HP: When the Savior Learned to Doubt

What if the Boy Who Lived grew up suspicious of every smile, every promise, every prophecy? Raised by the Dursleys, Harry Potter spent his childhood eavesdropping from corners, learning that adults lie and heroes die. By eleven, he'd concluded his father was probably a disaster waiting to be avenged. Then Hogwarts arrived—and with it, a destiny he's not sure he wants. This isn't about becoming the perfect savior. It's about a boy who questions everything, trusts no one, and must navigate a magical world built on secrets while carrying the weight of everyone's expectations. The first year follo…