When Vernon Didn't Miss

After Harry's first year, Vernon Dursley tried to hit Harry, but missed, and so Harry was locked away for the summer. What if Vernon hadn't missed?

Information and judgements are passed on.

Harry trains, meets two 'gods', and writes Hermione.

Dumbledore is visited, which sends him searching.

As August ends, everyone has plans.

The school year starts, and annoyances pop up.

McGonagall, Dumbledore, and Snape consider their options.

Sir Nick's Deathday party has an unexpected ending, and Dumbledore talks with Harry

The first Quidditch game is played, and both Harry and Ron make errors of judgement

The holidays have come, and Harry grants Draco's and Hermione's wishes, while Ginny makes a mistake.

Harry realizes Ginny is in trouble, and then learns exactly how much.

The Chamber of Secrets, and after.

Harry visits the Temple twice.

Draco is not the only one who gets several surprises, but Harry and Voldemort are happier with theirs.

Harry hopes for a quiet year, but Draco and Pansy have other plans.

Pansy strikes

Draco and Pansy start to learn from their mistakes.

Voldemort's plan starts to go into effect.

Harry's third year ends, and the summer begins.

The summer through the morning after the Cup.

Harry returns to start his fourth year, and the Tournament starts.

The First Task and the Yule Ball

Plots fall apart after the second task.

The third task, and after.

Into the future