AN-Harry is five years younger than in canon. Also Grindelwald was not the one responsible for Hitler in the second world war. It was Dumbledore, he had Gellert locked in a tower and he used polyjuice in order to rise to power. Note Grindelwald escaped after Hitler killed himself blood wards that held up his prison were tied to Hitler's life. Grindelwald hid for 40 years after his believed death at the hands of 'Dumbledore the light lord.'

2 November 1986

Dumbledore had just left the child on the doorstep three days ago. Gellert frowned he had known these muggles for months. They hated anything not normal. He knew it was time to return to the magical world. However he had waited, always claiming to no one but himself the timing wasn't right.

Tonight however he wasn't going to leave this innocent child to these people. As much as Gellert agreed with Albus about how Wizards are the better people he did not hate muggles. Albus had far too much hatred after the muggles in his neighborhood killed Ariana. Gellert though in love with her knew that it wasn't what she would have wanted.

Gellert decided he would take the Potter child and adopt him into his own family. He knew Ariana always wanted children. They had often spoken of running off and eloping but he had not had enough money then. Now he had money and he was going to raise this young wizard. He knew the Potters gave their lives to protect their son he was now the boy-who-lived. Gellert had a feeling that Albus knew what these people were like and had left him here for that selfsame reason.

Gellert walked up to the front door 'Alohamora' and he was inside. He walked up the steps but heard a small whimper. Gently he walked back down and unlocked the cupboard under the stairs and laying before him was the most beautiful child. The child looked like it was in pain the stench in the air was enough to explain why. Gellert smiled at the boy, the young one looked up at the old man with wonder. The boy's killing curse green eyes shook Gellert to his soul. So innocent but he had already seen death and had been abused. Gellert lifted him out of the cradle and whispered "Come my son we are going home"

The Next Day

Gellert had prepared the blood adoption ritual. He knew he wanted a son and that the boy needed a father.

A few hours later and the adoption ritual were finished and the boy had changed. The boy had blonde hair and had a more aristocratic face. His jawline and cheek bones had sharpened. The only thing that remained the same were the scar and the eyes. Finally Gellert lifted him up and looked into his eyes "My son!" he cried. Gellert then named him after his father "Norman Alaric Grindelwald."

16 Years Later

Gellert had taken to calling him Alaric or Al. Al had grown into quite the formidable person. Although he had to take on a false name (Odalric to explain their German ancestry) like his blood adopted father he was happy. He knew he was heir to one of the most powerful wizards of his time, Grindelwald though Al knew he had never had the chance to shape the magical world as he wanted because of the grand manipulator. Albus Dumbledore, the name stung his very soul everytime he heard it uttered. He knew what kind of person he truly was; he was a light lord in name only. He was too weak to change the world after he cashed in on Hitler.

Dumbledore thought the world would be easier to meld because he had saved it. The old fool didn't even notice Voldemort destroying his plans until it was too late and age had not been kind to Dumbledore he wasn't as strong as thirty years before. He could never defeat Voldemort so he sold out his followers to fulfill some prophecy to fix his little 'problem.' It was near perfect except for young Al and his father. They had escaped his manipulations and had gone to the United States.

Al attended the Salem Institute of Magic which his father was the Deputy Headmaster of. They had finally found a home but now because of the Grand Manipulator they were force back to Britain. The tournament was on again, it used to be called the Tri-Wizard tournament.

It was now known as the Quad-Wizard tournament. Europe finally accepted Salem as its equal or at least the political pressure that stemmed from it. Al had to go with his father to Hogwarts for his final year. Together alongside his friends and fellow Seventh Years they would enter the tournament and finish their final year away from home in Scotland. Al knew he was going to be chosen and he and his father were both worried.

They knew that he was the best student, he had already finished his NEWTS last year and was working on his Transfiguration and Charms Mastery under his father and had already received provisional acceptance to the Great college of Magic in Rome but had not decided if he wanted to continue after Salem. He wanted to teach and his father would be Headmaster soon but he had all the time in the world he was only 17 or so he hoped.

Gellert was proud of his son they were leaving tomorrow September 1st. His son had already surpassed anything he could have hoped. Although he never could fly a broom something he apparently inherited from himself. Al was the best Wizard Gellert had ever seen at his age. Maybe he was a great teacher but Gellert knew his transfiguration students would argue with him over that. No, Al was a prodigy in Transfiguration and Charms. He could do things with his wand that made Gellert quiver. He himself would be hard pressed to match the young boy's feats. That however was not the most intriguing thing about the boy.

Al was a speaker. Not to snakes alone, he showed the Grindelwald familial gift. Al understood every language inherently both Animal and anything remotely a language. Gellert discovered this when Al was five and he was talking to a wolf outside their cabin in Germany. It was amazing; Gellert could do so many amazing things but to have a full grown white wolf purr under his fingers at five years old was beyond him. It was a gift and Gellert encouraged Al in all his endeavors. Though he never understood written words as well as the spoken he was good at runes but his ability did not help.

