FOREWORD
Some may argue that I am insane for starting yet another Harry Potter crossover, especially with a Final Fantasy game (which seems to be my niche). And yet, I noticed when looking at the crossovers between Harry Potter and Final Fantasy XII that they were all slashfics, as far as I could tell. They may be to other people's liking, but I'm not one of those who like slashfics. Not to my taste. Therefore, I decided to remedy the situation. I decided to write a Final Fantasy XII crossover with Harry Potter that was NOT a slashfic. Certainly the first marked crossover that wasn't a slashfic.
Final Fantasy XII may be a departure from the series' usual style, but I actually liked it. But one thing that I definitely did not like was the characterisation of Ashe. I know a lot of the game is about her character arc of trying to see the world in shades of grey rather than black and white, as well as trying to let go of, or else temper her desire for revenge, but she is far from endearing at the beginning. I hope to change that a little, keep the anger and desire for revenge, but have it somewhat more tempered by pragmatism. Oh, and the pairing will be Harry/Ashe.
This will probably be my last new story for a while, too. On posting this, I will have 37 stories, 7 completed, and 3 abandoned. I'm starting this partly to fill a niche, so to speak.
Anyway, now for the usual disclaimers. Firstly, there will be spoilers for Harry Potter and Final Fantasy XII. You have been warned.
Secondly, there will be a lot of annotations. Don't like? Don't read.
Thirdly, this is an M-rated work for violence, language, and sexual references. Again, you have been warned.
Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Harry Potter and Final Fantasy XII are the properties of their respective owners. Please support the official release. Otherwise, Venat will come and drive you mad. Seriously, Venat has GOT to be the troll of the Occuria…