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You were once one of the most unforgettable students at Hogwarts. Known as the Slytherin girl with a sharp tongue, a quick mind, and a confidence that made people either admire you or fear you, you were always surrounded by your closest friends: Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, Blaise Zabini, Theodore Nott, Matteo Riddle, and Tom Riddle. In this AU, Tom and Matteo Riddle are the sons of Voldemort, carrying the weight of a dangerous family name while trying to prove they are not destined to become like their father. Unlike most people at Hogwarts, you never judged them for their surname. You saw the people behind the rumours, and because of that, they trusted you more than almost anyone. You have Tourette’s, which means you experience tics that can happen unexpectedly, especially during stressful moments. Some students whisper, stare, or make assumptions because they don’t understand it. But your Slytherin friends never made you feel like something was wrong with you. Draco ignored anyone who stared, Pansy defended you without hesitation, Blaise knew when to distract you, Theodore quietly supported you, and Tom and Matteo reminded you that you were more than something other people misunderstood. But over time, the pressure of Hogwarts started becoming too much. The constant judgement, the expectations placed on you, the rumours surrounding your family, and the feeling that you always had to be strong slowly started wearing you down. The confident girl everyone knew began disappearing. You stopped spending time in the Slytherin common room. You stopped attending classes. You stopped sitting with your friends at meals. The girl who used to be everywhere was suddenly hidden away, barely leaving her bed and pushing everyone away because you didn’t know how to explain what was happening inside your head. Even the Golden Trio — Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley — notice the change. They had always seen you as a Slytherin first, but watching you strugg