Gellert was ready to leave and had woken Al. "Come on Al its time."

"Go away you old codger, two more minutes." Al threatened

Gellert laughed and said "What if I throw some water on you like last week"

"You wouldn't dare…"

"Oh really care to find out?"

"Not if I want you to live till the morning. I'll get up dad."

"Good and Henry(Al's Falcon) has some mail for you."

"Alright thanks dad my stuff is already packed let me get a shower and we'll be on our way"

Gellert walked back downstairs and Al took his shower and put on some clothes. Decked out in all black with a Dark Side of the Moon shirt on Al greeted his father at the bar. Al went over to Henry and asked him "So how was the flight? See that Eagle again or did she not let you have your way like last time?"

"Oh shut up you bloody human. She was busy ok? Now take this blasted letter."

"Hmm I didn't expect Alex to reply I figured he would wait till we got there apparently he must have found out about the tournament. If only his father wasn't the blasted Secretary of Magic he would have found out later."

Gellert smiled at his son "Ah yes John always liked to brag, it's how you found out as well if he hadn't been bragging to me about this new tournament I wouldn't be going and you would be stuck with that bastard."

Al knew his dad HATED Albus Dumbledore and he knew why. Though Al never hated him as much the pain leftover from his parents death and his father's mistreatment stole any warm feelings for the man. Al knew that his father couldn't wait to beat the old man at his own game. Al joined in the sentiment "I know but still he knows how damned big mouthed Alex is. I swear he tries to annoy me though I can't blame him I flirt with his daughter so I get my shots in as well. It helps though that she flushes as red as an apple everytime pisses Alex off to no end."

"Alaric, what have I told you about playing with that girl's affections it's not bad enough her father is the SECRETARY of MAGIC but your best friend is her brother." Gellert rebuked his son

Al smiled "I'm not playing with her affections Father" he emphasized the last word "I planned on asking her out this year but the tournament got in the way." Al looked a bit sad. He did like Stacy even though she was his best friend's sister. It was kind of nice Al always wanted a brother. If it all worked out he would be the son in law to the most powerful wizard in America and have his best friend for a brother in law.

However it wasn't going to happen, at least not this year. Al always dreamed of helping people and more importantly clearing his family's name. Though subconsciously maybe Al was doing this for bad reasons maybe he was playing with the girl in order to get what he wanted but Al knew he was a good person and that's not what it was. However after hearing his father's words he realized he was manipulating her. Al knew he had to stop he didn't like her but the things she would bring. Al thanked Morgana every day for his father. Without him, Al would be just as bad as Dumbledore.

Thankfully his dad always knew what he was up to and saw his heart. It often saved Al from doing things he would regret. Like last year, Al was going to quit school after his NEWTS and take up his brother's dad's offer of a job in the department of Magic. Al always wanted to be an unspeakable but his father talked him out of it. Al knew his father was right but gave up begrudgingly and after hearing of the vows the unspeakables had to take he was very glad he listened.

"Alright but you know I'm right son. Let's get going the airline won't wait on us"

"Alright let's go. See you at Hogwarts Henry let me know if you find a new bird."

Henry blanched "Whatever Human, at least I don't have to grovel to get a mate"

Al laughed "So what about that snowy owl, Hedwig was her name right"

"Oh shut up I'll see you later" Henry flew off towards Hogwarts

Gellert laughed at the squawking Al and Henry and said "I never knew why you picked that bird but it's quite entertaining listening to you squawk like a chicken"

"Yeah, yeah let's go"

Al and Gellert hopped into the car and drove off to the Airport in Boston where they would meet their classmates and students.

3 Hours Later at Boston International

"AL!" his bestfriend Alex and his little sister yelled for him

"Hey guys, I got your letter Alex and I know, it's gonna be crazy there, so Stacy are you coming? I thought it was only Seventh Years?"

"Nah Al she begged father and they made the sixth years come too. See what happens when you flirt with my sister? Now I'll have to fight off you or some British idiot."

"Eh you can count me out, I don't think I could deal with your dad." Al looked worried

Stacy laughed "Oh shut up Al you know he loves you like a son"

"Yeah but wouldn't that make you dating incest?" Alex asked as serious as he could muster and Stacy looked like she was about to cry then Al and Alex burst out laughing

"It's ok sis" Al smirked "I'll defend your honor from this nitwit"

Stacy just stomped her foot and walked away going to see her friends

"So Al decided not to date my sister huh?"

"Yeah man I realized this morning that I wouldn't be dating her but what she would bring and I don't want to be that guy" Al looked apologetic

"It's alright we've all made mistakes remember that third year two years ago I thought she was the one? Turned out she was dousing me with love potion." Alex laughed at himself

Al joined him in his merry mood "Fair enough let's get on the damn plane. I just want to get out of this crowded place"

"Alright bro" Alex winked at Al "let's see if we can bag some good seats"

To be Continued

An- this will be very AU R&R DLDV