AN (but not all of it so don't completely disregard the entire post):

Hey all! It's been forever plus an eternity, I know! I'm sorry! But to show that I haven't abandoned this story, and am in fact furtively working on PoA, here's a little snippet of a future chapter down the road along the story line. (If you skip the rest of this AN, the snippet is at the very bottom, just be sure to pay attention to the bold!)

There have been so many different reviews from CoS, a lot of which were guest reviews (which I couldn't respond to without reposting blank docs), and a lot of which I haven't responded to, or I have and I've forgotten which of those reviews I've responded to. So if you have any specific questions, leave a review here and I'll get to your questions/remarks, promise.

In general, most reviews were inquiring as to whether or not I was continuing the story, I am! As evidenced by this post here, so don't fret! I have no intentions of ever abandoning this arc, not until it's completed entirely. That being said, this snippet is just a preview of what is to eventually come, I expect to have the first legitimate chapter up and running no later than Halloween weekend.

That being said, I'm super excited about PoA, especially the introduction of Remus and his interactions with Lillian. Also, the characters are getting older, that means there can be more progression in way of relationship growth. After mentioning that, I've bumped the rating to T, not because of anything particularly mature, but I feel as though because I have a history of running my stories a little darker, and the way in which I've already incorporated Dementors and Azkaban within the plot, I would rather be more safe than sorry. This story will feature a lot of the darker themes touched in preceding stories, the atmosphere will be much the same as Lillian's prior visits to Azkaban and the lingering depression following her visits. Be forewarned.

Also, as to avoid any critiques or disclaimer issues pay attention to the following: I do not, nor have I ever, nor will I ever own any of JK Rowlings work. More importantly: This is fanfiction, I've spun Rowling's work into something that suits my own purposes. Lillian Black is the daughter of Sirius Black and Marlene McKinnon. Marlene McKinnon is a muggleborn witch: 1) I've found no verifiable proof stating otherwise, 2) I have been shown no verifiable proof to state otherwise, 3) FAN-FICTION, meaning I can twist my plot in any which way I deem fit; I don't mean to be crass, but I want it to be understood, at this point in the story arc I couldn't change that crucial element anyways and I would really rather prefer not to get into a debate over it. Lillian Black is Harry Potter's godsister. Sirius Black is brother to both Bellatrix Lestrange, and Narcissa Malfoy (yes I'm aware that they're actually cousins in canon, but that's a no go for my purposes); thus in relation to Lillian, Bellatrix and Narcissa are Aunts, and Draco is her cousin.

I can't really think of anything else to add, mostly I'm just trying to cover my own derriere before I kickstart PoA.

Sidenote: remaining stories of the series will be under this one link. Once one story has been completed, and the next is ready for upload I'll change the title and the summary. Through popular request (and my own laziness), I've determined it's easiest for everyone if I just stick to posting this series under one post. NHB: SS and NHB: CoS will remain under a separate listing for now so as to not disrupt or confuse the progression of PoA.


Preview:

A snippet from Remus' POV in regards to one of his first interactions with Lillian - the best friend's daughter he hadn't seen since before James and Lily were murdered.

"His name caused the slim girl to stiffen, the small tick in her jaw another trait from her father before her body relaxed once more; her face a perfect mask of cool indifference, exuding an utter calmness that Remus didn't know who Lillian had inherited from. For her mother had always been full of energy even whilst sitting perfectly still, and her father was unable to ever sit still for fear of the memories, the pain of his family name catching up to him. Calm wasn't ever a word to be utilized when describing Marlene or Sirius.

What Remus didn't realize, however, was that the trait was one she had inherited from Lucius, the man who had raised her when her parents could not."


It isn't much and for that I'm sorry, but of all the parts I could pick from, I thought this one to be one of the best; it introduces Remus into the story, showing how he's basically having to learn Lillian as a person, and it also illustrates the key element of Lucius in Lillian's life, Lucius and Lillian's relationship will definitely be further touched upon in this story then it has in the past.

Your continued support means the world to me! I'm so happy to know that despite the break from writing Lillian's story, you're all still so invested in hearing what happens next! I hope it doesn't disappoint!

Until next time,

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