I have come to the conclusion that an introductory author's note is needed on this story, being what it is. This is for several reasons, which will be addressed throughout this little introduction.

One of these reasons, is that I want to clarify a few things about this story, those things being time frame, characters, etc. This story takes place during Harry's sixth year, but is told from Draco's perspective and starts midway through the school year, during the Christmas holiday. That isn't to say that I don't intend to tell Harry's side at some point in the future, but that will be a separate story. Also, there are some original characters in this story, but they by no means make this story a mary-sue, as you or I would be hard pressed to find anyone who might actually resemble these characters. There are three OC's to be exact, and I have profiles for them if anyone is interested. I will refrain from posting these profiles or a link to them here because I feel that some of the information given in them would be considered spoilers, as some of it has yet to be addressed in the story itself.

Another reason I am writing this note is to declare my absolute and complete opinions towards those reading this. I know there are quite a few people keeping up with this story, as I have support services which supply me with a hit counter. I also know that several people have me on author alert, and I'm positive they aren't reading my Digimon fanfiction. I'd really, really appreciate someone besides Aeri reviewing this story, and if I have to threaten a hold on future updates it to achieve this, then so be it.

Lastly, I'd just like to be able to give this story a more in depth summary. Thus is the following:

During his sixth year at Hogwarts, Draco is forced to stay at school over the Christmas holiday. Of course, this story has a much longer time frame than just two weeks- the story only begins during the holiday, when Draco meets two fifth year girls he'd never noticed before, even though they, too, are Slytherins. It is after the holiday, however, that he discovers the links that are between himself and them; he learns of blood contracts- and that his family is under one. He begins to understand just how little control he has over his own life, and that, well, sometimes agreements must be honored even when the agreement itself is less than honorable. He also learns that nothing is ever quite what it appears to be. And what has Professor Snape to do with all this? All Draco knows, and will know in the time span of this story is that no one but Severus Snape knows exactly where Snape's loyalties lie.