Third Pov. 

Does she love me, or love me not? 

That question has been in your head ever since you met her. The girl who treats you shit, the girl who thinks she better than everyone. The girl that is your rival, Merula Synde. She's your rival, but there have been moments that you two work together at some points to find a secret chamber and hope to find your brother. But so far nothing, you're a failure. 

You were abused and neglected by your parents ever since your a child. The only person who even cared about you is your brother. He's the only one that kept you going. You were happy that he was going to Hogwarts and become a wizard. But now, he's gone, the only person that cared about you is gone. You where heart broke when you found out that he was gone. You parents blamed you and used you as their stress reliever. But you're ok with, you blamed yourself that he was gone. You hated your self. When you got older, you got mail from Hogwarts. An Invite to become a witch. Your parents kicked you out when they found about the invite, saying 'finally some used to a useless child'. You where nerves coming to Hogwarts, you never actually talk to people except your brother. You bump into Rowan Khanna, who became your first friend. She was kind to you and proactive. You helped each other no matter what. But you hid your scars from her. You didn't want people to worry about you, you only cared for people around you. You met many friends during the years, but still hiding your scars. 

You're a Hufflepuff, a naive and caring person. You treat everyone like it was your child. Always worried if they ok. Everyone loves your personality, well except your rival, Merula. Ever since you met her when she was bullying your friend. You felt something in you that hungers. You don't know what it, but every time you're near her. Your heart starts to beat and your face goes reader than a rose. 

Every time you dual with her, you always got worried about hurting her. She always shoved you away, every time you check on her. But you were ok with it. You learn about her parents past, she was struggling to be the best for them, to bring their family out the shadows. You understand her pain of being alone and discriminated by other people. You try to help her to be the best witch of Hogwarts but she just pushed you away. 

After 5 years in Hogwarts, You felt empty. You felt dead, like nothing that you're doing mater. You manage to hide your scars from everyone. But they notice that you're not your self. 

That's where this story begins...