All that Harry wants is to be just like all the other kids, but when another boy comes along that's just like Harry, a friendship blossoms that opens the doors wide to the wizarding world he belongs to.

Harry doesn't let people near him, not anymore, because he's seen what trust can do. Dark!Harry

When the Sectumsempra curse hits Draco, Snape doesn't come. A story of the aftermath and the value of a life.

Within the confines of these walls he was protected at least, though the anguish that rested in his heart followed him everywhere, hidden away from prying eyes, it ate at his spirits constantly. I don't own Harry Potter.