When Harry Potter finally arrives at Hogwarts, many are surprised at what they find. Maybe Dumbledore should have checked on his little pawn now and then. Because Harry has started to build a family of his own, and they will not let others break them apart. Gray!Harry, Slytherin!Harry, Eventual Slash

At a young age, Harry becomes Death of the Apocalypse. Now he must find the other Riders while keeping his identity a secret while still attending Hogwarts. Features an independent Ravenclaw Harry, no Golden Trio, and an attempt to not bash characters. Book Two finished.

A discussion with Madame Pomfrey at the end of 2nd year changes Harry's outlook on his future. No longer willing to spend his time lazing about, Harry gets serious about schoolwork. How will this and a few other changes revealed to the students at the start of the next school year affect the final outcome? More Inside.

Harry returns to Hogwarts for his second year. A year that will be filled with books, good friends, basilisks, quidditch, prattish friends, horrible dreams, and pranks.

In 1986, Harry meets his first friend, a tiny green snake. That friend will change everything. - A retelling of canon with a darker, smarter, more cunning Harry in possession of a pet snake and a sense of self-worth. Some reworked canon scenes in the beginning but original scenes will be frequent. Dark! Smart! Independent! Harry; Eventual Drarry (SLASH), VERY slow developing.