Abstract & Author's note

A smart healer starts a temporary job at Hogwarts and meets Severus Snape. They both have a liking of magic potions and are experts in the dark arts. It does not take long until Severus and Leonor share parts of a miserable childhood and expose pieces of a vulnerable self. They fall in love eventually while working together finding a remedy for the Crutiatus Curse, but Voldemort's return brings no happy end to a secret romance. Severus makes a fateful mistake to keep Leonor safe.

Leonor and Severus long for true love but fight against the mutual desire until there's no other choice than walking the rough path of life together. Will Leonor get what she's looking for? Is Severus going to use Leonor in exchange for Lily or will he be able to start a new life? Comes Trelawney's prophecy true or will Severus and Leonor suffer from their past until they die?

The story starts at HP/Book 3 and continues to Post-Hogwarts! HP/Book 6 to Post-Hogwarts will follow in a sequel to this book.

***SS x OC Fanfiction***

Dear Readers,

All Harry Potter characters belong to J.K. Rowling. They are not mine. Nevertheless, the story and all other original characters are my invention. I hope you enjoy reading. My intention is to fit Leonor Scott as much as possible into canon as if J.K. Rowling just forgot to tell about Leonor and Severus. I'm cautioning against spoilers!

I'll appreciate if you leave a comment or put the story to one of your reading lists. All constructive critics are welcome. English is not my first language. Therefore, please be patient with me. Enjoy reading and start to dive into my world of Leonor and Severus!

I enjoy making story graphics. They will mostly show Severus Snape and Leonor Scott. Maybe I also change them from time to time. The graphics are created by me if not mentioned otherwise.

If you dislike grey characters and prefer a Mary Sue or a (red-haired) Gryffindor to attract Severus — stop reading!

If you dislike other/original characters and prefer another pairing, like Severus/Hermione — stop reading!

... otherwise, go on ... or try something new ...

Enjoy and keep me posted for anything you (dis)like!

- Yours DarkSunX

I first published the story under the name "A Long Way – Love Pride Hate Death" but I found the title far too long.