The year is 1892. Liya Chang, a Slytherin student in Hogwarts, possesses a rare ability to harness ancient magic. Yet, as the powerful force surges within her, she realises that this power is a double edged sword - she must quickly learn to control it, before it controls her. On the other side of the spectrum, Sebastian Sallow will do whatever it takes to find a cure for his sister, Anne, who was brutally cursed - even if that meant meddling in the dark arts. An unlikely friendship was forged between two fierce academic rivals. Liya and Sebastian, like two moths drawn to the flame, find themselves navigating a dangerous path together. Can they defeat the adversaries that lie in their way, or will they succumb to the magic they failed to control? Surely they should know that power corrupts... Power absolutely corrupts. Sebastian Sallow x Female Slytherin OC Third person POV | 7th Year | 18+ characters | Academic rivals to lovers [ This story loosely follows the plot of Sebastian's quest line and will contain spoilers to the Hogwarts Legacy game. All characters except for Liya Chang belong to Portkey games, Warner Bros. Games, Avalanche software and the wizarding world franchise. All rights belong to them. Some dialogue and scenes are taken directly out of the game, and some will include additions that I have made, again, all rights to the creators. ] The cover is commissioned by ME and is drawn by @/stpchn Highest Ranking: #1 in Fanficromance out of 1000+ stories #1 in Fandom out of 1000+ stories

[VOL. 1] «Come now, let's see...», started the hat in a theatric tone, almost amused. «Ah what an interesting personality... I notice a certain disdain for rules, a rebel spirit! Yet there's also courage, a determination that sticks out», he stopped for a second, as if it was observing in depth. «Oh but what do we have here? I see some extraordinary abilities, but also... darkness around you» * «Are you planning to act like this every time we're together?» I asked, trying to sound sarcastic but feeling the warmth of my blushing cheeks betray me. Sebastian smirked, that half-confident, half-brazen smile that was his signature. «If it gets to you, Claire, I might just consider it.» * ANYONE CAN READ THIS STORY; THERE'S NO NEED TO HAVE PLAYED HOGWARTS LEGACY. THIS STORY, EXCEPT FOR SOME PARTS THAT ARE JUST THE SAME AS IN THE GAME, IS ENTIRELY INVENTED BY ME. PLEASE DO NOT PLAGIARIZE, EVEN PARTIALLY. THE STORY CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM THE GAME. All characters are adults. ENJOY YOUR READING! - This story is a translation of my original story in italian.