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    Harry is a child. Why is it his job to save the school? Why is it his job to do anything other than attend classes and do homework?

    It’s not his job, but it seems Dumbledore is trying to make it Harry’s job.

    And well, after living with the Dursleys so long only to end up under the thumb of a brand new manipulator, can Harry really be blamed for running away?

    If no one else sees value in Harry, then it’s Harry’s job to find value in himself. That is a job he can live with.

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    An eleven-year-old boy goes on a journey of self-discovery and self-love.
    Let’s see what happens.

    (And he also maybe saves the world?)

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    A/N: I got some questions in comments so to clarify: the disability tag WILL NOT apply to Harry at any point in the fic. There is a character who is mute, and remains so for the duration of the fic, and the tag applies only to them. If you have questions or concerns regarding your well-being while reading, feel free to drop a comment and I'll do my best to help out! <3

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    10 Jul 2025

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    We all have skeletons hidden in our closets. When the Triwizard Tournament is hosted at Hogwarts to 'boost moral' and 'remember Cedric Diggory', all of Harry's secrets start to tumble out as he struggles to balance his new role as Headmaster and the conflicts of interest that come with working with his ex-girlfriend, ex-arch nemesis and his best friend. Not to mention that life-changing injury that he has been avoiding for the past four years...

    AU AFTER DH. Previously posted as "Skeletons" on FF.NET but pairings have been changed since then (was initially a Harmony story).

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    26 Jun 2025

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    AU. Post Hogwarts. The universe gives Harry another chance, this time he's listening to his gut. He befriends Viktor and Neville, falls for Daphne and becomes a professional thief for Gringotts. Weasley and Hermione fans will not enjoy this story.

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    24 Jun 2025

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    Sequel to The End Is The Beginning!

    After years of living and healing in his younger body, it is finally time for Harry to return to Hogwarts, the seat of Dumbledore's power. Like a caterpillar he has matured and is ready to break through his metaphorical cocoon and spread his wings. Plans are unfolding, plots are solidifying and the future will never be the same.

    UPDATE: This story is currently being edited/rewritten. The final chapter will be posted once that is done (October 2025).

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    23 Jun 2025

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    Death was not what Harry thought it would be. An empty train and a being proclaiming himself to be the Death, telling him that, “sorry, no afterlife for you” certainly wasn't anywhere near his expectations.

    And having his soul and magic crammed back into his four year old body, being told that he can never die… That was another painful kick to the groin.

    But Harry is British, and the phrase “keep calm and carry on” is practically a part of him by now. He realises that this is a second chance at life. To actually live and do whatever the hell he wants without being someone else’s pawn. It is a new beginning, and things are going to be vastly different this time around.

     

    UPDATE: As of April 2025 this story has been fully edited/rewritten.

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    23 Jun 2025