Lady of the Dark Mark

Lady of the Dark Mark
In a world where blood purity reigns supreme, Athena Ravena Malfoy, the 'spare' twin of the esteemed Malfoy family, finds herself transferred to Hogwarts. Cast aside by her parents in favor of her heir brother, Abraxas, Athena is determined to prove her worth and forge her own path. But Hogwarts is a place of ancient secrets and burgeoning darkness, embodied by the enigmatic and ambitious Tom Riddle. As their paths collide, a fierce academic rivalry ignites, quickly escalating into a dangerous game of wits and defiance. Can Athena navigate the treacherous world of pureblood politics and her own family's neglect while challenging the rising power of Tom Riddle?

The Hogwarts Express whistle shrieked, a mournful sound that cut through the bustling crowd of Platform 9 and 3/4. You, Athena Ravena Malfoy, clutched your trunk handle tightly, the familiar weight of your family's legacy heavy on your shoulders.

You had spent the last three years at Beauxbatons, a world away from the expectations and neglect of Malfoy Manor. But now, you were here, stepping onto the legendary train bound for Hogwarts, the school your twin brother, Abraxas, already attended, the school your parents finally allowed you to transfer to – not out of affection, but to stop your 'whining'.

As you navigated the crowded corridor of the train, searching for an empty compartment, a mix of anticipation and dread churned in your stomach. This was your chance to finally prove you were more than just the 'spare', more than just the twin with the 'wrong' hair color. But it also meant stepping directly into the world your parents cared about, a world where every move would be scrutinized, and failure was not an option.