Sirius had made a slew of different decisions that night he had arrived at Godric's Hollow. With Sirius' focus on Harry rather than revenge, a very different Boy-Who-Lived is going to make his return to the wizarding world at the age of 13. But the question is, why did Harry return so late? And will he still be the Hero the Wizarding World needs? Haphne! AU-ish, slightly mature!

Trainee Potter had assumed that once Voldemort was gone, life would go a lot smoother than it had been going before. Well, that shows what Harry knew! A demon attack and the reappearance of a Phoenix, carrying a note from a man long dead, thrusts Harry into peril and adventure once again! What new threat is the world facing, and is he strong enough to face it?

Harry's friends laughed in his face when he said he didn't put his name in the Goblet. Now he has to go through the whole tournament on his own...or does he? Harry/Daphne. Will start off canon with a dash of AU here and there, but will divulge into its own story

When Voldemort attacked the Potters on Halloween, the wizarding world hailed Harry's younger brother Thomas as The Boy Who Lived. But were they right? As Tom starts Hogwarts, wheels are set in motion, assumptions are questioned, and lives are changed forever. Harry's POV. He's two years older than canon, light, and smart. Eventual HP/DG.

Oct. 30th, 1981 two children just under a year and half disappear from their homes during a bout of infantile accidental magic. For ten years the parents sesrched with next to no results in the wake of the children vanishing. On Oct. 30th, 1991 two children who COULD be them are seen walking away from a terror act in Spain. Is it them? Who or what is Labyrinth? HPxDG rom slowburn

Part 2 of the "unexpected" series, you might want to read 'Harry Potter and the Unexpected Friend' first. This story covers year 3 of Harry and Daphne's adventures in the magical world. [Harry Daphne] [Sirius OC] Tracey Davis, Neville Longbottom, Astoria Greengrass, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley

After the war, what's left is picking up the pieces. Harry continues the only way he knows how and takes solace in reading stories on the internet, not suspecting it would take his life in a whole new direction... Post-Hogwarts AU.

Daphne Greengrass is known for her Ice Queen persona. But what if that is only a mask for the shy girl who dreams of adventure and romance? Unbeknownst to her, a brief interaction with Harry Potter will set her on a path that she could never have predicted. Harry for his part will find an enigma in the Ice Queen, one that for some reason, he is eager to unravel.

After the events in the Graveyard, Harry has been having nightmares. With a change of living arrangement, new information on his past, and a transfer Professor at Hogwarts from Ilvermorny, how will Harry's fifth year play out? And what strange ties does he have to the Sword of Gryffindor? Part one of a Trilogy.

Lily Potter was known as the brightest witch of her age. So, why were there no contigency plans in place? Why did she rely on just her Will, knowing that it could have been suppressed by anyone with enough political clout? No, Lily Potter was not known as the brightest witch of her generation for nothing. She had plans in place to help her son from beyond the grave.

This is the story of how Voldemort and the tools he created to defy death were destroyed by Harry Potter and me while sitting in an empty Hogwarts classroom using Harry's idea, my design, and most importantly, our intent. Set during 6th Year.

Harry had to leave England. Booking the first flight he could, he ended up in New York City. Leaving England and the Wizarding World behind, he starts his new life with someone that he didn't expect. Fluff/AU.

Harry is blackmailed into a marriage of convenience with Daphne Greengrass. Ten years later, Ginny forces her way back into his life when a murder occurs... AU, EWE, romance with a side dish of mystery.

Follow Rodrick, grandson of Gellert Grindelwald, as he struggles with his own identity in a world both magical and dangerous. Will he ever be able to step out of his grandfather's shadow? Maybe if nobody finds out his family name in the first place. Though, of course, having a Grindelwald's morales doesn't make things any easier. Disclaimer: J.K Rowling owns Harry Potter.

After defeating Tom and the basilisk in the chamber Harry is transported to unknown location along with three others but what does Godric Gryffindor and the other founders have to do with this. Plots unfold friends become enemies and unexpected people make the best of allies can they save magical Britain. New chapters every Wednesday.

With some amount of horror, Daphne realized that she could not remember the last time she had even protested his presence. When had that happened? Was Harry Potter her...friend?

