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the slytherin it girl has always been untouchable—until she finds neville longbottom crying after another day of crabbe and goyle's bullying. what begins as one quiet act of kindness slowly grows into an unexpected friendship, as the queen of the snake pit discovers a softness she never knew she had for the shy gryffindor. through fifth year and beyond, stolen conversations, quiet support, and growing trust turn their unlikely friendship into a slow-burn romance neither saw coming.