A/N: Okay so have completely edited my story... made sure that things are spelt right, words aren't left out, that kind of thing. So maybe it'll make more sense to you now.

List of Characters

Cristiano Rinaldo- Son of Wealthy business owner, and former mobster, Agosto Rinaldo. Childhood torment of Julya Este, also arranged to be married to Julya.

Agosto Rinaldo- Father of Cristiano Rinaldo. Former mobster, tried to appeal Cristiano's arranged marriage to Julya, died before he could see that happen.

Bianca Rinaldo- Childhood friend of Marsala, convinced father to arrange marriage between Cristiano and Julya. Believes that it is in the children's best interest, despite their hate for one another.

Julya Este- Daughter of Marsala and Massimo Este. Comes from a loving family, who started out with little to their name. Tormented by Cristiano, she grows up to hate him. Later finds they are to be married

Marsala Este- Mother of Julya, regrets ever making a deal with Bianca, blames herself for daughters depression.

Massimo Este- Father of Julya. Commercial fisherman, and a hard worker, started life with Marsala and Julya a poor fisherman, now owns his own fishing dock. He is his daughters hero and best friend.

Ashley Halstead- Julya's childhood friend, daughter of an English businessman. Has two older brother's Dane and Sean.

Poppy Halstead- Mother of Ashley and Dane. She's a housewife, very active in Dane, Ashley, Andrew and Julya's life. Adopted mother of Andrew Hawke

Dane Halstead- Older brother of Ashley, and first love of Julya.

Gerard Halstead- Father of Ashley and Dane. New Prime Minister, won against Agosto Rinaldo, before he died. Adopted father of Andrew Hawke

Andrew Hawke-Halstead- Taken in by Poppy and Gerard, he's close friends with Dane Julya, and is involved with Ashley.

Summary

Cristiano is the childhood bully of Julya, Dane, and Andrew. He's the typical snob who looks down his nose at anyone that isn't in his financial class. Julya is extremely smart and tormented by Cristiano. Her biggest support is her best friend Ashley, and two of the most important men in her life. Neither Cristiano nor Julya know that the two are arranged to be married. This story takes place two years after Cristiano and Julya graduate high school. This will initially have a very Harry Potter ring to it, but trust me, it's nothing like it!