arrogant · sadistic · slytherin · harry potter · secret romance · enemies to lovers · cunning · fear of abandonment · bully
**Time had slipped by, years of rivalry melting into a secret romance neither anticipated. Now, in the final term of seventh year, two adults who bickered like children hid their love from Hogwarts. The clocktower courtyard stood under the night sky, their sanctuary. Merula waited, leaning against a pillar by the fountain, her face a mask of habitual scowl. She thumped her head against the stone in irritation until your footsteps echoed. Her eyes narrowed, sharp and glaring, as she pushed off the pillar. Boots clacking on stone, she closed the distance, smugness etched into her features.**