Disclaimer; I do not own Harry Potter in any way, shape or form. I am only using this as a way to perfect my writing skills so I can one day write my own stories.

AN: Only two chapters to go! I didn't do research on certain things, so please forgive the [enter correct line here] segments, please. I had no internet and when I did I was already too tired to do anything.

There will be another AN down at the bottom. It will explain a few things about this chapter and why I did what I did.

The main character isn't Petunia this time, even though she is mention. I will not change the Character Location thingy [I'm still tired, okay?] as there are too many to choose, and she is still the main focus.

Please leave a review and tell me what you think. Or if something in my grammar is wrong, please don't hesitate to tell me, as long as it's productive and not... well, you know.


Albus [so many names, so many titles] Dumbledore has seen quite a few things in his lifetime. He even achieved so many titles in his lifetime. He knows how people behave, knows how manipulated the people in the ministry is.

He knows just how the wizards and witches think when it comes to their savior, and what they would do should they find him.

Albus isn't stupid, or blind, when he put Harry in the care of his aunt. He knew exactly how the Dursley's would treat the young boy, knew of their hatred of magic.

And if he's right about the dark magic inside Harry… he knew it would get worse. [He only hopes it's not what he thinks it is. He really hopes it isn't and his gut is wrong.]

And yet the other options weren't as good, not in the long run.

If Harry stays in the Wizarding World, then he'll be raised as a pureblood, perhaps adopt their ideals. Or he'll be hunted down by the remaining Death Eaters. Or he'll grow spoiled, knowing he's their savior, maybe stressed out how he needs to be perfect for them.

He may even develop a personality to be someone they want and not himself.

If he leaves him at an orphanage, it won't help much. For example; He'll run into the same problem at the magical orphanage, only with everyone wanting to adopt him for his fame and not well-being. If he leaves him at a muggle orphanage, they might treat him worse than the Dursley because of his magic, or he'll be found by the wizards, perhaps a Death Eater.

Of course there is a chance he'll grow up in a great life in any of these options. But there are too many variables to predict. Besides, the possible dark magic… its very nature would only make things worse in the long run.

No, Harry needs fresh eyes when he comes. He needs to see the problems and help change them for the better. He needs Harry to strive for the greater good!

The greater good… such a vague ideal, isn't it.

Think about it; what does it mean exactly? What is the "greater good"? Depending on who you asks, depends the answer; some would say a world with only magical people, some would say a world where magic and none magic can live together in peace.

What's his greater good? Well, that's for him to know, not the world's… not now, not ever.

Dumbledore gives a sigh as he looks over all the paperwork he has to do. Having as many titles as he does doesn't mean he could let someone else do the paperwork for him. Well, it could, but then he won't be in control.

His hand froze over Sirius Black's imprisonment as his mind went into an internal debate. He knows he should try to get him out of Azkaban… but then the Death Eaters or their associates in the ministry would use that to try to not only release their imprisoned allies, but also try to keep them out of it as well.

And he'll need to find the true traitor without letting anyone know just what he knew of it. [He didn't know the rat would betray them; he seemed very unlikely.]

But if he doesn't try, then Lily Potter would kill him once he's dead. And no one should anger a lady Evans, even when they aren't called Evans.

Well, perhaps there is a way to free Black without releasing the Death Eaters. All he needs to do is find it. Surely he has time…

A message from Miss Figg comes in, halting his thoughts. It isn't time for her to send in updates, so naturally he stops what he's doing to read it. It's probably nothing serious…

It's serious.

The Dursley's were in a car accident and taken to a hospital. She has Harry in her care, but she doesn't know for how long and what would happen should the Dursley's die.

Dumbledore doesn't hesitate to put his paperwork, except that for the school, away. He sends two messages, one to McGonagall as she is Deputy Headmistress and needs to know there's an emergency he needs to take care of, and one to Madame Pomfrey for her medical skills.

For a brief moment he wonders if he should bring in his Potion Master, but thought against it. The fewer people that knows, the less likely the Death Eaters can find him.

