Thank you
When I started writing this story back in May of 2019 I was totally unaware of what this adventure would've brought into my life. It almost started as a fun challenge with myself but I never imagined in my wildest dreams that it would've led to such a fulfilling experience filled to the brim with a roller coaster of emotions. Through ups and downs, laughter and frustrating writer's blocks I felt part of a great community, not fully understanding what feeling part of such a community (even if just an online one) would eventually bring over to my real life. This "chapter" is dedicated to you - my friends - who without even knowing enriched me in so many ways:
I couldn't start by not thanking you, WanderlustandFreedom, my wonderful beta on this amazing adventure. I went back to read your thank you/acknowledgement chapter on HRH a few days ago and you know, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as I realised how amazing our partnership turned out to be. Reaching out to you was one of the best and luckiest decisions I've made. We've become so much more than writing partners in crime today - we became friends day after day as we challenged each other, laughed and drew strength from one another in harder times. I'll never forget all the support you've shown me throughout all that has happened to me over these past years and no words can truly describe the gratitude I feel for all you've done for me. You'll always have a special place in my soul which time will never wash away.
You took me under your wing and took it upon yourself to patiently teach me all there's to know about writing. This story is what it is thanks to you! You once told me that you hoped I looked back over HRH to catch my fingerprints. The world has turned full circle as now I'm the one who turns to you with the same phrase - your literal fingerprints are all over this story and I couldn't be happier about it.
And now it is sadly time to say goodbye as you embark on this new adventure away from the fanfiction world. I'm so proud of you! You are hardworking and fiercely driven in what you do and I'm convinced beyond doubt that you'll be amazing. I'll be missing you terribly and it will be hard not having you around and accessible as before but that's life and I wish you all the luck for this adventure, which I know you've been preparing hard for and means a lot to you. I'm so happy I turned to you with my story idea and we ended up writing Spellbound together - I'll treasure the experience tightly in my heart with the hope that we'll maybe have another occasion to do something together one day. In the meantime, I wish you all the luck for the future. You deserve nothing but the best and know that you'll always have a friend in me.
This story would've never been even conceived if it wasn't for you Harry Potter Fan 1994. I remember it clearly like it was yesterday as we exchanged PMs all about the possible D3 plot lines as I investigated the social media of all the actors and crew members. Those were care free and fun times indeed. But I also remember how our long PM exchanges, initially focused on my reviews to your stories, eventually gave way to other deeper discussions which made us the friends we are today. Our long PMs might we over now as real life commitments took you away from the fanfiction world but you also have a special spot in my soul and your friendship means the world to me.
Your encouragement and faith in my writing skills is what gave me the courage to get down to write down The Black Arrow and this story is on you. And despite your super busy schedule you found the time to review every single chapter and support me and I'll be forever in debt with you for all you've done. I'm so proud of you for all you're doing out there. You're an amazing person and a awesome friend and I'm so grateful that something "trivial" like fanfiction made our paths meet. Thank you for all you've done and brought to my life.
And who would have thought that offering to help you write your "No Matter Where We Are" trilogy, would have turned out into this AmethystDragon14? This story is also on you. My first baby steps in writing were done in helping you out and I couldn't be happier of the friendship that bloomed out it it. We fansquealled over our love for BAL in the descendants franchise and we shared so many fun and carefree moments as we commented all the fantastic moments we came across. It has been awesome and I can't thank you enough for reviewing all my chapters. All the Bal moments were written with you in mind and I hope that I've been able to make you proud :D
SparkyGurly227, fresh-BLOOD-was-drawn-2night, CarVie16 - you've been my regular reviewers throughout the whole story. You've stuck with me through writer's block and long gaps in updating and your support is what pushed me to get this story completed - knowing that there were people out there waiting for me to finish. Words can even begin to describe my gratitude for your immense support. Thank you.
Another special thank you goes to all those you found time along the way to read and leave me a review - the recent ones like brimason0201 and AvatarUzumaki - but also others who've passed by along the chapters. I know I've lost a number of readers along the way but I hope that those who have stuck with me have found this story to be both interesting and heartwarming.
Happy Easter to those who celebrate it. Thank you all for the awesome adventure.