Despite how impossible it seemed, Harry was sure his dad had saved the three of them from the dementors. After Hermione's time turner took them both back three hours, he was desperate to discover if who he'd seen casting that patronus was truly his dad. Harry certainly wasn't disappointed when his mum turned up instead, and changed the entire course of his life. Harry/Hermione

Souls don't always live just once. They can return, typically in a time of crisis, if they are deemed worthy. This is about two such souls. Separated by houses. Will they find each other again? Will they even know? One Gryffindor, one Slytherin.

After Harry's name is released from the Goblet of Fire, only Hermione seems to believe he didn't enter himself, that is until a chance meeting one day by the great lake. What will become of a Gryffindor and Slytherin trying to be friends with each other? Harry/Daphne. Completed.

A massive change to the time line creates a world where Harry Potter attends a different Hogwarts. When he meets Hermione Granger again, dark clouds gather, and Harry has to deal with the challenges of being a hero. Harry has a clue, but his enemies are deadlier than canon. Year 4. Some action, some politics, some banter.

A certain Miss Granger takes steps to ensure she can contact her best friend during the summer holidays. After the disaster of the Triwizard tournament, she believes Harry shouldn't be left alone - no matter what Dumbledore says.

Harry/Hermione/Luna soul bond. Also NL/DG/TD soul bond. Humor but has some pathos in there as well. The six take on Dumbledore, Snape and then will eventually defeat Voldemort. Commences summer before Tri-wizard tourney. should be a lot of fun. Rated M to be on the safe side- may change.

An intelligent, well-trained Boy Who Lived comes to Hogwarts and Albus Dumbledore is thrown for a loop. Watch as Harry figures out his destiny as a large threat looms over the horizon, unknown to the unsuspecting magical population. Would Harry Potter be willing to take on his role as the Saviour of Magic or would the world burn in his absence? Harry/Daphne. COMPLETE!

Complete. During Chamber of Secrets, Harry finds a friend in someone he'd never thought about before. That was the beginning of an experience that opened his eyes to what he had been missing.

At the first task of the Tri-Wizard Tournament Harry sees his chance to strike down his enemies - and takes it. Here is a Harry who knows how to think and reason. Really Bash!AD, EWE, Clueful!HP Eventual HP/HG/DG/FD NL/HA/SB and others. Unapologetically!AU.

The sequel to Harry's Secret Friend brought back because people wanted it back.

Not everyone hates Harry. Some are just too afraid of what other people think. This was my very first story.

An invitation to visit a muggle house in Surrey England, the next morning, the 25th July 1991, is received by Director Amelia Bones. It is the home of one Harry Potter. That visit changes everything.

What if Sirius rescued Harry before Hogwarts and took him under his wing? What if Sirius taught Care of Magical Creatures and ended up starting a Defense Against the Dark Arts club? What if Hermione chose Harry? What if Sirius reunited with someone special he thought was gone forever...and they got a second chance? Read on to find out! (Harry POV, year 1 AU, slight Dumblebashing)

Daphne Greengrass always had a plan. She liked being organized. But the Dark Lord's return at the end of her fifth year derailed everything, and now she must decide who will best help her find the life she always wanted.

Harry and Hermione soul bond at the end of GoF. AU after. What happens when Harry and Hermione bind at a young age? How will that change their destinies and the path of the war? M for chapter 2 onward. My usual bit of smut mixed into the rest of the story.

My answer to Proud Mudblood's challenge: it started with a kiss: a new Harry emerges and a seemingly impossible destiny is set in motion; with Hermione at his side, however, Harry feels he can do anything: can he? Grey-Superpowerful-Harmony (Two 'Book' Saga)

Dumbledore tells Harry everything after the third task and Hermione is determined to help Harry tackle it all. She finds a unique solution that will change their lives forever. She will awaken forbidden magic and great power that will shake the magical world and will definitely offer power that he knows not. The rating is for a reason. Smut with M/F, F/F and multiple relations

Harry is in for another year of Hogwarts but with new knowledge and the aid of others he discovers new facts and faces his fifth year with new friends and new powers. HarryxHermione

Very loosely based on the Reptilia28 Don't Fear the Reaper Death Challenge, whereby Harry gets to relive his life. As do a couple of other people. What effect does this have on Harry's life and the Voldemort Blood wars? Not a Discworld crossover, but the story did cry out for some guest appearances by Death's granddaughter. Pre Cursed Child & Fantastic Beasts. COMPLETE.

Reptilia28 Challenge. Harry learns the fallacy of forgiveness at a Maternal!Reaper's knee. He realises that maximum control is the only way to destroy the Voldemort ideology. ALL Death Eaters(inc Snape) are bad. Max Revenge, Min romance, CRACK/heavy tropey/OTT elements, so distrusted but not bashed Weasleys and Dumbledore. (Add pinches of salt to taste!)

Sequel to "Second Chances" and "Congregation"; follow the adventures of Harry and his friends/family; starts with OWL, 2 months after Congregation (very AU to OotP), pairings HP/DG, HG/NL, adopted Harry (Greengrass), a free Sirius, slightly maniac Ron, meddling Molly, scheming Dumbledore and Filius Flitwick as the new Headmaster. Warning: Ron/Molly/Dumbledore bashing!

In which pureblood tradition doesn't always favor the purebloods.

10 year old Harry finds a chest left by his mother with books on some of her favorite subjects. Discovering he has a talent for understanding and creating runes sets Harry onto a very different path than anyone had expected. Shortcuts, inventions, and a bit of support go a long way! Pairings: H/Hr/NT/FD/DG. Ron/Molly bashing and GreaterGood!Dumbledore.

When Harry's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire Dumbledore gives him a choice. Either participate in the tournament or lose his magic and leave Hogwarts. The Headmaster would never have guessed that Harry would lash out angrily and choose the latter. Minor Ron and Dumbledore bashing at the start. Wizarding War on a quicker timescale than in canon. H/Hr. My first FanFic. Complete.

Response to Reptillia28's 'Don't Fear the Reaper' challenge. Harry has died for the twelfth time and his reaper sends him back for one last chance at completing his assigned destiny. Find extra deleted scenes by going to the author page.

Begins just before the first task of the tournament. What ramifications do an injured Harry and a worried Hermione create? Can the love they eventually share survive Harry's impending battles with Voldemort? How different would the story have been if Harry had not immediately forgiven Ron? M Rating for violence, and smut in later chapters.

