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Gypsy Caravan by Witchdragon
NC-17 version http://www.hpfandom.net/eff/viewstory.php?sid=18012
M rated version https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8243003/1/Gypsy-Caravan
Great story in which 5 year old Harry hears his aunt talking about the freaks that are stopping in town and he wonders if they might like him since he is a freak too. Turns out the gypsy caravan is made up of squibs and those that can do magic that is different from wizards and so are looked down upon. Once they realize just who this damaged child is they decide to keep and protect. They know they must protect from those who would send him back to the Dursley's and where better then in plain sight. A friend foretold them that he must face his destiny at 16, so calling upon all the allies they have made over the years they get Harry or Cherub the training he will need. He learns to wear a mask to hide his true strength from those that would use him. At 16 he releases the magic that hides him and goes to Hogwarts. This is not the boy savior they expect, this is not the moldable hero that Dumbledore wanted, this is someone raised to respect all creatures, to fight for his beliefs, to befriend anyone regardless of class or house. The story has plenty of action, angst, comedy, romance, bromance and in the NC-17 version plenty of well described sex. There is wonderful character buildup and the OC's are not over the top villains or heroes. The idea of the Magical Creatures Council as shown up in other stories and is well done here especially with not everyone automatically on the side of the prophecy child. The explanation of why wizards have lost so much made a lot of sense because lets face it most of the time you have to wonder why they are so prejudiced towards those with magical creature blood.
