Abstract & Author's note

Leonor starts a job at Hogwarts and meets Severus Snape. They have both a liking for potions and are experts in the dark arts. It does not take long until they share parts of their miserable childhood and expose pieces of a vulnerable self. Leonor and Severus attract each other when working together to find some remedy for the Crutiatus Curse, but Voldemort's return brings no happy end to a secret romance.

Leonor is a bright witch with a troubled past. She moved through different countries and jobs to get attracted by a dark wizard at Hogwarts. She longs for love, fights against pride and hate and conquers death. She has an interest in potions and the dark arts. Will Leonor be able to get what she wants and save herself? Is Severus going to use Leonor in exchange for Lily or will he be able to start a new life? Will Trelawney's prophecy finally come true or will both suffer from their past until they die?

Leonor Scott isn't the hard, private person she appears to be. She has a secret; one that has made toughness necessary for her own survival. Severus Snape isn't the unfathomable dark clad potions master. He hides a passion even stronger than the eternal love for Lily Evans. Dumbledore isn't the omniscient professor. He gets fooled into believing that Severus just serves him alone and the Dark Lord to keep Harry Potter safe.

The story starts at HP/Book 3 and continues to Post-Hogwarts! HP/Book 6 to Post-Hogwarts will follow in a sequel to this book. Check out chapter 4 for a small game!

***SS x OC fanfiction***

Dear Readers,

All Harry Potter characters belong to J.K. Rowling. They are not mine. Nevertheless, the story and all other characters (like Leonor Scott) are my inventions. I hope you enjoy reading. My intention is to fit Leonor Scott as much as possible into canon as if J.K. Rowling just forgot to tell about Leonor and Severus. I'm cautioning against spoilers!

I'll appreciate if you leave me a comment or vote, follow my profile or put the story to one of your reading lists. All constructive critics are welcome. English is not my first language. Therefore, please be patient with me. Enjoy reading and start to dive into my world of Leonor and Severus!

I enjoy making story graphics. They will mostly show Severus Snape and Leonor Scott. Maybe I also change them from time to time. The graphics are created by myself if not mentioned otherwise. At the moment I'm short of time and focus more on writing. But there will be a time for graphics later!

If you dislike grey characters and prefer a Mary Sue or a (red-haired) Gryffindor to attract Severus — stop reading!

If you dislike other/original characters and prefer another pairing, like Severus/Hermione — stop reading!

... otherwise, go on ... or try something new ...

Enjoy and keep me posted for anything you (dis)like!

- DarkSunX