Harry Potter is born in the summer of 1980, 35 years after the last War. Peace in his time was promised, but may not be provided. Voldemort met his end at the hands of fate on Samhain, 1981. But now, in 1991, a famous French alchemist is found dead. The French Senate blames Britain for the murder... and theft. Tensions rise in Europe. And in Nurmengard, an old man plots. [AU]

What if, when Harry cast the Patronus in his fifteenth summer, the warning letters had arrived just a little too late? What would happen if Harry, in his panic, took action against those that came to arrest him? Well, only one way to find out, isn't there? Let's go on an adventure! With dark creatures, dark lords and ever darker magic. What fun!

A curious twist; what if the protagonist was not a perfect Gary Stu all too willing to give his life for everyone else? Everything changes.