Hello! Thank you for stopping by to read my fanfic!

Okay, this page here is for disclaimers, updates, and any other information I feel that you should know. Hence, if you don't care about any of that, simply move onto the first (or whichever you're on) chapter (though I think you should read this page, regardless).

This is my first ever fanfic. I've never attempted it before, so I hope this isn't too horrendous. Please review after you read. I would love to know how this is, and how I'm doing so far. Plus, it's always nice to hear input, and what people would like to see happen. –winks- As if I don't know all ready, right? Also, when you review, remember to be honest. A person cannot achieve perfection if they're only told lies.

With that said:

Rating: M (for language, adult themes, adult situations, and other various things that those who are not emotionally mature should prohibit themselves from reading)

Pairing: Harry/Draco

Summary: Harry Potter, nineteen and an Auror, has a run in with his old nemesis, Draco Malfoy while investigating odd muggle homicides. Once the meeting is over, however, things get thrown topsy-turvy as Harry not only finds his case taking a turn he hadn't expected, but he also finds himself at odds with his two best friends, warring with emotions he doesn't want, and...protecting Draco - who might just be behind it all.

Disclaimer: I am very poor. That is proof enough that I do not own Harry Potter or anything to do with Harry Potter (other than this plot line). This story isn't even here to make me rich. It's here because I have an insatiable appetite for boy on boy love, and the more angst surrounding that love, the better. Also, because I know that I am not the only one with that passion. Hence, Harry and Draco. Enjoy.

A/N: I realize that chapter one isn't exactly the best thing in the world - I have problems with getting a story started. However, the story gets better as you go along! I promise!!

Updates

February 21st, 2008: Chapter 1: Lion and Snake Reunion is posted.

February 22nd, 2008: Chapter 2: A Curious Encounter, Reflections, and a Shock is posted.

February 23rd, 2008: Chapter 3: Midnight Escapades is posted.

February 24th, 2008: Chapter's 1,2, and 3 are revised for spelling errors, sentence structure, and general storytelling flow - - Information page is added - - Private work for Chapter 4 begins and should be posted soon.

February 26th, 2008: Chapter 4: Obliviate is posted. - - Thanks to the two people who have reviewed my story so far. Also, thanks to those who have put it on their story-alert. I must be doing something right because there have been quite a few of those. -crosses her fingers- Now I just need more reviewers. So be nice to me, and give me what I want, eh? - - Work on Chapter 5 begins. - - Chapter 4 is edited for spelling errors.

February 28th, 2008: Chapter 5: A Pleasant Dream and a New Task is posted.- - Oh, I can't tell you all how happy I am to see that 4 new reviews have been added! Much love to all of you, lots of hugs, and here's some cookies even! -throws reviewers cookies- Also -throws cookies to those who put her story on story-alert- You people deserve some love too. - - Work on Chapter 6 begins.

February 29th, 2008: Work on Chapter 6 continues. - - Chapter 5 is edited for general story-telling flow.

March 2nd, 2008: Chapter 6: Vital Information is posted. - - Sorry about the delay, I got called into work twice, and was too tired at the end of the night to work on the story, though, I have to admit, I did work on some of it last night, but I didn't upload, because I didn't think half a chapter would be acceptable to you guys! Anyway - enjoy the new installment. Also, let me know what you're thinking, of course!! (Oh!! And thank you, thank you, thank you!! for all the new reviews and story-alerts! You people are freakin' awesome.)

March 3rd, 2008: Work on Chapter 7 begins. I was thinking, also, of rewriting the first chapter, but I'm not sure yet. I'm afraid it might distract me from the current chapter I should be working on. However, I'm really unsatisfied with Chapter One: Lion and Snake Reunion. What do you people think? Any suggestions? Again, thanks for the new reviews and story-alerts!

