Author's Notes:

Well, it's done. After about eight years of reading a slew of fanfictions (90% of which based in the Harry Potter world of course) and after years of thinking about ideas for possible fics and entertaining the idea of writing one myself, I've finally done it! Part of me can't really believe I've actually finished. For a while there, I really thought I'd be a ghost author and leave everyone hanging, which I would have hated because as an avid Fanfic reader I hate when authors do this!

As I've mentioned before, while I've always loved reading and been fascinated by how words can take me to other beautiful worlds, I've rarely tried my own hand on the art of writing outside of the one poetry class I took in my four years as an undergrad. I'm no English major and by no means at all a professional writer or have any deep aspirations to be a writer, although I must say it's starting to become one of my favorite hobbies.

Although I'm aware this story wasn't perfect and as happy as I am with it, I'm aware that there are many opportunities in it for growth as far as my writing, character development, and plot go. Don't get me wrong, I love this first story I've written and am incredibly proud of myself for having accomplished it, and I sincerely hope you all found some enjoyment in reading it. However, I do still wish to become a stronger writer and will continue to write fanfictions in the HP community in the hopes of strengthening my skills as a writer.

With that said, I'm happy to say that I've already begun work on a new fanfic! I have a rough outline for the events of the story and I'm really excited about it.

Some details I feel I can share now (although some may be subject to change as I get into the thick of writing) are:

Luna and Draco will be the main relationship the story revolves around

Grimmauld Place will be important

The story will be told entirely from Draco's pov (my biggest challenge so far I think as I'm really concerned with understanding him well as a character in order to create a believable pov)

Remus will be involved as a main character as well because I adore him and just have to include him! (although he will not be involved romantically this time)

There may be a little Regulus appreciation sprinkled in throughout (because I love him and he's underappreciated in my opinion)

This story will be pre-Hogwarts battle, although leading up to the final battle

Some themes our main character (Draco) will be struggling with will be the significance of being branded a Death Eater for the rest of his life, how to find peace after loss, overcoming fear, and proving oneself by making the right choices

As I did with my previous work, my goal is to have finished at least ¾ of the story before I start posting chapters, so it will likely be awhile before you see a post from me on fanfiction. I promise I only do this to try and avoid being an inconsistent author as well as to have the ability to go back and edit and fix details in my work as necessary.

After the second week of December, I'll be on holiday until the first of February so I'll have about a month and half to just work so I'm hoping to write the bulk of it then.

However, I do have already at least 20 pages worth of some rough sections of the story as well as notes regarding details and timelines. For any of you that are curious, I'd be more than happy and willing to send you a small excerpt of a section I've already written, a little sneak peak if you will. Just send me a message and I'll send it your way! I'd love to hear any comments or advice you may have to offer me. Or even if you're interested in hearing more and want to help bounce around some ideas, please reach out to me! I'd more than appreciate it!

Also, I've started a tumblr! To be completely honest, I'm very new to tumblr, haha, but I'm planning to use it for updates on my fics, perhaps little sneak peaks or hints at what's to come, as well as to post all things Hogwarts related. I hope to use it as a way to connect with authors and readers. I'd also love any recommendations for accounts to follow as I really don't know where to start! So if you think you'd be into it, the username is dirigigbleplumsposts

So for now, that's all I got. I'm wishing you all lovely winter holidays and merry wishes and a happy new year!

-DP