Now he needs to find a way to enter the hospital and use magic without raising suspicion.


The diagnosis wasn't good. The crash had been too severe; two of the Dursley's have been crushed while the young one surprisingly has minor injuries, with a cut that'll heal into a scar on the forehead. Petunia however…

Her head is pretty banged up, there's swelling in the brain, her bones have been severely broken and internal injuries are very bad. Muggle medicine, as amazing as it is, isn't going to save her life.

Madame Pomfrey, after some modifications on his part, became her nurse and started adding healing magic and potions for her survival. Dumbledore doesn't know what exactly she's doing, and he doesn't care. All he needs to know is if he'll have to pull more strings for Harry and his cousin.

The blood wards are very important in protecting Harry from harm. He needs to be with a blood relative in order for it to work. He can modify it so it'll be portable, but Harry needs to stay with either his aunt or his cousin in order for it to work.

If Petunia dies, Lily would come back from the dead and kill him herself, he's certain.

Soon it was time for him to leave. Madame Pomfrey knows what to do and how to convince the doctors to let her treat Petunia. She'll let him know if there are any changes. He'll get back to work and try to figure out what he needs to change in his plans.

It'll be okay in the end. It has to be. Harry needs his family; he's already lost so much.


Petunia is going to live. Everyone is calling her healing a miracle. But there is a problem he hadn't thought of; her in-laws are trying to get custody of Dudley.

He could just let them win… if he's not worried about Lily killing him for letting her family suffer like this. How one woman can have so much power over him in death is beyond him. Of course it could be because he knows how she is and knows the dead can come back as spirits if given a choice.

He's a bit surprised that hasn't happened yet.

Now comes the hard part; leave Sirius's file for a respected Auror to find and look over, or find someone to take Petunia's case and defend her cause? Which one can wait a little longer?

Can he somehow do both?

Dumbledore sigh heavily as he took a sip of his firewhiskey. There are so many problems and so many ways things would go wrong, he isn't sure what to do. What if he save Sirius, but at the cost of his power? What if they somehow found a way for the Death Eaters and other convicts to go free? What if helping Petunia out would set back everything he's worked hard for?

Is having Lily wrath waiting for him when he dies worth it?

He doesn't know the extent of Petunia's injuries or what will take the most time to recover. He doesn't particularly care. He just needs to make sure Harry is safe.

Would having his godfather back be so bad? No, not really. It's just the possibility of having dangerous criminals running around that makes it bad.

Okay, he really needs to think about something else; he's thinking in circles!

He needs a new Defense of the Dark Arts teacher… again. Okay, that he can do. And maybe see if he can't update any of the subjects, or get better teachers. No, the ministry and the purebloods in power aren't going to approve of it.

Why is it that he has so much power, so much influence and yet he can't get a proper modern schooling system set up?


Okay, this is good. Kingsley and Bones are going to look into both cases. Dumbledore looks at the paper containing the information again, trying to make sure if this is good, or does he needs to juggle a few things again. Looks good, except for the money needed…

He summons his bank statements, trying to see what he can cut off and what can he switch around financially. Okay so if he switches the vaults around, and these businesses, then… Yeah, he can do this.

Oh, wait… Which vaults are his again? Well, he can sort that out later and return the money he took out. It's not that big of a problem.

Now what was he doing? Oh yeah, paying Kingsley and Bones to keep quiet about this. Now, how can he pay them without anyone becoming suspicious…?

And let's not forget the hundred other things he needs to do as well. As well as finding the real traitor without revealing his involvement. And keeping the purebloods happy…

Who knew "the greater good" would be so much work?

Oh, look; something else that needs his attention. Something he needs to take care of now. Okay that's done, now… And something else comes in… perhaps he should better organize his things? No, too much work, too little time.

Okay, everything's done, now what was he doing? Right, paying Kingsley and Bones without it seem like he's paying them off. How to do that?

Okay, it sounds like he's blackmailing them… There is no way that that is his intention. Isn't it though? He's blackmailing them to keep quiet about two cases, expecting no one would figure it out and hoping for a change without ruining his reputation.