The death of their friend has left scars on everyone. While Harry's friends pull together as a group, the young man responsible for bringing them together has descended into darkness and begins following a path that he had thought he'd left behind. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Heir of Slytherin.

Yet another tale of the tri-wizard. Harry makes his choice.

A small collection of random ideas that haven't yet gotten the full story treatment. Some may become actual fics, some will forever lounge here until inspiration strikes further.

Daphne Greengrass, Harem Mistress, is quite perturbed with Umbridge ruining her plans. Now Harry's run off to the Ministry without her. What is a Harem Mistress supposed to do but to go retrieve her future boyfriend? If she happens to kill Voldemort along the way then so be it.

Sixth year. Padma asks Harry to help her with a problem, leading to unexpected results. [Harry/ Padma/ Hermione]

On the day of the announcement, Harry decided to ask Hermione to the Yule Ball. After that small, almost insignificant act, Hogwarts as we knew it fell apart. A classic, revisited seven years later. A Patreon-powered sequel in the works.

The Dementor attack on Harry during the summer after his fourth year leaves him on the verge of having his wand snapped. Unwilling to leave anything to chance, Sirius Black sets events into motion which will change Harry's life forever. HP/HG/FD

Things start changing after the third task, and not necessarily for worse. Harry's magic makes choices for him and he actually likes the results. [Harry/ Hermione/Fleur/Multi]

After his godfather's death, Harry discovers a terrible plot against him. Anger and betrayal will show Harry who he can trust and who he can't. Rated M for violence and Language and just in case HP/Harem cause Harry's like that, NL/TD, RL/NT, Evil Dumbles. Ron bashing, slight Ginny bashing, GreyIntelligent/Harry,

When Harry offered himself up to Voldemort, he discovered the people in the Ministry of Death are not happy with him at all. To make up for his years of blunders, Harry is sent back in time to correct everything that went wrong and to get some revenge. Harry/6 girls, Bashing of Dumbledore, Snape, and certain Weasleys. Written for humor only. Lots of cliches. Reviews welcome.

What if Voldemort had not called for a cease-fire half-way through the final battle? What if the death toll had continued to mount until in the end, Harry stood victorious but alone? What if Harry decided that such an outcome was unacceptable and set out to change things, to re-write the prophesy that had always defined his life? WARNING: not JUST about time-travel.

Before their first Hogwarts year, Harry and Hermione undergo training with the founders of Hogwarts. How will they fit into their future's class? Completely AU, partly OOC, probably Dumbledore/Weasley bashing. Rating just to be sure. HP/HG

What if Harry takes things coolly and suggests a small change in the tournament? ONESHOT

Sometimes, the tide of events really changes a person.

In the summer following her 4th year at Hogwarts, Hermione Granger is visited by a great-uncle she hasn't met before and learns that the world is older than she thought - and that wizards are not the only ones fighting the forces of Darkness.

YATTFF - A blend of the Reptilia28 and CoastalFirebird time travel challenges; Harry, Hermione and Daphne Greengrass die during the final battle and are sent back in time to set things back on track. AD/MW/RW/GW!bash. Rated M for themes and language. AU!world OOC!chars. Expect 450k words.

Sixth year fic. Examines H/Hr in context of his unwanted wealth and fame, and her need for independence. H struggles for magical control over a mysterious, powerful fifth element, receives an inheritance and has a dalliance that ends in disaster.

Harry and Hermione get unexpected help while on Horcrux hunt. Starts as Ron chickens out and leaves to go see his mum so he can get to eat properly. Rated T for language and sexual innuendo. Former 3 part story combined into one story. REVISED 8/10/14

This is an AU/Fantasy and a bit funny story. It includes a super powered Harry. It does not follow canon. It includes some bashing of my less than favorite canon characters. HP/HG/SB UPDATED: 10/14/14

REVISED AND UPDATED: NON CANON Features a super powered Harry with lots of money, titles and all that rot. Its meant to entertain those who like those stories and bash my least favorite JKR chars. Harmony all the way. Minor Revision: 7/12/14

Canon fourth year (GoF) until an event in Divinations changes Harry's life forever. Harry/Luna seriously fluffy romance – with a little drama and danger of course!

A fourth year fic. Harry is stuck in something he doesn't want to be in, Dumbledore's a manipulative bastard, Voldemort wants Harry dead, the school hates him...sounds like every year right? Well this year Hermione has a brilliant idea (or more than one) and her idea(s) change Harry's life, her life, and a big black dog's life too. AU and no idea which genre to put this under.

Umbridge wants to restore a certain old tradition. It backfires nicely with some very unexpected results. Harry/Harem

Sequel to "Second Chances"; follow the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends/family in his fifth year (AU to OotP), pairings HP/DG, HG/NL, adopted Harry (Greengrass), a free Sirius, slightly maniac Ron, meddling Molly, scheming Dumbledore and Filius Flitwick as the new Headmaster. Warning: Ron/Molly/Dumbledore bashing!

Sure the story of Deathly Hallows is great but what if Harry and Hermione finally got sick of Ron leaving them. This is my Harry/Hermione version of Deathly Hallows from the morning after Ron left on. Enjoy.

Harry Potter travels back in time hundreds of years after having lived an adventurous life so that he can be with the woman he lost too soon. She was his best friend. To save her he will defy time and re-shape the entire world. Powerful-Harry & Intelligent-Harry. 5th Year Fic. Advanced Technology and Technomancy. Harry/Hermione pairing.

Can some angry words change everything?

Harry had noticed a lot of things that didn't add up around him. He did something about it. When Ron left the tent during the hunt for the horcruxes, he finally manages to get the true Hermione back. With a better plan they start the hunt anew.

One year ends and another begins. During this year, Harry Potter studies under Nicolas Flamel, is forced to deal with a Vampire Princess, and learns there is yet another danger lurking within the walls of Hogwarts, one that's been around since the time of the Founders. What's a poor student with perfect memory to do? Sequel to Gift of Memories. Warning: Character Death!

After the events of the DOM Harry & co return for the last week of term. But then Draco puts a curse on Harry that never been cured before. Can Hermione free him, with a little help from her other friends? eventual HarryHarem

Harry killed them once. Now that he is eleven he'll kill them again. Hermione knows her wonderful best friend has a huge secret, but that just means he needs her more. A H/Hr time travel romance where they don't become a couple until Hermione is twenty one, and Harry kills death eaters without the help of children.

