By The Book | R. Lupin

"I'm surrounded by wolves, Remus. Trust me when I say you aren't one."

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Catherine Ranes had always played everything by the book. Most Gryffindors found her to be a stuck up prick, others downright arrogant and annoying. But many didn't understand the Ranes bloodline. The eldest are first choice. Others must prove they are worthy of the throne. With being the youngest Ranes member, all Catherine knew was to follow the book and be the best. Always compete and win. No second place.

Just be prim and proper. Stay quiet. Be little Miss Perfect. Be what people would expect a great leader to act like. Always have the upper hand. Stay ahead of everyone. That's what she was taught. Her father had been clear that she was to be the heir to the family business. From the time she could walk, Catherine was taught the importance of her pureblood lineage. If she were to be unsuccessful... Well, Catherine would have to make sure that didn't happen.

But somehow, one person could see beyond that arrogant façade of hers. He could see a weak, afraid little girl unable to make her father proud. Wining was her only goal. Being the best was all she knew to do. But, he was willing to try to help her out of that outer shell. Because there was beauty beneath every outer monster.

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