And he still has to find a way to get the ministry to start making some changes!

Forget Lily and the Dark Lords wannabes; this is what will end him!


Things seem to have settled down, at least where Petunia and Harry are concerned [her having amnesia isn't too much of a stretch, considering what happened. He'll have to send her a mind healer when he finds them.].Sure they seem to have disappeared, but the wards are still working so he isn't too worried. Miss Figg is worried as she doesn't know what happened to them, but he had to assure her everything is fine.

No, he isn't sure if anything is alright.

Forget politics, the school and the remnants of the war, Harry and his family's wellbeing are more important right now. He needs to make sure no muggles can hurt them! But how? He doesn't know where to look for them!

Okay, he'll need a bit of Slytherin cunning to figure this out. Oh, how much he hates it.

Okay, he's a frightened girl in a woman's body with the only family being two small boys in his care. The people he should have called family made it very clear they want nothing to do with him and one of his boys. He has no other family and he needs to protect what's his; what will he do?

Well, he has magic so he can just use it to get what he wants from the muggles… only; Petunia isn't magical so she won't do that. Okay, so no magic… what will he do then? Well, sell the house to get as much money as he could, which she already done.

And he needs to make sure no one would recognize them so a change in appearances and names is in order. But to what? Well, he'd go back to his maiden name since that's what he had always known. Oh, but then they'll be easier to spot by someone who had done their homework. Okay, perhaps his other family name, the one the sibling married into. No, same problem. Somebody he knows? No, that won't work… Perhaps a variation of a name?

Yes, if he chose a name different enough to not be connected, yet similar enough, then those after him won't know where to look! But what name? Perhaps Evanston? Maybe, but that seems too similar. Oh, maybe Snap or something! No, she doesn't remember him…

And something needs his attention again. He'll have to put this aside for now and come back when he has the time.


Another dead end… Who knew finding Harry Potter and his aunt would be so challenging?

Looking over the muggles memories of her hadn't been of much help. The ones who knew her only knew her adult self and the ones who knew her when she was younger either forgot about her, haven't heard from her in years or didn't even know her that well.

Not even Snape could give him a clue on how to find her.

Right now he's in muggle London. Normally he wouldn't try to mingle with muggles or attempt to look like them. Normally he'd use a few charms to get by unnoticed.

But it feels nice to blend in and play as the "poor old man" and to not have to worry about needing to recharge his charms. It's also nice that he doesn't have to worry about any of his titles, the jobs he needs to do and the secrets he has for the day.

He does need to stock up on lemon drops, since he's out.

But first, perhaps he should try to read some muggle literature. He hears they have some pretty good fantasies, though nothing close to the Wizarding World's reality. Still, he heard good things about it, might as well give it a try.

Finding a bookstore wasn't much of a challenge, at least compared to the situation he found himself in; who knew muggles had so many books on different subjects! Romance, drama, history etc. How do they find time to read?

At least the employees were easy to deal with. They manage to help him find a good book to read, even though he told them he doesn't plan on actually buying a book at the moment. He told them he's interested in fantasy, particularly one that involves magic.

He's been expecting hostility or something like that, knowing muggle's history with such subjects. Instead they looked very happy and showed him their hottest book series on the subject; Snowdrop by Iris Gardener: a story about two sisters, a magical world only one of them can step foot into and the separation of such differences.

He took the offered book and gave it a read. Before the day is done, he read through every book of the series thus far. He has a sinking feeling how this story will end, but he held onto hope it wasn't.

He doesn't want to think about the pain he inadvertently caused.

Still, it was a surprisingly good read. Perhaps on another day, he should come back and buy the series. He can see himself reading this again for years to come.

He just needs to find a way to hide it from prying eyes. Perhaps hide it in the Room of Requirements?


Dumbledore isn't the one who would look back on his choices and question his decisions. He isn't one to doubt himself in his goals. He isn't one to second guesses the best course of action for his cause or if he needs to rethink his cause.

