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What if Merope Gaunt never put a love potion on Tom Riddle Sr.?
In a world without Voldemort, Hogwarts is still overwhelming - especially for Noa Lupin, a quiet first-year with a sharp mind, a heavy heart, and magic that refuses to behave on command.
Between her werewolf father's full moons, a cousin who refuses to leave her alone, and a castle that feels too loud, Noa learns how to exist without disappearing. Along the way, she's seen - by teachers, by friends, and by a red-haired boy who notices things most people miss.
A story about anxiety, belonging, found family, and the courage it takes to be gentle in a world that expects you to be loud.