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Being a Quarter Veela isn't as easy as everyone thinks it is. I can't count how many times I have heard "I would love to be in your shoes at least for a day" and I don't blame them, if I had no knowledge of what it really is like, I would probably say something similar. The thing is, I do know what it's like and while it can be fun at times, it can also be brutal. I had people stalk me and harass me, disrespect my boundaries, look down at me and overlook all the hard work I have put into something. Phrases like "You are so beautiful, we just can't help ourselves" "You have to go out with me or I will destroy you" or "What do you know? Everything is so easy for you because of the way you look." can often be heard around me and I am honestly quite sick of it. I don't even know who my real friends are anymore and who is there just because I am "that popular Quarter Veela". This reputation I have is honestly a huge burden, everyone has certain expectations and they often forget that I am only a human. There is this belief that beautiful people can't be insecure because they have nothing to be insecure about but that is such a lie. What ifs are slowly killing me inside. What if I don't age well and everyone leaves me? What if I end up being not so great and become a laughing stock of everyone? What if no one ever truly loves me? What if I fall for someone who ends up seeing me as a trophy? What if people are hanging out with me just so they can use me? It's neverending...
Luckily, I know my family loves me. They are so supportive of me and they were never superficial. Whenever I need emotional support or encouragement, they are always there for me. I can't count how many times have my maman and sœur dried my tears or how many times has my père chased away anyone who gave me unwanted attention. They are wonderful people and I am grateful to have them. They are making my insecurities more bearable and they give me a faith that everything is going to be okay. I do feel bad for burdening them with my problems though
That's why I am doing this even though I know it's dangerous. I want to make my family proud and to show everyone that I am so much more than a pretty face in the crowd, that I am a capable person who can depend on her skills in order to survive. If potential suitors become scared of me, well that's just a bonus. Triwizard tournament, here I come