What if the Boy Who Lived had chosen the shadows?

When Harry Potter steps into Hogwarts for the first time, he doesn’t find himself in Gryffindor—but in Slytherin. The decision shocks the school. Whispers follow him. And deep within the dungeons, he begins to understand that bravery isn’t the only path to power.

Under the cryptic guidance of Professor Snape, Harry is pulled into a world of secrets, ancient magic, and moral grey. His friendships shift, loyalties twist, and the line between hero and villain blurs. The boy once destined to defeat the Dark Lord is now walking dangerously close to becoming something else entirely.

As war brews and darkness gathers, Harry must ask himself:
Is he still fighting for the light… or becoming its greatest threat?

Welcome to The Serpent's Heir — the beginning of a journey where destiny is darker, choices are sharper, and the Boy Who Lived wears green and silver.


This book marks only the first installment of a 7-part saga that reimagines the world of magic, power, and identity. As Harry steps into the dungeons of Hogwarts and walks the path of Slytherin, his fate begins to twist in ways even prophecy didn't foresee.


Each book in this series will follow one Hogwarts year — but this is not the story you've heard before.


Prepare for deeper secrets, dangerous alliances, and the rise of a legacy that will reshape the wizarding world.


Thank you for stepping into the shadows with me.The serpent has only begun to stir.


Chapter 1 - Author’s Note