The King was ashamed that she would no longer look him in the eye. But his fear overpowered his shame, for he knew that simply hiding away would do no good in the end. [depictions of child abuse, violence]

[AU] Harry grew up in far-from-ideal circumstances, and so he grew into a far-from-ideal boy. This does not mean he is any less worthy of saving, even if that means Dumbledore has to deliver his Hogwarts letter during visitation hours. Warnings for depictions of abuse and violence.