Valerie Hopper, niece of the infamous Jim Hopper wasn't always an outcast. You see, just like you and me, she was " normal." To an extent. Sure she was scary and a bit more on the wild side, but she was sane. Until a " beast " as she would call it, killed her parents. Soon after, she found herself obsessed with finding Answers. So much so, she was sent away. Now, 3 years later, she is back. Having to re do her senior year at Hawkins High at the ripe age of 19, she's not impressed. NOTE - I will not be following the direct timeline & events or Stranger things.