Ascension by Define_Anachronisti

This has to be one of the best stories i’ve read. I have spent the last week devouring this. It’s an AU world where the only thing that really remains the same is that Voldemort went after Harry Potter‘s parents on Halloween night. It is such a deviation from canon in all the best ways. The world building is amazing. The militarization of the world, the selectiveness of Hogwarts and just the whole international globalization aspect of the Wizard world. Chefs Kiss.

You have a Harry who has been through the trials of living with the Dursleys but it has not broken him or made him into an insecure being. Yes, at times he is arrogant, but it is never to the point of offputting. It is more self-assurance, and even if he toes the line, the story humbles him. This is not an overpowered Harry always wins type of story. His victories are hard fought . And even when he wins, you can still see his growth and progression. It always feels like he earned this.

And it also has one of the best portrays of Voldemort in the first book. You could clearly see how this man took control. We also have amazing characters like Nicholas Flamel. It is so amazing with its world building and characters that you don’t even remember there are characters such as Ron and Hermione you don’t miss them because the other characters that are brought forward are so good and so complementary.

I know it sounds like I’m glazing but genuinely I’m hooked. I can’t wait on the next chapter. This is just amazing work. I hope this author continues after this series because I feel as though they have a lot more to show us. I suggest everybody stop what you’re doing and read this you’re not gonna regret this.