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𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐄-𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐓𝐖𝐎;

𝙷𝙴'𝚂 𝙽𝙾𝚃 𝙰 𝚂𝙰𝙸𝙽𝚃 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙷𝙴'𝚂 𝙽𝙾𝚃 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚈𝙾𝚄 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙺, 𝙷𝙴'𝚂 𝙰𝙽 𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙾𝚁 𝙵𝚃. 𝙺𝙴𝚁𝙴𝚂

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𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 may look like an ordinary Gryffindor prefect who Professor Mongrel absolutely despises. He can be one of the smartest students to hopefully graduate Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry with top marks. He may look like a quite insignificant looking blonde haired heartbreaker. That's all until you enter his world.

In his world he is not the king but he is the devil who mends fate. Cruelty and evil is his world. Everything he does is for his happiness. Just an exchange of a few words with him can suck you into his voided world where you become the puppet of his silly legacy.

The day I met him, I knew he was trouble. So insignificant, yet so much pride and such a narcissist . He doesn't want fame. He wants power and control over people in such a way they don't even realize it.

All I want to do is protect Lily from this corrupt devil disguised as a human. What's he going to do once he gets bored? Throw her away right? I can't let that happen to MY Lily. She's mine and will always be mine. I'll hold her hand even if she pulls away. I can't afford losing her to a person like him. I'LL LOSE HER TO ANYONE BUT NOT HIM.

Me and Lily were currently on a date in Hogsmeade. We were actually on a double date, even Valentino and Diana had joined us. Lily was tugging on my arms as she rested her head on my shoulder. "Keke" she called out in her cute squeaky voice. I smiled and touched her copper coils. "You're so pretty" I said smiling as I slid my fingers through her hair.

She was beautiful. I can't believe I fell in love with such a pure and kind woman. I don't think Valentino was pleased with both of us cuddling and flirting; he just kept giving me signs of 'stay away from her'. I think he doesn't realize she's my girlfriend. I bet it was Lysander's plan to send Val to this date so he can make us feel uncomfortable.

"LILY! Honeydukes!" Diana said pointing out. We all walked towards the crowded shop and walked into a crowded scene of students bustling and  trying out new candies and totally demolishing the free samples which are empty half of the time.

Then I saw HIM.

Lysander stood at the corner of the candy shop alone as his friends were trying out candies. What a waste of space! Why enter a crowded candy shop with no space if you're just going to stand there idle and waste time.

His blue eyes clouded by gray clouds were planning something, I could see it! I took a look at Lily smiling and laughing with Diana. I don't want her to stop smiling, like ever. Then there was a tap on my shoulder, it was Aurelia Gold, actually she's my peasant. She said, "Hi" in a cheerful voice as she walked outside.

I figured that Aurelia likes Lysander so, the day we met on the corridor I got the great plan to get rid of Lysander for good. I'm going to act like her friend. I lied to her that I was Lysander's friend and I'm going to feed a lot of compliments about him so she falls madly in love with him but I'm just unsure how I can make Lysander budge to fall in love with her.

I have to first make her madly in love with him because every time I bring up his name she just avoids it and seems more interested in my well being, she's such a sweetheart but it's such a shame that I have to use her for my sake. I mean I am indirectly helping her get together with her crush.

Then I saw Lily approach him and even though the modifications were barely noticeable I noticed them. His face glew up and he made a bit more of a chill and flirty bored expression rather than the 'leave me alone' one he usually gives.

OK I BETTER SABOTAGE THIS CONVERSATION. But another thing is that, I don't want to be that controlling toxic boyfriend. Lily has a lot of male friends and he's the one she seems most attached to. I don't want her to think I'm a douche trying to ruin their shattering relationship.

She was smiling and talking and I could see him listening and admiring every single feature of her, the melody in her voice, the moments of her delicate lips, her soft expression, her hair swaying. THAT'S WHAT I CAN'T TOLERATE.

I have seen the way he looks at people, he gives every single person in the world that, Ew, a peasant' look, his friends get a, 'A life entertainer', but the way he looks at her, he tries to not make it obvious. If he didn't tell me that he liked her I would have never figured that he liked her. But if you're really good, you can see it in his face. He's literally saying, 'I want to be your golden retriever'.

I'm jealous and scared. He's everything I'm insecure about. I'm just scared that he'll grab her and run away before I say, 'SABOTAGE'. I just don't want to be alone. I just can't be alone. I've been so alone my whole life.

