The Sleeping Dragon Wakes by AncientzDream

The Sleeping Dragon Wakes by AncientzDream

Summary:

Lily and James went to greater lengths to protect their son than even Dumbledore knew and, as Harry grows into his inheritance, the Wizarding world will find out just how deep one old man’s betrayal can run. Rated: M – English – Drama/Adventure – Chapters: 10 – Words: 148,496 – Reviews: 942 – Updated: 10-28-06 – Published: 4-17-06 – Harry P. & Voldemort, WIP Dark!Independent!Political!Harry

My Thoughts:

Interesting story, although the writing is immature in places. Dumbledore manipulates Harry and his crew (including Remus and Severus) for unknown reasons and in a fairly unbelievable fashion. The author can’t quite decide if Voldemort is an anti-hero or a villain and Harry skates very close to being a Dark Lord.

SPOILER – Harry is not just the grandson of Voldemort, but the great-grandson of Grindelwald; and he and Voldemort share some sort of “twin” bond that was created when Voldemort possessed Harry in the Dept of Mysteries. Harry is also the heir to the Potter line, the Black line, Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Grindelwald. If that isn’t enough, he may also have some “Dragon” heritage. Wait there’s more. Harry uses a wand made from the fang of a Basilisk and an extinct dragon/lizard creature bound together by his poisonous blood. This wand will kill anyone who comes in contact with it.

Despite this “kitchen sink” approach, the story is strangely enjoyable. Especially nice is the attitude and teamwork of his friends and the lack of Ron and Ginny bashing. 3/5 stars