I am re-writing the Harry Potter story. He are the goals I hope to accomplish:
A) eliminate errors and inconsistencies that I and others have discovered
B) modify the mail plots so that, instead of a chain of 1000-1 coincidences leading the Trio to the climax of the novel, it will be a logical progression that leads them there
C) Add to the story additional canon information that JKR has given in inverviews and on Pottermore.
D) Eliminate the Americanization of the first few books.
I will stick to the canon as much as possible, although (B) will force me to change canon events, sometimes drastically. I am also not attempting to write an artistic novel like JKR did, because I am not nearly that skilled at writing. My story will seem more like a historical record at times, because that was I can get away with poor fiction-writing skills :)
The law of fan fiction says that, if you give an advantage to the hero, you must give one to the villain. Forcing the Trio to logically find the bad guys instead of shear blind luck is certainly an advantage: I can think of half a dozen ways in which V could be defeated in the first book. So, to compensate I will employ the Predestination Paradox: No matter how differently the trio acts in the novel, somehow they will end up in the same situation in the end.
My original intention was to re-write the books completely, except to change that which I thought could be improved. I decided against this for a number of reasons:
1) I would never be able to write the books as well as JKR did
2) I didn't want to get sued
3) The books are LONG!
If a certain event is not mentioned in my story, and you are unsure of whether it happened or not, then decide it for yourself with whichever makes you happier. For instance, Dumbledore and Hagrid obviously carried Harry to safety after his parents death, even though I didn't write about it. On the other hand, I did not mention Harry running into the Weasleys at Kings Cross Station, and it obviously didn't happen in my story. Any event that is not in my story, but is unclear which of those 2 categories it belongs to, is for you to decide. In the first book I will not mention the troll incident. Did it occur or not? That is for you to decide.
I think JKR wrote these books, initially, from the hilt. She wrote them to be whimsical and to hook the reader. Therefore, she made some illogical rules which had to be tiptoed around in the later novels. I changed that, and wrote the first book with the same iron-clad Magical Laws that I will use in the last book.
As I mentioned, I am removing the Americanization, even though I am from America. If you notice any American phrase or spelling most Britons would not know or use, please inform me so I can change them.
On that note: If I missed an error in the books, let me know. If my characters are not following the most logical path which should lead them to their goals, let me know. If there is some bit of canon which I have missed (not deliberately changed, which I will occasionally do) which would enhance the story in your opinion, let me know. I have linked this pen name with an email account solely for this purpose. Email me anything you want to say, and I will take all into consideration when writing the story. I have no problem with going back and changing previous books if I write myself into a corner.
I hope you enjoy my project. If I am a terrible writer, please let me know before i write 7 books of garbage. If it is good, also please let me know. I have never written fiction before, so I can only hope this will turn out well.
"You wanted to see me, Mr. Dumbledore?"
Hagrid entered the Headmaster's office. He had received a request to come talk to Dumbledore, and the request had sounded pretty urgent, so he came right away.
"Hagrid, 10 years ago, when Lily and James Potter selflessly sacrificed their lives to save their son, and all of Britain, from Voldemort, I put Harry in the care of Lily's sister and her husband. I could have instead put him with a good wizarding family, like the Bones' or the Weasleys. But I instead put him in the care of his uncle and aunt, both of whom are Muggles and neither of whom has, to my knowledge, treated Harry with the kindness and love he would have had in another family. Do you have any idea why I did this, Hagrid?
Hagrid thought a moment. Dumbledore never just said what he wanted to say. He always asked questions to make you figure it out for yourself. Hagrid liked this; he knew Dumbledore was smarter than he was, heck he was smarted than most of Britain. But Dumbledore's odd way of discussion always made you feel like you were on his level.
"Well, Mr. Dumbledore, sir, I guess it's because you were hiding him. From the Death Eaters, sir. Or because you put some sort of protection on them."
"Exactly, Hagrid!" said Dumbledore. "When Lily Potter sacrificed herself to save her son, she gave him a type of Old Magical protection that is passed on to any of her blood relatives. That is why I put Harry in their care; until he comes of age, or until he no longer lives with a blood relative of Lily, he is protected from Voldemort or any of his followers. I did what was best for Harry.
But in the following years, I fear Harry has been abused. He lives in a closet, Hagrid! Under the stairs! I have gone to his house twice since then to try to talk with Harry, and explain things to him, and both times I was refused entry by Vernon Dursley. I am almost certain that Harry has no idea he is a wizard, or even that the magical world exists. He does not know of the existence of Hogwarts, Sickes, or Quidditch. He is, for all intents and purposes, a Muggle-born wizard. Harry Potter, the most famous child in Britain, does not even know who his parents were! It's a travesty, Hagrid.
"We usually send a member of the staff: usually Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick or Professor Sprout. But Harry is special. Of course he needs teachers and mentors, as do all young children. But Harry has lived a terrible life, I fear. And because of that, Harry needs a friend. That is why I want to send you you to give him his Hogwarts acceptance letter."
"Me? Mr. Dumbledore, with all due respect, I don't think I can. What if I get caught using my umbrella? They'll figure out yeh fixed my wand, and who knows what they'll do to yeh for that."
"There will be no need to use magic, Hagrid. I have created a portkey that will send you directly to Harry Potter's house. You and Harry can take the train to and from Diagon Alley, and then you can use the portkey to come back to Hogwarts. And if you must perform a small bit of magic to get Harry to believe you, I certainly will not tell the ministry, and I do not think Mr. Potter will either. . I am asking you to go, Hagrid, and to be Harry's friend. Merlin knows he needs one. Will you do this, Hagrid?
He agreed. If Dumbledore thought it was necessary, Hagrid would trust his judgement.