The Blood Compact

Anti-Litigation Charm :

Nothing belongs to me in the HP universe, all is JKR – may she be blessed for her wonderful ideas and universe – except original characters and the plot. I wished Severus would be mine, but… *sigh*

Therefore, no need to sue me then, I make no money, so no money owed. The present disclaimer charm applies to all subsequent chapters. I won't repeat it.

Author's Notes :

This story is set after HBP and is fully compliant with that volume of the HP saga. For the DH book, things are alternate though I follow the general plot and ideas developed in that particular volume as far as certain steps and events are concerned. You'll recognize them.

I also love to insert a few lines said by the characters either in the books or in the movies every now and then. I trust you fans will recognize them. Though for some scenes, I relied on the movies heavily, rather than on the books.

This story is focused on Severus Snape, by far my favorite character in the HP series.

I wrote this fanfic with the image of Alan Rickman's fabulous portrayal of Severus in my mind. OMG, he's just so perfect in that part and I like him to pieces as an actor. Especially in the Half-Blood Prince and the Deathly Hallows movies : he is simply gorgeous. However, you may imagine any other image you have of him ! The rest of the cast in the movies are so perfect in my opinion that I used them to picture their characters in my mind and writing. But here too, you are free to unleash your imagination as you wish !

For all those out of there who are geniuses and wizards with drawing and photo-manip, please feel free to use my work to spur your imagination - just provide me with the link so that I can admire your work and leave a review for it.

Please rate and review – that feeds the muses. Feel free to give your advice, what you loved or not, how you imagine how the plot is to evolve, if you cried or laughed or cringed. Anything you wish. I reply to all the reviews, except those left anonymously (as the system doesn't allow writers to reply to such reviews). However, the anonymous review system is enabled. If you want a reply, then leave a review through your account here. I do enjoy exchanging opinions with my readers !

This story is almost complete. About 30 chapters have already been written. The fanfic shall be updated with one chapter per week. So put an alert on the story to keep up.

Summary :

HBP-compliant then AU. Severus is rewarded with a young Muggle-born witch for the murder of Dumbledore. His sentimental world, dreams and disillusions are to collide with hers and the harsh reality they both live as they are brought together.

You enter a danger zone. Adult themes and content, you've been warned thrice : with the rating, the summary and these author's notes. Not rated M just for decorum's sake. There are adult themes addressed here, like violence, non-consensual sex, torture. If these issues make you uncomfortable, which I can understand, you may leave any time, no problem. In order not to deflower the narrative and keep my readership on their toes with suspense, I will not post any warnings before any chapters. I trust you are adults or mature enough individuals to read M-rated stuff. Otherwise, just get out as I will not censor my work just to accommodate your sensibilities. No complaint or whining in this regard shall be accepted – whiners shall be sent back to these notes that they would have obviously not read before.

You've been warned !

Now for the story !