Marked at birth, Harry Potter, has always been different. The older he gets the clearer the phrase appears and having the words caring is not an advantage etched on his arm doesn't exactly inspire confidence in those around him. Teased and bullied as a child Harry learns to hide his mark and tries to forget the cold words that will identify his future mate.

As if welcoming an old friend the bit of unicorn tail hair encased in fig at ten inches longs molded against her hand. Well balanced, she had been told, good for charms. What about an Unforgivable?