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When Harry’s self control fails him while at the ministry of magic, the loss he suffers propels him to choose a new path for himself. Burdened by grief, guilt and a lasting anger, Harry’s determination to protect those he cares about has never been stronger.
But while he’s motivated to succeed, will he manage to protect himself along the way? In his want to better himself and for revenge on his enemies, is there such a thing as going too far?
(Alternative ending to Order of The Phoenix and AU onwards.)
(Title from “Achilles Come Down” by Gang Of Youths)
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04 May 2026
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Set during the summer after Harry's Fifth Year. The fifteen-year-old is struggling to cope with his godfather's recent death, ridden with guilt, shame, remorse, and much internal conflict, depression looming on the horizon. The Dursleys aren't helping things either. Things take a sudden twist for the worse when the Blood Wards around Privet Drive fall, rendering Harry unsafe. What's the solution? Dumbledore arranges for Harry to stay with his most hated person after Voldemort and Umbridge: Severus Snape. In isolation. For two weeks. It goes without saying that neither wizard is pleased, and their feelings of mutual hatred are much reciprocated. And with a ticking sleep-deprived Gryffindor time-bomb, that right there is a recipe for a dangerous concoction.
Angst, hurt/comfort, emphasis on psychology and character developement. Super slice-of-life kind of story where every chapter is one day of the two weeks our two favorite characters have to spend in isolation. And the chapters are LONG. Panic attacks, stress, anxiety all based off of personal experiences. Written in third-person omniscient. Heavy emphasis on internal conflict, feelings, emotions, and learning to cope with life's shit.
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- Part 1 of The Path Chosen
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29 May 2026