Board Thread:Series 5 Discussion/@comment-4673331-20121003110237/@comment-4623180-20121003140405

Hello AwesomeEmma, thanks for joining this Wiki and I hope you consider making an account soon! :) I don't believe a love interest is important for Merlin at this stage, considering all the things happening- Mordred, Merlin, Aithusa, the Saxons, the vision he sees of Arthus' death. Colin and the producers themselves have said it will not be an emphasis- Merlin will be in constant attack mode the whole series, he cannot afford to be distracted by love or Arthur could be in danger!

My personal theory is that Sefa will test Merlin- he will realise what else he could be indulging in other than protecting Arthur. They might get close, and Merlin may even reveal his secret, but they will both come to terms that with the seeds of Camelot's destruction being sown and all, a relationship just isn't possible!

So I think they'll just be friends. If Sefa doesn't die, I think it could move on further.. she could even have magic! Who knows! But all we know about her so far is that she's Gwen's maid and will have a conversation with Merlin and be in a cave with a cloak on, looking at something. (As seen in the trailer)