Dumbledore expected a weak Harry who lived with the Dursley's. He was not expecting a Harry who grew up on the streets and has no interest in playing a hero. After being abandoned in America by the Dursley's Harry learnt to survive using his brains and magic. Dumbledore, Hermione and select Weasley bashing.

After suffering another attempt on his life by the Dursleys, the people whom Dumbledore wanted to abuse him, Harry finds solace and inspiration in adventure movies. Growing up a hardened thief and treasure hunter, Harry has no desire to be manipulated, especially with Voldemort about to make his return.

AU. Harry was not the good little lion people viewed him as. Growing up in an abusive home shaped him into someone who understood the art of disguise. His facade hid a cunning thief who discovered his powers at a young age, and the Triwizard Tournament had ruined several plans along the way. But he wants freedom.

After Ron leaves, Harry and Hermione decide that hiding in the muggle world may be safer and more comfortable. This leads to some additional changes and quicker victory.

Harry and Ginny were fed up with the way other people meddled in their lives. Too many people messed the hard-won victory, a victory that took too many deaths to achieve, up for their own goals. Thus, they go to extremes to correct the mistakes of the past.

Harry takes charge of his fate and the war. He manipulates the wizarding world with revolts, scams and his own vast wealth, but even the best laid plans go awry. His mistake costs him more than he bargains for. Regardless, he is committed to making his crazy plan work. Begins after GoF - Some Dumbledore bashing.