Summary
On his first ever visit to Gringotts, Harry finds out that the Great and Powerful Albus Dumbledore is nothing more than a mass manipulator. With a little help from his new friends, he starts to break out from under Dumbledore's thumb, and learns to enjoy his Newfound Independence. 1ST IN THE INDEPENDENCE SERIES! Manipulative!Dumbledore Independent!Harry Powerful!Harry DEFINITELY AU