While Grindelwald held Graves captive, they found out they were soulmates. It's not romantic or sexual, and neither one wants it, but they can't help but care about one another. No one at MACUSA blames Graves for it, but they try to use it to lure Grindelwald into a trap. It only partially works. Grindelwald comes to rescue Graves, and takes over America in the process, deciding to keep Graves captive to protect him.
Bonus: Graves still tries to escape, despite part of him not wanting to leave. Maybe he even gets away sometimes, but Grindelwald finds him.
Double bonus: Grindelwald's followers know to tread lightly where Graves is concerned. Those who take it on themselves to punish Graves for escape attempts or helping trapped MACUSA employees are lucky to get off with just the Cruciatus curse. Only Grindelwald can punish Graves.
Triple bonus: Grindelwald wins the duel with Dumbledore and can't bring himself to kill his ex, deciding to keep him prisoner. Graves, despite not thinking of Grindelwald in a romantic/sexual way, is still kind of jealous at having to share Grindelwald's affection.
Graves, Grindelwald- Platonic Soulmates, h/c, angst, protection
Bonus: Graves still tries to escape, despite part of him not wanting to leave. Maybe he even gets away sometimes, but Grindelwald finds him.
Double bonus: Grindelwald's followers know to tread lightly where Graves is concerned. Those who take it on themselves to punish Graves for escape attempts or helping trapped MACUSA employees are lucky to get off with just the Cruciatus curse. Only Grindelwald can punish Graves.
Triple bonus: Grindelwald wins the duel with Dumbledore and can't bring himself to kill his ex, deciding to keep him prisoner. Graves, despite not thinking of Grindelwald in a romantic/sexual way, is still kind of jealous at having to share Grindelwald's affection.