A/N: I'm planning that this fic will be about 15 chapters long. It concerns
many pairings, but basically it's a Katie Bell/Oliver Wood fic. There
aren't enough of them out there! Thanks to other writers of Katie/Olivers
and to all fan fiction authors - you guys are the ones that inspired me. I
hope you like this! Oh, and I'm a sucker for reviews, so the more reviews I
get, the faster I'll update. Constructive criticism welcomed. Questions
appreciated. Flames accepted too. Love you guys! On with the fic!
Disclaimer: The plot's mine, as are the referre relatus spell and the powers of Relating. Other than that, pretty much all of it belongs to the lovely and talented JKR. Please don't sue me! *begs* (Really, I don't have anything you would want, except maybe my stereo system. but that was a birthday present. you wouldn't take that, would you?) =-P
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Relating Relations ~ Prologue
Relating. n. The ability to see into, understand, and, when activated by the referre relatus curse, manipulate relationships even when not physically present. Believed to originate from the Dark witch Moira Shanaghan (1921-1956) during the rise of Grindelwald. Used by Shanaghan to aid Grindelwald by causing dissention among their opposition, Relating became a powerful tool in the hands of the Dark side. After the defeat of Grindelwald, Shanaghan was captured. Mediwizards very nearly destroyed the Relating power by rendering it impossible for Shanaghan to wield. It survived only in Shanaghan's daughter (Catherine Nolan) and granddaughter (Catherine Bell). Mediwizards have assured authorities that it is impossible for Catherine Bell (the only living Relator) to activate the referre relatus curse for good or evil, although she possesses the other powers of Relating.
Shanaghan, Moira. 1921-1956. Born in Dublin, Ireland. One of Grindelwald's chief supporters, Shanaghan acquired (or perhaps created) the power of Relating through Dark magic. This power was used for evil (destroying relationships among those who opposed Grindelwald) using the powerful referre relatus curse, which is also believed to have been invented by Shanaghan. When Grindelwald was defeated by Albus Dumbledore in 1945, Shanaghan was captured and sentenced to 10 years in Azkaban (this was the subject of considerable controversy at the time, as many felt this was too short a period). After considerable study by mediwizards and acclaimed curse specialists from around the world, it was concluded that the power of Relating was present in Shanaghan's veins. As the Ministry of Magic had abolished capital punishment in 1934, there was no way to completely destroy Shanaghan's powers. However, shortly before Shanaghan was released after serving 8 years (early release for good behaviour), an antidote was discovered. This enabled mediwizards to significantly decrease the power's evil potency and render it impossible for Shanaghan to use the referre relatus curse without using all the power in her blood and thereby forfeiting her life. The small residual powers of Relating would be counteracted by the power of any wizard's magic, so it was assumed that Shanaghan's powers could not be passed on to any offspring. Using the Hera vs. Echo precedent, they were also able to perform the spell that would disable Shanaghan from using her powers in her own relationships, dooming her to understand others but not herself. Following her release from Azkaban, Shanaghan disappeared from the wizarding world. When she appeared again, two years later, it was with a Muggle husband, Peter Nolan, and a newborn baby, Catherine. Authorities quickly realized their error: Peter Nolan did not have any magic to counteract Shanaghan's, and therefore the powers of Relating must have been passed on to the child. After an analysis of the little girl, mediwizards confirmed this. Shanaghan died shortly afterwards, when she attempted to perform the referre relatus curse on her Muggle in-laws. The Muggles were not hurt, but Shanaghan bled to death.
Nolan, Catherine. (1955-1986) Born in Ireland (exact location unknown). Daughter of Dark witch Moira Shanaghan, one of Grindelwald's supporters, and Muggle Peter Nolan. Nolan inherited Relating powers from her mother. After her mother' death attempting to use the referre relatus curse, Nolan was raised by her Muggle father until she began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this time, unattended by any magic presence, it is believed that the Relating powers grew more potent even than in her mother. Nolan was very different from her mother, however, and, with support from her father and the aid of the Hogwarts staff, she made good progress in harnessing and controlling her powers. In 1978 she became a certified mediwizard. In 1980 Nolan married Nathan Bell. Nolan continued to refine and strengthen her powers, using them for good in St. Mungo's. In 1981, Nolan fought off a pack of Voldemort's death eaters, who had come to bring her into the Dark Lord's service to follow her mother's footsteps. Thus newly purged of evil, Nolan and Bell conceived a child. Catherine Bell (called Katie to distinguish her from her mother) was born in 1982, with strengthened and purified Relating powers. Nolan was killed by Voldemort in May 1987, only two months before Voldemort met his downfall in the baby Harry Potter.
Bell, Catherine. (1982- ) Born in Cork, Ireland. Daughter of Nathan Bell and Catherine Nolan, distinguished fighters against the Dark forces. Granddaughter of Moira Shanaghan, Dark witch and supporter of Grindelwald. Bell is the only living Relator, a power passed down from her mother and grandmother, now in a purified form. Mediwizards have assured authorities that although Bell possesses the powers of a Relator she does not have the ability to activate the referre relatus curse. Bell currently attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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A/N: How do you like my idea? I know there is no romance in this chapter, but I promise there is a lot to come. Especially if you review. Pretty please?
