Set just before Threads and right between it and Musubiya Mystery Theatre, a young Slytherin finds himself at a crossroads as to what to do with his life following the end of Voldemort's reign of terror. He redeems himself and finds new love in the process by way of a most unusual event: Hogwarts' participation in the European Junior Quidditch League.

Category: Works in Progress
Rating: Definitely Naughty
Characters: Blaise Zabini (boy), Draco Malfoy, Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Other Characters, Pansy Parkinson, Ron Weasley
Compliant with: None
Era: Hogwarts-era
Genres: Action, Angst, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Completed: No
Series: The Starlight Chronicles

Story notes: Everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling, but the plucky Filipina professor coaching the school Quidditch team is my creation.

This particular story occurs, obviously, in the same alternate universe as Starlight and Moonlight, Threads and MMT. It gets its name from a song of the same title released by Japanese rock idol Camui MS Gackt in 2005. The lyrics of the song will be appearing from time to time to emphasize certain details of the story.

Incidentally, to prevent any head-scratching that may arise from certain details of the story - which is certainly AU as my first fic was written prior to the release of OotP - I suggest that you go read Starlight and Moonlight which I wrote as Megaella Ballanche-Viewlard at Fanfiction.net before anything else.

Rated due to some violent scenes, implied mature activity, and a whole lot of swearing. It is a sports romance, after all...

1. Prologue: One Night at Hogwarts (Reviews - 7) 1368 words

No romance going on as yet, save for the implied one for Remus Lupin and Amihan Sinagtala. But this is already a harbinger of things to come.

Incidentally, Sirius Black is alive and well and related to Draco Malfoy. Only this time, he's his mother's brother...

2. Chapter One: An Exciting Announcement (Reviews - 3) 2226 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. Many thanks to Embellished for beta-reading the Prologue and Chapter One.

3. Chapter Two: A Most Expensive Broomstick (Reviews - 1) 2199 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. Many thanks to Embellished for beta-reading the Prologue and Chapter One.

4. Chapter Three: The Truth Hurts and Sets You Free (Reviews - 1) 2760 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. Many thanks to Embellished for beta-reading the Prologue and Chapter One. This particular chapter takes another look at what happened on the Saturday Draco bought the broomstick in the previous chapter from Ginny's point of view.

Incidentally, there's part of a Japanese rock song in this tale. Fifty points to whichever House you've been sorted into if you can guess what it is. (The answer's in the end notes, but don't cheat by scrolling down!)

5. Chapter Four: A Girl, Her Broom, and Her Benefactor (Reviews - 2) 2130 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. Many thanks to Embellished for beta-reading the Prologue and Chapter One.

6. Chapter Five: A Most Unusual Turn of Events (Reviews - 4) 1580 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. Many thanks to Embellished for beta-reading the Prologue and Chapter One.

This particular chapter is a bit more laid back, but I promise to pep things up soon. =^w^=

7. Chapter Six: Everybody Changes and Nothing Stays the Same (Reviews - 5) 2364 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling. The title of this chapter comes from the song Everybody Changes by Keane.

Incidentally, the confrontation between Draco and Ginny alluded to in the first section of this chapter is told in full detail in my short story Threads; feel free to check it out if you have the time.

8. Chapter Seven: The Tryouts Begin (Reviews - 3) 2478 words

I apologize for not being able to update either Redemption or Musubiya Mystery Theater, but I assure you all that fresh chapters will be up within the week.

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling.

Major "thank-yous" to everyone who reviewed!

9. Chapter Eight: On the Eve of the Final Selection (Reviews - 9) 2566 words

The usual disclaimer applies: everything in the Potterverse belongs to JK Rowling.

Major "thank-yous" to everyone who reviewed!

10. Chapter Nine: All is Fair in Love and Quidditch (Reviews - 20) 3945 words

I apologize for being unable to update this story for the past couple of weeks. But now, here's a nice longchapter for you to enjoy. I'll have to admit, however, I'm not good at writing action scenes, so please pardon me if this chapter sounds a tad awkward.

Some of the terms were taken from the book Quidditch Through the Ages.

The usual disclaimer applies: everything belongs to JK Rowling save for anyone - or anything - you don't recognize in this tale.