Author's Notes and Explanations

I thought it would be easiest to get all the notes out of the way so that I don't have to post them at the start of each chapter.  I've never done it this way before, but I just think it will work better this way.

For starters, I would like to thank everyone at the Werewolf Registry for their support and interest in this fic.  I am primarily writing the story for them – to stop the nagging!  LOL!  This is started as a random plot bunny that exploded into what may possibly be the darkest fic in the Thing1 compendium.

I would also like to give a personal thank you to a few special people involved in the story.  First of all, JKR – thanks for letting me and other fan fiction writers play in your world.  Thing1 – thanks for letting me take your characters and torture them yet again!  You're a great springboard for ideas.  Durayan – You are the best durn alpha reader in the history of alpha readers.  ALL of my fics would totally suck if it weren't for your suggestions and rewrites.  Alkari and Mincot – Thanks for Aussifying my fic!   The Good Doctor Monaco – Thanks for my title!

Now, if you are not familiar with the works of Thing1, you might be a bit confused.  Never fear, I'm going to catch you up.  This story is an AU.  It takes place after Goblet of Fire, and even considers a few of the things we learned in Order of the Phoenix.  However, Sirius is not dead.  We are in denial about that and are ignoring it for the purposes of THIS fic.  Someday I'm sure I'll get over the denial and write about him being gone, but not now.  Sirius is alive and well in this story. 

Here is what you need to know.  Remus is married to a healer named Katie.  They have three children – Malcolm, Roarke, and Annie.  At the time of this story, Malcom works as an Auror, Roarke has been out of Hogwarts for almost a year, and Annie is in her sixth year at Hogwarts.  The story centers around Roarke and the events that lead up to her wedding.

If you ARE familiar with the Thing1 stories, this takes place after Goblin Market and during/after The Gift (aka The Sweater Fic).  So Miri isn't alive at the start of the fic, but she will be by the end.  I know – confusing!

Now then, this it isn't a "happy" fic.  OH NO!  That's why I have given it an "R" rating.  Like I said, this is the darkest fic I think we've seen in the Thing1 series.  I will be dealing with werewolf rights and punishments.  The very nature of the plot forces the characters into self-evaluation, which will lead to arguments and frustration.  There are a few moments of violence and even some harsher language than I've ever used before in a fic.  And to top it all off, we have a touchy sexual relationship to deal with.  Don't expect vulgar swearing or blatant sex scenes.  Just expect a more mature fic than what I usually write. 

Now, if your curious about the fic, please continue reading!  If you want to catch up on the works of Thing1, you can find a complete list at .  I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments on the exploded plot bunny that is "Mirrored."

Alphie