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Vows by Zarathustra

Summary: When Vernon discovers Harry can't do magic during his first summer back from Hogwarts, he loses it when the cake falls on his clients. Completely AU version of the Severitus challenge beginning during the summer after first year. This story is part of the series, Vows Series. The next story in the series is Vows II: Duty.

1. And So it Begins by Zarathustra [Reviews - 13] (3706 words)

Warning: Some major Dursley abusing Harry in this chapter. If this upsets you - they do get what they deserve later, I promise - then stop reading.

2. A New Day by Zarathustra [Reviews - 13] (3582 words)

3. Revelations by Zarathustra [Reviews - 12] (3623 words)

Thanks go to my friend, Les Dowich, for helping me beta this story.

4. Some Home Truths by Zarathustra [Reviews - 18] (3882 words)

Thank you, everyone for all your reviews - It really makes my day!

5. The Nail in the Coffin by Zarathustra [Reviews - 10] (4977 words)

In honour of our favourite boy's birthday, and that of our muse, I bring you the next installment. Anyone ordered BtB yet? I went for the deluxe edition on Amazon...

6. Friends and Colleagues, Lend Me Your Ear by Zarathustra [Reviews - 8] (3967 words)

7. Paradigm Shifts by Zarathustra [Reviews - 13] (3712 words)

In homage to Aspen who created the ultimate paradigm shift in a Severitus, here is my humble offering.

8. Dropping In by Zarathustra [Reviews - 11] (6144 words)

WARNING: This chapter contains graphic descriptions of abuse. If this is not your cup of tea, or if it offends your sensibilities - do not read further.

9. A New Year by Zarathustra [Reviews - 10] (4323 words)

Thank you for all your wonderful reviews. It keeps the muse going.

10. Let the Games Begin by Zarathustra [Reviews - 12] (2679 words)

So, I really couldn't leave you hanging that long. I'm evil but not that evil.

One note: While this is ostensibly taking place during CoS, the timelines are going to be severely tampered with - so don't flame me in the future when things happen sooner, or later, than they did in canon.

11. A Slytherin Solution and Hermione Lets Loose by Zarathustra [Reviews - 9] (5436 words)

So, just to warn you again - things are not going to happen in the traditional manner and time as CoS.

12. Vows by Zarathustra [Reviews - 10] (4148 words)

You get to see the poem!

13. Trial: Part 1 by Zarathustra [Reviews - 3] (6158 words)

You are getting a treat: Both trial chapters at once. I just couldn't leave you hanging. Well, I could... but I won't.

14. Trial: Part 2 by Zarathustra [Reviews - 10] (5120 words)

Be Warned: Petunia and Vernon are really cruel in this chapter. Vernon is especially depraved - and trust me, I've cleaned it up. However, there is a squick factor: I'm just warning you now.

15. The Aftermath by Zarathustra [Reviews - 8] (3414 words)

Sorry, for the long wait - but you got two last time. Also, I was taking care of the 100th review challenge fics this weekend. For those of you who don't review on a regular basis - I posted here and on FFnet that the 100th review in each website for this story would get a oneshot written just for them based on a one sentence premise of their choice. Snapegirl won here, and KimSpiritTalks won over at FFnet. To read both stories, go to my profile at FFnet and click on The Apology (Which is also posted here)and Watcher in the Shadows. I had such fun with this I may do this again! Now, back to your reguarly scheduled chappie - some breathing room after the last two.

16. Or Die Trying by Zarathustra [Reviews - 5] (3090 words)

A bit of leftover business from previous chapters: If you wanted to hear and/or read the poem "Vows", the link is finally working at Myspace. Go to www.Myspace.com/indianapoliswomenschorus and listen to Vows. The lyrics are also posted. I had wanted to do this originally, but was trouble uploading at the time. Now it is fixed.

17. Consequences I by Zarathustra [Reviews - 4] (2955 words)

18. Consequences II by Zarathustra [Reviews - 8] (3245 words)

19. A Trip Down Memory Lane by Zarathustra [Reviews - 7] (3886 words)

Note: There is some abuse shown here.

20. Loss of an Heir by Zarathustra [Reviews - 8] (3531 words)

21. Realisations by Zarathustra [Reviews - 7] (3651 words)

22. Button, Button, Who has the Button? by Zarathustra [Reviews - 12] (2990 words)

23. A Visit from Father Christmas by Zarathustra [Reviews - 13] (4364 words)

Further Chapters may be a bit slow in updating - I need to finish plotting out the end of this story and writing it. I do want to keep up the level of quality you are expecting.

24. A New Year by Zarathustra [Reviews - 7] (4119 words)

25. Their Bones will lie… by Zarathustra [Reviews - 4] (4060 words)

Almost done...

26. The Chamber by Zarathustra [Reviews - 11] (3949 words)

27. Dirty Socks and Books by Zarathustra [Reviews - 5] (3212 words)

Just another Chapter or so to go, so please enjoy. I want to say a big thank you to all my reviewers: you are the greatest.

28. Term Ends by Zarathustra [Reviews - 27] (4300 words)

Last Chapter: And thus it ends. Thank you, everyone, for all your fun reviews. I don't know yet if there will be a sequel - but I've left it open just in case.

Enjoy, and don't forget to review!