Harry Potter was left with the Dursley's on Dumbledore's orders. Given the way they are, how they behaved, it shouldn't be a surprise when Harry did not manage to live through all they did. Especially when his tired, bound magic finally gave out. But what happened when those hate-empowering curses spread further? One-Shot, AU, Character Death, Dumbledore-Bashing.
AU/Crossover, M-Rated for Later Chapters. Lily Potter nee Evans gave not only her life but her Soul for her son, and having never fully trusted Dumbledore to begin with laid down ancient protections that eventually activate when Harry's own magic has grown enough and his desire for a change brings him a new opportunity. !Smart,!Independent,!Grey Harry. Dumbledore!Bashing
AU/Non-Canon, Another life awaits, and a new journey becons as evil will always find a way. After the heroes that killed the last Overlord sought to prevent a new one from ever arising again, it has been a long time and things have changed in the kingdoms. A shadow spreads a whisper that a power thought forever gone is returning, and interesting times are coming.
Harry was born with a natural understanding of magic, and this has broken many of the chains intended to weaken him back at Privet Drive. Instead of growing up abused, he's grown up with different Dursleys, and is more aware of what lays ahead of him. Manipulative!Dumbledore!Bashing, Grey!Smart!Powerful!Harry, Weasley!Draco!Snape!Bashing, Self-Challenge Fic.
Enough is Enough! Sixteen years old, Harry has been through more than any young man should have to suffer. Losing his godfather sees to it that Harry is no longer going to rush forth into danger himself. He's letting his Slytherin side out to play, and Albus Dumbledore isn't happy about the changes in the boy. Not that Harry cares. AU, Smart!Harry, Slight!Bash!Weasleys & DumDum, OS
The Third Task of Tri-Wizard is at an end, and two young hands reach for the cup unaware of the trap laid down upon it. As a Dark Lord is about to be reborn, a small twist to the plans complicates matters. The Dark Lord is about to rise and take over the wizarding world, but even as he emerges his plans are changing radically. AU, Dark(?)!Harry, One-Shot
In the Hall of Prophecies something that none of the key-players had foreseen takes place, and the plans are permanently derailed as Harry becomes aware of not just the truth previously hidden, but a truth that came into existence solely because of the lies he has lived through already. Made aware of the many betrayals, he does what needs to be done. One-Shot, Dark!Harry, Dum!Bash
When a Prophecy places her son at risk, Lily Potter nee Evans is not going to just rely on Dumbledore's word but sets her own plan in motion. She was not called the smartest witch of her generation without a reason. With her changes, future remains clouded, and the only time will tell, for Prophecies are for Fools. AU, Non-Horcrux Harry, Powerful!Harry, Lily Lives, Alternate School
As Tri-Wizard tournament approaches, Harry Potter prepares himself. He is unwilling to dance to the whims of manipulative old men, and he's laid the groundwork for what he has to do. This year's Quiddich has already been cancelled, and with the shadow of the Tournament threatening him with peril, Harry's got a plan to slip the old manipulative bastard's leash. Crack-ish! Bash!Draco
Through all his trials, Harry's seen that he cannot really find a home in the Wizarding World. One moment he is facing hero-worship, and another he is facing scorn. He's had enough with the bleeting sheep. When an opportunity arises, Harry Potter takes it, and joins the next great adventure, though not the way some believe he did. AU, Dark-ish!Harry, Leaving Wizarding World.
When Harry is expelled and his wand snapped by the Wizengamot for defending himself against Dementors, Harry Potter finds himself wondering what else will they take unless he chooses to leave quickly. When more and more realizations reach the surface he begins to wonder if staying in the Wizarding World is even worth the pain. AU 5th year & beyond.
One-Shot. Dumbledore is brooding about his plans going wrong and thinking back at the last few years. Quite a lot of things should have gone differently, but Dumbledore was not going to give up, he'd find out where he made a mistake, and then he'd put the little monster back in a leash. Or so he planned. AU, Evil-Dumbles-Bashing.