Harry let out a strangled cry. He'd just been killed by Voldemort in the woods and the words "Game Over" appeared over his head. He was sitting in King's Cross.

"My whole life was a damn game?" He asked. "Apparently I didn't save. " He touched the Options Menu. "Why are almost all of these off?"

He frowned. Mini Map was at No . He turned it to yes. He could always use the help. Tutorial Hints was No. He scoffed but turned it Yes. Autosave was no. Harry instantly made it yes.

Premature Death was set to yes. As was Bound Magic. Harry quickly switched them to no

Another option was he could have his mother's eyes. He read and found out that would mean he wouldn't need glasses. It was in the No position he made it yes.

"Okay, Then we'll go to normal now so I can get the hang of this then I can do harder levels." He mumbled to himself. "Okay, now to memorize the controls... so if I want my inventory I call for it, same with the map, Stats and everything else. Sounds easy enough."

Another one caught his eye.

"Character customization. " He muttered, "Oh it gives profiles of who I can be. Cool. Lets see:

Harry James Dursley:

In this version you were raised as a Dursley as Dudley's brother...

"That is so not happening." Harry scoffed, "Over my poor malnourished body!"

Golden Boy

Get sorted in to Griffyndor. Become everyone's golden boy and live a short pitiful life ruled by Dumbledore.

"Been there done that." Harry rolled his eyes. "Actually I literally just did that."

Harry Severus Snape

You were actually born the son of Lily Evans and Severus Snape. Severus doesn't know you're his but he finds out and comes for you shortly after the Tutorial .

"Really?" Harry frowned, "I wonder what that would be like. "

Harry James Potter/Black

Sirius wasn't stupid and didn't go after Pettigrew and raised you with Remus. You are loved and spoiled rotten you get what ever you want as well as all the love you want.

Corvus Black:

You are the son of Sirius Black and unknown. You are the heir to the House of Black. You are a spoiled rotten bully who was raised to be just like his father. You hate studying with all of your might and would rather spend time flying.

Dark Scion:

You are raised by the Dursley's and let the Dark swallow you. You give the stone to Voldemort first year and join him. You are trained as his heir not that he needs one.

Just Harry:

This Harry is not who everyone expected. When you are six Snape comes to rescue you. You go to live with him and he treats you as his son as he helps heal you.

"I don't know how I feel about this Snape thing but I'm willing to give it a try. " Harry picked it. He made sure his hair was down to his shoulders when he designed his character which he thought was pointless. He felt a jolt and suddenly he was in his cupboard. "Okay, here goes. "

He noted he looked smaller than six. The door was wrenched open and he was pulled out by his uncle who shoved him toward the kitchen.

Tutorial . Cook for the family you must make 100 of everything . You are small puny and malnourished. You are constantly hurt you need food to heal. Time will not run while you do this. We will cover more basics after this. This skill is also good for Potions. you have unlimited food to work with.

Harry began cooking he found it hard because his cooking lvl was at 0 and he was burning everything. When he did he just added it to his inventory. He had seen Dudley play RPG's before so he knew what he was doing was grinding lvl's but he didn't care he figured they wouldn't eat the burnt stuff so why couldn't he and it's not like they would know about it.

"Stats."

Harry James Potter: Just Harry

Exp: 0 until next lvl: 25

Lvl: 1

Health: 10/10

Magic: 5/5

Strength: 1

Constitution: 2

Dexterity: 2

Intelligence: 3

Wisdom: 2

Charisma: 1

Skill:

Cooking: Novice

Harry cooked for what felt like ever and it really but then by glancing at the calendar he had found it he was 4. When he was done with all the food he began making 100 of each drink and keeping 100 of each for himself. Time finally unfroze.

"Hurry up, boy."

"Ready." Harry said and began serving them. She watched as his cousin and uncle shoveled all his hard work in their mouths without tasting it.

It took you 48 hours but you did it to perfection.

Cooking: Master

You will learn more recipes as you go. Get your chore list and we will begin the tutorial.

After cleaning everything while he read his tutorial. Since he was abused he didn't have much or Stamina. But if he wanted to increase his stamina he could run, jump, or do other tasks that required work. Harry had plans to do just that. It also told him that if he didn't do his chores that time wouldn't move on. He liked that he could grind a little more and maybe do some of those quests that had been mentioned. When he was done he looked somber as he was given his list and went outside. He called for his mini map and could see that it was all grayed out. He took off toward the park only to get half way down the block before his breathing got bad and he couldn't move. A look at his stamina bar showed that it was gone. He huffed and forced himself on.

Jumping works better. You should really try that instead.

Harry came upon the school first. He saw a janitor talking to the Headmaster about the jump ropes.