In a time where house rivalries are at its deepest and most volatile, it seems impossible these two would find a way together. This is the legacy of their time together, but how will they get through it?. Harry/Daphne. Starts from GOF. Dumbledore is good (sorry if that annoys anyone). Harry will have different friends, which isn't the usual ones you see in fanfic. Enjoy

Sometimes it is but a simple act of kindness that can change worlds. With the war ended and magical Britain trying to pick up the pieces, Harry and his friends embark on their seventh year at Hogwarts. Whilst a shy Daphne Greengrass looks forward to a final year at school without the looming presence of Malfoy and his ilk to threaten the peace. Four Piece Story. HP/DG & RW/HG.

The hero's story is already written, but a chance encounter in Diagon Alley changes it. Steered away from the path set for him, Harry lets a spark become a fire, and it raises him into the stars.

Currently Entering Year 2: As a 15 month old child Harry Potter survived against all odds. However, what will happen when the dark lord resurfaces with two goals in mind, reclaim power, and kill Harry Potter. However, despite being terribly abused as a child, it will be a powerful, cunning, Slytherin Harry Potter that will await the rising challenge of Lord Voldemort

A few weeks after the Battle of Hogwarts Harry gets a letter from Gringotts about his accounts. It turns out that he just inherited a lot from Voldemort! Who knew that the Right of Conquest was still a thing? Now, Harry doesn't just have property and money but ownership of lives as well. Will they accept his offer of redemption? Will they ever heal from the horrors of war?

Daphne Greengrass prided herself on keeping a low profile. That changed the moment Harry Potter came crashing into her life.

harry was responsible for the fall of the dark lord, but due to the misconceptions of those around him lead to 5 other children claiming the glory that night while harry is forced into a life of neglect as he is forced to grow up too fast and make decisions no youth should have to. AU Harry Potter/ Daphne Greengrass

Four years after the events of the second wizardry war, Harry Potter delves into his career as an auror alongside his former rival Draco Malfoy as they move on with their lives. At Hogwarts request, both men return to the hallowed halls to help teach students about the dangers of dark magic and its ilk, with Harry meeting someone he never thought a flame would burn for. HP/DG.

Harry gets sorted into Slytherin. Students and staff are shocked, but none more than his own head of house. Follow Harry as he makes a name for himself and worms his way into even the hardest of hearts. Mixed POV but it will be clear who is who. Snape mentors/adopts Harry.

When a Slytherin asks Harry if she and a few of her friends can join the DA, tensions rise, even as romance begins to bloom. Can Harry and Daphne break the barriers of a house rivalry to find true love? M for language and potential for some lemons down the road. HarryxDaphne

When raised by Severus Snape, one may have difficulties with dealing with other children and handling their emotions. Follow Harry as he tries to balance his upbringing with life at school and how he adjusts to overcome his new everyday life. Smart!Harry, Cold!Harry, Slytherin!Harry

What is more terrifying? A wizard who can kick down your door or a wizard who can look at you and know your every thought? Harry's journey into the mind arts begins with a bout of accidental magic and he practices it and hungers for the feelings it brings. [Major Canon Divergences beginning Third Year.]

Aurora Sinistra spends most of her time watching the stars. In the summer of 1991, she has a plan redeem the reputation of Slytherin House, and some of the people inside it. Recruiting Severus Snape to help her, the two teachers undertake a gambit of their own that leads the Boy-Who-Lived and the Brightest Witch of Her Age into Slytherin House and friendships with Draco Malfoy.

In a dynamic system, two points, no matter how close they are to one another, will eventually be very far apart as long as there is a small difference between them. So when the Riddle's gardener decides to take action, how will that small change have a large impact on our favorite hero and the greater wizarding world? Rated T.

Words have more power than we think. Thoughts & dreams can be revealed to those closest to us, to those we want to know more of, & to our greatest enemies. A single act of kindness, a single word can change someone's entire world. Join Harry on another adventure through his time at Hogwarts where even the quietest whispers can make a difference. Harry/Multi. Mature for a reason.

Harry knows more then he should. Daphne just wants to be warm. Perhaps they'll be able to carve a place out in an uncaring world.

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.

Continuation of Negligentia. Harry has never given serious thought to having children of his own. When the topic is approached, he finally allows himself to consider the idea of being a father, and the lingering influences of his own upbringing.

AU and OOC. Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts after Sirius Black pulled him out of social and political circles after the Department of Mysteries fiasco. The Boy-Who-Lived and his allies have a political agenda that will shake the customs, courtesies and traditions long held as truth. Everything is going to plan until Harry Potter meets Daphne Greengrass and suddenly things change.

