The mother in Molly reaches out to a grieving child. Harry starts worrying about Dumbledore once he sees the hand, and decides that they need a contingency plan. Over a bowl of too hot onion soup, the course of the war is changed. Voldemort is faced with an actual adversary in the form of the Order of the Phoenix. Mentors Bill, Moody, and Fleur. Re: Ch. 9 One Shot Compilation

In First Year, Harry realises early on that he has more in common with Hermione than Ron. Their friendship gradually blossoms into something more - something that Voldemort will come to regret - the Power he knows not. First through third year near canon, more AU from fourth year on.

Chapters 5356 NEW and FINISHEDOn Harry's 16th birthday he makes a decision that changes his world. A friend follows close behind, 'cause nobody knows Harry like Hermione. HHr