Copyright 2002 by Echo Smythe
DISCLAIMER: None of the characters in this fic belong to me. They belong to J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers, Inc. I am borrowing them for the purpose of this fic, and I promise to return them in their original condition once I'm through with them. Please don't sue, as I am only a poor college student and am making no money from this story.
NOTE: This fic contains explicit talk of Depression and suicide, and may be triggering.
This Fic Has Been Rated PG-13 for suicide themes. Reader Discretion is Advised.
DEDICATION: This fic was written in loving memory of Karen Ortiz (1982-2002), who probably would have loved Harry Potter if she'd had the chance to read one of the books. I realized one day that the way Harry, Hermione, and Ron treat Ginny was the way that we all once treated you, Karen, and I remember how happy you were when you were brought into our "secret world." That is what inspired this fic. I'm so sorry things ended up the way that they did. I wish I could change things, but I cannot. I miss you. A lot. And, more importantly: I forgive you.