Disclaimer: Did I create the Harry Potter universe? No, that one goes to JK Rowling. Did I, however, tweak it into my own Antigoneverse? Yep, I did that one. Oh, and the seventeen principles are roughly based on the Lotus Touts.

Author's Note: It may be in your best interest, if you've not already done so, to read 'Redemption Song', the main story of Antigoneverse, just to give you some clarity as to where this fic deviates severely from canon. If you choose not to, though, I think I've made this fairly accessible and you'll catch on quickly.

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry someone you love to talk to.

THREE. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FOUR. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.

FIVE. Believe in love at first sight.

SIX. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

SEVEN. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

EIGHT. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

NINE. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TEN. Talk slowly but think quickly.

ELEVEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

TWELVE. Spend some time alone.

THIRTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

FOURTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self, respect for others, and responsibility for all your actions.

FIFTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

SIXTEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

SEVENTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.