All right guys, you know the drill. Harry Potter is not mine, nor are any of the associated characters. JK Rowling it's all yours!

Save Me From Myself

Chapter 1

Harry sat back in his chair, looking inquisitively at Dumbledore, who was sitting in behind his desk deep in thought. He silently wondered why he'd been brought out of his wonderful, peaceful retirement. Granted it was a little boring, but he was so sick of being gawked at. 'OOO look! It's Harry Potter! He killed HIM you know?' He shook his head exasperatedly.

The movement shook Dumbledore out of his thoughts. "Ahh yes, Harry, I see you're wondering why I've called you here today."

He nodded

"Harry, It is my belief that you would make a superb Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, but alas Professor Longbottom is doing an admiral job." He paused contemplating his words "We already have a very competent teacher now, but in the year 1978 we are lacking qualified candidates. I have been contemplating this for some time. What if you went back and taught? No one would know you; you'd be free to lead a semi-normal life while everything settles down around here."

Harry looked up sharply "Let me get this straight, you want me to go back to 1978 when my parents were in their 7th year and teach them? You know Albus, I have no idea why people have been calling you eccentric all these years, you're abulsoutly bloody crazy!"

Dumbledore smiled knowningly "Harry, my boy, just think about it. You would get to meet your parents, you'd also be able to escape all the attention you've received from the Final Battle, and you'll make an excellent teacher."

Harry shook his head and grinned "When can I start?"

"You'll need to leave as soon as possible. Remember Harry, everyone, including your friends, will think that you've gone into hiding from the remaining Death Eaters. Now I believe you've brought your belongings?"

"Yes sir. How am I going to go back? Even the most sophisticated Time Turners only go back a week."

"You will be transported by a special Time Turner." Dumbledore said pulling a misshaped hourglass from his desk" This enables you to travel one year back for every turn. One of my more spectaular inventions if I do say so myself"

" It is indeed, sir. But how is this going to work? I've always been told that I look so much like my father. I can't just pop up and say ' Hey I'm Harry Potter, Lilly Evan and James Potter's son from twenty-odd years in the future and I'd just love to teach Defense Against the Dark Art, won't you please hire me?' I just don't that will work"

"I don't have the answers for you Harry, you must chose your own path. the aged wizard said smiling "However obviously you can't be named Harry Potter, I have created a suitable alias for you. You are Harry Carter, you were born in England, but after your parents were killed you were sent to live with your aunt and uncle who sent you to a small school in Scotland which was destroyed last year after being attacked by Voldemort."

Harry grinned "Thanks!"

"Harry it is vital that you do not change history in anyway. No one may know who you really are, and you may not tell anyone anything about the future."

"Of course.

Dumbledore nodded, "Alright then, its time to leave" he reaching for the misshaped hourglass "Turn this over 21 times, and Harry my boy, good luck."

"Thanks, sir"

"Until we meet again"

" How am I supposed to get back?"

"At the end of the year turn this clockwise 20 times and you'll be back here"

Harry slowly began to turn the time tuner over, and over, and over. Just as he felt a pulling sensation though his body, Dumbledore called " And Harry, don't be surprised if you have some company"

AN: This is my very first fic please review, I really want to know what you guys think. I also need a beta if anyone is interested. I'll update soon.