Being the Master of Death made life difficult, especially when you need to save all of magical Europe from inbreeding its way to extinction. At least Death was enjoying watching his Master attempt this over and over again. Harry didn't find it nearly as entertaining. Well, tenth times the charm right? (FemHarry)

I love "Harry is rescued from the Dursleys" stories but never found one that was quite right. So I had to write one myself.

At the point of death, Regulus Black is de-aged. Given a second chance at life, he becomes a new beacon of hope for the nearly defunct Black Family. He is haunted by strange dreams of his past and the feeling that he has an important mission that he must complete, no matter the cost to himself.

Sequel to Child of the Storm. Harry's life has changed a lot over the past year, what with the return of his father, Thor, murder attempts by everything from HYDRA assassins to Elder Gods keeping him on his toes and making a few new friends. But while Chthon and HYDRA are gone, all sorts of dark things have been stirred up, things thought long gone. And guess who they're after...

Jericho Slyder, a born werewolf, was taken to an orphanage in Greece the moment he was born. Believing the worst of his father and his mother abandoned him, he never felt the urge to search for them. However, once again thrown in with a new family, he is able to attend Hogwarts. There someone convinces him to search and what he finds may shift his image of the new Defense professor

A nameless elf saves the lives of Prince Legolas and Captain Tauriel from a spider attack that would have surely overwhelmed them and soon collapses after. Grateful for their lives, they bring him back Mirkwood to heal. From there, things change within Mirkwood, slowly but surely. In Prince Legolas' opinion, the changes are more than welcome. [Chaps 1-4 Edited: 09/29/2018]

Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, has finally joined all our favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! This story explores some of the possible interactions MCU!Spider-Man could have with the Avengers, the relationships he could form, and the many fun and entertaining situations that could result. All MCU movies & TV included.

AU starting the day before Rory's 21st birthday party. Jess needs a friend when his world is turned upside down and Rory needs someone who knows her.

' I'm not dead,' is his first thought upon waking. His next thought, after opening his eyes and seeing the mold-blackened ceiling of his childhood bedroom, is, 'What the bloody—' He touches his neck. It's whole, slender – like a child's throat – and just as smooth. His third, and final thought before the banging at his door starts, is: 'Did any of it happen at all? ' Time-Travel.

Have you ever wondered why, in all Harry's Occlumency lessons, Snape never realized how bad Harry's home life was via his memories? Well, you should. Because things would have gone a little differently...

An attempt to go against a popular trope. What if, instead of becoming dark/grey and gaining more power that way, Harry had been a little more considerate? Begins with a small change in first year, and sticks close to the original, but sometimes small changes can add up to change the world.

Tony Stark received the notification as he stepped into the courtyard, Friday speaking softly to him through the earpiece he wore at all times. "Sir, Spiderman's parachute has deployed."

Blowing up his Aunt Marge had been very satisfying at the time and when he left the Dursleys, Harry had no intention of ever returning. A meeting with a dog escalates into a lot of trouble for a lot of people. Not everyone can overcome their fear to act with courage.

Guardian: a person who guards, protects, or preserves. When a terrible accident claims the life of May Parker, Tony Stark steps up as Peter's guardian. But it's not just a traumatized super-teen he'll have to worry about when he receives a transmission from Thor. (Amazing cover by angel-gidget on Tumblr!)

…aka that time Ross took Tony's Spidy-son, and Tony was 39237234% not okay with it.

Silence. This is how Harry would describe as he stood in the courtyard of what was left of Hogwarts; his home. There was motion around him but he physically was not apart of it until someone threw their arms around his shoulders startling him. "You prat!" Harry felt the curse die on his tongue as Hermione started to scolded him, "I thought you actually died!"

Sent back in time to the Marauders era, Hermione must go to school with people she only knows as being dead, her Hogwarts Professors, and an Azkaban Escapee. Stuck in the 70s living a life where she is falling in love with a Marauder, Hermione will do anything to keep the friends she's made from the fate she knows will befall them without her interference.

Since as long as any wizard can remember, they've learnt of Merlin's extraordinary power. However, none could ever truly imagine his true strength, never believing his power would last centuries on its own, waiting to be awakened and change time. Hermione unwillingly finds herself as victim of Merlin's will and magic, and can't seem to stop herself from falling into all his plans.

AU. Rory Hayden-Gilmore is a society girl, living in a world of fancy parties, rich friends, and every luxury imaginable. Jess Mariano is a small-town guy, working in a diner and hoping to get a novel published some day. When they meet, the attraction between them can't be denied, but can two people from such different worlds really ever make it work?

