This is not my story. I just have really bad eyesight that I needed to copy and paste this story from AO3 to be able to read it. Thanks to James' sacrifice, Lord Voldemort is defeated. Lily barely survives and is rescued by Severus. Years later Harry struggles to live side by side with his hateful and unforgiving stepfather in a very troubled and dark household. Unbeknownst to both much greater challenges lie ahead. Dickens inspired darker Alternate Universe! Family/Angst/Drama