjoy these beautiful stories <3

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