A disillusioned Harry Potter gets ready to take on a Triwizard Tournament that captures international attention. He finds a new home, mentor, friends, allies and works to become his own man. Follow Harry as he dives into international waters and finds out if he is a shark or a minnow. Rated M in case something rated M is added in the future.

AU of GoF, sequel to Other People's Choices. Harry begins his summer with horrific visions that come true much faster than he was expecting. He'll have to rely on his circle of friends, both his guardians, and all his allies to cope with the results.

The war against the Dark Lord was the last straw. The oppressed, fed up with oligarchy, corruption, and injustice, sharpened their knives, rallying behind those who promised change. They won. Today, Magical Britain is a changed country – for the better. Hail and praise to our saviours! Finally, all is well. But listen! Can't you hear the grindstone turning still ...?

Harry Potter was excited to learn of the wizarding world, unfortunately he had no idea the crucible he was walking into. AU.

What if Harry had been rescued from the Dursleys at age six and raised as the heir of the Noble and Most Ancient, etc.? This is the weird and wonderful story of Aries Sirius Black. AU. Part I complete. Part II complete. (Warning: Part II ends on a cliffhanger. If you dislike that fact, Part II, Chapter 35, might be a better place to stop reading.) Part III is on indefinite hiatus.

The Red Wedding has happened and the Old Gods are getting worried about what has happened. They have no choice. Robb must return.

The world is a complex place, one of many subtle things that separate us Wizards though, many of them view the world as black and white, light and dark, good and evil. Albus Dumbledore is one of those people. So when Lord Voldemort fell the world rejoiced, and Dumbledore thought Harry Potter, the Saviors of the light to be just that his saviour. He is in for one hell of a surprise.

None of them had ever wanted this. Kronos was bad enough as an enemy, but in a time when Zeus' paranoia reaches new heights, Percy and his friends are left without a choice. But no demigod escapes Olympus forever and when a goddess and a friend get captured by the enemies of Olympus, even the shunned have to take action... AU Sequel to Trials of the Sea

Harry Potter was Sorted into Slytherin after a crappy childhood. His brother Jim is believed to be the BWL. Think you know this story? Think again. Year Three (Harry Potter and the Death Eater Menace) starts on 9/1/16. NO romantic pairings prior to Fourth Year. Basically good Dumbledore and Weasleys. Limited bashing (mainly of James).

Voldemort never killed Harry, instead he killed his parents and kidnapped Harry to raise as his own son against Dumbledore and the light. Dark/Slytherin Harry. Eventual M rating.

Lyonel Baratheon, Tristan Stark, Loren Lannister. As the King rides for Winterfell to name Lord Eddard Stark the Hand of the King, these three players will make their own moves in the game of thrones. For their families, their lovers and their ambitions, these three men will make their mark on the history of the Seven Kingdoms with steel, blood and fire.

Currently Entering Year 2: As a 15 month old child Harry Potter survived against all odds. However, what will happen when the dark lord resurfaces with two goals in mind, reclaim power, and kill Harry Potter. However, despite being terribly abused as a child, it will be a powerful, cunning, Slytherin Harry Potter that will await the rising challenge of Lord Voldemort

During the final days of the second Giant war, Percy loses the one he loves and his purpose for living. So he asks the gods for a task to challenge him and give him a new purpose. Unfortunately for him a man hating goddess and friends are going to be gaining a new Guardian. Post MOA. Pertemis

Harry Potter is reborn in Westeros as son of Brandon Stark and Ashara Dayne four years before Robb Stark was born.. Watch a ruthless and fierce Harry becoming a powerful lord of North and emergence of of North as a powerful kingdom... Inspired from "A New World to Conquer" by "LordOfTheGrey" and " Wild Wolf" by"Vimesenthusiast".

Sequel to "Dark Prince". Tensions start to rise and loyalties are tested as Hadrian, formerly known as Harry Potter, delves deeper into the Dark side and sells his soul to the devil. Hadrian Riddle, heir to the Dark Lord himself, is about the become the most terrifying thing the Wizarding world has seen. Just you wait. Rated T for torture [Covers Yrs 3-5]. In Progress

The day before Harry Potter was due to go to Hogwarts for the very first time, his aunt and uncle informed him that he wouldn't be going. Instead, he was sent to Stonewall High. Now, three years later, the Goblet of Fire has named him as a TriWizard Champion. What that means is anyone's guess, but to Harry, one thing is clear: he can finally get away from Privet Drive.

