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?

"Not Slytherin, please... not Slytherin."


The words echoed through Harry's head like a prayer.He gripped the stool beneath him, his hands clammy, heart pounding loud enough to drown the Hall.


The Sorting Hat chuckled darkly."Oh, but you would be powerful there, my boy. Clever. Resourceful. And most importantly—feared."


Before Harry could scream again, it roared over his panic:


A stunned silence fell across the Hall.


And in that moment, Harry Potter realized his life would never belong to him again.


Chapter 2 - Prologue Snippet