FOREWORD

Years ago, I stumbled across sakurademonalchemist's Shield Wizard, which was my first encounter with the franchise The Rising of the Shield Hero. I didn't actually get into the series until much later, but I knew, after a certain point, that I wanted to write a fanfic for the series.

But how to do it? I wanted to do a Harry/Raphtalia fic, but I also wanted to avoid the more…squicky connotations of the pairing (she's a ten-year-old with the body and psyche of an adult, to say nothing of the darker connotations of her infatuation with him given Naofumi's initial harsh treatment of her). I hit upon a solution that, while a touch convoluted, removes the squick. This is the result, albeit after many, MANY attempts.

The title is also one I've wanted to do for a fanfic for ages. I first heard the song Not Your Kind of People on a trailer for Metal Gear Solid V, and I felt it suited the fact that Harry and Raphtalia are outcasts in the world of The Rising of the Shield Hero.

There's a distinct lack of stories in this particular crossover, which I think is a crying shame. Aside from this story, I do have other potential ideas which may or may not see the light of day. Hopefully, you guys will enjoy this one.

Anyway, time for the usual disclaimers. Firstly, there will be spoilers for both The Rising of the Shield Hero, and the Potterverse.

Secondly, there will be annotations, heavy annotations, and bellyachers will be treated with all due contempt.

Thirdly, for language, violence, and sexual references, this is an M-rated work.

Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Harry Potter and Rising of the Shield Hero are the properties of their respective owners. Please support the official release. Otherwise, Filo will kick you in the groin…