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2026-01-15
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The Emerald Trio

Summary:

Post-war, Hermione Granger finds herself adrift in a world determined to move on too quickly.

Against all odds, Draco Malfoy and Theodore Nott become the two people she trusts most. What starts as close friendship and easy companionship quickly grows into something neither simple nor entirely platonic.

When feelings surface, the three of them are forced to confront a difficult question: can they risk changing everything, and can Hermione love them both without losing either of them?

OR: Hermione Granger accidentally acquires two possessive Slytherins, and things get complicated.

Notes:

Kindly worded comments are always appreciated 💕

I wanted this fic to feel like a warm hug with some serious moments woven in, and also lots of delicious eventual smut. The fluff is fluffy, but I also try to ground it with some realism and some lighter-ish angst, nothing crazy. No miscommunication found here.

So tldr: Much Fluff. A little Angst. The smut is 🌶, but it takes a minute to get there.

I hope you enjoy 🤗

Many thanks to Nadia for her incredible art for the book cover.

Click here for alt. book cover #1

Click here for alt. book cover #2

Book covers were made in Canva with commissioned art, and the title of the main book cover and the alt #1 were made by the lovely merlinstits.

Disclaimer:
The Harry Potter universe and its characters belong to J.K. Rowling (a.k.a the she-devil) and her publishers. I'm just playing in the sandbox for fun, not profit.

All of the art embedded in this fic was made exclusively for The Emerald Trio. Please do not use/repost unless you are recommending this fic and tag both me and the respective artist(s). You may use the art if you are planning to bind this fic (a personal copy, not for sale) once it's finished, but please send me a pic of your bind on socials, as I would love to see it!

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    Update April 8, 2026:
    This fic is slowly being Brit-picked for correct word choices (ch. 16/20 so far) by the lovely LeilahMoon.
    Per her feedback, what’s already uploaded is thankfully pretty good as is, but I'm kind of a perfectionist, so I'm eternally grateful to have her on. She's also helped catch any typos. Just FYI!

Chapter 1: Can We Meet?

Chapter Text

 

Granger,


Could we meet for a chat? Promise nothing nefarious.


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


It already sounds nefarious…

Why do you want to meet?


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


“For a chat.”


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


I see you’ve developed a sense of humor. Will regretfully have to pass.


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


For Merlin’s sake, I want to meet to thank you for speaking up for my family during the trial. Can you not be an insufferable swot for two bloody minutes?


—DLM

P.S. We can meet wherever, whenever you’re available.

 

 

Malfoy,


Can’t you thank me by letter?


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


I would, if my mother wouldn’t hex me for not thanking you in person. I’m only asking for a few minutes of your precious do-gooder time. I’m sure you can take a break from saving puppies and unicorns to indulge my request.

What do I have to do to get you to say yes?


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


Unfortunately, I’m knee-deep in said puppies and unicorns, so I couldn’t possibly pencil you in. Please send my regards to your mother.


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


Why did you even bother speaking up for me at my trial if you loathe me so much?


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


Just because I despise you on principle doesn’t mean I think you deserve to rot in Azkaban for the rest of your natural life. Consider yourself my one-time charity case. An honorary puppy, if you will.


—HJG

P.S. Your eagle owl nipped me. I think he’s quite over all this back and forth.

 

 

Granger,


I knew he was my favorite owl for a reason. 

Name your price. Whatever you want within my ability to give, for a five-minute chat face-to-face. I’m willing to be incredibly generous, so feel free to think on it before you decide.

I’ll await your equally annoyed owl.


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


Anything?


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


Practically and within reason…Yes.


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


All I want is an apology.

For everything.

And a heartfelt one at that. Can you manage it?


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


You could have asked for a vault’s worth of galleons, and all you want is a bloody apology?


—DLM

 

 

Malfoy,


I didn’t do the right thing for any sort of tangible reward. I know that must be a foreign concept to you, but it’s the truth.

That is my condition. Do you accept?


—HJG

 

 

Granger,


I accept.

Send me the details of when and where we’re meeting.


—DLM