"S'cuse me!" he ran over . People from all over the neighborhood were watching. Dudley and Petunia had caught up with him. "If your getting rid of those can I take them to the other kids in the play park? I think they will like them."

The two men blinked and the Janitor gave Harry the ropes.

"We aren't using them anymore." The Headmaster told Harry. "But they are still rather good and we didn't want to get rid of them. So you go right ahead and share with the other kids."

Harry gave them a bright smile and walked to the play park knowing a lot of people had followed to see if he did exactly what he said.

"Hey!" He called in to the park as he arrived, "Come get these. The teachers were thrown them out but I rescued them come play with them."

The kids not school age rushed over and Harry handed them out to those who didn't have them. Everyone noticed that he took the worse one for himself and began trying to jump.

"You don't know how?"

"Not yet." Harry beamed at her. "My Aunt promised to teach me later this week but she's so busy taking care of Dudley and me and the house that I hate to bother so I was going to teach my self."

Charisma: +1 = 2

"Oh, well then..." she clapped her hands and gathered everyone. "I'll teach you all to jump rope."

"REally , Mrs.? That's so nice of you." Harry gushed he hadn't known that would up his Charisma when he acted like this. "Thank you so much."

"Thank you!"

She smiled and began teaching them.

Petunia accepted compliments on how well she raised the boy with all she had to do and how sweet he was. She was in shock. Don't get her wrong she was glad the boy had something like that to cover how they really treated him but she was shocked he actually did it and too come up with the plan to get the ropes the school was throwing away and hand them to the kids that came to the park... it was something Lily would do. She stared at the boy in shock for a moment before rushing Dudley to push him on the swings. As she watched and pushed her son she could see the woman was good a teaching the children most of them had it. Harry seemed to be having trouble but this woman was quick to correct him but in a soothing tone that made the boy smile . He was soon skipping rope around the yard like the others. They all had starts and stops and a few fell but parents were quick to console them and encourage them to keep trying. The boy seemed determined as he kept going.

Harry was mentally smirking at himself for this idea. It was a good one for a 4 year old with only Intelligence: 3. He watched as his Stamina steadily rose. This was actually fun no wonder the girls liked it. He never saw many boys skipping rope. A girl fell in front of him. He put his rope down and helped her to her feet.

"Are you okay?" She nodded and sniffled, "Are you sure ? Do you want me to take you to your mommy?" She nodded, He smiled and picked up his rope she dragged hers as he lead, she pointed her mommy as the one who had taught them to skip, her to her mommy who thanked him for his sweetness and kindness as she made sure her daughter wasn't really hurt. "What is your name?"

"My name is Harry Potter." Harry took her hand bowed over it and kissed her knuckles then beamed at her. "It is very nice to meet you. "

"What a little gentlemen . " she giggled as some of the moms made noises of agreement. "My name is Emmaline Vance and this is my niece Katie we live in number 6. "

"Yes, I saw the moving truck the other day." Harry said, " I live in number 4 with my Aunt Petunia, My Uncle Vernon and my cousin Dudley Dursley. "

"Oh?"

"My parents died in a car crash when I was 18 months old. Mum was my Aunt's sister and they took me in. " Harry explained, "They were so nice to do that because my Father's parents had died right before I was born. My Aunt is my only blood family. "

"You don't have anyone else?" Emmaline asked in concern. "It's very nice that they took you in."

"I agree." Harry smiled, noting his aunt was coming over. Dudley looked to be trying to think. "They didn't have to I could have gone to an orphanage but my Aunt stepped forward and took me. "

There were cooing sounds from all the moms in the park as they were all listening while trying to make it seem that they weren't listening.

"Well, maybe you and Katie and Dudley can play sometime. "

"I'd really like that." Harry said honestly. " But I don't know when I can. I like helping my aunt around the house with what I can because she does so much. I really like gardening! My Aunt showed me how and I'm getting good at it if I say so my self. I noticed that you don't have any flowers in your yard my Aunts roses need to moved or they'll be all over each other. Would you like a bush?"

"Oh, I don't know." Cathrine chuckled, "I'd have to ask your aunt. "

"You may have two or three if you wish." Petunia cut in. Catherine stood Katie on her hip. "Like Harry said the yard is really getting over run with them. It's no problem."

"Could I plant them for you, Mrs. Vance."

"Oh, it's Ms. Vance. " she said calmly. "I'm not married, like I said Katie is my niece her parents are also gone. " Katie nodded. "And if you are think you are up to the task Mr. Potter."

Harry beamed and promised he'd come over later and skipped off. Emmaline slipped Petunia a ten Lbs note. Petunia did the polite thing and tried to decline it but in the end accepted it and said she just had to come over for tea soon.

