Harry learned many rules growing up. Above all else he learned that the world did not want to hear him speak, so he decided to not waste his time doing so. When the young boy-who-lived makes it to Hogwarts will the resident Potion's Master be able to look past his own preconceived notions to break past Harry's self-induced silence? abused!Harry, Mentor!Severus, no current pairings

When Voldemort's followers foolishly decide to attack, Harry Potter is done hiding behind his masks. It is time for him to step forward as the Master he really is with his lovers at his side. It is time to for him to reveal himself to the world and let both the dark and light side quail at his sight and wonder when everything changed. Slash, HP/SS/TMR, BDSM, Dark Harry

O/S Four children met on a train as they headed towards their new school. During the short ride they became the best of friends and swore to themselves that they would stay together no matter what. Will that promise be able to survive the realities of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Will they be able to stay together no matter the color of their ties?