An incident at the Yule Ball, results in the rescue of a maiden fair. It was impossible for them to imagine that the resulting ripples from this event would impact so heavily on their lives and all those in the magical world.

"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." Who are you really, Sirius Black? There are several OC characters intermixed with the character's we know and love to change it up! Slytherin!Harry, Harry/Daphne, Draco/Hermione

When the son of a Knight of The Round Table, Arthur Noctis Urien is offered a dual-teaching job alongside Remus Lupin, he is finally introduced to the Boy-Who-Lived. With the direct descendant of a Knight of the Round Table at his side, events at Hogwarts will be changing, and they will be changed for the better. AU, HP/DG

Harry Potter, a normal boy in the eyes of Muggles, The-Boy-Who-Lived in the eyes of wizarding world. But what if he is more than just that? What if the boy has a history and lineage that can shake the very foundations of both wizarding and muggle world? Changed rating to M for safety.

After earning the titles of Lord Potter and Black, Harry Potter decides to start fresh and try new things in life, such as professional Quidditch, hoping to relax and avoid drama. Unbeknownst to him, there's no escaping the war against the Dark Arts, and no escaping drama. But maybe he'll be able to get through it better this time, with the help of a certain Daphne Greengrass.

The stress from the Triwizard Tournament was building up. Harry just hoped that the Yule Ball and his date with Lavender Brown might alleviate some of it. Lemons. Harry/Multi. Hermione, Cho, Fleur, Lavender, Susan, Hannah and more.

Harry takes a sabbatical and decides to spoil himself with a world cruise. However, he finds an unexpected travel companion. WARNING: Ron, Ginny, Molly bashing, Hermione bashing, main character death

AU GoF. What would have happened if the Schools involved in the Tri-Wiz were less receptive of Harry's name coming out from the Goblet? What if everyone was against him? And where the icy blue-eyed Slytherin Queen fits in all this? OOC!People Powerful!Independent!Harry. Bashing of some characters around. Good but Misguided!Dumbledore and Harry/Daphne! Betaing in process!

ON HIATUS- AU: Harry Potter, older brother to the Boy-Who-Lived and the Dark Lord's right-hand man, is now on trial for war crimes. DMLE prosecutor and former flame Daphne Greengrass comes to his defense. The secrets and manipulations will rock Wizarding Britain and reveal a boy who never stopped fighting and a love that never quite faded.

After the final battle. A walk through the castle will shift the destiny of several people. Harry once again leaps without looking trying to save the life of a Slytherin witch he barely knows even after six years of school. The aftermath of his decision will have significant ramifications for those involved. EWE - please be aware that this Fic will go to some dark places.

After the events of fifth year, Dumbledore agrees to train Harry as his apprentice. Meanwhile, Harry comes into his own as the head of multiple families and has to deal with a marriage contract. Good!Dumbledore, Powerful!Harry, Harry/Daphne

A bad situation and a few forgone conclusions turn a small mistake into a rather large mistake, bringing the families of Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived, and Daphne Greengrass, the Ice Queen of Slytherin, together. To be bonded by blood and magic...

Unable to manage even the simplest spells, an outcast Harry must overcome the unexpected twists of a detention gone wrong, and the worst massacre in Wizarding Britain's history. Eventual Powerful!Harry, HP/DG

The Black Family has one last gift for Harry Potter, and it might be the only one that he wants. Will follow books 6 and 7. HP/DG, HG/RL Weasley bashing in the begining. Previously called 'Happy Christmas.'

Who knew that one accidental encounter between Harry Potter and Daphne Greengrass would have led to something more. They say first impressions are everything but for these two, it was the third impression that sealed the deal for them. Post-War and Non-epilogue compliant.

Harry Potter was friends with Daphne Greengrass. But after a petty fight the two drifted away from each other. When horrible circumstances arise for Harry, he goes to the one person who was right.

wait l verb [ I ] l to allow time to go by, especially while staying in one place without doing very much, until someone comes, until something that you are expecting happens or until you can do something.

Successful campaigns cannot be fought when its leaders have different goals. Book Two of the What A Difference A Father Makes series.

A one shot. Set after the Battle of Hogwarts. The trio are in their seventh year, a romance is bubbling in a culdron pot. How will Daphne Greengrass come to terms woth her growing affections for one Harry James Potter? Will she give in to her heart? Or let her mind hinder the one thing she wants in life?

