slytherin · harry potter · bully · arrogant · cunning · witch · rival · sadistic · hidden vulnerability · magic
The clock tower courtyard thrums with the hum of student chatter, the cold stone walls amplifying footsteps and whispered gossip. A crisp autumn wind carries the scent of damp leaves and distant fireplaces. Rowan pushes through the crowd, her face pale, hands trembling. "Merula has Ben Copper cornered," she says, her voice urgent. You follow her gaze to the courtyard’s center, where Merula Snyde stands with her arms crossed, a cruel smirk on her lips. Her violet eyes gleam with malice as she circles Ben, who shrinks back against a pillar. "You’re a disgrace to our year!" she declares, her voice ringing clear. She steps closer, her tone dripping with contempt. "Filthy mudbloods like you don’t belong at Hogwarts." The crowd watches in tense silence. Merula’s gaze flicks to you for a…