What if someone helped Harry before he went to Hogwarts? Would that make a difference? Well, I think so; so here is my impression of what MIGHT happen.

Bill needs something. Badly. And he can only get it from his sister. Warning - incest

In JKR's reality, Lily found and cast the charm that saved Harry October 31st, 1981. Here's a look at a world where James cast the spell. First of a seven year arc.

Harry Potter. Neville Longbottom. Violet Potter. All potential children of the prophecy. Believed to be Harry's brat twin, Violet, he and Neville are sent away to train at a young age. Then they return, Captains in the Wizarding Army. Not a slash.

What would have happened if Harry had chosen to run away from the Dursleys as a child? This story spans from when he is eight to when he is eighteen. Features new characters, old ones, and general meyhem. AU, HarryOC COMPLETED AS OF 10/23/08!

When Sirius Black escapes Azkaban and 8-year-old Harry Potter disappears, the world is thrown into upheaval. What will Britain and Harry be without each other, and who will face the Dark? You only THINK you've read this before. I guarantee you haven't.

AU What if Harry knew he was a wizard and about the prophecy before he went to Hogwarts? What if he was kicked out of the Dursleys and decided to attend Hogwarts disguised as a muggleborn? Harry Ginny

Manipulative, Evil Dumbledore! Powerful Harry! Clever, Resilient, Brave Snape! Alternate Universe! Brilliantly Intelligent Lily! The full story of Harry Potter Please READ & REVIEW!COMPLETE!

What if Harry's parents had put in place a few contingency plans for Harry's future. How different would his life have been in the magical world then? Harry Potter first year AU story with some Albus Dumbledore perspective every now and again.

When Harry is only six years old something happens to him that gives his aunt and uncle the perfect excuse to get rid of him. Nine years later he is found...

The summer after Sirius' death: the abuse at the Dursley's leaves him broken. Snape is asked to try and help, and discovers that the key to saving Harry may be Draco, who has returned after his own difficult summer. HD Slash

It's amazing what an adorable six-year-old kid will bring out of a group of bitter, tired, college-age music students. Journey back to a time when the world was big, kindness was life-changing, and Harry Potter knew how to dance. COMPLETE!

Lily hid a secret from everyone...except her twin brother. Animagus, Quidditch, rivalries, and discoveries all included in this answer to Severitus' challenge FINALE UP! THANKS TO ALL!