Harry Potter and the Temptation of Change

Summary: Katie is visiting her grandparents when an unfortunate series of events causes her death in her world. In her last thoughts a shadowed being appears and offers her a choice, die now and move onto the next great adventure or use her love for her family to help others. Now she finds herself in her favourite book with the task of helping them. AU End of 4th Year.

Authors Notes

This is a Mary-Sue story, total self-insert. I apologise, as I am very aware of how many there are already out there but I feel like the student who never puts her hand up for a go. I just would like to try my hand at inserting myself, as I am with faults and all, into this amazing story.

That being said, this is a story where the OC knows what's going to happen. Having, like yourselves and millions of other fans, read and re-read the books more times than I can count, along with thousands of FanFiction. the OC will know exactly what should occur and the dilemma of whether or not she has the right to or should consider changing things will definitely be a major theme.

POV's will be mainly from my OC's and Harry's perspective, however there are a few from Voldermorts or Sirius's etc. that will come from their perspective (and seriously, the OC can't be everywhere).

Timeline: Starts at the end of 4th year and goes all the way til 7th.

Themes: There is a lot of angst, on both my OC's and Harry's part. I'm not a fan of swearing so I doubt there will be any. I'll let you know before hand if something has snuck in.

Characters: I will be bashing some characters somewhat (I mean honestly Ron's stupidity), which means I'll likely be making other characters more important (Neville is such a charmer). Those are just two characters I will be working with.

Relationships: Again a few changes here and it won't be in your face straight away, by the end of 5th year you'll see patterns beginning to emerge. The OC will probably have an interest, but I'm unsure if she'll act on it.

Canon keepers: The biggest thing I'll be keeping is the horcruxes. A few situations and people will behave and interfere the same way. But you'll totally notice the things I change. It'll probably become more AU in 6th year.

Harry: will be grey, have some realistic abilities and may seem a bit OOC. He's going wise up a bit and take some control of his life. He'll be going through Cedric's death and be struggling with Moldyshorts re-emergence. 2 steps forward, 1 step back kind of thing.

OC: will be grey with average capabilities (and that's only after heaps of training as she'll suck at the beginning). There is going to be a lot of anguish over her change in reality and she'll struggle with the decisions she has to make. She and Harry won't really get along very well at the beginning, respect will develop and then friendship. Keep in mind she knows exactly what is meant to happen and that'll be guiding her actions and thoughts. Plus side, for a while no one will be able to see into her mind; that'll be explained.

Updates: I would love to say every week, but I'll be realistic and say once every fortnight/three weeks. I'm taking my time to make sure that I do it properly, research and clarification etc.

I totally understand that some people will of course not like what I change or how I write it. Please, while I do appreciate the helpful criticism and suggestions, do not flame me. Yes, Haters are Gonna Hate. But you don't have to be jerks about it. It's the first time I've ever done this; a little slack would be very appreciated.

Now the Disclaimer:

I do not own anything from the Harry Potter Universe. J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers Studio etc. are the bomb and way more creative than I can ever be. I do own the OC as it's me.