Rory is having a hard time with Logan's new life and her parents getting married. She's feeling a little mixed up and looking for some help to get back on track, so she turns to the guy that helped her out the last time but is Jess going to come through after what happened at Truncheon last year? [Starts in 7.8 'Introducing Lorelai Planetarium' and goes AU]

When Violet Evans, older half-sister of Lily Evans Potter, discovered how her nephew, Harry, was being treated, she whisked him away without a second thought. Now, without a place to keep him safe, she turns to an old childhood friend, Sherlock Holmes.

Narcissa is dying and decides her son would be better raised by the Lord of her house: Sirius Black. With this one action, the wizarding world as we knew it has been turned on its head. Alliances, enemies, relationships... everything is forever changed. (Het & Slash pairings) Part 1: COMPLETE, Part 2: On Hiatus

Harry Potter's family isn't only at Number 4 Privet Drive. Unaware to even Dumbledore, an upheaval is approaching. The Ancient and Noble House of Black is reclaiming their power and changing the future of the magical world. *Updated Sporadically—Not Abandoned*

Sirius has a very different reaction to hearing his godson has been attacked by Dementors. Taking matters into his own hands, Sirius struggles to navigate being a good godparent to Harry and trying to fight the war on a whole new front. (On Hiatus)

After the end of the war, Harry has a meeting in Gringotts that changes his life. Given a unique opportunity to rebuild the world, he takes it upon himself to restore what was once lost to the wizarding world, while falling for a charming witch at the same time.

Keith Brackwood was disillusioned with the wizarding world. So he, like many other muggleborns, returned to the muggle world and after taking his A-levels and finishing university he took a position at a small primary school in Little Whinging. He couldn't have foreseen how this decision would influence the fate of the savior of Wizarding Britain. Child Harry fic.

(Number Three in the Paint it Black Series) When aliens invade, Earth's mightiest heroes unite again to defend mankind. But the aliens do not come to conquer, they come to take what they need...enhanced individuals. And within the Avengers, they have their pick of the best of them. Which leaves those left behind to put together a rescue unlike any other.

"Her skeleton will lie in the chamber forever." Ginny has been taken to the Chamber of Secrets and Harry may know where that is. How would things have turned out if he had gone to a Different Professor?

A curious 11-year-old Harry begins acting on the strange and wonderful things he observes in the wizarding world. He might just turn out very differently, and the world with him.

When the past and present collide with the Potter/Weasley children... A bit AU with characters' names and some pairings. Family tree now posted on my profile page. 3/16/10 -- going back and cleaning up a few things; nothing major will change.

When Harry James Potter walks into Hogwarts for the first time, Minerva realises that she made a huge mistake in leaving him with the Dursley's all those years ago. If she does something now, will she be able to change things? And will the Lion and the Snake be able to work together? Divergence Point: Walking into Hogwarts. Series planned for future.

When Professor McGonagall went to visit Harry Watson, son of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, to deliver his Hogwarts letter, she was in the mindset of performing a familiar if stressful annual routine. Consequently, she was not prepared to find Harry Potter at 221B Baker Street. BBC Sherlock HP crossover AU

"Good evening, Arthur." The patronus said, in Professor Dumbledore's voice. "I would greatly appreciate it if you and Molly were to meet me downstairs - I will be arriving shortly with someone I'd like you both meet." It was a little over twenty minutes later that the Weasley parents were introduced to a tiny five year old named Harry Potter.

Before he knows it, he's gripping the kid's shoulders just as tightly as Rhodey had gripped his own, his hands trembling. "Pete, kid, c'mon. Say something. If you don't say something I'm gonna seriously lose it here. Don't fucking do this." Post-IW. A long-fic detailing a catatonic kid and the people who are around in him the Avengers facility, ft'ing most characters and H/C.

Harry knew about the events that had changed his life, causing him to become famous and about the man he once called Uncle who had betrayed them all. He was raised to believe that family was everything, and he refuses to let anyone threaten his family, including the little girl he accidentally created a bond with when he was five years old. AU in where James Potter lives.

A plea to the Albion Magicks for guidance the day before the Triwizard First Task seemed like a good idea in theory. How it resulted in the soaked and shivering form of a near-dead Regulus Black, Holly hadn't a clue. Maybe she was to use him as dragon bait? fem!Harry, Regulus x Harry, Neville x Hermione

A character reads the books story heavy on Sirius and Harry. THERE IS NO ACTUAL RECITATION OF THE BOOKS!

She had a life once, but she doesn't remember. All she knows is the ashes and blood she tastes as she wakes up yet again - She's got one more try to get it right. Haesel hadn't quite thought of this when she'd accepted Death's 'chance to live with those she'd lost'. AU, time travel, fem!Harry, T for now? Discontinued until further notice (not abandoned!) (extra info inside)

It was still called the "Noble and Most Ancient House of Black", though it had been years since any of the Blacks that approved of that name had lived there. Sirius Black would be a disappointment to his parents, but Harry Potter - the home's other resident - was a credit to his. Both were proud of that. Sequel to "Innocent", "Initiate" and "Identity".

