FOREWORD

Well, here we are. Having recently read the first light novel of Overlord (not to be confused with the video games), I was struck by the characters in it. Instead of trying to have Harry end up in Yggdrasil (which has been done), I want the characters from Overlord to make it into the Potterverse. Certainly, there is one story like that, but with Albedo adopting Harry and taking control over the surviving Death Eaters (Harry Potter and the Fallen Angel by Veriseple). But I wanted to try a different tack.

EDIT: A Guest reviewer pointed out that there are more stories where the denizens of Nazarick are transplanted into the Potterverse. So, disclaimer, I didn't read any of those before writing this, and feel free to check them out yourselves.

As with my Homestuck crossover Kakistocracy, this story has a number of the characters and a few story elements taken from Overlord transplanted into the Potterverse. However, a number of details have been changed (Albedo and Shalltear being about Harry's age, for example, as well as a few tweaks to their natures and personalities), but I hope it still works.

This story is also an answer (albeit not a full one: it does disregard a few elements) to two of DZ2's challenges, the 'Evil Never Dies' challenge, and 'The Potter Race' challenge, with the latter more than the former. It's not a full answer to either challenge, but it still wouldn't be here without them.

Anyway, some disclaimers before we get to the story. Firstly, there will be spoilers for the Harry Potter series and for Overlord. You have been warned.

Secondly, there will be annotations. If you feel the urge to complain, then resist it, or better yet, strangle it.

Thirdly, this is an M-rated work. There will be language, violence, VERY dark themes, and sexual references. Seriously, this may easily be one of my darker stories, and it certainly has a VERY dark beginning. Again, you have been warned.

Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Harry Potter and Overlord are the property of their respective owners. Please support the official release. Otherwise, Shalltear will drink you dry of your blood…