Ravenclaw!Harry. His journey from the very start with the Dursleys till the end of the second war. Harry will lead the war his way. He is no one's puppet. Powerful, Ambitious, Intelligent & Political. Ruthless to enemies and loyal to his friends.

What is more terrifying? A wizard who can kick down your door or a wizard who can look at you and know your every thought? Harry's journey into the mind arts begins with a bout of accidental magic and he practices it and hungers for the feelings it brings. [Major Canon Divergences beginning Third Year.]

Book Three of the Heritage Series: The Ministry is on the verge of collapse, Voldemort is days from reigning over the entire country. However, such control is perilous, one young man seeks to undo everything. Harry no longer content to sit on the side lines takes on the fight himself to bring an end to Voldemort's tyranny and break his hold on life.

Aurora Sinistra spends most of her time watching the stars. In the summer of 1991, she has a plan redeem the reputation of Slytherin House, and some of the people inside it. Recruiting Severus Snape to help her, the two teachers undertake a gambit of their own that leads the Boy-Who-Lived and the Brightest Witch of Her Age into Slytherin House and friendships with Draco Malfoy.

Nine-year-old Harry gets sick of his treatment at the Dursleys, and runs away with a mysterious girl by the name of "Shade". On the streets, he quickly toughens up and learns that sometimes it's kill or be killed. How will this new, far less naive version of Harry react to the wizarding world? *Slytherin Harry* *Grey Harry* *Dark but not evil Harry*

Harry and friends are set to start their third year at Hogwarts. Harry's hopeful for a drama free year, but with his godfather being an escaped convict, his plans to reform Slytherin House, and Hogsmeade weekends, he has low expectations. The sequel to 'A Chance Encounter,'

Beginning in the graveyard, Harry fails to reach the cup to escape but is saved by an unexpected person thought long dead. Harry learns what it is to be a Potter and starts his journey to finish Voldemort once and for all. NO SLASH. Rated M for language, gore etch. A story of realism and Harry coming into his own.

Arthur Morgan's honourable deeds have granted him a second chance at righting all the wrongs in his life. He finds himself thrown back to the beginning of the events in Red Dead Redemption II, destined to suffer through the gang's fall once more. Would he be able to save everyone this time around?

Headmaster Harry Potter has spent his whole life trying to make things better. At the end of his life, he is finally ready. He goes back in time and gives his 11 year old self a very special book.

On Halloween 1981, Sirius Black left Britain with Harry Potter. Now, fourteen years later, a young man is back to take back his legacy. Only one question remains : Is the price worth it? Family Magic. AU. Harry Potter/ Daphne Greengrass.

An intelligent, well-trained Boy Who Lived comes to Hogwarts and Albus Dumbledore is thrown for a loop. Watch as Harry figures out his destiny as a large threat looms over the horizon, unknown to the unsuspecting magical population. Would Harry Potter be willing to take on his role as the Saviour of Magic or would the world burn in his absence? Harry/Daphne. COMPLETE!

After a brutal attack the summer before his third year, Harry discovers much about his family and his place in the world. The only question is whether he will get to choose that place or not.

Successful campaigns cannot be fought when its leaders have different goals. Book Two of the What A Difference A Father Makes series.

Daphne Greengrass always had a plan. She liked being organized. But the Dark Lord's return at the end of her fifth year derailed everything, and now she must decide who will best help her find the life she always wanted.

Memories are tricky things. Sometimes, they cause us to lose nights of sleep. Sometimes, they bring light to darkness. Sometimes, they change the course of destiny. Set after the events of Fourth year. Follow Harry Potter as he finds his way across his strange problems, his notoriety and of course, the resurrected dark lord trying to kill him. AU. Powerful! Harry, Harry/Daphne.

Book Two of the Heritage Series: Harry enters his Sixth-Year while the country is at war with Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Seeking new allies abroad, Lord Black creates the Triwizard Exchange and Harry leads a team of students to Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. But an older enemy resurfaces in Europe and a long-forgotten piece of history is at the centre of it all.

