Hello There Dear Reader!

I just wanted to take a moment of your time to explain some things about my story to you before you start. That way you are not wasting your time reading something you will end up not liking.

First and foremost... This is an eventual Dramione fic. If you do not like this pairing you will not want to read this one. Sorry!

I am going to try to keep to the timeline set out in the books as much as possible, at least to start out with. Who knows where it could end up later on down the line. But for now... Cannon Timeline! The story starts a week before Slughorn's Christmas party in The Halfblood Prince. There will be A/U elements and twisting of scenes from the originals to make them fit. You have been warned.

Eventually the M rating will be earned. Not right away but it will happen. I plan to touch on some very dark subject matter including; emotional and physical abuse, murder, torture, self harm and depression. I am not limiting myself to just those subjects. If I feel like the story needs it, I will add it. This has been your trigger warning. I will not repeat it before a disturbing chapter.

I will not be writing a how to guide on any of the things listed above. Abuse, murder, torture and depression were all subjects that were touched on in J.K. Rowlings original works. It should not come as a shock that I will do the same.

Depression and anxiety will be more of the focus and major players in this story. It is something I find to be a natural response to the current circumstances going on in the characters' lives. Self harm and suicidal thoughts will be referenced. This does not mean that they will be glorified. If anything, I hope, as the story continues to share the message that asking for help in those instances is not something that is shameful or bad.

Any murder or torture that come up will be done in a shadowing of J.K. Rowling's work kind of way. More along the lines of "Crucio" and The Killing Curse than explaining how to cut off digits or anything like that. If you are looking for descriptive torture scenes between characters... Again, not the story for you. The only scene that I am planning (as of right now, again subject to change) is the torture between Bellatrix and Hermione. But that will not be for a long while...

The abuse that will be touched on will revolve around Hermione being bullied and Draco's home life. This should not come as a complete shock to anyone who has read the books or even watched the movies. Draco has/is growing up in a very dark world. Things are not going to be sunshine and rainbows for our boy.

Lemons will be happening, but I don't have any plans for straight out erotica. Kissing and heavy petting scenes will be posted but anything beyond that will not be included here. As of June 10th (2018) I will also be posting to Archive of Our Own as well. If you are looking for more descriptive sex scenes they will be posted there. Once I have a link I will be posting it in my profile and under random chapters. I am currently waiting to get accepted so I will update on the progress there once I have some.

I have no plans to change the storyline between the two sites. Just the naughty bits. ;) So if that is not your cup of tea you don't need to read over there because you are worried about missing anything important. I will make sure that does not happen.

If anything that I listed above rubs you the wrong way you should just turn back now. Find something you will enjoy! That is the wonderful thing about this site... There is a little something for everyone.

With all that out the way, I just want to say...

Thank you for giving my fic a chance. This is my first story EVER. I am super nervous to be putting it out there and hope it gets a decent reception. I encourage constructive reviews! If you see a way I could make the story better or something I should fix, please tell me. But if you are only going to bash my story... Do not waste your time. There is difference between giving advice and being straight out rude...

Also, don't hesitate to let me know where you see the story heading. I might be able to work it in!

My plan is to have a new chapter for you at least once a week! Maybe (lots) more if I get a bunch of love. Kidding! Maybe...

I, of course, own nothing. J.K. Rowling is the Queen who started this whole mess, lol! I have taken liberties with her universe and characters. I will recieve no compensation for the time spent on this fic. Only the warm fuzzies of knowing someone else took the time to read my work.

Anyways...

I hope you enjoy and I will let you get to reading what you really came here for!

Much love,
SlytherclawLuv