Mysterious invaders, dangerous attackers, and.....a fluffy Animagus? Severus x Harry, don't like don't read. Set in 8th year.

It's Harry Potters fifth year and he's depressed. He has to deal with Voldemort's return, being plagued with nightmares about his friend Cedric's murder and being abused at home. That's right. The saviour of the wizarding world is beaten mercilessly by his Uncle and Cousin. His aunt starves him and verbally abuses him. Eventually he couldn't take it and started cutting, taking drugs, getting mindlessly drunk and street fighting illegally with his muggle friends. (They obviously don't know about magic but do know about his home life). This is set from the summer before fifth year onwards. Let's see if his friends can save him before he's too far gone.

Abused and beaten, Harry comes into a surprise inheritance and his world is changed forever. He finds out that Dumbledore is using him for his fame and fortune, the war is a lie, the light isn't as light as it seems, and what's this about Sirius still being alive?! Things take a surprising turn when Harry meets Tom and learns about creature mates. Is this the start of something wonderful or just another twist in Harry's unpredictable life? Will he finally find the love he's always craved and never gotten? Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J. K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.