March 4th, 2008: Chapter 7: In the Elevator is posted. I don't know where the idea came from. I started it late Monday night (the 3rd), having no idea what I was going to do with it, and just finished it now at 2 in the morning (the 4th). Because it spilled out of me so quickly, I hope it is enjoyable! Let me know!! - - Wow. I came home from work to find 9 e-mails in my inbox from story-alerts and reviews. So, I just wanted to say thank you so much (and a special thank you to madeleins-alive for the continued support. May I sate his/her Drakie appetite). - - Chapter 7 edited for spelling errors.

March 5th, 2008: Work on chapter 8 begins.

March 6th, 2008: It's been two hours since the above update, but as it is after midnight, that makes it the 6th. Chapter 8: They're Dead?has been posted. I'm not too sure I like the chapter title, but it will have to do. - - I'm going to go ahead and tell you now that Chapter 9 is probably going to be pretty quick in coming because it's all ready dancing in my head, and since I have a mild form of insomnia, I think I might just start on it now. But no promises on how quick, okay? - - As always, thanks for all of the new reviews and story-alerts. I hope you enjoy the new installment. - - 1 hour later, Chapter 9: Save the Serpent and the Grader is posted. - - Read, review, and let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!!

March 7th, 2008: Work on Chapter 10 begins. - - Also: -takes the cookie from ink.returns- Thank you. - - To the rest of you, thank you kindly for your wonderful reviews. And, of course, thank you for the story-alerts and story-favorites. It really means a lot to me, and most certainly is the gas behind the continuation of this story (which, might I add, almost died once because of the serious lack of reviews - I thought everyone was thinking it was dead awful). - - Another note: and this shall be placed at the end of Chapter 10 as well just in case no one's actually reading these updates ( -gives a disapproving stare- ); I'll be changing the title of this story sometime soon. The idea I originally started with evolved into something completely different, and, therefore, the title no longer coincides with the story. Now, I may just wait until I've finished the story completely and then have a vote on a new title, but I don't know yet. You people tell me what you think, eh? -winks- - - Chapter 10: Letting It Go is posted.- - Work on Chapter 11 begins. - - Chapter 11: A Wizard's Duel is posted. - - Work on Chapter 12 beings.

March 8th, 2008: Chapter 12: Loveless Potion is posted. As you can see, the story has a new name: "Osis". It makes perfect sense to me, and perhaps even to you, the reader. However, do me a favor and don't leave any reviews that are potential spoilers for others. Also, if you don't know what it means - don't go looking it up or you'll just ruin the story for yourself. Well, enjoy the new installment - I rather like it, if I do say so myself. - - Also, I don't know if you can tell, but this story went under some heavy document changes and such. It's a quarter till four in the morning, and I'm dead tired, but I can honestly say that I feel so very accomplished. - - A head's up: This story is almost finished.

March 8th, 2008: I've went to sleep and got back up, that's why the date is the same, but its under a different heading. Anyway! Work on Chapter 13 beings.

March 9th, 2008: Work on Chapter 13 was halted when I couldn't get a few things out of my head. Hence, "Letters to Reviewers Before "The End"" has been posted. - - Work on Chapter 13 resumes.

March 9th, 2008: Again, I've gone to bed and got back up. Chapter 13: Fessing Up is posted.

March 10th, 2008: Work on Chapter 14 beings. - - It's 6 o'clock in the morning. I've been up all night writing the new chapter as I struggled over "something" in particular. But, hey, first time for everything! Hope it goes over well. Chapter 14: A Tender Moment is posted.

March 10th, 2008: Work on Chapter 15 begins. I would just like to apologize for the massive amount of spoilers in the reviews, but as they're not anonymous I can't do anything about it...unfortunately.

March 11th, 2008: Chapter 15: A Trigger is posted. I'll be honest - it's tense. Enjoy!

March 11th, 2008: Work on Chapter 16 beings. - - Chapter 16: Heaven's Embrace is posted. - - Chapter 17 is underway currently. - - Chapter 17: Life Force is posted. - - Thank you.