Harry Potter is not some clueless, bumbling idiot when he arrives at Hogwarts and this messes everything up for Dumbledore. New friendships and enemies are created. How will Dumbledore deal with this unexpected twist in events? Follow the story of Independent!Harry as he rights the wrongs that have been made. Slytherin!Harry Harry/Hermione Manipulative!Dumbledore Evil!Ron

Instead of watching, Black talks to Harry before the Knight Bus arrives. This simple and seemingly small decision opens new doors for Harry, giving him more spells, new abilities, and a new outlook on people in general.

Harry is called up to Dumbledore's office at the end of his fourth year and told he is to go and live with Severus Snape. Severus does what no one else bothered to do― he takes care of Harry. Watch as Harry flourishes to all that he was meant to be: A Slytherin with a heart of a lion. No slash. Will Harry be able to beat Voldemort and save the people he loves? Read and find out.