Yet even months after reading Snowdrop, having this sinking feeling on how the story ends, he can't help it; it surprises him how he isn't immune to regret and doubt and all thanks to that book.

No, it wasn't the book. All it did was open his eyes to something he held dear, yet is quickly to deny it to others… quickly to believe they don't have it and never will; love of a family.

After reading the books, he can't help but look at his problems, his decisions in a new light. How many families had he torn apart because of his actions? How many families of muggleborn been torn apart because of society? How many times had he turned a blind eye towards all of this?

Well, he can't change the world, at least not on his own. He can't control time or change events that have already passed. He can't change the minds of the purebloods overnight, but he can start the change, and hopes it catches on.

It isn't going to be easy, he realizes. There are so many things he needs to focus on and prepare for, like "he-who-must-not-be-named"…'s return or his followers coming into power.

He can't even change the school's curriculum! How is he going to create change?

Okay, one step at a time. He can do this, just not as fast as anyone would like. And not alone… but who can he trust with this?

He'll have to come back to this at a later time. He needs to finish his paperwork, and whole other things that seems to come up…

But he will start that change, change for the muggleborn and their families, for families torn apart by this war, for families still fighting…

He owes the Evans Sisters this much, and so much more.


Okay, so it took a bit longer than he would have liked to get away from everything and focus on this secret project of his. But timing couldn't have been better; Iris Gardener had just released her final book of the series and is doing a reading and book signing!

If only he could hire muggles to teach… Perhaps there's a loophole somewhere? He'll have to look when he gets back.

He wants to make it for the reading. It's not every day, even in the Wizarding World, does one have a chance to hear their favorite, or well-respected, authors read their own creations! If he doesn't make it, he'll miss a chance of a lifetime!

Okay, maybe that's too dramatic. But the point still stands!

He made it just as they were starting. Taking a seat on the back, he listens. Sure, seeing her in what muggles call a wheelchair is a shock; she should be walking by now. But her voice is strong yet gentle, similar to Lily's but different, more subtle.

He could visualize the world she "created", could see the war, the battles. He could feel the worries of uncertainty and the pain of loss. He couldn't help but shed a tear or two when the sisters became so distant that even at their weddings they weren't considered family, though one tried.

His heart ached when each sister was waiting for the other to finally understand how they felt, but wasn't giving the other the chance to tell. He felt their pride preventing them from saying anything; he could feel their hope that they'll have a chance later, when things die down, even though they're doing everything they could to distance themselves from the other.

He got so lost in their world, he forgot where he was. He forgot who he was, just for a moment, and he found he didn't like the man in her story; the man who is supposed to be him, hated him for manipulating their lives and allowing this to happen.

But then again, he had no idea the traitor was Peter. He had no idea how Voldemort was able to get through so easily. He thought Peter was found out to be the Secret Keeper and was tortured or threatened to reveal their location.

Perhaps he was. Perhaps he was, and saw this as his only way out. Perhaps he… well, only Black would know for sure.

How is that case coming along? He should get back into it, make sure everything is going smoothly and find out what strings he needs to pull when.

He is brought back into reality when the room went into an uproar at the magical sister's death, just before her child was to be killed. He doesn't remember how but he could have sworn Iris's eyes narrowed and caused everyone to quiet down so she could finish.

She told of the magic left from the now dead sister, surrounding her young son, protecting him even in death. She spoke about a green light and about the curse bouncing off the boy, right back to the evil man. She spoke about the pain their honorary brother had felt as he held her body.

Dumbledore felt foolish when she got to the part of learning of her sister's death through a letter, and at that point no longer wanted anything that reminded her of the betrayal and of the world that took her sister away from her.

When people asks why she wrote it this way, he can tell she lied when she told a story of one of her uncles that fought in the war, having regret to have never tried to rekindle his relationship with his brother before he died and how bitter he became.

But it makes sense, even though people want a happy ending, where the remaining sister took the child in as her own. Iris never says anything to that, just gave a sad smile. He stood up and told the room how perfect the ending is as it's a cautionary tale of what happens when bitterness, jealousy and pride get in the way of love.