A DH story, fairly true to the original plot line, written from Hermione's perspective, starting from the point where Ron left... A story of Hermione discovering, in the silences shared with her best friend, what love truly meant... what love had meant all along. (No Ron-bashing).

What if Harry's friends tried to help him out in getting a date to the Yule Ball and he suddenly found himself with too many dates? Hilarity and romance ensues of course. Harry/Multi and eventual harem.

A Harmony story. Hermione is a Veela and discovers this shortly before their fourth year. What will Hermione's new powers do to alter Harry's fourth year? Warning- there's Ron-bashing ahead. If you dislike Ron-bashing, don't read.

Hermione's brilliant logic solves the potion challenge then discovers an even bigger logic problem to solve in the Philosopher's Stone Quest, and she realizes that there was somewhere she really needed to be with someone who needed her so much more. Apologetic forgiven Snape with a manipulative, unforgiven, unhelpful, and bashed Dumbledore and Ronald. HHr NLLL Character deaths.

Hermione has just past away. Harry receives a box of letters from Hermione. what is in those letters causes Harry to have a torrent of magic that causes the unexpected. All characters belong to the great JKR, not me!

Dark curses don't play nice- not even with each other. When nine year-old Harry is bitten by a werewolf, the horcrux fights back. The result could only happen to Harry Potter. Canon-ish for the first three years of Hogwarts - AU from that point forward.

When Harry Potter rescued Hermione Granger from the troll, he didn't expect it to complete a ritual that would give him a real family. Hermione Granger, on the other hand, was doomed to loudly regret that rescue laboring under much pain the next July.

Response to Paladeus's challenge "Champions of Lilith". Harry, Hermione, and Luna get a chance to travel back in time and prevent the hell that England became under Voldemort's rule, and maybe line their pockets while they're at it. Lunar Harmony; plenty of innuendo, dark humor, some bashing included; manipulative!Dumbles; jerk!Snape; bad!Molly, Ron, Ginny

The savior of magical Britain is believed dead until he shows up to fight Death Eaters. Hermione Granger is a very lonely young woman without a single friend until she boards the Hogwarts Express for her sixth year, and her life take a major turn. SERIOUS WARNING. Rated M for a reason. DO NOT READ if easily offended.

Hermione Takes Padma's Advice and gets the boy she wants. (One shot)

What will happen when a goblin-raised Harry arrives at Hogwarts. A Harry who has received training, already knows the prophecy and has no scar. With the backing of the goblin nation and Hogwarts herself. Complete.

4th Year - Starts with Harry's selection as a champion. Harry is different he is angry, intelligent, and he absolutely does not want to participate in the tournament. Harry has a secret that he has shared with no one and new Harry is released and the pay-back begins. Strong Powerful - Harry /Fluer/ Daphne - Hermione later in the story.

Harry fails to draw his wand quicker than Dudley manages to punch him. Harry is kicked out of the house and travels to the magical world where he's confronted with the steady destruction of his reputation. The public should have realised Harry never stands idle when faced with injustice. - Set after fourth year

NonCanon! Starts in 2030. EWE. Harry removes all remnants of the Death Eaters to avenge his friends who were killed off systematically and viciously. Time travel: Harry goes back to fix things during the time he was in school and to prevent many horrible events from happening. Grey!Harry. {Will undergo editing to deal with plot holes, etc.} (Revised thru Ch 12)

A hopefully different time travel story. Adult Harry and Hermione jump back in time to the Halloween the Potters were killed and baby Harry became an orphan. These adult versions change the past in the hopes of a better future. Won't-know-what-hit-him Dumbledore, AU, Harry/Hermione. Summaries are hard.

Harry Potter elects to take a bit of pride in himself, and in so doing changes the way he views others, and they view him. Fourth Year divergence story. HP/HG/FD.

This is a continuation of substitutingrealitywithmyown's one shot, Limbo. During the search for the Horcruxes, Harry and Hermione are betrayed by Ron and Harry is killed. He winds up in Limbo, but instead of Dumbledore, he meets his parents and Sirius. He considers staying, but they tell him he has a chance to change things. Harry returns to his fourth year...

What could have happened if Dobby didn't die after rescuing Harry and his friends from Malfoy Manor? Could it affect the course of the war in any way?

When a few inappropriate questions derail the meeting at the Hog's Head, Harry lets the situation play out. Eventually, he refuses to commit his free time to teach a bunch of easily distracted fools. - Set during fifth year; Harry/Hermione

Friendless and alone-that was how Harry felt after his selection in the Triwizard Tournament. However, some people forgot that you can only push a person so far before they break or bounce back. With some non-conventional help, Harry chose the second option. Will this help him re-forge his destiny? H/Hr/L, Lunar Harmony. Dumbledore and Ron bashing.

A summer before 6th year Sirius Black's will changes everything story with a reverse Reptilia28's challenge twist. A callous manipulative Dumbledore needs Harry to freely say the magic words to generously give his inheritance from Sirius to him for His Greater Good. But his abuse of the Dursleys backfires. Big time. HHrLL NLSBHA Chapter 7 Unfinished Business. Many characters deaths

"I do wonder how the magicals of Britain will react when they discover that the 'Boy-Who-Lived' is now the 'Wolf-That-Loves'." Hermione and Harry become werewolves with some surprising results. So surprising, in fact, that their world turns on its head. Takes place sixth year. Harry/Hermione, AU. I find this story hard to give a summary for...

Harry saw something that led him to finish his quest on his own. He was still able to continue his saving lives abilities. Mrs. Rowling still owns all that is Harry Potter and it's characters. Harry/multi pairing.

Reptilia chall. I have not abandoned Naruto, I just need something different, Harry Keeps getting killed, his personal Grim Reaper is not happy, HE WILL BE FIRED! so it's time for a certain young wizard to be trained to achieve his destiny, get his soulmate and kill Voldy, kicking ass and taking names, a strange teacher will help. AU, OOC, RATED M so I won't hear about kids safety

Harry and Hermione are betrayed by those they trusted after the war. They awaken after being left for dead as Immortals they now are determined to have Justice for the betrayal of those they called friend. Fred, George, Hagrid, McGonagall, Neville & Luna; are their only allies left alive. They need to leave for a few years and learn what being Immortal means to play the Game.

