Better be Slytherin

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
F/F
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Better be Slytherin
Summary
Harry Potter’s life with the Dursleys was filled with neglect and cruelty, shaping him into someone different from the boy who once dreamed of a better life. Without Ron or Hermione, Harry finds his closest friends among the ambitious Slytherins, forming a strong, loyal family.Voldemort is no longer a threat—Harry defeated him as a baby, preventing him from making Horcruxes or returning to power. However, dark forces still loom, and Harry faces new challenges, uncovering secrets and enemies from unexpected places.Along the way, Harry discovers love and builds deeper connections, learning that family and loyalty can come from the most unexpected places. His journey is about second chances, finding love, and changing his fate—far beyond just being the Boy Who Lived.The ships will evolve with time, as Harry's heart does, and there's much more to come. This story is far from over, and Harry's journey is just beginning.
Note
This chapter was originally written in 2022 and updated in December 2024.All rights go to JK Rowling.

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