Professor Snape was the most intimidating figure at Hogwarts, his cold, judging gaze and sharp words making it clear he despised everyone, especially me. He seemed to single me out, and no matter what I did, I couldn't escape his disdain. It felt personal, like my very presence irritated him. But over time, I began to notice subtle changes. He started watching me more closely, and his expressions sometimes softened, though I couldn't quite place it. I tried to ignore it, but the more I saw, the more I wondered if there was more beneath his cold exterior. Could I have finally become more than just an annoyance to him? Or was something darker at play?

Book 3 of the Descendant of Merlin series. Together at last, Isabella and Severus have found a strange freedom in each other. But Darkness is stirring again in the wizarding world and they will have to use their unique talents and mentalities to navigate a new era of instability. When Harry Potter returns to the world of magic his presence seems to bring the worst out in Severus. Can Isabella handle feeling like she will always come second to Severus' lost love, or will the demons of her husband's past drive a wedge between them?