The Boogeyman is real. And he has been haunting Ron's nightmares for years. Believed to be the imaginings of an easily frightened child, no one ever believed him. As Fifth year gets into full swing, all the dark secrets Ron's kept locked up are unfolding in the most unexpected of ways and Umbridge is determined to make an example of him.

Eight-year-old Ron knows his crazy Uncle Billius wasn't as cracked as everyone believes. Wearing gloves in the summer, pockets full of cheering charms, terrified of Patronuses: all of these things seem pretty reasonable to Ron who can see the Grim just as well as his Uncle could. Ron is content to ignore the creature until he accidentally-on-purpose kills someone.

AU, where Harry Potter and his parents live happily. NOT SO FAST. Four children, hurt and neglected, decide to form a group called Misfits, and they decide to show their finger to anyone who dares to cross them Magical!Dudley Slytherin!Ron, Elemental magic. However, something is wrong with Hermione and some others too. Watch how they will clash in an epic battle of ideals & truths.

Clint saves a kid and grows attached to the little guy. But he knows he should bring him back to his family. Can he find them? Will he even want too?