After almost dying in the Chamber Harry realizes that he would have a lot of regrets if he had died. Sets out to make his life more memorable. Makes of list of things he wants to do. Makes a lot of new friends along the way. no mary sues.

The Wizarding World is convinced of Voldemort's return a year early, but the Dark Lord is neither a fool nor one to let grass grow under his feet. Indeed, he has already started to cull out anyone who can work against him. Will Sherlock, John, and Harry defeat Voldemort and his schemes before it is too late? The sequel to A Study In Magic. Sherlock HP crossover

After the Potters' death, Remus successfully kept Sirius out of Azkaban. Now the two men are determined to get their best friend's son back where he belongs: with them. Includes Dumbledore bashing!

The war was lost and the Order eradicated - all except one. The one that Voldemort really should have killed first. Hermione Granger rips apart space and time to make the impossible happen. January 30 1960, Lily Evans enters the world and so does her twin sister, Hermione. Marauders Era. EWE. Sirimione.

Hogwarts has fallen. In its place stands Castle Voldemort. With the Hogwarts students held hostage, the Ministry has surrendered. All of magical Britain is now under the rule of Lord Voldemort. All, that is, but for those few at Diricawl Academy of Magical Studies. But what can so few really do against such odds?

Heather's not exactly sure how she got here, but at least the role of 'older sister' is a familiar one.

Peter has a nasty habit of falling. And Tony, bless him, will catch him every. single. time. Until the day he can't

Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy, even among wizards. The most noteworthy thing about him, however, was his talent for getting himself into trouble, which surpassed even that of his godfather. Sequel to "Innocent" and "Initiate".

When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with-gasp!- witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. Potterwatch, tall tales and magic, oh my! Rating changed for safety...

If his life at Hogwarts was going to be a living hell, then so was hers. She wouldn't know what hit her.

A sharp and sudden change that can have devastating effects. When a Harry Potter that didn't follow the path of the Epilogue finds himself suddenly thrown into 1970, he settles into a muggle pub to enjoy a nice drink and figure out what he should do with the situation. Naturally, things don't work out the way he intended.

What if, when Harry saw a glimpse of Padfoot on the evening he ran away from Privet Drive, things had gone differently?

A mysterious item and mischievous Marauders end up accidentally shoving Remus Lupin into another time and place where he has to rebuild his life from scratch, deal with the aftermath of a war he hadn't yet been a part of, all with the help of new friends and a special young witch. *Art by Freya Ishtar* *Indefinite Hiatus—Not Abandoned*

What happens when a chance encounter leads an old family friend to meet 7 year old Harry? Could it be just what they both need to survive in this world? Dumbledore, Molly, Ron and other BASHING, just so you all know.

A spin-off of my Lone Traveler stories (Lone Traveler originally from The Professional). Harry gets a proper introduction with some insights from an alternate self who has lived it. What does he do with this information? How would his attitudes change?

Dahlia Potter was loving life at twenty-seven. Ten years on from the end of the war and she felt invincible. But by her luck she found herself back in 1995. Only it wasn't so straightforward. Here, in this repeat mockery, little her was a he. At least no one ever said she wasn't adaptable. {fem Harry & boy Harry—eventual Dahlia/Sirius} Family/Romance/Adventure/Humour

She was different. God... She was different. He could see her in the darkness, in the mists of fire. He. Could. See. Her. She was the embodiment of everything he had missed, everything he didn't know he had missed, of untold beauty in wild abandonment. How... How could he see her? Matt/Fem!Harry.

Once, Thor was James Potter, New Mexico being a refinement of Odin's technique (being murdered didn't do Thor's sanity any favours). After a decade, a mostly reformed Loki restores his memories, introducing Thor's son, Harry, to new family and friends. But soon, ancient secrets emerge along with enemies both old and new as darkness rises. Harry is left with a choice: Fight or Die.

Sirius decides to stay in England after escaping Hogwarts and makes protecting Harry his priority. AU GOF.

Nearly two and a half years had passed since Kreacher had woken up to find Harry Potter asleep on his kitchen floor, and Grimmauld Place had changed dramatically since then. Sequel to "Innocent".

AU. Time Travel. Snape goes back in time, holding the knowledge of what is to come if he fails. No longer holding a grudge, he seeks to shape Harry into the greatest wizard of all time, starting on the day Hagrid took Harry to Diagon Alley. No Horcruxes.

Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.

It was a normal day, until newly turned 8 year-old Harry Potter decided to make a wish upon the dog star (even though he'd almost never actually seen it) and set off something in the Unlabeled Room in the Department of Mysteries. Turns out Dumbledore was wrong. Again. It wasn't love that the Unspeakables were studying down there.