Magic became systematized throughout the course of the 21st century, following the cooling of the earth and the Third World War. Tensions still remain, and each country hones its gifted youth in a veritable magical arms race. Even among the gifted few, competition is fierce. Two siblings enter into their magical education, and a stage of turbulence is unveiled. AU

Harry didn't just visit King's Cross when he was 'killed' in the Forbidden Forest: he is thrown into an world where the only way out is finding the real secret behind 'the power he knows not'. A cloak, a sword, a city, an ultimatum and a locket are all pieces of the puzzles, but some puzzles can't be solved. AU & DH-Compliant.

"You've figured it out, haven't you? The best kept secret of the second war? The Light betrayed him, and because he was too Light to turn Dark, no one wanted him." A girl discover's Harry's portrait, and sets him on the path to forgiving. AU One-shot.