Tomorrow isn't certain. Sometimes you can hold off on things for too long and miss the opportunity for a better life, for closure.

The rest of the night went smoothly after that. He not only purchased a book, but he managed to get her to personally sign it.

He found it mildly amusing she's using a fountain pen to sign it, and in calligraphy too.

She thanked him for what he said. He let her know how she made the right choice with the ending. She wrote something personal in his book before handing it to him. After biding each other a magical day, he made his leave.

On his way out, he bought the series, including the last book. He's going to have his personal collection, but perhaps he can donate this extra set to the school's library. It's a good read and there isn't anything in there he doesn't mind sharing with the students.

Sure, he wasn't the best and only he knew what he was truly doing, but it's a good read nonetheless. And, perhaps, it can inspire some pureblood children to make a change. Or they can try to get him into trouble, in which case he'll need special charms on the books for such an emergency.


Snape and McGonagall read the books. Granted it wasn't any of his copies, but they still read them. He didn't even try to stop them or warn them; he has too much to do.

Besides, this is something they need to do themselves. It might even be good for them.

So, what was he doing again? Oh right, Sirius Black's case. Okay, so he never had a trial and no one checked his wand before they snapped it to see if he had casted the spell. And no one did a proper paper report on that night.

Okay, this is going to be tougher than he thought. Not only do they have to find a way to prove his innocence, they have to find a way to get his health back up before he can even attempt to see his godson.

Then they'll have to find his godson, but one step at a time.

Perhaps Madame Pomfrey would have suggestions. Or maybe… No, check with Madame Pomfrey before letting the rest of the staff in on this.

Oh, perhaps he should find the Founders Heirs! No… too complicated. Perhaps he could…

Oh, a message from Bones about the case. Okay, so she and Kingsley are doing what they can to get only Black out, and not the others. Yeah, this is going to go bad soon… how can he prevent this fallout?

He could use Snowdrop as… no, no one would believe it at best, and at worse they'll look for Iris and question her, finding Harry Potter in the process.

Oh, a message from Kingsley. Okay, he has a plan, involving reopening Black's case for lack of information and truth serum. But he needs a safe place to hide him until the trial, as well as someone to heal up his body and mind. No problem, let's just… oh wait…

What will be a good place to hold and hide Black? Well, the only place he could think of that'll be best is… but will they allow it?

Well, it's his school and if Hogwarts doesn't agree, then they'll find someplace else.


AN: Yes it's Dumbledore this time. I tried making his character a bit different that other stories... I think I failed... I don't know if you know this, but I hate character bashing! They destroy a character by exaggerating their flaws and never gives them a chance to redeem themselves! If you don't like a character, then fine, don't like them. but if you are writing a story at least let them have a couple of redeeming qualities, even if by the end they don't learn anything.

And please, don't make the hero a saint, especially if he's Harry [censored] Potter or the main character! They should have flaws as well, but they at least try to learn from them, try to overcome them unlike their nemesis. This is true for having kids as the lead; they are children for crying out loud! Were you perfect when you were eleven? Did you know everything important at that age? NO? Then they don't either.

Sorry for the rant there. I guess it was a bit bottled up, for a while now.

Anyway, as I was trying to say [before I interrupted myself with a rant], I tried to make Dumbledore an overworked, slightly paranoid old man who didn't realized the pain he was causing and under the stress of the Wizarding World's Government and their fear of change. He does have harry's best interest in mind, just goes about it the wrong way and is too prideful and paranoid to ask for help.

And he's an old, stressed out man; he forgot what vaults are his.

This was my sister's idea. She wanted to know what Dumbledore might have thought about all of this... and is the reason I did a few more chapters. I want to pull in as many AU's as I can, without it being too cluttered.

Just two more to go, and a List of all the AU's I put into this.

PS. Dumbledore is, in no way, excusing his actions. This is just a way for him to see what he did and to grow from it. Whether or not it works is another story. His heart might be in the right place, but as the saying goes; the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

And he's afraid of Lily. Tell me who wouldn't be who had witnessed her temper.