***Standard Repudiation:***
I am not, have not, and will never be the owner of any of these characters.
*sniffles* Anyone want to buy me a Draco? No… what about a corrupted Harry? *looks around, sighs, and wishes she had a Draco and a Harry*
I am not J.K. I wish I were… I live in Edinburgh, does that help at all *Looks at a fellow law student* no I guess it doesn't, I still don't have any rights to the Harry Potter universe. In addition, I have absolutely no rights to any historical figures or mythological figures. I make no claims to anything. I am a student, we're notoriously broke (please speak to anyone regarding Uni students and their finances… I rent my flat, I buy food, I go to classes and as I'm an American at a British Uni well… daddy has to pay more than normal, so no, I could give you my slippers… there pretty much all I can spare, but I don't think it'll be worth the court fees… besides I'm a Lawyer in training) ANYWAY: I HAVE NO RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE WORKS HEREIN MANIPULATED. I DO NOT SEEK GLORY, FAME, (or a stopper in death) nor do I intend to rip off Warner Brothers, Scholastic, or any of the other wonderfully smart people who are involved in the Harry Potter empire.
Cheers
***Warnings***
Child Abuse and Rape-nonexplicit
Will be slash if I ever get my shipping preference correct (looks at audience for guidance) do you want Harry and Dray or Harry and Sev? Please its important I can't even properly upload the prologue until I know. I often wonder about the slash warning though… I wish more people would put warnings on Harry/Ginny or Draco/Ginny or *shudders* Harry getting back with Cho stories… But I wont go into a thesis on why I feel that a perfect match is one in which streingths and weaknesses are contrasted, or why none of the female characters thus met perfectly fufill this place. After all I'm stealing myself for JK to put Harry and Ginny together. (He lookes like James and she looks remarkably like Lilly…)
No beta… so… I profusely apoligise for any spelling and or grammer mistakes
Quite AU now… though can be seen as cannon (I hate that term it reminds me of… well there was this museum, in Prague, and well, they had some st. or other's finger encased in gold and crystal as a sort of Christian talisman from the middle ages (I think, granted I know not all about this it was a few years ago) and I… well.. its left a lasting impression on my perspective on the catholic church. I mean they basically sold pieces of someone they idolized to the nobility. Doesn't that squik people? I find it kind of funny because, well, um, we would definitely find that grose in any other society. ANYWAY yes, it could be seen as cannon prior to OOTP Seeing as I don't particularly fancy the Harry from book five, or the Dumbeledore for that matter. Or umbridge… actually I really wasn't happy with book five… and besides I had the idea before the book came out… even wrote the prophecy and the sorting hat song before book five came out, but anyway the majority of this was written while I was sick… aka January, which is prior to the reliese of ootp, so its not OOTP compatable.
And it's Bloody LONG!
Also, although I keep telling myself that I am a notoriously secure person, but as I never have put any of my writing up for random public humiliating display, I would like a bit of… coddiling?
I'm a Law student not an English Major (though my mum thinks I should go into advertising as I am really crap at law) thus there probably will be mistakes as I have no beta and really should be studying rather than writing…
Oh… and I have an evil twin personality, her name is Elvira… But I hope not to make our arguments public… anyhoo…
*^*^*^*Author's Notes:^*^*^*^*
Rather than harass everyone at the end of every chapter with notes and lists of things to read:
***23/9/2003***
Wow, Sorry about the month between updates. I promise I'll be at least a little better with that, though I do think that my updating will get Slightly more predictable.
Anyway, there are notes at the bottom of the chapters, and I'm not entirely sure that any of you are going to read this, but here are the drumroll please Review Responses. WARNING I may unintentionally give things away about the story, so if you don't really want to know, then avoide…
RESPONSES: takes a deep breath
Thank you Pheonix Lumen, Rhysel Ash, Stayblue, Strina, Gaul1, Wytil, Cassa-Andra, Athenakitty, Marsmoonstar, Magami, dd, Serpent of Light, Jaded angel, Mikee, Hermione Green, Reanne, Usagi Cosmos, Spacecatdet, wanderingwolf, patherchica, Incensio Lady, tricky_brickey, slim5, GertMuza, Diana Lucille Snape, godric1, selua, Mikee, ~B, Meris, Resggal, HunnyBunny, Velvetskys, Kilfy, Lady Polgara, Vanilladietcoke, Usagi324, and oww, I'm getting a blister… okay just EVERYONE ELSE! There are a few individualized ones… so keep reading down…
Shadow Bandit: I'm addicted to your story. I am flattered by your comments, concidering the fact that I adore your writing. It does seem that our stories are painted on similar canvas, we seem to think quite a bit alike…
Laura: I love your reviews! Quite inspiring really! Thank you!
Miss Lesley: Lucius will enter the picture soon… very soon… I think you'll know where he stands, or perhaps not. J Draco and I are still trying to figure out his position… so we'll letcha know when we do.
Cassa-Andra: I really am planning on writing a birthday party.. not sure what will happen, and I honestly haven't hashed out the beginning of the school year (aside from already having written the sorting hat song…)
Asia Blue: Thanks for your review! I absolutely agree that spelling and grammar are both not my strong points, in addition I agree that it is distracting. Why couldn't I have been born in the middle ages when there weren't spelling rules? It is partially due to growing up in America with a British nanny… and then moving to a British University… the rules are different even though tis still English. But that's just an excuse. Anyway I once again wish to apologize to anyone, and if the spelling and or grammar is truly irksome in a chapter…welll… um… tell me so I can fix it?
