"I know you'll both handle this in the best way. It's how you've been raised." Harry was raised by Sirius Black to be a gentleman. Ginny was raised to be an educated, proper lady at Beauxbatons. Together, they'll have to use all their training to handle the new situation: a magically binding betrothal that will change the course of their lives. Harry/Ginny AU

Friendless, bullied, seen as worthless by the Dursleys, Harry's natural rebellious and adventurous nature was repressed. Life was only bearable if he kept out of the way so he grew up unwilling to step out of line. He lives by his wits but has high ideals and courage below the surface. Harry is simply reluctant to draw attention to himself — it's less painful that way! H/G. Ron/Hm.

Story one in the Seventh Weasley series. Chamber of Secrets from Ginny's perspective. Canon compliant.

Based on "Ever After". After his parents die in a coach accident, Earl Harry Potter is brought up as a servant in his own house by the Dursleys. One day, when money has reached an all-time low, they decide to sell him for taxes. As his best friend and fellow servant, Hermione, determines to save him from being shipped to the Americas, she sets off a startling turn of events. HG RH

Ginny is setting everything on fire, and Harry is calling down storms and throwing lightning out of his hands. How things would change if Harry's power was something different and he had to learn how to use it along with understanding a mysterious bond.

A single difference changed Harry Potter as he began his life at the majestic castle known as Hogwarts. Collecting friends from all four Houses, he starts his journey by becoming the Alpha. Will the changes hinder or help his destiny?

Post OotP. AU. Harry is fed up with Dumbledore's interference and sets out to do things his way, with help from some unexpected sources. When he learns the second half of the Prophecy, and finds his power, he won't allow anything to stand in his way.