Perfect — here's your Harry Potter: Year 1 (Season 1) Roadmap for Corvus Arcturus Black, fully integrated into the Sorcerer's Stone/Philosopher's Stone canon timeline.
It keeps every key event from J.K. Rowling's original story intact but reinterprets them through Corvus's chaotic, Ravenclaw-minded lens — blending intelligence, mischief, and quiet rebellion in true fanfiction-style arcs seen on FanFiction.net, Wattpad, and Webnovel.
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⚡️ Harry Potter: The Chaos Raven – Year One Roadmap (1991–1992)
"Every mystery hides an opportunity for chaos."
Corvus Arcturus Black's First Year at Hogwarts.
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Episode 1 – The Letter on Friday the 13th
Setting: April 13 → Hogwarts letter arrives on his eleventh birthday.
Samantha Smith nervously reveals his father's identity. Corvus learns the name Black is both cursed and sacred.
Dumbledore sends Professor Flitwick personally to deliver the letter, aware of who Corvus truly is.
Small hints that Dumbledore suspects Regulus may have turned against Voldemort before his death.
Ends with Corvus whispering, "Chaos, here I come."
Themes: Identity | Legacy | Freedom vs. Expectation
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Episode 2 – Diagon Alley & the Wand That Hummed
Flitwick guides Corvus and Samantha through Diagon Alley. Ollivander reacts oddly to his wand choice (Blackthorn + Phoenix Feather).
Gringotts scene parallels Harry's — Corvus's vault is small but contains a mysterious locket (Regulus's spare).
Meets Fred & George Weasley, instant prank chemistry.
Hears rumors of Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, but shrugs: "Good for him."
Ends with Samantha gifting him a silver raven-shaped brooch with the Black family crest etched inside.
Themes: Curiosity | Inheritance | Subtle Defiance
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Episode 3 – The Sorting Hat's Debate
Hogwarts Express: Corvus befriends Susan Bones, Hannah Abbott, and Daphne Greengrass.
Chooses the compartment next to the Weasley twins.
Sorting Hat stalls between Slytherin and Ravenclaw; Corvus whispers, "I prefer brains over leashes." Hat laughs and shouts Ravenclaw!
Makes a mental note to test the castle's enchantments — chaos begins.
Themes: Choice | House Identity | Rebellion through Intellect
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Episode 4 – Mystery of the Moving Staircase
Corvus and the twins accidentally trigger an ancient staircase that rearranges mid-step, leading to a hidden classroom.
Discovers partial map fragments (precursors to the Marauder's Map).
Leaves an anonymous note to Filch that simply reads: "Clean up the past; it leaks."
Hears rumors of a three-headed dog on the third floor — he writes "Investigation Priority #1" in his Mystery Log.
Themes: Discovery | Foreshadowing | Curiosity as Catalyst
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Episode 5 – Charms, Chaos, and Controlled Variables
Corvus excels in Charms; Flitwick praises his adaptive spellwork.
Partners with Daphne for theory, Fred and George for chaos experiments — they name their trio Controlled Variables.
A failed charm causes hundreds of teacups to sing opera. Corvus calls it a "partial success."
First confrontation with Draco Malfoy, who mocks his half-blood heritage. Corvus calmly replies, "At least I inherited intellect, not arrogance."
Themes: Confidence | Standing Up Without Violence | Order vs Chaos
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Episode 6 – Halloween and the Troll in the Dungeon
Corvus and the twins use their prank network to evacuate younger students faster than staff realize.
Harry and Ron still save Hermione; Corvus earns quiet points for coordination but waves it off.
Aftermath: he overhears Dumbledore and Snape discussing "unusual intuition" — hinting at his inherited Black instincts.
Themes: Hidden Heroism | Loyalty | Instincts of the Black Line
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Episode 7 – The Mirror of Erised
During nightly wanderings, Corvus discovers the Mirror room before Harry.
The Mirror shows him standing between both parents, with the Black family crest restored but redesigned: a raven entwined with a muggle quill.
He documents its magic in the Mystery Log and later witnesses Harry's visit, silently retreating to give him privacy.
Themes: Family | Acceptance | Desire vs Reality
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Episode 8 – The Prank War of Ravenclaw Tower
Fred and George invite Corvus to a cross-house prank duel.
The "war" involves enchanted quills writing riddles on people's robes and a color-changing potion in pumpkin juice.
Luna (pre-Hogwarts) is mentioned by Xenophilius in The Quibbler article titled "Raven of Chaos at Hogwarts."
Flitwick, amused, issues mild detentions but compliments their creativity.
Themes: Humor | Creativity | Controlled Rebellion
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Episode 9 – The Forbidden Corridor
Corvus, Daphne, and the twins sneak into the third floor. They glimpse Fluffy but retreat, marking the area for later study.
He cross-references their findings with his father's notes from the locket.
Begins suspecting Dumbledore is hiding something important beneath the trapdoor.
Themes: Curiosity | Courage | Ethics of Secrets
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Episode 10 – Exams, Encounters, and the Stone
Corvus helps Susan and Hannah prepare for exams; simultaneously crafts distraction charms to aid Harry's group's infiltration (unknowingly).
During the final battle with Quirrell, Corvus senses magic distortion and runs to warn Flitwick, indirectly helping stall reinforcements.
After Dumbledore's recovery, he praises Corvus for "protecting the school in your own chaotic fashion."
Themes: Quiet Impact | Balance of Logic and Heart
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Episode 11 – The End-of-Year Feast
Ravenclaw nearly wins the House Cup until Gryffindor's late points.
Fred and George publicly toast Corvus as "Our Favorite Raven."
He gives his friends puzzle-runes as parting gifts.
Ends writing in his Mystery Log:
"The castle hums secrets. Year One was only the overture. Chaos will return in rhythm."
Themes: Growth | Found Family | Legacy Begins
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🪄 Season 1 Arc Summary
Corvus enters Hogwarts as an outsider burdened by the Black family's shadow. Over the course of Year 1:
He redefines the meaning of the name Black through intellect and humor.
Forms bonds across House lines, proving that chaos can unite rather than divide.
Begins uncovering the secret legacy his father left behind.
Sets up long-term connections with Luna, the Weasley twins, and Daphne Greengrass.
Ends the year aware that Hogwarts itself might be hiding deeper layers of magic — a mystery to pursue in Year 2.
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Would you like me to now create the Year 2 (Season 2) Roadmap, continuing Corvus's arc through Chamber of Secrets — or start writing Season 1 Episode 1 (Part A) in full novel style (~1,800 words)?