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    He had sent the letter eight days prior and he did not regret his decision.

    It had been short and polite—straight to the point—avoiding any emotional weight that he might have wanted to express. It had been professional, one might say.

    When the owl returned a week later with a roll of parchment tied to her foot, Albus had let it sit on the messy kitchen table, untouched for hours. He had stared at it while pouring himself whisky, until the liquid courage made him open it.

    On it were only a few words, elegantly scribbled in black ink:

    I shall gladly accept your invitation.
    — G.G.

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    After plenty of disagreements with the ministry of magic, Albus Dumbledore has been fired from Hogwarts. Miserable in his new situation he decides to write a very important dinner invitation.

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    Albus and Gellert meet up for dinner.

    (Edit 14/8/2026: For chapter 9 (The Storm)): some minor changes, not vital to reread, but I recommend reading my notes on chapter 9!

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    04 Sep 2026

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    His shirt, his shirt was—

    “You can’t—“ Shane blurted, “you can’t—you’re not supposed to wear a see-through shirt to Wimbledon. There’s a dress code. There are rules. Like, actual rules that actual people follow.”

    The man turned, his eyes sweeping over Shane’s face, down his chest, to the hands clutching the gift bag in his lap.

    Shane’s skin prickled. God, it was so hot out here.

    “Is not see-through.”

    Not see-through? Who was this guy kidding, with his barely-there shirt, tight pants, wild curls, and deep voice?

    Maybe this guy didn’t own a mirror.

    “What do you mean it’s not see-through? It’s obviously transparent. A blind man would notice.”

    “Is not transparent. No blind men here to ask.”

    Shane’s mouth dropped open. He looked away, squaring his shoulders and sitting up straight. Just his luck to be seated next to a lunatic.

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    Shane’s mom said it would be fun, to sit next to a Swedish princess.
    What Shane got instead was a Prince with a pinkie ring, a nipple piercing, and zero respect for the Wimbledon dress code.

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    30 Aug 2026

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    In 2007, 16-year-old Ilya Rozanov travels to Ottawa to win gold. Again.

    Canada hasn’t forgiven him after the Junior Olympics. Shane Hollander least of all.

    When Ilya is assigned to billet with the Hollanders for the World Championships, the rivalry moves from the ice to the dinner table. But beneath the bruises, the pressure, and the weight of growing up, something else begins to grow.

    **Basically me turning Heated Rivalry into a wholesome, found family, heartstopper-esque, YA spin-off**

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    20 Aug 2026

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    Ilya's father wakes him at four in the morning to tell him that he never had dementia, and that Ilya must leave Russia, right now, permanently. Forty-something hours later Ilya is standing in a township office in rural Ontario, marrying Shane Hollander for citizenship. Everything after that — the lawyer, the joint account, the wills, the drive up to the cottage — was never part of the plan.

    Alternatively: In the summer of 2016, Ilya must flee Russia, never to return. Shane makes a brilliant plan: marry Ilya to get him Canadian citizenship. It’s only after the wedding that they realize citizenship law doesn’t really work that way.

    Alternatively x 2: My inversion of the “married for citizenship” trope.

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    16 Aug 2026

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    The MLH decided to sponsor a week-long summer event for new players and up-and-coming prospects that they were calling the MLH All-Stars Summer Exhibition. And in the inaugural cohort, in addition to many talented prospects and players new to the league? Rookie of the Year Shane Hollander and runner up Ilya Rozanov.

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    After their rookie season, Shane and Ilya have to share a room in Arizona. For a week.

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    12 Aug 2026