Rating:
R
House:
Schnoogle
Genres:
Drama Suspense
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone
Stats:
Published: 07/01/2003
Updated: 08/27/2004
Words: 80,438
Chapters: 14
Hits: 5,797

Antares

Polaris

Story Summary:
Marcus Flint is in his sixth year when he is presented with a most intriguing deal. A deal made out of jealousy, malice, and hatred. A deal that will require lies, sweet talk, and the full extent of Marcus' cunning. How far will he go to meet his ends? At the other end of the spectrum, fifth-year Oliver Wood struggles with keeping his image that masks his bleak desolation. He may have many admirers, but how many of them can actually be called 'friends?' In the middle of these polar extremes lies one unsuspecting Ravenclaw, who is oblivious to the deal that will change her life. The battle between two captains rages on. Marcus Flint may never like to lose, but Oliver Wood hates to see him win.

Chapter 01
07/01/2003

Marcus Flint is in his sixth year when he is presented with a most intriguing deal. A deal made out of jealousy, malice, and hatred. A deal that will require lies, sweet talk, and the full extent of Marcus's cunning. How far will he go to meet his ends? At the other end of the spectrum, fifth year Oliver Wood struggles with keeping his image that masks his bleak desolateness. He may have many admirers, but how many of them can actually be called 'friends?' In the middle of these polar extremes lies one unsuspecting Ravenclaw, who is oblivious to the deal that will change her life. The battle between two captains rages on. Marcus Flint may never like to fail, but Oliver Wood hates to see him win.

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Chapter 02
07/22/2003

With the deal set in place, Marcus Flint begins to work his charms on his subject.

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Chapter 03
07/22/2003

Marcus is making progress, but even

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Chapter 04
08/02/2003

Christmas is here, and Aki must overcome the two weeks she has to spend alone with her intimidating friend. How will their friendship change in light of this?

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Chapter 05
08/02/2003

It's Valentine's Day at Hogwarts, but not all Valentines give you that fuzzy feeling inside. Some are nothing but sweet talk, some are nothing but lies, and some are just downright

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Chapter 06
08/10/2003

Aggravation is rampant, especially with our two plotting Slytherins, Marcus and Ursula.

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Chapter 07
08/10/2003

With his time running out, Marcus makes one last attempt to fulfill "his end of the deal."

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Chapter 08
09/01/2003

This is it. No more playing around. Marcus cannot afford that.

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Chapter 09
11/01/2003

The consequences of that fateful night have come into focus... for

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Chapter 10
11/01/2003

Aki finds herself disobeying strict orders. Whose orders were they, and what did it entail?

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Chapter 11
01/05/2004

Career consultations are happening all over Hogwarts, and Aki discovers what her future holds... or doesn't.

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Chapter 12
01/05/2004

Not quite perfect, just almost.

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Chapter 13
08/27/2004

With the stress of OWL's already on her head, Aki is caught up in an emotional tug-of-war with her friends pulling her on one side, and Oliver pulling on the other.

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Chapter 14
08/27/2004

Examinations are over and the term is done, but in this time where relaxation reigns, one will be bound to everlasting vengeance at the expense of another's freedom.

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