The second war is in full swing when an unexpected power rises within two people. Toghether and with the help of a friend they will take on all the evil and corruption in the world. AU Bad Dumbledore & Weasley bashing

This story came from the thought that the Weasley introduction was a setup. This is NOT a time-travel story. The premise is that the Dursleys got him there very early and Hermione, being the perfectionist that she is, also arrived very early. Thus they meet and the glory of H/Hr begins. AU For now not a T rating, will probably change in later chapters.

Begins summer after fifth year. Harry is stuck at the Dursleys until a phone call changes his life. With goblins, the muggle government, and one Hermione Granger at his back Harry is ready for change and eager to leave an unjust, cruel, and stupid magical world behind. AU, summary not as good as it probably could be, H/Hr

Response to GoldenSteel's My gf is a what? challenge. GoF: Hermione has a secret. One that even she doesn't know. When she unearths a highly dangerous ritual to help Harry in the first task, the two of them never expected that secret to hit them both and change them into Great Dragons! Are they doomed to be treated as beasts? What does this mean for the TWT? H/Hr; AD/RW/MW putdown.

Just how will Dumbledore cope with a Harry who is smart, knowledgeable, sticks up for himself and, worst still, is betrothed? A Harry who has a penchant for losing his temper? Ravenclaw/Smart(alek)/Lord/Harry Almostcanon/Dumbledore Non-friend/Ron Harry&Daphne (Haphne). No Harem. Rating is for language and minor 'Lime' scenes.

(Continuation of Not Normal) Harry's life has changed from what it once was and he must accept his new life so that he might prepare for the war that looms in the future to avoid a far worse war he knows would be the price of failure.

Another soul-bond story with an unusual twist – good people. Dumbledore is manipulative but good and caring and the Weasleys are just as nice. There still are some bad guys, though, just for the balance. Rated M for adult themes. Most chapters are relatively short.

Dumbledore said that 'Love' was the 'Power He Knows Not', well Dumbledore was wrong. Watch as Harry learns what the true 'Power He Knows Not' is, learns his place in the world and takes control over his life. Rated M for safety, this will be a more realistic war than the children's story we got in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows.

A little something that has been bouncing around in my head. Has the whole range of emotions and starts after Final Battle and changes the whole Epilogue. Definitely Harry/Hermione

Harry needs some time to let his guard down in the war. So he goes to a celebration just before he, Ron and Hermione plan to get Hufflepuff's Cup from Bellatrix Lestrange's vault. Who could have guessed what the consequences would be?

James Potter's secret, Sirius Black's letter and a meeting with a Slytherin lady will change Harry's life forever. How will his friends and foes react when friendship and love blossom between the golden boy and the ice queen? parings HP/DG, HG/NL. Happens after the PoA. Sequel is up (HP and the Congregation of the Asp) Warning: Ron/Molly/Dumbledore bashing

His life was never normal, then it becomes truly abnormal. He must save a world he never cared for, but with others ... he can care. H/Hr and maybe others. Rated M to be safe.

AU. On a field trip to Grimmauld Museum, an unexpected but special guest is coincidentally there at the same time. The-Boy-Who-Lived Novel series is all these kids know. What questions will they ask? If you liked Delusions of Granger... then try this. V2 As a special service, Ch. 2 Hermione A History. See what led up to the events of Ch. 1

Abandoned by his family, Harry was half-prepared for a life of misery and solitude, until fate dealt him a hand that turns him into Death, first of a new breed and a new generation of Horsemen. Needless to say that Dumbledore and Voldemort won't be expecting THIS Harry. Harmony;

Who would expect that sharing a simple kiss with his best friend was all it needed to begin a journey far beyond his greatest imagination? Soul-bond fic

Eidetic Memory, the ability to remember everything you have ever done, seen, smelled, tasted, and touched. To some it is a gift, to others a curse. For Harry Potter, it's both.

Hermione, Daphne and Susan were just in class when an event happened that not only affected them but the BWL as well. HP/Multi Fixed the first two chapters thanks for bareing with me

Merlin, not happy with how the future unravelled for the life of Harry Potter, intervenes early to set the course of history back on track. Implied Pairing Only. Smart!Harry Bash!AD Idiot!RW

Response to a challenge issued by Reptilia28. I've read a few responses to this challenge as well as other stories that have Harry or another character going back in time to fix things. However, I sometimes get impatient as I'm reading them. So, I decided to write a version of this cliché where very little time was wasted. Harry has a life to live, and he's got no time to waste.

An angry Harry Potter is a deadly Harry Potter. Anger him at your own peril. A response to ChAOtiC ReApEr's Joined Souls challenge. HP/HG

Harry learns of the plans and plots that have been laid out before him. He is tired of never knowing what is coming his way and he takes matters into his own hands. Along the way he has a set of parents that he has adopted, a crazy elf, a best friend, and a friend like no other to help him out. Let the adventure begin! Pairings H/HG/SB.

I DO NOT FOLLOW CANNON - So if you expect that, then don't read this. Harry's ancestors made enemies many centuries before he was born. A kindly god is able to find out about the plot and derail it before an innocent life was snuffed out. With the help of the gods Harry is able to survive his childhood before Hogwarts comes along. Pairings HP/HG/DG/PP

Harry finds that his "saving people thing" is a power of its own, capable of bonding single witches to him if their life is in mortal danger, with unusual results. H/multi

From a future in ruin, Harry used Dumbledore's time device to return to the past, to find a changed world. Unsure of what has remained the same, Harry must deal with an different world. Not your cut of the mold Harry Timetravel fic Harem, x over cameos

Reposted. After Fourth year Hermione decides to take action in helping Harry beat Voldemort. Harry/harem. Now Complete with Epilogue.

One Shot! Harry asks Dumbledore a little question that has unexpected results!

AU GoF. Harry is brooding over his involvement in the Tri-Wizard Tournament when he receives an offer of help from a most unexpected source. H/Hr/DG, light Ron! and Dumbledore!Bashing, mild language.

My Take on Proud Mudbloods Challenge: Harry's in the Hospital Wing with Hermione is revived instead of the Great Hall. Full description inside. Dom!Harry Sub!Hermione

It had all started with a kiss. Not just any kiss, mind, but a kiss he never expected. If that sounds like a cliché, that's because it is...and it's far from the only one. Oneshot, Harry/Multi.

