Warnings: future SLASH (boy x boy), MAJOR NO-MAGIC!AU (Alternate Universe, specifically the Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town setting), possible OOC, life story
Pairings: TMR/HP, implied AD/GG, implied KS/NT (Kingsley x Tonks), onesided JP/LE
Standard disclaimer applies: I do not own Harry Potter or any brand you recognize in this story. J.K. Rowling is credited with the creation of these characters (I'm not fond of using OCs in my own fanfiction). I also do not own the Harvest Moon series by Natsume.
"And that is?" Tom asked impatiently.
"Well, he's a God, ain't he? Got God-ly duties and what not… He belongs to the people, and the people to him. Back then, everyone worshipped him—part of the reason I felt so betrayed—but then I understood. He was getting too attached. What do you think a God feels, to watch everything wither and die away? To be timeless, when those you cared for are not? It's better off not caring too much for anything at all," the carpenter sighed again.
Tom swallowed loudly. "You must've laughed at me," he said quietly.
Posted in its full form on Ao3, except for the sequel and the eventual epilogue :). I'll be posting 5 of these per a day (I think?), but because it's long that might become 10 a day.