The author here, just dropping my little contribution (and my 5 stars, because it seems to be tradition). So, what can I say about this story? Well, to start, this idea’s been floating around in my head since the first Fantastic Beasts movie came out. Honestly, I always thought the franchise had a lot of potential! It’s a shame it didn’t meet all the expectations, but it was that same spark that got me started with writing. The idea of exploring the life of a possible descendant of Grindelwald and how they’d fit into the Harry Potter world just grew over time. What would this character be like? What would their connection to their ancestor’s legacy be? And of course, what would happen if their path crossed with Harry’s? It was a mix of curiosity and wanting to try something fresh that led me to create Lucian and the rest of the characters. At first, I really debated whether to follow the canon or not. As a fanfic reader, the stories that grabbed my attention the most were those that dared to explore new paths within the worlds we already knew and loved. But, I also get that the canon, while not perfect, has its own charm and power… something that a lot of authors sometimes forget, and I didn’t want that to happen in my story. So, I decided to walk a fine line: trying to respect the foundation of the magical world J.K. created (though not everything), while also introducing new ideas and characters. In the end, it meant taking some creative liberties to give the story my own twist, without losing its original feel. It was harder than I thought, but I gave it my best shot. Is the story perfect? Probably not, not even close. This is my first serious attempt at writing a story, so I’m still learning how to balance everything—chapter length, pacing, pretty much everything that makes a story work. But, I’m giving it my all to make it something worth reading. So, here I am, super grateful for every reader who’s given it a chance, and excited to see how far this story can go. Thanks for being along for the ride!
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