𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣|| 𝙏𝙤𝙢 𝙈 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚

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For the last few months of fourth year Tom and Octavian had tried to get the girls attention, but every time, they failed.

They didn't know Avella was that stubborn. Avella had refused to even look their way and would walk in the opposite direction.

Being called a prize, an object, was not flattering. And one of the biggest insults in Avella's opinion, which was true.

Tom, for the first time felt ashamed for his words and actions. Avella, however didn't care about Tom's feelings, and called the engagement to Nott off. Which gave Octivian a bad image.

Avella was at the final ever feast of fourth year, and sadly, Gryffindor won the bloody house cup again.

"Predictable" one of the Slytherins mumbled

Ravenclaw looked the most distraught. Avella, now. Had nobody, just like she had been. Everyone knows her, but nobody other than Tom really knows her.

She got her trunk and followed everyone to the train station. Whilst walking Tom came up to the right of her, she ignored his presence until he coughed. She didn't look at him.

"Avella, I promise it wasn't supposed to come out like that. If I could explain myself..." he looked at the girl softly

"No, you've already explained enough. You along with Nott have insulted me in the most terrible way possible." She inhaled her anger

"I know my intentions and actions were wrong. I was...jealous. Nott should stay away from you. I promise you, we can be together forever" his solemn voice replied

"What thinks you can control my life? I can be with whoever I want to, and marry whoever. When were we ever a thing? Think about it." Avella flushed out in such an anger people turned their eyes toward them

"Avella listen to me!" Tom stopped her in their tracks

"What do you want from me now? The chamber?" Vella asked

"I love you."

"Why? For what? You only love me for power" she pushed him away

"I really mean it. I love you, Avella. If you could give me a chance, I could give you what you wish" he whispered

She was contemplating.

"I don't know what to say." She replied

"You don't have to say anything at all. But I swear on Slytherin I know you're the one. I knew it since first year. You are my light, my life. I'm going to beat myself up for this, but I love you with all my heart. It sings to you.Please tell me you feel the same." He half her hands

The students around them kept walking leaving them behind.

She'd never seen him feel so vulnerable.

"I don't know, Tom. I am uncertain of your love."

"I am devoted to you" he came closer

"Are you? Or are you devoted to power?" She questioned

It made him think.

"You are uncertain of yourself" she went on

"Please give me a chance. I am not full without your presence to fill me with greater satisfaction and joy." He said in a heroic manner

They just stared into eachothers eyes. Would this be it? The time they both love eachother at the same time?

"Will you..love me? Like I have loved you?" He looked at her face

"Do you know what love feels like?" She tilted her head to see his face turn a different shade

"No. You see the first person I've felt the need to love. I don't know why. But I do, and I've tried to suppress it for years." He gripped her hands even more

She felt pity for him. Being along all his life, not knowing what feelings or emotions are.

"What so you could win your prize?" She hardened her voice

"No. No. Avella that was a mistake! You are not a prize. You are mine" his voice deepened with love

"I don't know. You loving me can change. My family they will marry me off to someone else. I don't want myself or you getting heartbroken" she said in a bittersweet manner

"You will not be married off to some unworthy man. I will make sure of it. We will be at peace with each other." He spat

"What about your schemes? I know you have an evil side. I'm not looking for evil" she tried to let go of his grip, but he didn't let her hand go

"We all have evil sides. You haven't shows yours yet." He replied

"I will never show mine. Tom if you do love me, let your evil side go"

"I cannot. My evil side is my prophecy, I cannot fail Salazar Slytherin" he let go of her hand

"Then I'm afraid you cannot be with me" she told him and walked away to the Hogwarts express

He stared in sadness as the girl went and boarded the train.

He felt guilty. But it was his destiny. He clambered on finally. He found the compartment his followers were sitting at. Toms face changed and he looked angry, and down at his feet not engaging in the conversation.

Another failed  year of getting Avella Lestrange.

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Damn. Near relationship alert! Oh lord.

Thank you for reading I hope you enjoyed I love you all so so much! <3

——-MINKSSS