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Atramentous Distortion by Emerald Raven

Summary: It's close to the start of the Harry's fifth year when he receives a mysterious letter on his fifteenth birthday. The contents, strange and confusing claims that his true parents were not Lily and James Potter.

This starts a series of events that reveals not only a fifteen year old guarded secret, but one that is much, much older. One that changes not only Harry's life forever, but Professor Snape's and Lucius Malfoy's as well. It's the start of something new where enemies become allies and allies enemies.

1. Chapter 1: Unexpected Letter by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 10] (5731 words)

Thanks for clicking on this story, it's been a while since I've delved into HP Fanfiction but it does not mean that my writing has diminished. In fact I would like to think it's better.

Anyway that is up to you to decide.

Stern Warning: Mpreg, M/M and possible Harry/Luna pairing.

2. Chapter 2: An Unusual Cry for Help by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 15] (7216 words)

Thanks so much to every one who has reviewed and seems to like this story. Fear not my fear mortals, there is plenty more to come.

Important Note: Atramentous Distortion will be updated every Thursday night between 10 and 12 at night. As I live in New Zealand I know it will be easy to work out the times on your own side, please take into account the grace period the site takes to validate a chapter.

Lastly, just a quick note on the dynamics between Lucius, Severus and Narcissa. Lucius is married to Narcissa in this story but purely for political reasons and for a proper heir to his fortune as dictated by his father. He found his creature mate in Severus and Narcissa treats Severus as a part of her family, no matter the relationship.

In this story Draco will also be a few months older than his brother and just as eager to be the protective older brother.

Now that that is all sorted, please enjoy this chapter. The next chapter will explain a lot of things in more detail.

3. Chapter 3: Awakening in the Dark by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 11] (8190 words)

I want to thank everyone who seems to love this story and actually reviews it, it truly mean a lot to me. I did not expect it to be loved so much but anyways, here is the promised next chapter on time and carefully edited.

I received a few question in my review and will answer some of them. To beargirl: so many lovely questions, I don’t know where to start but to say many of your questions will be answered in this chapter and the next. For those I did not explain: About the Woodland Elf that Severus’ referred to, even if it was right, he only mentioned in passing thought as a guess.

At that time I wasn’t sure what creature to make Harry so I made him something that has been in my thoughts for a while. Nope, Severus is not part creature. And the Headmaster himself wouldn’t come looking for them to suspect their involvement but rather to drag Severus with him to search for Harry. Hoping all the answers find you well.

I hope that answers some of your many questions and now just a quick note as I have had enquiries about this: Narcissa in this story, although Lucius’ wife shared a more platonic love with Lucius and Severus. I understand your argument graynavarre and thank you for pointing it out to me, I can only answer that she has her own beloved on the side and that in time, it will all be revealed. I apologize if it offends you but sadly she isn’t one of the main characters at the moment.

That's all I can think of now so please enjoy the new chapter!

4. Chapter 4: Some Answers & Woodland Elves by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 12] (8106 words)

Thank you to all for reading and especially a grateful bow to all who review, you really keep me motivated when the chapters start fighting me tooth and nail into completion. This chapter offers some long awaited answers but not all that there is, I have to spread out information like this. It takes a lot to gather and rewrite into a story. Anyway, I’ll only answer a few question this time.

Mervoparkite: An important question but in the moment I think Lucius was more angry at the contents of the letter than telling Severus that Lily regretted her mistake. It will be shared eventually, just not now. I’m still trying to wrap my head around all the plot idea swirling in my head.

Outlawgal: Sorry honey, no Draco this chapter but definitely the next one, I promise. I think you will find the answers to most of your question here, if they raise more it will be answered in the future. Just because I really like them, Saturn’s ears will stay pointed.

Severus Draconis Potter: Honey, thank you for your question, my only problem is I haven’t decided yet on Manipulate Dumbledore or Greater Good but I am leaning towards the latter, I do love my Dumbles, please don’t get me wrong and I do not want to make my readers hate him completely through this story.