Who will be next to perish? Should he support the Ministry? Does Dumbledore have a plan? These questions and more haunt Harry as he and his new Order train for war and vengeance. Snape gets the Defence job. Will he too be struck down? Harry has been warned about the returning Potions Master, but how can he resist hearing tales about Slughorn's favorite student, Lily Evans?

The Dark Lord made a very different choice on Halloween of 1981, and with it he may have brought the very destruction to the light that they so rightfully feared. Now Harry is growing under the training of Lord Voldemort in order to avenge his parents deaths to the proclaimed leader of the light...Albus Dumbeldore. HarryXDaphne

Life, like the sands of the desert, are so quickly changing that it is hard to keep grounded. When his life changed without warning, he didn't fight or give in, he took the change and made himself stronger than ever. A chanced meeting changed everything for both of them, a letter surrounded by his desire to learn and a will that never saw light; will change the very sands of fate.

A man lost in the sands of time is back with a vengeance. And this time, it will take more than a dark lord to quench his thirst. Dark! Harry, Slytherin! Harry, Powerful! Harry. Time-Travel. AU.

A young boy in a dark cupboard is in great pain. An unusual power will allow him to heal himself, help others, and grow strong in a world of magic. Eventual God-like Harry, Unsure of eventual pairings. Alternate Universe, possible universe/dimension traveling in the future.

During the Time before, the Slytherin family was one of the ruling families of Magical Britain. What happens when the True heir to Slytherin returns? Ancient magick, AU. Concepts from Merlin. (Now Book 2 in progress) Slytherin! Harry, Powerful! Harry. Harry/Daphne.

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What if in a twist of fate, Harry is raised by Sirius Black as his own son and grew up in the magic world. How his life would be changed living upto the reputation of THE BOY WHO LIVED as well as the heir to the house of black and out of dumbledore's manipulation.Raised in the nobility and staunch believers of Dark Arts, see what paths Harry chooses.WARNING AU,NEUTRAL HARRY,PLAYBOY

This is smart! Powerful! Ravenclaw! Harry; How would the wizarding world react to a Boy Who Lived who is much different from what they expected? One that is set to change the course of the magical world forever? Grey Harry; Manipulative! Dumbledore; Harry/Daphne

Lord Walder Frey dies bedding his eighth wife just after his wedding . A death that just changes everything for Westeros ...

What if Harry didn't bump into the Weasleys at Kings Cross on his first day? What if he met another family? A family that knew his parents. This simple encounter will set him on a different path including new friends and new ambitions. Includes: Slytherin!Harry, Good!Dumbledore, Conflicted!Snape, & Supportive!Remus. Years 1-2. Complete! The Sequel is posted.

After a summer spent attending Quidditch World Cup games and tutoring sessions, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year of schooling with plans to study hard, have fun, play Quidditch and become an animagus. Too bad there's a Tournament that gets in the way. The fourth (and final) part in my series, 'Harry Potter in the Claw of the Raven'.

The Death Eaters haven't gone away - the remaining blood supremacists wage a silent war against the blood traitors. One individual decides to go back and time and change the outcomes and prevent the blood purity movement from continuing to control their destiny...(eventual Harry/Daphne, will maintain the canon Draco/Astoria relationship)

At the end of their third year, the Golden Trio end up sitting with a few Slytherins for a portion of the trip back to London. How will the events that unfold be affected by this seemingly small change? Book 1 of the Nexus of Polarity Series

Sequel to "Second Chances" and "Congregation"; follow the adventures of Harry and his friends/family; starts with OWL, 2 months after Congregation (very AU to OotP), pairings HP/DG, HG/NL, adopted Harry (Greengrass), a free Sirius, slightly maniac Ron, meddling Molly, scheming Dumbledore and Filius Flitwick as the new Headmaster. Warning: Ron/Molly/Dumbledore bashing!

Slytherin! Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, Hermione Granger, Daphne Greengrass, Draco Malfoy - it's going to be the Famous Five not the Gryffindor Trio. Alternate Universe.

After decades of an empty life and wars that claimed all he ever held dear, the greatest dark lord in living memory and his most loyal servant are finally ready to challenge fate and once again bring down their vengeance upon their enemies. AU, extended universe, Time-Travel, bashing and HAPHNE.

first-person/second person, Teresa POV to Thomas, post Death-Cure After her death, Teresa is still in love with Thomas, and worse yet, her ghost is stuck behind only to watch Thomas live his life without her in paradise.