Tricky-Bricky: I suppose I can also concur with the prologue. However it is supposed to be an excerpt from history book, so the formality does make sence. Though I think I should have included part of the story of Merlin because I think it would make the whole dragon thing make sence when it is introduced, however, I may just have Hermione or someone explain it. Merlin is actually a modern term. The way it was once spelled was Myrrdin. In addition Myrrdin was not a single person but many. Anyway Merlin was called in by a king (I really don't remember his name, I think it started with an O anyway he kinda sucked as a king anyway) because the castle that he was having built kept falling. Merlin said that they should move the castle because they were building the castle on the line of conflict between two dragons. Red and White. They dug and found this to be true, and those that witnessed the fight saw that The Red won and killed the white dragon. Sealing the fate of Brittany to be over-run by the hmm… great, I cant remember which set of invaders it was… I think it was the Saxons, but might have been the Normans, the downfall of the 'Olde Ways' and the beginning of Christianity, and the rise and fall of Camelot. I wish I was at my house I have the book that explains this there. Unfortunately I won't be back there until December. But I'll see if I can look it up so I can explain it using the proper cultures etc. There is now another threat to the society of the British Isles. Voldemort and the Death Eaters are causing conflict with those who are currently in power, the 'light'. The dragons are the symbolic representations of the two sides of the war. So for example if one kills the other, the side it represents will win the war. If they, however, come together and… form a stable, caring relationship, then you see the war will not go one way or the other, but rather will in the end come to compromise. Perhaps the battle fields can be avoided.
Diana Lucille Snape: I apologize but it will be quite some time before Draco appears… We have to get him out of his house and with a good bribe. Severus is sweating over it as he can't quite figure out what to use, and Harry is going on an adventure or two etc. I might have him come to Harry's Birthday Party…if Severus can come up with a suitable bribe…
***26/8/2003***
There is logic behind putting Harry's Bedroom behind the fireplace. In ancient castles and palaces there were often hollows built in the chimnies. It was usually a safely guarded secret of the royal line, however should they need it was considered a last resort if the palace was captured. Who would look up a chimney? Seeing as Harry's bedroom is behind the fireplace… well it's a retreat, and it is probably the most secure location in the entire castle…
Yes, I'm an avid Shakespeare fan. I admit it freely that I have also preformed in several productions. I had the opportunity while in High School, to work with an insane director that was quite fun. He decided he wanted puck to be female, and also exude a bit of sensuality, especially toward his/her master, to play puck, and I have to say I don't think any other character I have played before or since has been so much fun.
Well, yeah, another chapter done, another chapter posted. I suppose it isn't very interesting chapter… but *sigh* I promise it'll get better.
I have exams next week.. so if I'm posting less that's why, though I don't really know how much it will be an effect…
Oh, and reviews… well… they help a lot… *has too much pride to beg, but would always like some constructive criticism, or…*
***24/8/2003***
This wasn't one of my favorite chapters, I feel like I'm missing an atmosphere or something. It seems to sterile… Anyway yeah, tomorrow's will be better. And you may find out what finally happened to poor Hedwig.
Elvira wanted to say she is tempted to not update if she doesn't see any input, but its okay, I'll make her be quiet.
xoxo- Myrra
Pesses:
Thank you for your reviews. Please continue! And I promise to fix any tings that seem to have holes, or any scenes you wish I had included.
Laura- I Love your Reviews, I have to say you mirror many of my own questions.. But it's good to hear them from someone else, and I think the story is starting to take more form in my mind due to it. I hope that you can find it in yourself to continue!
***22/8/2003***
First, and foremost *puts in earplugs and then yells "THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT!" and hopes it was enthusiastic enough*
Still I haven't decided about the Sev or Dray issue. I love them both as characters and they will both be playing important roles. If Draco is the future lover then Sev will be a very close trusted friend of Harry's as well as guardian. If it is the other way around Draco will be like a sibling. I love it either way and it could really go both ways… and so far the votes seem to be at a tye… so keep voteing!
If you haven't noticed the prophecy in the beginning… It will be altered to suit Draco or Sev.
I have sections of both… and I know how Draco and Harry are going to end up as either brothers or lovers (Have the situation planned…)
It will be a long time for either relationship though, so yeah, patience for them to develop is important… remember they have not always been close.
ALSo, if anyone could tell me how to properly use bold/italic/underline etc it would be greatly appreciated… I have tired a few times and given up because things often turn out b even if it is typed to my understanding of correctly.
In addition, I'm one of those authors who goes back and changes things, so if occasionally facts don't line up to the way you remember, please check previous chapters… For example chapter four has been altered since I first uploaded it…specifically changed after a reviewer asked… Oh and always feel free to ask me to develop something, though I should warn you now, this is the very edge of the iceberg, the beginning I have in a very rough sketchy way and it is around 44,000 words… and that's well… that's the beginning. I wrote most of it last January though, so I am not even sure what goes on… (I'm editing and working on it and trying to improve)
That's all
Hugs and Chocolate Frogs (the American version not the British ones, they are crap in comparison)
Myrra
P.S. Votes as they stand thus far are far too close for me to make a comfortable choice… so I'll see where it developes and as it does please continue voteing!! I think its 7 to 9 ss/hp at the moment. ..
And then the odd Hermione/Draco Shipper… not to insult but I really don't understand that particular ship… I feel like Draco only pays attention to Hermione because she's with Harry. Otherwise he wouldn't even bother to notice her.
P.P.S. Hewhocantrememberhisname – Hedwig will come in a bit later. She's a smart Owl, and I couldn't forget Harry's faithful friend!