Alright, I hope that helps. For now please enjoy my lovely mortals, I shall enjoy a well deserved cup of tea and dream of my beloved Scotland.

5. Chapter 5: Diagon Alley & Unexpected Surprises by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 6] (9157 words)

Thanks you my faithful readers, I really enjoyed your reviews I am afraid that this chapter was biting my ankles the whole week and the interaction I had hoped to create between Draco and Saturn was unsatisfactory, however I finished it. This story is still in the beginning stages and please remember that not everything will be smooth sailing after this chapter, I am planning more emotional distress and pain. The dynamic between Draco and Saturn may also shift a bit once the stage of quiet acceptance wears off.

Anyways enough of my rambling just a few things:

Nightshade, I have not really thought that far ahead, please give me some time to work things out more in depth, sorry that I cannot answer your questions quite yet. Yes, Saturn will eventually inherit quite a few things from his ‘mum’. Do not worry, that will still come.

Mervoparkite: A fellow string buddy, I’ve never played the harp although my mother likes it. I play cello and I have always thought of elves as musical, I guess it’s just the way they seem so close to nature that music should come to them easily.

Kaelisea: I am so glad you enjoy my story and I am glad that you are not offended by the content. Please keep enjoying it, you have no idea how it brightens my day when I gain such a lovely review. I’ll check out those authors the next time I get a chance to drop by the library.

Thanks again for reading, I’ll see you next week with a better chapter as an introduction to Hogwarts.

6. Chapter 6: A Sorting at Hogwarts by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 10] (9323 words)

I want to thank everyone who reviewed and all those who read but did not, since I only received signed reviews this week I feel that perhaps there is something wrong with the website that the anonymous reviews are once again having trouble.

But thank you all anyway for your continuous support. Since there were no questions I will keep this short and sweet, and just so you guys know I really, really agonized where to place Saturn after his sorting and I am sure it will come as a surprise but I thought, with Umbridge making an appearance, let us make it more difficult for Saturn to stay closer to his father. It will create more dilemmas that I seem to crave to write.

I hope I got all the little details right though in the description of the common room. For now, please enjoy.

7. Chapter 7: A Dreaded Meeting With the Headmaster by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 6] (9140 words)

Thank you for the continued support and I am glad to know this story is still loved, it really means a lot that people are still reading and willing to rate and review. This chapter, although a joy to write, was a nasty ankle biter that was chewing at me the whole week. Anyways just a reminder:

This story updates every Thursday night between 10:00 – 11:00 and with the validation period, it will show around Friday or Saturday depending on your time zone away from New Zealand.

Thanks CarlinPaddy; I am glad you seem to enjoy my story as I enjoy writing it just as much. Thanks for your heartfelt response, it means a lot and I hope you can continue to find your joy here. Now on we go to another chapter with a lot of Severus Saturn moments. Hope you like!

8. Chapter 8: The Toad's Punishment by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 3] (9377 words)

Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed and I am glad this story is still going strong! I have so much planned that I cannot wait to write down and I am so happy that Godiva finally found the answer to her awesome challenge! I really hope this is what you expected in putting forth the challenge. When I saw it, I really had to write it.

Anyways, sadly there will be no interaction between Sev and Saturn, or Draco as this chapter focuses on Saturn and Umbridge. I really hope that I did their reaction well, and that Saturn’s anger was well written. I am not very good at expressing rage and anger to any extent in my writing. But anyways, please enjoy.

9. Chapter 9: Dementors At Hogwarts?! by Emerald Raven [Reviews - 30] (9683 words)

Thanks to my reviewers that always faithfully stay by my side through every chapter, although I was a bit disapointed. Only three, Honies? Although I have to say I this story was far more than I ever expected it to be. For that I can only thank you all.

Anyways, I have no comments on this chapter except that I wish you guys luck in seeing the significance of what I implied. Cookies to the one who figures its out, which is probably most as I think it is obvious.

Please enjoy my Honies! I hope you enjoy.