In a timeline far, far away from the one you know, Harry Potter is born into a world ruled by Lords of Magic eager to turn their might into right. The echoes of the Dark Lord still haunt Britain, and on the continent a victorious Führer consolidates his gains. The White Council readies for war in the Americas, and the Middle East once again seems on the verge of self-immolation.

His seat on the Express remained empty. Ginny sat opposite Ron, clad in the robes of the church, hands and eyes closed in prayer. In the silence that follows, Ron gazes out the window and daydreams of the past. He sees those for who his sister prays. A foolish man, and an esurient woman. But in the dim light of the window, he sees that which forces his eyes shut. Summary continued*

'I was born into darkness, so that is what I became...'. Follow Harry Potter as he battles with his inner demons, his own strength and a Dark Lord hidden in the shadows. For in the end, all that matters is our survival. AU, Year One onwards.

Naruto Uzumaki, jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko and son of Minato Namikaze, the fourth Hokage. Throughout the ages, all who were truly great and legendary had been forged from the hottest of fires. Konoha was just the inferno responsible for shaping Naruto into a champion the world so desperately needed. No parings yet.