A Chamber of Secrets AU ending where Fawkes doesn't re-enter the chamber to help heal Harry's arm. Instead, he leaves after delivering the Sorting Hat. Harry's a brave twelve year old kid, but even he can't survive Basilisk venom. But, then, he doesn't have to survive, does he? Riddle me this - do the concepts of good and evil actually exist? (Edited from original version)

When Harry finally gets the courage to tell his friends about his abuse, it doesn't go as planned. Some friendships are broken beyond repair while others are strengthened by trust and belief. Rumors soon begin to leak about Harry's abuse and he prepares himself for another year of torment by the Slytherins. Their reaction, however, isn't quite what he expected...

Adelaide Potter lived her life away from her real family. She lived with the Dursley's, who raped and abused her. On her birthday - that she turned eleven, of course - Hagrid comes to visit her and gives her the story of who she is/her Hogwarts acceptance letter. Her real family is James Potter, Lily Potter, and her brother, Harry Potter, all of whom are alive. FULL SUMMARY INSIDE.