It Starts Inside a Cupboard

Harry Potter was many things. If you were to ask any of his teachers or the residents of Number 4 Privet Drive, they would say he is a delinquent, a troublemaker, and first and foremost, a freak. If you asked the wizarding world, they would sing his praises as a saviourIf you were to ask Harry, he would answer similarly. He would state that he is a good for nothing worthless child, a result of two drug addicts. He wasn’t abused, no, he was only being properly disciplined. And of course, he was undoubtedly a freak. But who was he truly? Harry was a soft spoken boy, who was quiet and intelligent.When Harry learns about the magical world, he doesn’t flip on a dime. Years of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse lead Harry to continue his habits of keeping his grades low and his presence unnoticed (or as unnoticed as the-boy-who-lived can be). The difference though, is now young Harry had people who noticed him. Who saw through the mask he had built for himself. People who could see the abused, terrified child under his mask of indifference. People who would try to show Harry that he is more than he once believed. This is my first time writing a fanfic! I hope you enjoy reading I will do constant updates.