Elephants are not afraid of mice. Really they aren't. I'm sure of it. Need documentation? Oh. Well, um, library? Anyway they aren't. I know. *nods*
Disclaimer: The plot's mine, as are the referre relatus spell and the powers of Relating. Other than that, pretty much all of it belongs to the lovely and talented JKR. Please don't sue me! *begs* (Really, I don't have anything you would want, except maybe my stereo system. but that was a birthday present. you wouldn't take that, would you?) =-P
.- ~*~ -.
Relating Relations ~ Prologue
Relating. n. The ability to see into, understand, and, when activated by the referre relatus curse, manipulate relationships even when not physically present. Believed to originate from the Dark witch Moira Shanaghan (1921-1956) during the rise of Grindelwald. Used by Shanaghan to aid Grindelwald by causing dissention among their opposition, Relating became a powerful tool in the hands of the Dark side. After the defeat of Grindelwald, Shanaghan was captured. Mediwizards very nearly destroyed the Relating power by rendering it impossible for Shanaghan to wield. It survived only in Shanaghan's daughter (Catherine Nolan) and granddaughter (Catherine Bell). Mediwizards have assured authorities that it is impossible for Catherine Bell (the only living Relator) to activate the referre relatus curse for good or evil, although she possesses the other powers of Relating.
Shanaghan, Moira. 1921-1956. Born in Dublin, Ireland. One of Grindelwald's chief supporters, Shanaghan acquired (or perhaps created) the power of Relating through Dark magic. This power was used for evil (destroying relationships among those who opposed Grindelwald) using the powerful referre relatus curse, which is also believed to have been invented by Shanaghan. When Grindelwald was defeated by Albus Dumbledore in 1945, Shanaghan was captured and sentenced to 10 years in Azkaban (this was the subject of considerable controversy at the time, as many felt this was too short a period). After considerable study by mediwizards and acclaimed curse specialists from around the world, it was concluded that the power of Relating was present in Shanaghan's veins. As the Ministry of Magic had abolished capital punishment in 1934, there was no way to completely destroy Shanaghan's powers. However, shortly before Shanaghan was released after serving 8 years (early release for good behaviour), an antidote was discovered. This enabled mediwizards to significantly decrease the power's evil potency and render it impossible for Shanaghan to use the referre relatus curse without using all the power in her blood and thereby forfeiting her life. The small residual powers of Relating would be counteracted by the power of any wizard's magic, so it was assumed that Shanaghan's powers could not be passed on to any offspring. Using the Hera vs. Echo precedent, they were also able to perform the spell that would disable Shanaghan from using her powers in her own relationships, dooming her to understand others but not herself. Following her release from Azkaban, Shanaghan disappeared from the wizarding world. When she appeared again, two years later, it was with a Muggle husband, Peter Nolan, and a newborn baby, Catherine. Authorities quickly realized their error: Peter Nolan did not have any magic to counteract Shanaghan's, and therefore the powers of Relating must have been passed on to the child. After an analysis of the little girl, mediwizards confirmed this. Shanaghan died shortly afterwards, when she attempted to perform the referre relatus curse on her Muggle in-laws. The Muggles were not hurt, but Shanaghan bled to death.
Nolan, Catherine. (1955-1986) Born in Ireland (exact location unknown). Daughter of Dark witch Moira Shanaghan, one of Grindelwald's supporters, and Muggle Peter Nolan. Nolan inherited Relating powers from her mother. After her mother' death attempting to use the referre relatus curse, Nolan was raised by her Muggle father until she began attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this time, unattended by any magic presence, it is believed that the Relating powers grew more potent even than in her mother. Nolan was very different from her mother, however, and, with support from her father and the aid of the Hogwarts staff, she made good progress in harnessing and controlling her powers. In 1978 she became a certified mediwizard. In 1980 Nolan married Nathan Bell. Nolan continued to refine and strengthen her powers, using them for good in St. Mungo's. In 1981, Nolan fought off a pack of Voldemort's death eaters, who had come to bring her into the Dark Lord's service to follow her mother's footsteps. Thus newly purged of evil, Nolan and Bell conceived a child. Catherine Bell (called Katie to distinguish her from her mother) was born in 1982, with strengthened and purified Relating powers. Nolan was killed by Voldemort in May 1987, only two months before Voldemort met his downfall in the baby Harry Potter.
Bell, Catherine. (1982- ) Born in Cork, Ireland. Daughter of Nathan Bell and Catherine Nolan, distinguished fighters against the Dark forces. Granddaughter of Moira Shanaghan, Dark witch and supporter of Grindelwald. Bell is the only living Relator, a power passed down from her mother and grandmother, now in a purified form. Mediwizards have assured authorities that although Bell possesses the powers of a Relator she does not have the ability to activate the referre relatus curse. Bell currently attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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A/N: How do you like my idea? I know there is no romance in this chapter, but I promise there is a lot to come. Especially if you review. Pretty please?
Elephants are not afraid of mice. Really they aren't. I'm sure of it. Need documentation? Oh. Well, um, library? Anyway they aren't. I know. *nods*