This is a pseudo-sequel to Emancipated Minor. A change in a minor scene leads to a different sequence of events during Harry's 5th year, when he has been facing hardship entirely on his own. He needs the legal right to protect himself from abuse by adults. Follows OOTP, but all events occur 1st term. Mentor/bonding fic. Slightly AU Severus in the beginning/more as the story goes on
Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 34 - Words: 131,705 - Reviews: 449 - Favs: 735 - Follows: 415 - Updated: 8/11/2014 - Published: 3/19/2014 - Harry P., Remus L., Severus S., Lucius M. - Complete