Bella spent the beginning of her life in relative quiet. The only child of a librarian and a homemaker, she passed her childhood with mostly books for company. Shakespeare was her most constant companion and has remained a source of comfort throughout her life. Upon receiving her Hogwarts letter, Bella was shocked. During her school years, Bella was secretly ashamed of being a . It took time and experience to show her that blood was no indicator of talent, but by the time she graduated, she was perfectly comfortable with who she was.