To everyone who's read this fic, regardless of whether you've reviewed or not,

(That would be nice, though… hint!)

So, The Beginning ends. First of all, you might be wondering why I changed the title.

You see, this is NOT the Fata Viam Invenient. I found out that I was getting too… wordy with the story.

I mean, this part wasn't even in the original plot that I and CharmedHpfanatic had worked out.

So, I decided to make this simply a prequel, because if I made it part of the real Fata, well, there would be one big nasty gap between this and the darker, angstier, more intricate plot.

And we wouldn't want that, would we?

The real Fata Viam Invenient will be up soon, and I hope you guys can take the time to read and review it. It's much more mature than this one, and it's probably going to be much, much longer!

Now, apologies: To anyone who thinks I might have plagiarized a sentence or two from their stories. If I have, sorry, but I didn't do it intentionally. Haha.

Excuses: If Fata isn't up as soon as you thought, you can blame:

My graduation. They are making such a big fuss over a bunch of seventh grade graduates! *augh!* My parents. Won't allow me near a computer and keeps me strait-jacketed most of the time. Me. And my laziness. Enough said.

Here's the nice part!

Thankums to:

Katana47: I love your reviews! Thanks for dropping a review everytime I upload a chapter, makes me so

happy! *grins* You're one faithful reviewer, and I love you! D/H rules, right?

fluffyrose: The Corrs rock! hehe… I love secret relationships too. *looks around* anyone?

little trumpeter: Yes, be afraid for Draco and Hermione, for I have GREAT plans in store for them! Bwahahaha! To find out what those plans are going to be, read Fata Viam Invenient!

Jessica: I love writing long sentences, the more descriptive, the better. But I get carried away, and this is a perfect example of my *carried-away-ness*

Icy Stormz: Love your name! Thanks for the compliments, I love flattery. *blushes*

Fearless Kitty: Don't cry! Aw… I can't handle people crying, only in fics!

Chloe Riddle: Yes, here's the last chap!

looking for my bong: You are going to love Berna sooner or later. I love her, and I love Cat! I like details, you know.

Sucker For Romance: I'm a sucker for romance too, but I prefer angst. Ü And nope, sorry, but I'm keeping this D/H. Or maybe not…

Crimson Tears: I'm like my writing. I've got an edge, and I'm very cynical. Thanks!

Ally-sama: Yes, the exclamation points get the point through to me.

Book-Lover-210: Oh, you like the long chaps, eh? *cackles and rubs hands together evilly*

Teresa P. Malfoy… (",):' Do I know you? *winks* ehehe… hello! I didn't end this as angst, but wait for the real story!

Quimberly: I'm getting deeper, and deeper!

Liz Malfoy: Yes! A fellow D/H shipper! Hallelujah!

Ryoko: No, no, no. Harry is definitely not giving up that easily!

Someone: You know, I wish you left your e-mail add, because I would have sent you a very long and happy and thankful email. You're terrific, you perked up my entire week.

Indigo Dream: Thanks for the correction, I needed that!

Ali: Hey, thanks too!

Lissane: Omigod! She reviewed! I loved your fic "Love is a Battlefield" Wee! Thanks for the dates correction, and I had to make Hermione's birthday in June, as a little thankee to CharmedHpfanatic. Hope you don't mind that much.

Draco's Silver tabby cat girl: YES! THANK YOU!

To Catherine, who never got to review, but who inspired the story in me in the first place, and who cried when I told her about the surprise ending of Fata Viam Invenient: You heard it first! Thanks so much, dah-ling!!! I hope I get to see you over summer… take care!

And last, but definitely no least, to: CharmedHpfanatic a.k.a Berna, my beta, my idea-girl, and my friend (and Catherine's sister!): Alright! I cannot say thanks enough! I love you *Piolo!* (haha, Sprite commercial, no?) Thanks for everything, and sorry if I didn't get to tell you this change earlier! See you in Fata! Take care over there.

Yes, I know I'm unfair. *smirks Draco-style* And yes, Buko Pie! Oh baby… I can't wait to get Fata up and rolling! Blue rulez, and Ate Gianne is sorely going to be missed.

Cowboys!!! Redskins…NOT! (All Blue Team expressions courtesy of Ate Pat. Ü)

Love you all!

~ Archangela ~

Dedicated to all Blue Cowboys, and to all who will be moving away next year, Anna A. (Blue Cowboy, you are not, friend and confidante, you are!) Mayen (still not blue, but friend all the same), Ate Jet and Ate Jam (you will be missed!), Ate Nani, and Ate Anna.