Ron's return and the incident with the Horcrux prompts Harry to reconsider their friendship. In the process, he comes to realize there are possibilities he had never considered before.

This is the sequel to Harry's Had Enough. You don't have to read that first, but it might be better if you do. Harry in a position on power, he's a bit unscrupulous in this one. Dumbledore, Ministry and Death Eater bashing. Also a bit of Ron bashing and general wizard society bashing. H/Hr. Now Complete!

The Power they do not use Harry realizes that there is more than one way to do things, and that there are ways around a problem that the Wizarding world has ignored H/Hr - summary edit 11-17-2013 short version: Harry and Hermione with the advice of their friend Luna tread a path towards the best possible future.

After the confrontation with Voldemort after the third task of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry doesn't get sad. He doesn't get mad. He gets even.

Harry reckons his future is bleak if he stays at Hogwarts. The Tri-Wizard tournament offers him a fail-safe way of escaping his perceived destiny, that is until Harry discovered the hidden costs. H/Hr

For all of her faults and strengths, Hermione was the only person he could ever unconditionally trust. It had taken all of four words for him to realize that nothing could ever be the same again between them.

Hermione will do anything to help Harry. What happens when their first kiss turns into something special? Characters will be OOC. Be warned. Harry/Hermione

It takes only one decision to completely alter the course of a story.

For years, the world has hailed Arnold Potter as the Boy-Who-Lived. For years Arnold was said to be the one who will throw down Voldemort. But now Arnold is dead, and the world turns its attentions to Harry. Mostly H/Hr/L. Finished.

All the manipulations, the lies and the danger comes to a head that fateful night in the Great Hall. Harry faces the man who made his life Hell. Oh, and Voldemort is there too. My attempt at making it right, the way some of us hoped. Enjoy.

Title pretty much says it all. OotP AU, some swear words. No pairing, though HP/HG is hinted at a little. Harry does what he should have done. Complete for now. Author's Note added!

Post GOF Harry has to go to the Dursleys again but does he? A strange man claiming to be Harry's uncle is shaking to world Dumbledore worked hard to build. Ridiculous bashing on Ron, a bit on Death eaters. Snape dies.M for language and acidity.Sequel out

What would have happened if Ron hadn't interupted Harry and Hermione's talk after he is seen kissing Lavendar? HP/HG. Disclaimer: Not mine. Comments: pretty please?

Harry in his anger at the Headmaster after the death of Sirius finally burns through the Memory Charm that the Headmaster cast on him just before third year and comes to some surprising revelations

Every wonder exactly how long Albus would have waited for Harry at King's Cross at the end of Deadly Hallows? A small bit of fluff asking the eternal question "If Death had an alias, what would it be?". Lunar Harmony H/Hr/L at the end

However, instead of being met with a boyish grin that told him everything was going to be alright, Harry shook his head solemnly and said, "I'm sorry Ron, but it's too late."

An innocuous show of affection from Hermione just before Harry's History of Magic exam leads to unimaginable consequences and an eventful summer for both.

Final chapter finAfter the defeat of voldermort, Harry is left in dispair. Ginny is dead, Ron Blames him and Hermione apparently agrees. so harry finds a way out by going to a new dimension. what will he find there? rated M for future chapthers. harmony.

As Harry is set to begin his fifth year, events are moving that changes his life forever. Secrets are revealed as the Ministry moves just a bit more efficiently in trying to silence Harry. Add in a Family Restoration Act, and Harry is in for a ride Harem.

Harry gets some surprise visits when trying to sleep after the last battle. Pairing Harry/Hermione/Daphne

Remus was so shocked at seeing Sirius fall through the veil that Harry had raced past him before the boy's intentions even registered with the werewolf. Screaming "Sirius!" Harry followed his godfather into the veil before anyone could stop him. H/Hr

My stab at the Harry travels through time genre. Significant inspiration from "HP & Nightmares of Futures Past" with a twist. Harry/Hermione

Harry stands up for himself during his trial and the beginning of OotP. What will the outcome be? Mentions of H/Hr.

Harry discovers a world he never thought he could have, and when Dumbledore tries to stop Harry, Harry retaliates for the Greater Good. AU, After OOTP, disregards HBP and DH. H/HR and Harry/Harem

Prompt! Hermione gets turned to a werewolf and Harry rushes over, everything changes. HHr

The best way to deal with a kidnapping situation? An alternate view of the second task...

Canon bks 1-5 AU thereafter. Starts at the end of Book 5, where the warnings given to Vernon produce the opposite result. New Prophesies are revealed which spell trouble for those who want to control Harry. Rating changed due to violence. HHrL NG RSB

AU lighthearted funfest with mature overtones,Post DH Harry gets pulled to an AU only to be expected to do it again. Dumbledore bashing is rampant Harry is doing it his way but he's going to have fun doing it! RATING FOR LANG. AND SEX INUENDO

AU post OoTP. Poor Harry. Sirius left him far more than a house and some money. Dumbledore is the Dark Lord? And what is he supposed to do with the women he was left? Sometimes, Pranks suck and others they are opportunities. H/Multi

It is said that there is a Plan governing the workings of the world. When one being throws the Plan into chaos, it falls upon Harry Potter to set things right, or allow the world to fall into darkness. H/Hr, AU after OotP. Rated for language and violence.

Years after the Epilogue things look bleak; Harry Potter agrees to go back to the Ministry Battle to change history for the better. Premise; "canon makes sense" though not in the way you think. Fight scenes, humour, romance, magic, and insanity. FINISHED

What if Hermione's parents had pulled her out of Hogwarts after she was nearly killed by a basilisk in her second year? How would Harry have managed without her? Years later, she returns and learns about his life in her absence. H/Hr

Hermione begins to learn the truth after Harry is named a Tri-Wizard Champion. The solution is not what either extect. Mostly H/HR but it won't seem so. Some Ron and Dumbledore BASHING, but not much...

This what happened after Voldemort was defeated and Harry gets on with his life. What will he do now? What profession will he follow? Will he marry? read to find out what happens next. Comments are welcome and expected. HP/HG NL/SB RW/DG LL/?

A humorous look at the graveyard scene from GoF. Harry comes prepared, Tom is in deep doo-doo. Rated for language, innuendo. My Yahoo! group recommends no drinking or eating while reading this if you value your keyboard & monitor, and don't like choking.