The Targaryen's have a history of madness, and no one knows it better than Aelor, second son of the Mad King. Amidst his father's erratic and destructive behavior and his elder brother's decision to run off with a girl who wasn't his wife, it will take every ounce of his Targaryen charm and skill at arms to save the greatest dynasty in Westeros...and that still might not be enough.

The summer after his 5th year a depressed Harry Potter stumbles across a wounded owl and nurtures it back to health. When its owner, none other than the slytherin Ice Queen Daphne Greengrass, shows up to claim it dangerous secrets are revealed and Harry must use his new powers and allies to defeat Lord Voldemort once and for all, but it's not so easy when everyone is against you...

Raised in magic by a loving family, trained by one of the best Aurors the DMLE has ever seen for a war always on the horizon and the world has a very different Boy-Who-Lived on their hands. Book One of the What A Difference A Father Makes series.

Harry Potter fulfilled his destiny, but it cost everything he held dear to him. As Death's Champion he's being asked to do it all over again, and this time he'll get the chance to have the family he always wanted. Will Harry once again emerge victorious or will his friends and family pay the price for his failure? Alive James/Lily. Super Harry vs Super Voldemort. Harry/Daphne/OFC.

Sirius decides to stay in England after escaping Hogwarts and makes protecting Harry his priority. AU GOF.

After the murder of the Potters, a surprise family take Harry to a different country before Dumbledore can get to him. Now 16 years later at the Triwizard Tournament Harry returns to Hogwarts. This will be a Harry/Daphne and a Draco/Fleur story. There will be select Weasley, Dumbledore and Hermione Bashing.

ON HIATUS. A chance remark on the night of Halloween 1981 could have changed everything. Fate throws baby Harry into the custody of Kingsley Shacklebolt, assisted by a certain Mad-Eye Moody. And oh boy, heads will roll and history will change when this gets out. Dear Wizarding Britain: Your saviour has arrived. ON HIATUS.

Before starting their 6th year, several students are chosen for a special project. Using American magical technology, they are to have a DADA training in a simulated world, as a team of six students working together. When an accident occurs, sending Harry and five others into this virtual magical world without their wands - what else could go wrong? ?HP/DG, ?TD/NL, ?HG/DM

Sirius Black dies in a dementor attack in Harry's third year. Using this tragedy to propel himself forward, he finds himself thrown into professional Quidditch, the TriWizard Tournament, dating and, most of all, a marriage contract, permanently bonding Harry Potter to Daphne Greengrass.

When a more studious Harry Potter entered Gringotts with Hagrid, the Goblins managed to talk to him privately - Dumbledore never saw that one coming. A Ravenclaw Harry story. Warning: child abuse, character bashing, and pureblood society.

Neglected in favour of his younger brother, Harry Potter always was dissatisfied. His Parents and their friends fawned over Thomas, no matter what the older brother did. Harry upped and left; why would he have stayed? 6 years later, Harry Potter found a new home. The boy is in the middle of it all, though. What will his role be? Where will his allegiance lie?

When Harry offered himself up to Voldemort, he discovered the people in the Ministry of Death are not happy with him at all. To make up for his years of blunders, Harry is sent back in time to correct everything that went wrong and to get some revenge. Harry/6 girls, Bashing of Dumbledore, Snape, and certain Weasleys. Written for humor only. Lots of cliches. Reviews welcome.

He was a son of Poseidon. He was loyal to a fault. He had been betrayed. Years later, a Primordial named Blaze comes to help the gods in the war... but, who exactly is he, and will he be able to get the campers to start fighting again? Written by: VOID

Book One of the Heritage Series: Following the Dementor Attack, Sirius must claim his heritage and rise to the position of Lord Black in order to help is Godson. However his godson is unaware of his own heritage and has a great deal to learn, all the while still being a target of the Dark Lord whose power grows daily, the world is changing and they have to be ready to fight.

Who is Harry Potter? A son, a brother, a good guy? No. A nephew, a friend, a hero ? Somewhat. Destined for greatness? Yes. A prick? Oh, absolutely. (Updated less often than once per month. Read at own risk. Author already aware of the problems of first year(s). Questions in disclaimers and ANs of chapters 1-40 do not need to be answered anymore.)

