I will write this ONE TIME for the folks in the back: I don't own Harry Potter, any characters you recognize, or any part of the Wizarding World franchise. NO MONETARY COMPENSATION IS TO BE GAINED FROM THIS FIC IN PART OR IT'S ENTIRETY BY ME OR ANYONE.

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Welcome Back, Dear Readers!

This is a vulnerable fic that is close to my heart. I'm taking the lessons learned by my previous forays into fiction and applying them to hopefully come out with a richer, more fleshed-out story. It is fully outlined and planned to go in a linear fashion, unlike my previous fic, Many Magics.

This is a story for adult readers only. I may write for children in the future, but that is not the goal at this moment.

This is, above all, a story about individuals and their experiences during a war. War is without exception gruesome and tragic.

Although I recognize triggers for trauma-induced emotional distress are infinite and unique to the individual, I must warn you that almost all of the most noted ones will all be present. I don't do exceedingly graphic depictions, but there will be violence, mainly from the powerful upon the subjugated, and of the self upon the person. Power abuse, drug addiction, family separation, and children living lives they should never be subjected to are all going to be present. If these are things that cause you emotional distress, I would rather you care for your wellbeing than read this fic.

The title of every chapter is a line from Maya Angelou's poem Caged Bird. As such, you may want to read Caged Bird before starting this journey with us to get the full experience.

The title of the story is from Emily Dickensen's quote "Hope is the thing with wings."

I tend to insert witty commentary in most of my fics, even in the darkest moments, but this one will probably be spare with it. (Unless you are one of those people who thinks Luna is funny by nature. In which case, laugh away.)

Above all, Luna and Draco are going to learn about trust, honesty, and just maybe love. Hopefully, that will provide consolation for you after reading this tedious preface.

If it sounds like your kind of party, it would be wonderful if you could join us on this adventure.

I hope you love it.

Vine