All too often in the H/Hr stories, when Ron loses his temper and confronts the couple for getting together, Hermione always cringes, and/or flees…what if she didn't? *ONE SHOT*

Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. A new Ron Weasley, a new adventure, more fun! HP/HG, NL/SB, RW/DG

Before that fateful Halloween Harry's mother called on the Gods to make him happy; Staring - Harry Hermione Daphne Luna Susan Hannah Tracey and the Patil twins. They soon realise that it takes equallity and stability to be Happy

Sequel to Harry Potter, Fate's Child: A Destiny Revisited. Story is marked as complete and I won't revisit this one beyond my concession note at the end of the final chapter.

Harry allows Ron to compete for him in the tournament. How does he fare? This is a Harry/Hermione story with SERIOUSLY Idiot!Ron Bashing. If that isn't what you like, please read something else. Complete but I do expect to add an alternate ending or two.

Starts at the end of the Battle of Hogwarts. As Harry stands over the dead body of Voldemort he realizes something. Bad Dumbledore. One shot.

All books compliant, except epilogue. AU with regards that I took a few liberties here and there. Harry was bitten by Greyback just after he killed Voldemort. Harmony Parring. Takes a bit past the end of book 7. A different ending to a great story.

My take on a "Harry goes back" story. Hopefully not cliché. Pairings H/HR SB/RL and many others, as they come up in the story. Nothing graphic. Political utopia. Mostly fun and light-hearted, since I don't like angst and too much drama.

The Slytherins are convinced Hermione is going to take over the world. She decides that's not such a bad idea. Crackfic.

An AU version of book one. Growing up with the Dursleys Harry Potter becomes a very independant young man who is not willing to bow to the bullying. Read how this far from meak and submisive Harry does things differently in this version of book one. H/Hr

First written when I thought Hermione Weasley was totally against canon. Now rewritten to be a Hermione Potter story. Cause I dont agree with Hr/R at all, totally AU and OOC. Read the story to see why Hermione Potter is a Death eaters nightmare... Hr/H

It's Halloween. The night is clear, the moon is bright, and a witch waits patiently in the graveyard. Harry Potter's been on the run for six months, and that ends tonight. H/Hr

Hermione is told Love might be the Power-He-Knows-Not and vows to help Harry find it at any cost. Be Warned of some R/Hr until chpt 20 but skipping those chapters means missing out on H/Hr/G goodness. This is rated MATURE for ADULT CONTENT. Harry/Many

What would have happened if Harry had asked Hermione to the Yule Ball first? How different would things have been between them and how would the wizarding world be affected by a simple question? Chapters are a comfortable 5,500 words.

What awaits Harry and friends this year? It will be exciting, and maybe messy, but the kids will have fun. Look for pranks and such. Will Malfoy show his a** again?

The third year at Hogwarts with Harry and friends. Sirius isn't in prison so he can't escape, but someone will and cause havoc. Harry has a backbone and knowledge, as do his friends.

AU. After the events of fourth year, Harry does not return to Privet Drive. He, with the help of Gringotts, decides to travel and learn as much as he can to help him in the fight against Voldemort. Super!Harry, Time-Travel!Harry

Ron left Harry and Hermione while in search for the horcuxes, and it changes the world. A shot that just came to me. I hope you like it. Rated M for a reason.

A short one-shot about what i would have liked as the ending of the series. Heavy Weasleys and Snape bashing. Light H/Hr

Harry and Hermione's second year at Hogwarts. What will happen this time, since Voldemort is locked away in the Dept. of Mysteries? Who will end up in the Chamber of Secrets? You will have to read to find out the answers.

What would you do if the only way to save the person you loved was to sacrifice everything else that you held dear? DH-Epilogue compliant, sort of. Some HP/GW and RW/Hr, but ultimately, epically, HP/Hr.

Rita Skeeter has published a tell-all book about Harry Potter. Harry, of course, won't let that go unanswered. Ignores Book 7 and Crapalogue.

All anyone ever wants out of life is love, a family and home. Sometimes these are right under your nose. Harry/Hermione romance fic. Rated T. AU from the end of GoF. Mostly fluff.

A quiet day at Grimmauld Place is disrupted by the DE kidnapping Hermione. During and after the crisis truths are uncovered and things change. H/Hr, light Weasleys bashing.

Ron is absolutely, without a doubt, completely and utterly certain Hermione is madly in love with him. So much so that he prematurely makes a rash announcement. Hermione begs to differ. Light to moderate Ron bashing. Non-DH compliant. H/Hr. Format fixed.

Adopted from MartinDeShade. Before Harry started Hogwarts he got a special trunk from both his parents. A super power Harry fic. H/Hr

The first year at Hogwarts for Harry and Hermione. This is the next part after Before Hogwarts. The kids will have adventures and fun. This will stay as close to cannon as I can, given what happened in Before Hogwarts.

Short little something that came to me over trhe week end. Harry finds out a suprising thing about his aunt and uncle. He also gets some advice about proposing.

It's been done, but here's my shot at the old Marriage Contract type story. Harry and Daphne Greengrass find out their parents put together a marriage contract when they were born, now they must deal with it.

Harry and his family build a dynasty, continue to grow and live the life they choose. H/G/Hr, JP/LP, RL/NT, RW/PP, DP/LL, SS/NB, SB/AB

What if someone helped Harry before he went to Hogwarts? Would that make a difference? Well, I think so; so here is my impression of what MIGHT happen.

My own response to Reptilia28's challenge. Harry died in the battle with Voldemort. What happens when he meets the Grim Reaper? Especially when the Reaper isn't happy with him. Rating changed to more appropriate one. HHr. Other pairings as they come.

After Harry gets hit with the killing curse again, it bounces back, and Voldemort must retreat, but Harry also disappears. Three years later the Dark Lord is back, and a mysterious man named James Ruoivas has come to Hogwarts. Who is he?

HP/HG Dumbledore has a plan that will change a couple's life forever. The most unlikely people will help to protect them. The Headmaster didn't catch the flaw in his great plan. The plan that turns out to be The Power He Knows Not Of. Complete!