Very good your current stats are this:

Lvl 2

Exp: 25 till next level 50

Stamina: 40/40

Health: 15/15

Magic: 10/10

Strength: 3

Constitution: 4

Dexterity: 4

Intelligence: 3

Wisdom:3

Charisma: 10

Skills:

Cooking: Mastered

You lvled up you get 4 stat points to use to boost your stats and 1 Power Point.

Harry thought as he stared at his stat screen as he skipped.

"4 to Intelligence. " Harry mumbled "I'm not going to so stupid this time around. " He watched his Intelligence go up to 7. "What's a Power Point?"

You get to choose an ability. The current one's you can choose are:

Parseltounge: You can speak to snakes.

Understanding the un Understandable: You are good at solving puzzles and get +2 skill points from skill books. Also +2 stats.

Accidental Magic: You have spurts of magic every now and then.

Intimidate: You can make it so people are scared to be around you.

Harry thought as he skipped around the park. He was deciding between Understanding and Magic. He figured he could get the one he hadn't gotten later.

"I'll take the Understanding."

Very good your current stats are this:

Lvl 2

Exp: 25 till next level 50

Stamina: 42/42

Health: 17/17

Magic: 12/12

Strength: 5

Constitution: 6

Dexterity: 6

Intelligence: 9

Wisdom:5

Charisma: 12

Skills:

Cooking: Mastered

Ability:

Understanding

Keep up the work.

Harry took that to mean that the game wanted him to get on the missions but he didn't want to. He saw his Aunt and cousin leaving and followed skipping all the way. He'd get his stamina up if it was the last thing he did. He noticed his aunt notice him following. He quickly put his rope in his inventory when he arrived.

"Well dig up the roses." she said to him as nicely and stiffly as she could. "I really do have too many. "

'Maybe I'll get to place more of them around and do gardening. ' Harry thought. 'It's one chore I don't mind. ' He spotted a man walking over dressed in all black. He stopped at Petunia. 'He knows my aunt. '

"You should tie your hair back before it gets dirt in it." The man said to him. Harry had just set to work digging out a rose bush. "You're a little to young for that aren't you?"

Harry looked up at the man and beamed.

"I'm helping!" He said brightly. "I'm taking out these roses because they are making it so that the other roses can't breath. Then I'm going to pull some of these weeds later. Maybe I'll even get to water them! " He worked diligently. 'You're not supposed to come until I'm 6, Snape. You're two years early. What are you doing here?'

"Shouldn't a child be out playing?"

"I was just skipping rope." Harry admitted" But I'm helping now. The roses need lots of air and water. I tried pruning them once but I got in trouble because I'm too little. "

"Indeed." Severus drawled watching the boy work. Something was off. Other than the fact that Potter was favoring his left side. A child doing gardening? Skipping? He sneered to himself. The boy was playing The Game! He'd never played it himself of course but he'd heard of it. In fact both Voldemort and Dumbledore play it. So he was very aware of it. "I knew your mom. That's why I'm here."

"Did you really?" Harry asked looking up. "Oh, wow! My name's Harry Potter." He stood and gave a small bow or was going to but Snape stopped him. Harry wondered what was going on? Why would he suddenly blurt that out and say that. "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. "

'Yeah you keep working on that Charisma, Potter.' Severus scoffed to himself 'You're going to need it.'

"My name is Severus Snape." Severus shook the small boy's hand. "Why don't you go off and play for awhile I'm going to talk to Tuny for awhile. I will talk with you later. "

Harry took his two rose bushes and put them and buckets to carry them in. Severus passed him and pushed a book under his arm. It was a Skill book that would also give an Ability. He'd taken it out of Dumbledore's office easily. He was hoping it was The Game book but it hadn't been.

Harry could feel Emmaline and Katie watching as he weeded for them and instructed them on proper mulch saying his aunt had told him when really he'd taken care of the damn roses since he could remember in his other game/life. Katie pulled him off to wash off once he was finished while Emmaline made sure the wards were in place around her house in Harry's. Those one's seemed a little weaker than they should be. She carried the yard bags Harry had filled to the trash and sighed. Something was wrong in that house but Harry had sung nothing but praise. She also noted that time seemed to be going slower. Her watch still said the same time and when she'd cast a Tempus it had matched but it couldn't be because that had been over an hour and a half ago.

Harry came out beaming the two began skipping again for awhile then Harry asked if Katie could come with him to the school.

"Why are you going there?"

"It's almost time for recess ." Harry said "They let us play with everyone and I wanted to see if I could get them to let me into the library . I love to read. I could read Katie all sorts of stories if I could get some books from there. "

Emmaline smiled at Harry . Lily's son. Her friends son. She'd seen Severus and wondered why Dumbledore had sent him when he knew she was now in the area. Of course she hadn't understood just how close she'd be living to Harry.

They walked toward the school .