INTRODUCTION
I was rather skeptical to try and write this fan fiction but after several months of research it became more routine. The main reason I didn't want to write this is because I dislike the idea of trying to write from some one else work; however, since it was rather obvious that J.K Rowling was no longer writing having completed the Harry Potter series, I took initiative to write this since it seemed clear to me that she wouldn't be writing it herself. It was a rather difficult project quite honestly, and involved just as much research as my original writing is taking. I had to make a lot of information up myself, and read up to see how my story checks out with Rowling's work as far as accuracy, and then come back and make various edits. Not to mention the extreme research I undertook to better understand Dumbledore as a character and also as much history on him that I could possibly dig up. This research was full of dead ends, and many forms of fan speculation that I will not mention. Though I hope the work I did shows in this fan fiction.
I added many original ideas, as mentioned above, so this work really can't be considered anything related to Rowling's. Though this is my own work, it is still built off of Rowling's work. I'd like readers to keep that in mind, so they can later comment on my writing style and what they also thought of my own fan speculations. I included a variety of characters to put Dumbledore into better perspective as a character. It was rather interesting, I must admit, writing about Dumbledore's years at Hogwarts; during the Victorian era no less, was quite enjoyable. This fan fiction gave me the opportunity to write a whole historical fiction, using known events of the time period, and linking them to the Wizarding Community some way or another. It was also quite enjoyable to better understand the character, and play around Hogwarts with the differences of the time period.
For me this was simply a side project, and if I enjoy it enough then I shall post regular updates; however, as it is I only managed to compile a chapter since I've been writing this in my spare time between my original work. My original work takes much higher priority for me over my fan fiction, but I hope some people can enjoy this work. I would very much like to hear on ares you think I need to improve on, I already see lots of flaws that I am currently to lazy to fix. I'll try to address these problems in my second chapter, but I still want to see what you as readers think. That brings up another thing I'd like to note, please don't review unless you have something to say. In other words leaving reviews that simply say, "It's perfect, update soon!" I will not accept, and I will delete them promptly. If you choose to leave a review, please leave some form of constructive criticism. If you find my work flawless; which knowing there will be many people of that nature, then at least state what you liked about it so vigorously. It shouldn't be to difficult to tell which reviews I shall find acceptable, and I hope you consider what I'm saying before posting feedback. Knowing people on , most of you will probably skip this introduction.
I'd like to add that while I consider my grammar good, I find it a bit of a pain to nitpick through my work finding grammar mistakes I made. I try my best to do so, but I miss things every so often. If you find an inaccuracy or a grammar mistake, please let me know via private messaging and I will address it as soon as possible. I also wouldn't mind people who are willing to be my editor, if there are any worthwhile editors on . If you are interested in being my editor private message me expressing your interest with links to stories you edited, and I shall send you a sample document via email for you to correct and edit. I will then tell you what I think of your editing skills and if you actually know grammar and spelling well enough.
Anyhow, without further ado; I present to you the first chapter of the first installment of, Albus.