I met Lily on a cold day in January. She came up to me and talked to me when I was alone reading in the courtyard. That day she held my cold hand in her warmth. That moment I felt full and I finally felt like a ray of sunshine has shone to melt me away.

Her communication skills are good. She initially approached me to talk about her love towards Lysander. She needed someone to listen to her at that time. Then I started sharing my experiences and it blossomed into a beautiful flower.

Maybe that's where Lysander lost and I'm happy he did. I'm not a sadist, but don't I deserve some happiness too? You're not the only one competing for Lily's love.  My life has always been empty and null with my sister and mother. My mom works for over sixteen hours a day to support us. During holidays I work part time and my sister joins me sometimes.

I always feel like running in life . I got bored, I even tried to take my life but when Lily appeared in my life, I felt like I had a purpose and my dark room was filled with sunshine.

I looked at Lily walking towards me and he gave me a warm hug. "Keke, I love you, I know it's random but yeah" she said, squinting her eyes and hugging me. I saw Lysander roll his eyes and move away. HA! THE HAPPINESS I FELT!

"Lily, will you ever leave me?" I asked her, looking down at her redhead. "Maybe" she said, rubbing her head on my chest. "Maybe?" I asked. "I- I love you so much but I hope you love me back too, do you actually love me? I just want to make sure I'm not hurting you or torturing you indirectly" Lily was blabbering when I cut her off and I gushed forward and kissed her pink lips.

The taste of her lips was like strawberry cotton candy. I kissed her harder and harder as I ran my fingers down her soft skin. She was an angel, the most beautiful woman and she was the first closest thing to heaven.

I pulled away from her and placed my forehead on hers and said, "Don't say crazy shit like that, I love you ok? You're such a sweet angel" I said. "GUYS! PUBLIC PLACE! GO GET A ROOM!" Lysander screamed as we moved away from each other immediately. "Have some concern" Lily snapped at him. "I am concerned for the PUBLIC!" He replied. "Why are you such a bitch?" She asked him.

"I am what I am, babes. I hate you after all and I despise your boyfriend too" he said truthfully. "Ehhhhh" Lily let out a groan. Then Lily went closer to Lysander and as she tiptoed he bent down slowly and she whispered something into his ears and he gave a silent smile.

OH NO WHAT'S GOING ON? OK I KNOW I'M BEING LIKE TOO OVERPROTECTIVE BUT I'M JUST A CONCERNED BOYFRIEND OK? WHO KNOWS WHAT ALL THEY SPEAK WHEN THEY'RE DOING THEIR PREFECT DUTIES TOGETHER. URGHHHHHHH! I HATE THIS GUY.

Lily then ran to Michelle and Diana and started having a conversation and me and Lysander exchanged looks. "Just saying" he said nonchalantly, "You walked into my trap so watch out" he said as he gave me a mocking look. "I'll never let you and Lily get together" I said firmly. "Sure, do your best. Fun fact I am the kind of person to like to make the stars align in my favor so you're like least of my problems right now" he chuckled.

I gave him a glare. He just seemed relaxed. I don't know why but I felt insecure, he's such an emotionally strong person and I'm just so weak. I'm so sensitive unlike him, what if Lily doesn't like that? "Keres, you're not doing a good job. Lily is not sunshine and flowers" he said in a serious tone as his eyes glowed.

"Lily is a delicate flower, flowers wilt under improper conditions. She's hiding, she doesn't trust you enough, Lily's no angel. She's disguised herself as one just for pleasing people. No one knows the real her, not even me. But at least I'm aware that she's not that happy person, smiling. Every single one of her smiles is PAIN. Ask her yourself you'll know" he said. My heart dropped.

"She'll tell me when she wants to" I said. "When? Keres, my sweet heart it's been around nine months, she hasn't told you any of her pains to you has she? Have you ever heard her complain to you? It's all one-sided, you don't love her" he said in a low and cruel mocking voice.

"You just want a free therapist for your fucked up life" she said as she gave a bloodthirsty smile. Lysander, he's an artist. A magnificent and exceptional artist, he paints a scene with such true meaning that you find yourself lost in front of it questioning it all.

"I-" I started but I didn't know what to say. Maybe I've been selfish and Lily has been bottling up too much. Maybe it is one sided. I- I-I can't believe I never thought of it. I looked at Lily's smile, she was just like Lysander. She hides pain behind smiles while he hides it behind his bored expression.

I looked at Lysander as he walked away towards his friends. I felt like I had been possessed. What am I doing? Why do I feel like giving up? Why do I feel overwhelmed for no reason? I felt lonely again, I felt like drowning into the depths of the black lake.