War is coming. But as the Olympians slowly begin to realize what awaits them, Percy's fate leads him down a different path. His trials will happen out in the sea, where ancient grudes persist and nothing is quite as it seems. Amidst monsters and deceit, he will have to find his destiny. But one things is assured. He will not go alone. AU Sequel to "Champion of the Sun"

YATTFF - A blend of the Reptilia28 and CoastalFirebird time travel challenges; Harry, Hermione and Daphne Greengrass die during the final battle and are sent back in time to set things back on track. AD/MW/RW/GW!bash. Rated M for themes and language. AU!world OOC!chars. Expect 450k words.

Percy, at the arrival of Jayden, is shunned and forgotten. When Percy is disowned by Poseidon and is exiled from Camp, he meets Chaos, the creator of the Universe who claims to be his father and is once again, sent to school...good luck Percy! Adopted from: Achelois Rising. First ten chapters are not my own work.

This story chronicles the rise of Harry Potter, the right hand of the Dark Lord Voldemort. Features a dark Harry in Slytherin, from pre-hogwarts to the end of the war. Harry knew nothing of the wizarding world until a teacher from a mysterious school visited him and told him the tale of his father, catapulting him into a world of intrigue, politics and Power.

Sequel to "Second Chances"; follow the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends/family in his fifth year (AU to OotP), pairings HP/DG, HG/NL, adopted Harry (Greengrass), a free Sirius, slightly maniac Ron, meddling Molly, scheming Dumbledore and Filius Flitwick as the new Headmaster. Warning: Ron/Molly/Dumbledore bashing!

The war has begun. The evil forces of Lord Voldemort have overrun Azkaban prison, and the Ministry of Magic and the Order of the Phoenix struggle to prevent the wizarding world from collapsing. Harry spends the summer cooped up in Grimmauld Place, but he really just wants to do something. Fortunately, the new Defence teacher helps the students prepare to fight the darkness.

If Harry's baby brother, Daniel, is the Boy-Who-lived, then what of Harry? What is his role? Is he destined for greater? Or, is he to play a much bigger role in the future? Follow Canon's plot, with much bigger AU's plot as the story progresses.

During the Christmas holidays of his fifth year Harry realizes that he should do something to keep things from spinning completely out of his control. He proceeds to make new allies and embraces his more Slytherin side to make use of his considerable resources.

Just how will Dumbledore cope with a Harry who is smart, knowledgeable, sticks up for himself and, worst still, is betrothed? A Harry who has a penchant for losing his temper? Ravenclaw/Smart(alek)/Lord/Harry Almostcanon/Dumbledore Non-friend/Ron Harry&Daphne (Haphne). No Harem. Rating is for language and minor 'Lime' scenes.

What if instead of running to the Leaky Cauldron after blowing up Marge, Harry had elected to stay in Muggle London for the summer. How does one change make a difference? Features an Independent and Powerful Harry.

HBP AU: Harry finally breaks through the Love Potions and Obliviations, and fights the war without taking prisoners or being lied to by Dumbledore. HP/DG, NL/TD, DM/SB, BZ/HA. Grey!Harry. Selective Weasley Bashing, Hermione Bashing, slight Dumbledore Bashing. Sirius lived, Kingsley died at DoM, Hufflepuff's Cup isn't a horcrux; M due to language/violence. Formerly 50 Shades of Blue

When Harry left the Dursley's after blowing up his aunt he didn't imagine how his life would change. Meeting a man who can bring light to the past, Harry discovers secrets kept from him his whole life.

This is about Harry coming 'into his own', receiving his Inheritance. He also receives,other Inheritances, & discovers Love from friends he didn't expect. This takes place during his sixth year. Harry is faced with Voldemort, Deceitful Dumbledore & greedy Friends & deals with Political Maneuvering and Vassals. Definitely for Mature folks! Daphne, Hermione, Susan, Amelia, Rita.

What if Percy isn't who you think he is? What if he's something more? AU. T for fighting scenes. Battle of Tartarus is now starting.

Wars over and Percy's life is great. That all changes when Jacob comes and is set on ruining Percy's life. Soon, he wins, making Percy leave. Percy's soon found by Chaos and joins him as his commander. PERCABETH! full sum. inside!