If you are forced to participate in a competition that's reserved for adults only, doesn't that mean you should be considered an adult? Harry gets some much needed help and advice before having some fun by allowing his marauder heritage out to play. H/Hr

Having the right partner can make life much smoother. The right persons can complement each other's strengths and support each other's weakness. Love really does make the world go 'round, especially with a Dark Lord after your blood. HP/DG

HP/DG. Follow Harry as he tries to broaden his horizons beyond Dumbledore's control. A new look on GoF. slight!Dumblebashing. Ron!bashing elemental magic, nonstandard!animagus forms. Sirius is free! independant!powerful!Harry 99.9% complete

COMPLETE! AU! Post OoTP, Sixth Year Story. Harry decides to have a little fun after hearing the Prophecy as a death sentence and his life takes on a life of its own! Harry/Daphne, HP/DG!

In third year, Harry decided to quit Divination, following Hermione. Having to take a substitute course, he end up choosing Ancient Runes and find himself to be quite gifted. Smart Harry. Slightly manipulative. Rated M for later subjects and language.

After Harry and Hermione agree to go to Slughorn's party together they uncover a secret that makes them realise you cannot trust everyone. Dumbledore and Weasley bashing.

This is a what if story. Canon will be followed when it fits my story. Harry is powerful but not a superhero, Harry and Hermione the main pairing, rating may change down the road.

After the Battle of Hogwarts, Lily Potter's cries come back to Harry in his dreams - until one night when he realizes he isn't hearing his mother at all, but his best friend. One-shot.

In which Harry discovers there is more to being the Heir of the Four Founders than than just having really cool tattoos. Powerful Harry, Multi-Ship. Post OOTP. No Slash.

We know that Harry had a lot of anger issues after the Tri-Wizard Tournament. What if he found what he needed to deal with those issues when he got to Headquarters? AU, oneshot, HP/HG. Rated T for a brief bit of language.

Harry has been feeling lethargic since his tenth birthday when suddenly he has more energy than he needs. AU story for all seven years. HarryMulti nothing serious. SmartPowerful!Harry.

Luna sees an opportunity to help Harry in his fight against Voldemort and takes the initiative. A Harry/Hermione/Luna story from Luna's POV

After Harry is poisoned by Ginny in a failed bid to garner his affections via a love potion Hermione seeks to redress her the wrongs done them in the only avenue available.

This is a short 4 chap story that was left on my old laptop. End of fifth year Harry starts the holiday feeling angry at the world. see what happens when he and his allies have somewhere to aim that anger. OoP bashing galore in this one. H/Hr broomstick

Following the will reading of Sirius Black, Harry and Hermione disappear, only to return over ten years later as powerful bounty hunters. Will they bring back light to the wizarding world, or will it be forever consumed by darkness? Dark!HHr

It was just a tiny insignificant thing, one tiny change to the life the fates had planned for Harry Potter. It was a change that would change his life from the day after his name came out of the tri wizard cup. H/Hr oneshot

Harry and Neville share the harsh reality of being the Boy Who Lived, Hogwarts politics and experience the uncertainty of relationships in the face of pending death. Sequel to Free Will and Fate. HP/HG, NL/LB Complete.

When Hermione gets cursed at the Ministry, Harry and the Death Eaters discover the power he knows not. Unleashing this power has far reaching consequences. Weasley and Dumbledore bashing – time travel story that's hopefully different.

In the days following Dumbledore’s death nothing is as it seems and a second prophesy is discovered. Harry and Hermione learn who they can truly trust as they struggle to fulfill destiny.

What I think should have happened when Ron left and then came back to the tent

A fluffy little romance, with an edge, that has some twists and turns. Unashamedly Harmony, with some Ron and Ginny bashing for spice. H/Hr Rated M for language and adult situations. One-Shot - Complete

Harry/Hermione. It took nearly six years for Hermione Granger to manage to track down her best friend. For wizefic's Candy Heart Challenge on LJ.

Voldemort has come to Hogwarts, but he didn't take into account the High Mage and Founders' Heir, and his soul-bonded. Who will triumph? Will threatening Harry Potter's soul-bonded be Voldemort's last mistake? HHR,NLLL

The Finally blow has been struck, Voldemort lies dead at Harry Potter's feet, then after a glow of golden light and a bright flash Harry vanishes along with his best friend Hermione Granger The two young people are in for a surprise, read and enjoy the fu

My answer to Merlins challenge when he was writing Time Again, so this is my Harry back in time story, it is H/Hr all the way as during an accident 142 year old Harry goes back in time to become Eleven once again.

Sequel to Open Your Eyes: The Goblet of Fire. Harry Potter and his friend's adventures continue as Voldemort has finally returned. New enemies will make this year worse than the last.

Complete! One-Shot! When Harry's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire, he decides that enough is enough. The headmaster does not see the humor in the situation and tries to force Harry to join in the "fun", so to speak. Rated for Language

HHr. DH. Harry is sitting outside the tent a few days after Ron leaves. He gets a surprise visit. Sorry, can't give away any more without giving away the plot. Please read and review!

Seventy one year old Harry Potter, Headmaster of Hogwarts is given the choice to once again save the world or to remain and see his entire world disapear. If he choses to save the world he will be sent back in time.

Everyone "knows" what happened during Harry's seven years at Hogwarts... right? Er... no. Find out the truth about Harry and Hermione. H/Hr Rating for language and mild sexual situations.

When Harry is framed, betrayed and sent to Azkaban, a select few promise to free him. Years later, he is broken free and will lead an underground resistance to crush the corrupt government. He's had enough of nobility, time to try savagery. Darkish!HHr

Hermione makes a potion that will take her back in time to put right the mistakes she made, the worst of which was marrying the wrong man. Why she married Ron she did not know, she did know it was the biggest mistake she ever made.

AU What if someone else found Harry first on that fateful night? This is a story of one possibility. Harry grows up in a village in Japan and becomes ninja. Based on all seven books. HarryHermione ship. Enjoy!

Set during Book Seven. Hermione receives a letter that changes everything.

Our lives are not our own. Fate is set, choice is meaningless and the mark of the chosen never truly fades. When Harry finds a way to change his destiny, will the result be better than the path already chosen for him? HP/HG Sequel posted.

Ever wonder what happened in HBP after Hermione left Harry and Ron in the classroom? Here's a little tale of what i think might have happened after she left!Please read and review, what do you think?

Draco organizes a no-holds-barred poker game. Harry decides to compete... just a little fun fic co-written by Joshua. I might or might not write more on this.

Six months after the final battle, things change. Betrayal with a twist. Rated for language and sex. One-shot.