He did it, he's taking control of me... Now I'm going to overthink this and if I slowly start neglecting Lily he'll win. I can't afford to be sloppy anymore, I can't get bewitched under his spell. I have to push myself to the maximum and make sure I can prevent him from getting entangled with my Lily.

Then Lily, Diana and Val came back with lots of candies and treats as we left the three broomsticks. "Do you wanna ditch this double date? I want to have some alone time in the forest" Lily asked me silently as we were walking. "Sure" I said and giggled. Eventually we managed to lose both of them as we ran into the forest.

"It's so pretty right!" Lily said twirling around and watching her all excited. Maybe Lysander was lying. There is no way she can be a sad person with that beautiful smile. I hugged her the back as I threw my arms around her and she gave me a glance with her emerald green eyes. "You're so handsome" she squealed as she touched my curly brown hair.

"I'm scared that I might faint by getting mesmerized by your beauty at the ball" I said and she gave a slight giggle. There was silence for a long time then I asked her, "Do you still like Lysander by any chance?"

I just wanted to make sure that she's not in love with me just for the sake of being in love. "I don't like Lysander, I love him" she said smiling. WHAT? "Don't get the wrong idea but, he's a brother to me, someone who has always been with me as long as I can remember. I admire him, he's twisted but, after hanging out with him for over 10 years. I can tell he's just exceptional" Lily said. I saw a sudden happiness and spark in her eye.

"DON'T EVER TELL THIS TO HIM EVEN IF HE THREATENS TO KILL YOU OR HE'LL GO AROUND TALKING SHIT" Lily screamed at me. "ALSO I STILL HATE HIM OK? LIKE HE'S FUCKED UP! I DON'T HAVE ANY ROMANTIC FEELINGS!" She screamed again.

"Ok calm down" I said as I touched her shoulder. I'm just happy that Lily still sees him as a friend, but I'm just scared Lily might get manipulated by him.  "Also what's with you and that AURELIA?" Lily asked with her cheeks puffed. "We're just friends" I replied. No actually I'm using her to get Lysander away from you but yeah, I can't tell that to you.

"Keke" Lily called me out. "Yes?" I asked. "What if I'm not the person who you think I am?" Lily asked. Oh no, was Lysander right? "What do you mean?" I asked. "What if I'm not always happy and you know I cry sometimes and I-" Lily blabbered and I cut her off and said, "Lily I like you for who you are" I said.

I could see her eyes whisper to me, 'Only if you knew who I actually was'. "I love you no matter what and I'm never going to abandon you" I said as I pulled her to my chest. "If you do, I'll pour cold water all over you and I'll hire an assassin to torture you before getting killed" she said. For some reason I just felt guilty when she said that.

Lily always had a mark of Lysander's property from the whole school's point of view. I get really insecure everytime she gets shipped with him and I start questioning my worthiness. She also sounds a lot like him every now and then and I'm just afraid that one day, I might really get impulsive and break it off-

The number of times I wanted to really rage and scream at Lily every time she tugs and hangs around Lysander.

My life has never gone the way I planned. I have dreams of having Lily beside me forever, getting married and settling down with her but- I feel like sometimes, it's just practically impossible. I'm scared of what is about to come.

Lysander was the reason we both came together and I fear that he'll be the reason we break. I know he's never going to give up until he wins, I'm no match for him. But I can try, I want to try. I'll do my best to shatter his ego and break him.

I really hope Lily understands that he's no saint and he's not who she thinks he is, he's an actor. I really hope she figures out that Lysander likes her and breaks him off for good. I hope they never get together no matter what. I don't know why I'm more intent on breaking both their bonds instead of hardening my love with Lily.

There's just this thing about him, his stare, his eyes they're all frightful. Just a glare of vengeance from Lysander can make your heart skip a beat. You can feel yourself suffocating.

He just has one of those faces that if you disappoint them they'll give you the kind of look that can make you cry and if he gives you the look of affection, you'll lose your head over him. You don't want to get on their bad side or them they'll effortlessly torture you with their well calculated facial expressions.

"Should we head back?" Lily asked. "Sure, love" I replied.

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EXCLUSIVE LORCAN'S P.O.V:

I would definitely classify myself as a HOPELESS ROMANTIC. With the ball coming up in a few weeks (let's forget the part that we have exams before that) I still didn't get a date. I don't know why girls don't like me. I have good looks, I have muscles and I play sports,I'M FUNNY, what else do you need from a man? Come on girls! Answer me!

