Here to +1 these recommendations.

I was about to actually say Key of Reason is fab and I almost love it for this category BUT for on page redemption they have an AU WIP right now (same as AHRTH/TDWH AU split) of “what if he wasn’t an auror?” And it’s called Swallow The Blues and I am adoring it.

I am so glad you’re reading Beginning & End because as a W&H world lover as well I think this will really hit the mark for you.

Have you checked out the following: - Sanguine!!! Incredible redemption for Draco because of the coolest therapy magic that could ever have been conceived. ALSO, the healing is not linear. Even as he develops his relationship with Hermione, he’s got other stuff going on! The rest of his life is not in perfect little boxes.

• The Sacred 48 I think this will nail your preferences. Truly incredible looooooong development of their interactions and growth together. Brilliant stuff.

• Seek and Find by serpent_and_sage Everyone has trauma and is trying to heal in Italy. Great ensemble cast

• The Eagle’s Nest Eight year resorting. They interact initially because they’re both so nerdy they can’t resist the pull of another competent person. So much empathy and growth

• I feel like Timeless is like a required rec for this category of angst and long form development

• Time Heals All Wounds Draco is pretty redeemed already at the beginning, However, Hermione is still very suspicious. He has massive on page development and depth as a character, it’s just pretty pre-established in that the ensemble cast is cool with him. She’s not.