Harry wishes he could go back in time and tell his younger self--always so lost, desperately searching for a family and a place to belong--that the answer was there all along. Right there next to him. Post-Hogwarts HHr. Illustrations by Hastyhand.

Fully illustrated! After his name came out of the Goblet of Fire, Harry woke to a disturbing reality. The wizarding world only saw him as an expendable pawn, his carefree attitude towards studying left him struggling to survive, and he had never truly appreciated the one, constant companion at his side-Hermione Granger. It was high time for change. Harry/Hermione ( Harmione ) Fully illustrated by Arishatistic.

We all know that Hermione went to Slughorn's party with Cormac McLaggen to make Ron jealous. But what if she didn't? What if she came to her senses in time and invited Harry instead? As friends of course.

In the heart of the magical world, where spells are cast and secrets are kept, a story of love and destiny quietly unfolds between two souls who never expected it. From the moment they met, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger shared something unspoken, something that would grow in the shadows of their friendship, blossoming into something neither of them could have foreseen. Before they even set foot at Hogwarts, their paths had already intertwined in the most unexpected of ways. At just nine years old, Harry found himself escaping the cruelty of the Dursleys, seeking refuge in the warm embrace of Hermione's family. The Grangers became his sanctuary, offering him the love and care he had been deprived of for so long. Little did he know, this act of kindness would change everything. As they grew up together, side by side, their bond deepened. What began as a friendship, rooted in shared moments of laughter, struggle, and discovery, began to evolve into something more. In Hermione, Harry found a safe haven; in Harry, Hermione discovered a strength she never knew she had. Their connection was undeniable, though neither was brave enough to speak of it. The weight of their unspoken feelings pressed upon them, but both pushed forward, knowing their friendship was something that could never be broken. When they finally arrived at Hogwarts, the magical world opened before them in ways they never imagined. Together, they faced unimaginable challenges, from the perilous mysteries of the Chamber of Secrets to the dark forces that threatened their world. But through it all, the bond they shared only grew stronger. Every moment, every trial, brought them closer, even when the danger surrounding them seemed too much to bear.

In his first few weeks at Hogwarts, Harry Potter notices the bushy haired girl from the train struggling to fit in, but he already has a friend. He wants to be her friend too, but he's not sure how to be friends with two people who don't like each other. Harry gives it a go anyway, and his and Hermione's friendship gradually blossoms into something that Voldemort will come to regret... First through Third year near canon, more AU after that.

Sometimes, even the Wizarding World makes mistakes. Sometimes, even the greatest wizards and brightest witches can be wrong. Perhaps they knew they were wrong. Perhaps they didn't. Either way, the truth will out, in the end, just as it always does. Harry Potter believed himself to be incapable of love, as he had never remembered having anyone there who really cared for him, and who he could care for back. Until, that is, September 1st 1991. Hermione Granger didn't have any friends at her last school. She was picked on for being smart, and never had any idea what was wrong with her. An outcast, she hoped her next school would open up new opportunities for friendships like no other. She had no idea quite what her next school would be like, and didn't know who it was she would meet on September 1st 1991. True friendship is rare, but true love is rarer. Can this as of yet unfortunate pair find both of these things at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? You hope so. I hope so. Let's just find out. (ABANDONED, WILL NOT BE FINISHED, SORRY <3) Disclaimer::: I own nothing except the plot changes. J.K. Rowling owns the rest

At the start of fourth year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are ready to begin the new year filled with magic. When Harry suddenly gets chosen for the Twizard Tournament, Ron ditches him. While helping him with the tournament, Harry and Hermione start to notice each other in more of a romantic way. Will their friendship blossom into something more intense? Current Ranking: #1 in Harmione! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sequel: Isn't She Lovely