Val looks good, he's funny and a lot like me but he gets hundreds of proposals and he's very popular with girls. Val's like an actual realistic boyfriend material according to me.

Jared is boring, there is a reason only LAME girls like him. Like you know the classic kdrama girls who are pretty but just dumb. He's just girlfriend material, I don't understand how he's even a guy. Bro has zero interest in gym, zero interest in girls, zero interest in relationships and like nah, no one can even be that good. Bro is basically that highschool kdrama boyfriend.

Lysander is an overrated bitch. I hope he never finds this but yes, he's better looking than me JUST A LITTLE OK? LIKE TINY TEENY BIT. But his personality is shit. He's toxic boyfriend material, he just doesn't take interest in anything.

He's just there good at everything but interested in ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. GOD, WHY DON'T YOU GIVE PEOPLE WHO WANT ACTUAL TALENT SOME TALENT? Even if he does date someone, he's probably doing it for revenge or shit. He's not getting married for sure. EVEN IF HE DOES HE'S GOING TO MARRY A RICH WOMAN AND KILL HER FOR THE INHERITANCE.

Hugo is like me, A HOPELESS ROMANTIC ALL HIS LIFE SURROUNDED COUPLES ALL THE TIME. But I'm the kind of person to go in search of love while Hugo just waits for it.

My friends and my brother told me that the reason why girls don't like me is because I flirt and hang out with too many girls at the same time. I MEAN BRO, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to just get surrounded by girls after winning the Quidditch match.

I've dated like 6 girls in my whole life but I never seemed to actually have romantic feelings for any of them. I asked two girls out to the yule ball and they both rejected me but Lysander told me it was because I first asked Millie but she rejected because she was going out with someone already so I asked Helen the girl who was standing next to her. She just rejected me with a look of disgust.

I don't know when I'll find love but I keep running behind it. Sometimes I feel like its right next to me and I'm just too rushed and blind enough not to see it.

I was currently sitting with my friends and my bro at the three broomsticks, we were all silently slurping into our butterbeers except Lysander who was munching on some chips.

"JJ, have you asked Judy yet?" I asked curiously. "Well, I actually asked her to meet up with me at like  4:00 pm so that I can ask her to the ball as FRIENDS" he said. "FRIENDS my ass" I said impulsively. This is what I hate about Jared and Lysander, they just keep friendzoning and sibling zoning their crushes while there are people out here longing to fall in love.

"Ly, are you actually going alone?" I asked him. He nodded his head. He seemed zoned out in some parallel universe. "Guys can you point out a girl I can ask to the ball" I asked. "Love doesn't work like that!" Hugo said frustrated. "What do you mean?" I asked. "CAN YOU JUST STOP DROOLING OVER GIRLS IT'S SO ANNOYING" Hugo said.

"Hugo likes you" my brother commented. "SHUT UP NO" I snapped, I don't like Hugo he's just a good friend. "Can yall just chill for a while?" Jared yawned.

I guess I should not rush it, maybe at least in the 7th year ball I'll finally find someone for me. I don't want to screw things up. I really want to feel love and kiss someone. I don't want to fake anything. I hope I have better luck in my 7th year.

WHAT A SHAME, I HAVE TO SPEND SUCH A WONDERFUL NIGHT AS A SINGLE. LOOK AT LYSANDER'S AND HUGO'S FACE, THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW EMBRASSING IT'S GOING TO BE. THIS IS ANNOYING.

But maybe I can dance with some girl at the ball. HA! I HAVE THIS WONDERFUL SCENE. My girl will be crying on the staircase after her partner ditched her and I'll console her and bring her to the dance and she'll see me as a LORD AND SAVIOR! THIS IS PERFECT! GIRLS CRYING ON THE STAIRS I'M COMING FOR YOU!

LORCAN✌🏼

EXCLUSIVE JARED'S P.O.V:

I'M SO FUCKING TENSED RIGHT NOW, IT'S MY FIRST TIME I'M GOING TO ASK OUT A GIRL TO A DATE. THIS IS SO EMBARRASSING AND JUST AHHHHHHHH I JUST CAN'T EXPLAIN WHAT IS GOING ON. I'm literally freaking out and look at Lorcan being so unconcerned about the whole situation and crying over girls.

My legs were vibrating in restlessness and right now I really feel like abusing Lysander. DUDE'S FACE IS JUST SO CHILL AND AHHHHHHHHH, I'M BECOMING A FUCKING PSYCHOPATH.

