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Canon compliance
I strive for canon compliance. You must know that when I say canon compliant, I mean to say that I am absolutely obsessed with the Harry Potter series in a quite factual way. But even I have my limitations and whenever something directly contradicts the books, I do not accept it as canon. As a rule of thumb this means much of the Fantastic Beasts series and most of Cursed Child, as well as some other Harry Potter-related statements she has made over the years.
What this will mean for the series
I believe that canon is quite clear on a couple of things regarding Death Eaters and the war, and I think that common fanon is very much a stretch from canon sometimes and therefore won’t feature in my story, such as Regulus being forced into the Death Eaters. Regulus joins them willingly at age 16. Furthermore, the Blacks are dysfunctional and broken, yes – but they do not literally torture their children. If you prefer stories in which Walburga and Orion Black are 100%, irredeemably evil, this is not the story for you. If you prefer stories in which they are human and (though misguided and failing in their quest) try to keep their children safe in times of war, this is for you.
Other things to know
Black Beginnings can be read as either a standalone or as part one to my larger series: Signed, R.A.B. It is a kidfic in the sense that it follows Regulus Black between the ages of (roughly) seven and ten. It is entirely from his perspective and very slow-paced. We learn to see the world through his eyes.
Black Beginnings itself is divided into parts, titled as follows:
I: For The First Time
Young Regulus is turning seven years old, and to the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black that means a great deal! He is excited about learning all about the things he has never been allowed to learn about before, about death and where his ancestors lie, and how to read and write. But all good things come to an end, and whispers of danger grow louder with every passing day. The Big Bad Dragon is almost here …
Chapter I: Regulus Arcturus Black
Chapter II: The Biggest Party
Chapter III: The Secret Chamber
Chapter IV: The Major Lesson
Chapter V: The Christmas Letter
Chapter VI: The Great War
Chapter VII: The Hungry Dragon
II: A Whole New World
Young Regulus Black knows there is something going on outside the walls of his home, and if the adults won’t tell him what it is, he’ll just have to figure it out by himself. He gets help from an unexpected friend and finds himself at a loss when family ties get broken – forever?
More will be added here as I progress through the chapters.