Prince of the Dark Kingdom by Mizuni-sama

Prince of the Dark Kingdom

Ten years ago, Voldemort created his kingdom. Now a confused young wizard stumbles into it, and carves out a destiny. AU. Nondark Harry. Mentor Voldemort. Book V, Ch19 is up! Bobby has a secret. Sirius’ coronation gets bloody. Lots of politics. Enjoy! Harry Potter – Rated: M – English – Drama/Adventure – Chapters: 101 – Words: 650,437 – Reviews: 5411 – Updated: 11-16-09 – Published: 9-3-07 – Harry P. & Voldemort

My Thoughts:

Lily and James fled to Germany and lived as Muggles with their infant son Harry. In this world Harry was born on August 1st, not the infamous July 31st and Neville was the only possible prophecy child. When Harry was 8 years old his parents were killed by burglers, and Harry was sent to live with the Dursleys. Harry, who pretends to only speak German and refuses to sleep in the cupboard, does accidental magic at 10 and is picked up by WYRA, an organization that removes Muggleborns from their homes and adopts them out to Wizard families. Harry is too old to be adopted, instead he tests high enough on the magic scale to qualify for Hogwarts where he immediately comes to the notice of Voldemort. Voldemort finds himself both irritated and fascinated by Harry and makes Harry his protege, a tool to be used, an apprentice to mentor, and a child to love. This is an entirely platonic (though very intimate) relationship that is the core of the story.

Canon characters are present but wonderfully twisted. Luna is a goddess possessed werewolf. Hermione is the beloved, adopted sister of Draco (and Lucius’ despised mudblood daughter). Ron is a bitter and annoying prat of a Slytherin. (The author has excellent reasons for how Ron became a Slytherin and it really quite works.) Sirius & Remus are both werewolves and provide the gateway to a society that is dark, alien, and complicated. Harry’s relationship with Snape is complex and interesting as Snape functions as both a parental figure and also the left hand of Voldemort. This story has excellent world building and interesting characters. The terrible and wonderful world built by a sane, but broken Voldemort is both realistic and fantastical. Highly recommended. 5/5