I looked at my watch. OH NO! JUDY'S GONNA WALK IN ANY SECOND NOW, SHIT SHIT SHIT. I BETTER PREPARE MY LINES. OK SO,

#1 Scenario:

Me and Judy are sitting at the table alone and we look at each other awkwardly and exchange smiles. We order some drinks and she speaks up, "Why'd you wanna meet me?" She asked in her warm voice. I get nervous and say, "Nah, I just wanted to grab a drink". SHIT I CHICKENED OUT. PLAN FAILED, I'M NOT A WORTHY GRYFFINDOR.

#2 Scenario:

Me and Judy are sitting alone at the table and we order our drinks and then the waiter slips and spills his drinks on Judy. Me and her rushed to the restroom to get her cleaned up. I slowly dab her dress with a tissue and our eyes meet. "A BOY IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM!" The cleaner aunty screams and smacks me with a mop. PLAN FAILED, PERVERT.

#3 Scenario:

Me and Judy sit down together and our eyes meet. She places her hand on the table and I go for her hand. I entangle my fingers with her and make a smirk. "I know you love me". "WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY?!" Judy screams at me. PLAN FAILED, I'M NOT LYSANDER SCAMANDER, I can't pull it off with a sexy look.

#4 Scenario:

Me and Judy sit down together and I ask her, "What is your favorite flavor drink?" I asked her. "I like hmmm, vanilla!" She exclaims. "Wanna know mine?" I asked her. "Is it vanilla too?" She asked, putting on her sweetest smile. "I like vanilla but I prefer the flavor of your lips" I say as I give a hairflip. "WHAT?" She asks in disgust and surprise. PLAN FAILED, CRINGY PICK UP LINES.

#5 Scenario:

Me and Judy sit down together and we exchange smiles. "You wanted to say something?" She asks. "Yeah actually" I started. "You know my long term crush Blake asked me out and I accepted him?" She says smiling. PLAN FAILED, EMOTIONAL DAMAGE.

While I was imagining all these possibilities Lysander called me and said, "Bro, Judy's been standing there and trying to signal you for over 10 minutes" he said. "IDIOT, you could have told me before what was in your mouth?" I asked him as I got up and signaled Judy to come. "I had fries in my mouth" he said. I didn't pay attention to it.

Me and Judy got ourselves a table and we sat down opposite to each other. "Hey" she said. "Hi" I said and gave a sweet smile. She gave a sweet smile, melting my heart into two. Her velvety brown-green eyes were so pretty with those beautiful golden flecks.

"I just wanted to ask if you know-" I said, oh no, is it too rushed? No I can't ask her to the ball already it's just too. I- can't-

"Anything bothering you?" She asked as she placed her hand on my shoulder. MY HEARTTTTTTT AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I HATE THIS. JUDY I'M SO SORRY BUT I HAVE LIKE ZERO EXPERIENCE IN ALL THIS I'M SO SORRY IF I'M AWKWARD RIGHT NOW.

"I just- can't- your— eye— I mean gold flecks- shoot I-" I stuttered like a fool. I'm just making a fool of myself. "Breathe" she said in a calming voice as she took out a tissue and wiped my sweat. "I'm sorry this is just too new for me I- can't-" I said looking down in embarrassment.

"I'll wait for you, even if it takes forever" she said and I looked up at her. Her smile, her eyes, full of fake confidence, I could see right through her that she was shivering on the insides but she was good at hiding it.

"I called you so I could ask if you were, you know, free on December 13" I said as my cheeks turned as red as Lorcan's hilarious offbeat red trousers. "I was free until you asked me a few seconds ago" she said as she smiled in happiness. OMG NO WAY! I DID IT! YES! SHE ACCEPTED IT TOO! "Did I sound too desperate or something?" Judy asked awkwardly. "No not at all, also I think it's better if we go as friends right?" I said.

"I already told you, I'll wait. Take your time" she said. HER KINDNESS AHHHHHHHH! I CAN SEE HER AURA GLOWING! I CAN'T BELIEVE I ASK A GIRL OUT AND GOT ACCEPTED! WOOOOOOOOOO! I JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BALL!

Judy and I ordered our drinks and had a free and hearty conversation. I love her, she's just so genuine, patient, kind and she's like a ray of light. I liked watching her babble on her stories and I liked sharing mine too. I liked the way she twirls her hair when she's nervous, it's just so cute!

I LOVE HER! I CAN'T BELIEVE I ACTUALLY LOVE HER!

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