Dumbledore is gone, or is he? Harry feels the weight of the world rests on his shoulders. His brooding nature and desire to face his fate alone may be his greatest weakness. It is his capacity for emotion that makes him strong, his relationships his greatest strength. Who is he really? Can Harry become the wizard he needs to be to face the Dark Lord?

Before their first Hogwarts year, Harry and Hermione undergo training with the founders of Hogwarts. How will they fit into their future's class? Completely AU, partly OOC, probably Dumbledore/Weasley bashing. Rating just to be sure. HP/HG

Harry and Co. are caught just as they're trying to floo to the DoM and rescue Sirius. Harry doesn't give into Umbridge's demands and in her rage, she curses him. Unwittingly, she sets something much larger into motion [rev3].

Systematically abused and degraded children do not suddenly turn into well-adjusted members of society when removed from the abusive situation. Nor do they tend to be very trusting of others, or forgiving. Sequel up.