Summary: Harry Potter is taken by the Rosier family after being left on the Dursley's doorstep that cold night. They raise Harry to know that he is not their own, but that he is forever an honorary Rosier. He is raised to get all the facts before making decisions and hearing both sides of the story before reacting. As he turns eleven and attends Hogwarts, will the events of the books remain the same, or change radically? Intelliegent!Harry, Ravenclaw!Harry, ?xHarry.

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As Dumbledore left the small bundle on the doorstep of the Dursley's, followers of Voldemort cried in anguish as they discovered their Dark Marks fading. Some found that then spells they'd been placed on them had faded, leaving their bodies in their own control again. Lucius Malfoy, personally, thought of the baby that had vanquished their Lord, the one year old child, same as his Draco. He wondered what would happen to the child. Would he stay in the Wizarding World? No, Dumbledore would take him away from the attention of the defeat of the Dark Lord. But where? He knew that Lily Evans-Potter was a muggleborn, so perhaps her relatives? As he contemplated, Evan Rosier walked up behind him, tapping him on the shoulder. He turned, seeing the question in Rosier's eyes.

"What of the child? He must be taken. Killed." Rosier panted. Lucius narrowed his eyes and gave him the patented Malfoy glare.

"No. He must not be killed. Taken and raised in the ways. Think of your darling Emily. She was an innocent child and was murdered. Would killing this boy be any different? It would not. Someone must take him from under the Light's nose. Taught that the Dark isn't as bad as we are painted. But who? I cannot, Narcissa would never forgive me." Lucius stood and thought until Rosier let out a strangled noise.

"I will take him...Annaliese and I will care for him as ours. Anna hasn't been the same since Emily...passed. Perhaps this will help her and him as well. I swear on my magic that I will not harm the child." A glow erupted from Rosier's wand and Lucius knew that if Rosier harmed a hair on the child's head, he would lose all magic and be forced to live the rest of his life as a muggle.

A pop informed them of Severus Snape's arrival. The pair turned to face the Potions Master, who blinked owlishly and asked, "Is he truly gone? And Potter..."

"Yes, he is gone, my brother. As for Potter Senior, as well as Mrs. Potter are very much dead. You knew that. We have surmised that Potter Junior is with Mrs. Potter's muggle relatives. Dumbledore would not leave him in the Wizarding World, what with all of the attention that being the Boy-Who-Lived, as he has been dubbed, would bring." At the thought of Harry being left with the Dursleys, Severus sneered. Evan and Lucius shared a confused look.

"The muggles hate magic. They'll do anything to fix his 'freakishness', especially when he starts doing accidental magic." Severus growled. He had not been a fan of James Potter, but Lily had been his best friend. He regretted the incident in which he called her a mudblood to this day, and would do anything to make life better for her son.

"Then do you know where they live? We have hatched a plan." Lucius announced. Severus gave a confused look before his brother in all but blood explained the plan to take Harry from the Dursleys and raise him correctly. Severus nodded. It was not necessarily the best plan, but it would be better than being left with the muggles who would likely abuse him. With this in mind, he told the two former Death Eaters that the son of Lily Evans would likely be found at 4 Privet Drive in Surrey.

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Nine years later, Hadrian James Rosier sat in his room of Rosier Manor in France studying a third year Potions book and analyzing the ingredients, trying to find a way to make it better and far more efficent. His "uncle" Sev had tutored him in Potions since he was seven, when he'd been found playing with his "father's" cauldron. He'd proven to be rather adept and had taken easily to learning. Over the years, Severus had tutored him, and claimed that when he retired, he'd take over as the new potions master.

A tap at his window signalled the arrival of an owl. He opened the window to allow it in and fed it a treat before taking the letter from its talons. He opened the scroll and read its contents.

"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accpeted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress"

On a second page, Harry found his supply list.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Uniform:

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragonhide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

Course books:

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble.

Other Equipment:

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK.

Yours sincerely,

Lucinda Thomsonicle-Pocus

Chief Attendant of Witchcraft Provisions

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Harry had been awaiting this day since the age of seven. And now, it was time.

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A/N: What do you guys think? :)