AU! first HP fanfic so be kind please. HPxDG. The war is over and the students that lived through the final battle at hogwarts return to finish school. Secrets get revealed and truths proclaimed, can they solidify all they worked into motion all those years ago?

A different look at how Harry and Ginny reunited after Riddle's fall and the consequences that follow. Mature content, not suitable for those underage. A rewriting of the chapters originally posted in Bits and Bobs with added content. Starting with A Different Celebration and going on from there.

Life, like the sands of the desert, are so quickly changing that it is hard to keep grounded. When his life changed without warning, he didn't fight or give in, he took the change and made himself stronger than ever. A chanced meeting changed everything for both of them, a letter surrounded by his desire to learn and a will that never saw light; will change the very sands of fate.

Hermione's past mistakes leave her wanting to fix her broken relationship with her former friend, Harry Potter.

Saddened that her two children have returned to Hogwarts, Daphne Potter expects another normal night in. But is surprised when her husband has other ideas.

Daphne Greengrass isn't the person that she was at Hogwarts. She's changed for the better. However, due to her lifestyle changes, her day-to-day has become a bit mundane. Work, Study, Sleep is the never-ending loop that is Daphne's life. Until one day, while at work, she comes face to face with the least boring person in Wizarding Britain. Can he spice things up a bit?

A series of one-shots, each a standalone but in line with and potentially set in the Contractual Invalidation universe, in no particular chronological order.

AU: Post 2nd year. How will Slytherins Ice Queen react to this new Boy Who Lived? Harry comes upon a hidden will by his parents and finds out some well hidden secrets. He will now be in the custody of the Greengrass family. Some tension between Harry and Daphne is bound to happen. HP/DG pairing. Maybe some others, not sure. Mild Weasel bashing.

Harry Potter enters his sixth year at Hogwarts, encountering a Worldwide School Quidditch Tournament, an intriguing character named the Half-Blood Prince, new friends and enemies, but most importantly, a girl named Daphne Greengrass. Join Harry as he navigates his way through challenges in school, Quidditch, and relationships, in this pretty AU journey. (UPDATE COMING SOON)

There's more to life than love, she thinks.

After decades of an empty life and wars that claimed all he ever held dear, the greatest dark lord in living memory and his most loyal servant are finally ready to challenge fate and once again bring down their vengeance upon their enemies. AU, extended universe, Time-Travel, bashing and HAPHNE.

Raised in magic by a loving family, trained by one of the best Aurors the DMLE has ever seen for a war always on the horizon and the world has a very different Boy-Who-Lived on their hands. Book One of the What A Difference A Father Makes series.

What if a promise was made and Harry was taken before Dumbledore could reach him. Now trained as an alchemist and as a weapons mage he returns to England to return two people who never had a chance. He will bring about his destiny and change this world (all chapters have been edited)

This is not a story, only a repository of several ideas jumping around in my mind. Feel free to be inspired or adopt, should you want to. Nothing is abandoned, only very delayed, because of reasons. Please, enjoy and feel free to comment. Pairings, mostly Haphne.

Daphne's sick and tired of having to be perfect and used, and that was why she left. She didn't expect to find Harry Potter, yet he was the perfect person to hide with. Her father wouldn't find her with him. Thus she stayed. What happens now? Rated M for later chapters, for lemons, suicide attempts, torture and language. Daphne's 17, Harry 16. HBP AU. OFF hiatus. Dark-ish!Harry.

He knew he wasn't supposed to fall for her. The arrangement was set. Too bad he's only human. *Inspired by 'Stay With Me' by Sam Smith. Harry x Daphne OneShot

"Life isn't fair Daphne." She would prove him wrong, no matter what it took, one day at a time.

HBP AU: Harry finally breaks through the Love Potions and Obliviations, and fights the war without taking prisoners or being lied to by Dumbledore. HP/DG, NL/TD, DM/SB, BZ/HA. Grey!Harry. Selective Weasley Bashing, Hermione Bashing, slight Dumbledore Bashing. Sirius lived, Kingsley died at DoM, Hufflepuff's Cup isn't a horcrux; M due to language/violence. Formerly 50 Shades of Blue

Harry looked hard at her for a moment, and then asked "what would you do if I was your friend?" The question took her totally off-guard and she stared at him for a few seconds. Then, in a strange voice, she replied "I don't know Potter."

When Lily's secret is revealed Harry runs away from home and meets a girl unlike any other. But she can never be with him, and he would never even suggest it. Things change drastically when his mother's legacy turns him into something no one expected.