The last part of the revised series. After this, I move into Year Five with the revised cast. This is essentially the same story, but names have been changed and grammar has been corrected.

The great prophecy looms large as Percy nears his sixteenth birthday. Loki's final plan has not been revealed, but the final confrontation with the god of evil is inevitable. The final story in the Champion of Olympus series.

Continuing with the series, there are a lot fewer changes than in the other two stories. Keep an eye out for the odd new scene. Names changed to protect me. More Snape!

A tighter, more solid version of Y2. Not nearly as many drastic changes as in Y1, but a few things are different. Names changed to protect the innocent. Less canon text where applicable.

After swearing I was done tinkering with the first entry in the series, the Muse struck me. Essentially the same story, but with a more solid introduction to the new characters. Names changed to protect the innocent. Less canon text. More Snape!

Alternate Universe - After Mount Saint Helens Erupted - What if Percy was too injured for Calypso to save? What would the gods do to save the hero of the prophecy, and ensure that Kronos was defeated?

Percy is believed dead, but he is actually on Asgard. The titans have allied themselves with Loki. They wish to use the labyrinth to destroy their enemies, while they wait for Loki and Kronos to merge. The fourth story in the Champion of Olympus series

Second in the Lion's Trilogy. After Ron's death, Harry and company face their sixth year at Hogwarts. Trained by Dumbledore, will they unlock the secret in how to defeat Voldemort? Rated m for content.

A terrible event occurs on Olympus that sends Percy and his friends on a perilous journey to save two people that are very important to our hero. Along the way the titan Lord Kronos's secret is revealed. The third story in the Champion of Olympus Series

Camp is in trouble, and only Percy can lead the quest to save it, but he has problems that could doom the quest to failure. Sequel to Champion of Olympus.

AU Sirius took Harry that night and left. What happened after that is my story. ?able Dumbledore Sirius OOC Rating for occasional language.

The first time Harry escapes his monitors after events in Dumbledore's office he receives a letter from Sirius that may be the key to a decent life.

This is an alternate universe for PJO, Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon and the hero of the great prophecy, but Percy is much more than he seems.

First in the Lion's Trilogy. Daphne likes Harry, and decides she wants to get to know him. Harry is receptive to her advances. Little do they know of how their blossoming relationship will change the course of fate.

Post Book 7 AU; A little over six years have passed since the events that ended the second reign of Voldemort. Now, Harry Potter is the one that needs to be rescued. Rising to this challenge is... Draco Malfoy? Apparently I have to say No Slash.

Beginning during the Goblet of Fire, Harry looks to different friends for support after both Ron and Hermione refuse to believe that he did not put his name in the Goblet. Including one unexpected friend: Daphne Greengrass.

Harry Potter, the passed over brother to the girl-who-lived Katie Potter, is about to go to Hogwarts. But being a Prodigy and all, his adventures at Hogwarts are bound to get a little...out of control.

It's been done, but here's my shot at the old Marriage Contract type story. Harry and Daphne Greengrass find out their parents put together a marriage contract when they were born, now they must deal with it.

Having the right partner can make life much smoother. The right persons can complement each other's strengths and support each other's weakness. Love really does make the world go 'round, especially with a Dark Lord after your blood. HP/DG

HP/DG. Follow Harry as he tries to broaden his horizons beyond Dumbledore's control. A new look on GoF. slight!Dumblebashing. Ron!bashing elemental magic, nonstandard!animagus forms. Sirius is free! independant!powerful!Harry 99.9% complete

COMPLETE! AU! Post OoTP, Sixth Year Story. Harry decides to have a little fun after hearing the Prophecy as a death sentence and his life takes on a life of its own! Harry/Daphne, HP/DG!

So maybe everything didn't work out perfectly for Harry. Still, most of his friends survived, he'd gotten married, and was about to become a father. If only he'd have stayed away from the Veil, he wouldn't have had to go back and do everything AGAIN.

Harry Potter has never known love or even kindness until he is rescued from his relatives by a pair of witches. How will the most talented wizard of his generation respond to those who have mistreated him? AU! Young!Tonks. Early chapters are being edited.

Set right after 5th year. Harry becomes independent. No pairings, lots of Quidditch and some Ron&Ginny&Dumbledore&Etc bashing.