Secrets will be revealed, new allies found, and the bonds of friendship tested as Harry begins his quest. Harry will find his only hope at destroying Voldemort lies with an ancient magic believed lost thousands of years ago. Book 7 wHHr. Summary inside

Tilting the Potterverse onto the path it should have taken post-OotP. Some minor Ron!Bashing. H/Hr. Rating for language.

An alternate take on the First Task, describing a less angst-ridden Harry.

Post GoF H/Hr. Harry manages to clear Sirius’ name and he creates an army of his own, the Angels of Light, to fight the Death Eaters and the Dark Lord. NOW COMPLETE!

In Goblet of Fire, JKR established that it was absurdly easy to bind other witches and wizards unwillingly into binding magical contracts with a simple, school-taught 'confundus' charm. What if Harry took note of that and decided to do something about it?

What if Dumbledore had answered Harry when Harry asked why Voldemort tried to kill him? This story explores what might have happenned.

Voldemort has finally pushed Harry too far. There is only one recourse open to the young hero. He must unleash the most horrifying, the most diabolical weapon in his arsenal. The mind of Hermione Granger.

It's Christmas in Harry's third year. When Hermione causes his new Firebolt to be confiscated, he realizes that she is more important than any broomstick to him. Continues on from there through their fourth year. Technology is 10 years ahead.

Harry receives a letter regarding his inheritance after Sirius' death, changing the course of history for everyone in the wizarding world. powerful!Harry. Manipulative!Dumbledore. HHR.

COMPLETE AU after fifth year.Harry sees through Dumbledore and starts his war on both the Light and the Dark forces. Please Read and Review.

A gift from his uncle Vernon gives Harry a new way to fight the Dark Lord

Post HBP. Hr POV. The shock of Dumbledore’s death plus some unexpected news cause Hermione to reflect on her decisions and actions of the previous year. She resolves to do what she should have done in the first place. Unabashedly HHr.

Ginny has lied about herself and Harry, forcing Harry to leave. Will he ever return? Will Hermione welcome him with open arms?

Complete. AU. One Shot. Harry thinks he can do things better the Dark Lord, and put his money where his mouth is, so to speak. Please Read and Review

Harry finds a way to get motivated, really, really motivated. A super!Harry oneshot. Post HBP, AU, No DH.

Harry is starting his sixth year at Hogwarts. When a time wolf appears in his room to help strengthen his mind, he learns of the approach of the Wanderer. With his friends by his side and relationships changing can he face what comes his way?

AU, Post OotP, No HBP, Harry knows that he must take on Voldemort and finds unexpected allies

Harry Potter is tired of running blindly into life and death situations. This series is about Harry thinking before he leaps. It starts off at the summer following the events that transpired in Prisoner of Azkaban.

PostHBP. HHr. An unexpected fight in the Burrow sends Hermione off in a rage, determined to rescue Harry from the clutches of the Dursleys. They plan to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, but at what costs? Plenty of speedbumps along the way.

A 'What if we could go back and change things' story. What if Harry had trusted his friends more and been more open with them and they with him? How books 5 and 6 might have been different. HHr

Harry has won the war and lost everything he held near and dear. In desperation he gambles everything on a dimensional jump. HPHG Bad Weasleys good Dumbledore. Rated for language and implied sex

The war against Riddle has finally ended, and Harry has lost all of those that are most important to him. Fate has a little surprise in store for Harry Potter though, and it plans on helping him along the way.

Based off the book Ella Enchanted. The war's over, Harry's a Hero and Ginny's a Heroine. Problem is, she isn't, Hermione is. Ginny's little miss perfection, too perfect though. And now Ginny has something on Hermione that turns her world upside down. HHR

After the events of the DOM, Harry starts to slowly reevaluate his life and with truths revealed and a new perspective, he gets at the heart of the matter and sets of on his own path to becoming the man he was destined to become. HarryMany, DarkIndependen

HPHG.Chapter 31up final chapter! AN important to story facts: Hermione invites Harry to spend the summer with her. A series of events lead them to discover that they do indeed like each other. They go behind the backs of everyone they know and do the unth

Basically what I think is going to happen in book seven Harry and Mione go on a quest to discover the Horcruxes, and maybe romance! A mustread for Ginnyhaters.

[Slight AU] Near the end of the first task, something happens that no one would have foreseen. When Harry comes out of it, will he ever be the same? And how will it change him? HPHG[Oneshot]

Starting minutes after HBP ended, follow along as Harry begins his journey to collect the Horcruxes and fulfull his destiny... HHR...

Hermione finds a spell to help Harry.

A potions accident throws Harry back in time into his younger self's body, he decides to go nuts and do everything he's ever wanted to do . . . and get revenge on everyone.

Post OotP. Harry finds that Dumbledore has been less than honest or helpful with him, takes control of his own life and finds the training he needs from others. HHr, NL, no slash. COMPLETE

AU Sixteen years to the day after her first born son was murdered, Professor Lily Potter must deal with the arrival of six unknown people. Post OotP. Reedited and reposted

Complete. Harry makes a decision at the train platform at the end of year 5. Two little words change lives forever. Revised 606.

COMPLETE - The Great Hall was crowded for the end of year feast. The cheering was broken by a scream as a hooded figure drifted behind her as she stood in shock to see the end of a sword extruding from her chest.

Stop trying to scare me, Hermione. Only Dementors, Voldemort, and Grawp freak me out, so you can just give up on that ... This is nothing. Get this through your head: I love you and that's not changing.

Harry is transported to Merlins time during his six year, and get train by Merlin and Lancelot. ENTIRE STORY IS BETA READ BY KRISSY. NOW PART OF SCHOOL OF ELEMENTALS STORY. FINNISHED

Completed. During Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts, will he be able to discover and develop the power he needs in order to defeat Voldemort before Voldemort finds him? Contains OotP spoilers and HP-HG.

Chapters 5356 NEW and FINISHEDOn Harry's 16th birthday he makes a decision that changes his world. A friend follows close behind, 'cause nobody knows Harry like Hermione. HHr

Everyone leaves something behind for their children to remember them by. Lily Evans didn’t know, when she left her diary behind, that it would help her son into knowing her and himself. …Or did she? Better than it sounds.Epilogue

**Not a Story Update. Just a Note** COMPLETED! Follow Harry Potter through sixth and seventh years, filled with Romance, Adventure, Prophesy and some Order!!! I am bad at beginnings, but it does get better..... - h/hr - My first fic.