Ethan always wished for reincarnation—not glory or power, but a second chance. Trapped in a bleak, lonely existence, he found fleeting comfort in stories and fan fiction, always craving something more: a family, a sense of purpose, a meaningful end surrounded by love.

One cold winter night, that wish came true.

Reborn into a world both familiar and strange, Ethan remembers everything—his past life, his regrets, his dreams. But this time, he’s given more than just a new body. He’s given a world rich with magic, warmth, and the hope of becoming someone new.

This is not a story about escaping into fantasy. It’s about earning the life he once only dreamed of—and what happens when fate hands him the power to shape it from the beginning.

Hi! This is my first attempt at writing a story, so I appreciate your patience as I learn and improve.


This is a Harry Potter AU (alternate universe) that follows canon pretty closely—especially in the early parts—but I've also taken some creative liberties and drawn from across the wider HP universe. I've used the Harry Potter Wiki for most of my research, but not everything will align perfectly with canon.


I do not own Harry Potter or any characters, settings, or magical systems from the original series. All rights belong to J.K. Rowling and the respective rights holders. This is purely a work of fan fiction made for fun and practice.


As it progresses, this story may diverge significantly from canon. Think of it as a "what if?" scenario grounded in the original world but with my own spin.


I'll be switching between first-person and third-person POV, depending on the scene and character focus.


Thoughts will look like this: 'example'.


Spoken dialogue will look like this: "example".


I will try to get at least one chapter uploaded every other day.


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