For those who have asked me to update in the past: Is there anyone still out there? I haven't updated in 3 years, I believe. What can I say, I've been in college and working to boot. Plus, my beta (who I mention below) passed away two and a half years ago. He was an amazing friend, and my true big brother. I'm still reeling from the loss. I am interested in returning to the fanfiction scene, though, and would appreciate any reassurance that someone, somewhere, is reading. I figure I'll probably have to birth a few chapters before that happens, but here's hoping. See you inside.

Steph

Hey, my name is of no import, I'm just kind of wondering what you think of my writing... feel free to be vicious and cruel, if need be, I've not the foggiest idea if I'm any good... I wouldn't be offended by any meanness, unless it is totally unwarranted and pointless. (like if you call me fat and steal my cookies...)In that case I may cry a little, but I'll get over it eventually. (I have other cookies);-) Thank you much.

Please review. I know it's not much but I probably won't write any more unless I get some reviews going, so...

I'm open to suggestions and would probably be comfortable with whatever anyone throws at me. I have become pretty much a Draco/Harry slasher, not sure how that came about but I'm also open to suggestions there, though I can't say I would enjoy writing a Hagrid/Dumbledore story, which, sadly, I have seen (and avoided)

Let's see...unless there is a particular outcome that is oft requested then most likely I won't stray from whatever pops into my head. lol...Don't ask me for the ending of anything because I honestly don't know the end:-D Anything I write is spur-of-the-moment and I never can tell what's around the corner, so we'll all be taking this ride together. I am by no means at an advantage unless you count the time between me posting and you reading...

Obviously, this is fanfiction.net, thus I do NOT own any of the characters I don't own. I do however own my character Raiden Draconus Malfoy, even though he looks like his father. :-P. I also own these stories.

Many thanks to Jose, my beta, best friend, and most rabid reader, who has put up with me and helped me tremendously throughout the years. He's the only person I know who has managed to read my rather... strange... writing and not think of me as a weirdo for having written it. He's also the only person I trust with my raw work, the only person I trust to tell me I've gone too far or said too much. Thus far he's been pretty good at telling me when I'm rambling or being too mean to a character. Thank you a thousand times, dear.