Hagrid gets lost on his way to deliver Harry's letter, and the Dursleys triumphantly return to Number 4, Privet Drive. But they leave Harry on the windswept island, and he is taken to Mrs. Agnes' Home for Boys. When Professor McGonagall shows up a year later with a letter for his best friend, can Harry finally enter the world of magic? FIXED NOW!

After the war against the Titans, the demigods had peace, and so did Percy, but as his world is rocked by death and betrayal, he runs away. To die? To get his emotions back? To help others? Post-PJO, Pre-HOO Guardian story how I think it should be. A few OC's, several changes to the Guardian plot line, might include some HOO characters and plot in the future, depends on reviews.

Ruby ran away from Beacon. She was simply too good, and was resented for it. But where did she go? Who did she meet? Who is the Queen, rising to power in Vale? And who is behind a string of murders and assassinations, the only clue left behind being the sign of a Rose, bathed in blood? Rated T for a violence/a few torture scenes.