FOREWORD

One of the manga and anime franchises that I had some small interest in, but not quite enough to take the plunge for some time, was Berserk. It was mostly due to the actions of another fanfic writer here that I got more into it, though it must be said that hbi2k's Abridged Series also helped. However, here, it was the crossover Harry Potter and the Berserker by deathbearABC123.

I began following their story for some time, before finally favouriting it. I then entered into correspondence with deathbearABC123, as I wished to post a few challenges crossing the Potterverse over with Berserk, and wanted to get some details cleared up, as well as to ensure I wasn't stepping on their toes. As it happened, two of the three challenge ideas were ideas deathbearABC123 considered for their own fic, but they generously allowed me to post them as challenge ideas under the umbrella title of 'A Mage in Midland' in the forums of DZ2 and whitetigerwolf.

This story, then, is based on one of them, 'Casca's Soul Mate', with a Harry/Casca pairing, as well as my 'Misery Loves Company' challenge (because, let's face it, Casca's life prior to meeting Griffith was shit, and I wanted to justify something for when we get to the Eclipse). Many elements of this story were inspired by deathbearABC123, including the Golden Age setting, as well as Schierke's Patronus. Go and read their story, Harry Potter and the Berserker, please. That story needs more love.

Anyway, time for the usual disclaimers. Firstly, there will be spoilers for both Harry Potter and Berserk.

Secondly, there will be heavy annotations, as is usual for my works. You have been warned.

Thirdly, this is an M-Rated work. There will be coarse language, violence, and sexual references. Again, you have been warned.

Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Harry Potter and Berserk are the properties of their respective owners. Please support the official release. Otherwise, Guts will cut you in half with his big-ass sword…