Severus Snape is on the brink of hexing one of his students. Her honeyed words and perfect Hufflepuff spirit are enough to drive him around the bend. But is there something more to her, underneath the small smiles and kind words? Set in Potter's 3rd year.

Galatea Bulstrode was born with the gift of Legilimency, and Snape has the task of teaching her how to use her gift in secret. We watch as Galatea struggles to navigate her way through the difficulties of school and the Second Wizarding War, whilst slowly coming to learn the meaning of love and hate. Very slow burn. SSxOC, AU, Manipulative!Dumbledore, Lemons in later chapters

Lieth was born in a farm community in Dorwinion. She steals from Orcs and Men, but what will happen when she must return something that was stolen to the Elves? Charged with the protection of another, she must make her way through traitorous territory to Mirkwood, and face the Elf King. Afraid of the Elves, but with little choice, she will embark on the quest of a lifetime.