Sometimes playing by the rules is not just your best option, it can be your only option.

Having been treated as a servant his entire life, Harry is more sympathetic when Dobby arrives, avoiding Vernon's wrath and gaining a bit of freedom. That freedom changes his summer, his life, and the world forever. A very long character-driven story that likes to play with canon.

Harry's title of Heir of the Potter family gets taken by by his brother because Harry is not the boy who lived. After being sent away for what was supposed to be 6 years at the Dursleys, Harry finds a book that changes the tapestry of fate, and leads Harry down a path of greatness. HarryxDaphne. Forgotten magic. references to multiple anime/books/games. Wrong boy who lived. No cros

Post-OOTP. The episode in the DOM has left Harry a changed boy. He returns to the Dursley's to prepare for his inevitable confrontation with Voldemort, but his stay there is very short-lived. He finds himself in the care of people who he has no choice but to cooperate with and they give him a startling revelation: Harry must travel back to the 1970's to save the wizarding world.

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.

Beginning in the graveyard, Harry fails to reach the cup to escape but is saved by an unexpected person thought long dead. Harry learns what it is to be a Potter and starts his journey to finish Voldemort once and for all. NO SLASH. Rated M for language, gore etch. A story of realism and Harry coming into his own.

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.

He was abandoned at a young age, the world believing him dead. They were wrong. Death Eaters believed untouchable are dying. Who is this assassin? Will he join Dumbledore or take the war into his own hands? Not typical powerful!politic!Harry.

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!

What happens when Harry Potter returns after the third task of the tri-wizard tournament carrying Cedric's body. A disaster that could have repercussions in both the magical and Mundane worlds. When he finally has enough and tells everyone where to get off. Then he finds help in the strangest places that he never would have believed.I'm Back and so is the muse

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.

End of 3rd year. While Sirius is on trial to prove his innocence, Harry is abandoned by the Dursleys who, after the Marge incident, have enough of him. Luckily Harry's picked up by Bill Weasley. And ends up joining Bill on a Cursbreaking expedition to Cambodia. He gets far more than he asking for! Disturbing news, promises, trouble and danger keep following Harry's every step.

A/U Harry gets a bit of information at the beginning of his third year that eventually changes the way he looks at the world. 2/7/18: Resuming.

Hogwarts Castle decides to interfere in the lives of two of its students to change the past and future from a terrible war and giving the pair an opportunity to find something more than just protection within its walls. AU Story, Political, Fed-up Harry, OC Dumbledore.

Hadrian Black is entering his fourth year at Durmstrang Institute, and looking forward to it. He has excelled during his time there, and hopes to bring pride to not only his aunt, but his school as well. And, he has been given the chance with the reemergence of Triwizard Tournament, only problem it is being held at Hogwarts. Rated T.

Instead of Durmstrang Academy, Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was invited to take part in the 1994 Triwizard Tournament. When Ilvermorny arrives at Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore is shocked to see the long-thought-dead Harry and Lily Potter appear, as well as the missing Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. Harry/Hermione/Daphne; Gabrielle/OFC; Alternate Universe. TEMP. HIATUS

How difficult can it be for Harry Potter to get a date to the Yule Ball? Extremely difficult if you have a jealous Ron Weasley scaring them away. Warning for Ron bashing. Rated T for themes and language.

Harry Potter is thrown into Azkaban for a crime he did not commit. A mysterious new wizard appears and puts the Ministry, the Order and Voldemort on the defensive. Harry escapes but is it too late for him? What will he do once he is proven innocent? I'm back and trying to finish this off. Patience please.

After Fifth Year, Harry Potter has lost everything. What will it take for him to overcome his latest anguish and seek revenge on those lost. No Time Travel, No Slash, Independent, Sixth Year, Gritty Realism, New Powers, some Humour, no pairings, Kickass!

Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.

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.

With Harry Potter's hearing for Underage Use of Magic looming, and Sirius Black hunted for a crime he didn't commit and was never tried for, Harry reaches out to Her Majesty the Queen for help, with unexpected results. No ships. AU starting Ch 6-9 OotP, No HBP, No DH, No Horcruxes. COMPLETE

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

Voldemort knows the prophecy, when he is reborn following the 3rd task of the Triwizard Tournament he takes action to ensure that Harry is no longer a threat. AU. HPLL This story will be updated slowly so that I can finish my other stories.

What would happen if a certain pink hair Auror was introduced to Harry a little sooner? What if Voldemort was less concerned about secrecy and had built up his forces while he was without a body? A storm would gather and like always Harry will find himself in the middle. Takes place during Harry's 5th year at Hogwarts. HarryxTonksxFleur.

Abandonned by his guardians, Harry Potter vanished from existence. Years later, a young man graduates from one of the most elitist and secrete Magical schools and makes his way through Magical societies. Fate or Fatality? Ancient Greeks called it Anarkia.

After the events of the triwizard tournament, questions arise as to what truly happened

Starts in the summer between CoS and PoA. The incident with Marge Dursley was more serious than in canon and Harry is caught by the Aurors. But is his situation as bad as it looks? Meanwhile, some of the most important people lose any illusions about the British wizarding world being fair and just. There is also an ICW meeting coming, so the ugliest truths must be quickly hidden.

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

Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn’t mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? NonBWL!Harry. Not your typical Harry’s brother is the Boy Who Lived story.

The summer after Harry's third year, Sirius doesn't leave Harry with nothing. Now armed with all the knowledge of the Marauders, and unhampered by house prejudice, Harry will take the world by storm.

Harry is not content to hear how he is "perfectly safe" and turns to the only adult he feels he can trust. Sirius helps him gain his animagus form, its down hill for the bad guys after that. Then one shock after another leads to a new life for Harry and his three 'Uncles". No pairings. For missgsmith51 who picked the animagus form.

After the disastrous end of Harry's third year, Sirius and Remus scheme to lift Harry's spirits by sending him to the United States to learn to be an animagus. In the process, he ends up learning the truth about his infamous scar and how to fight his war. Word Count: 109,175, not counting Author's Notes.

AU- Given up after that fateful night, a prodigious Harry Potter ends up in America, working as a Lab Tech/Federal Agent. Now his family wants him back, but can he trust their motives? Can he trust his own? Multi-crossover.

When, after that fateful Halloween night, the wrong Potter twin is hailed the Boy Who Lived, how will Harry's life turn out? With a power he knows not, an ancient prophecy and one Severus Snape practically raising him, interesting at least is a given.

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.

The chronicles of the rise of Lord Harry James Potter and his battle to rebuild the Potter family to its former glory, while working to prove himself worthy of the Potter name and its ancient legacy. Neville is true B-W-L, Rated M for mature themes, No slash. . Chapter 43 reposted - ON HOLD

Harry dies, again, and his Death Angel is NOT happy. Sent back for the last time with his memories intact, he tries to do it right. And his Death Angel won't leave him or his soul mates alone. Challenge by Reptilia28; H/Hr/L Nev/Sus B/Han A

The Tower of London has a dark and bloody past both in the muggle and wizarding worlds. Besides being a prison, it also served as a sanctuary in times past, what if it became one yet again? -AU

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.

What if instead of running to the Leaky Cauldron after blowing up Marge, Harry had elected to stay in Muggle London for the summer. How does one change make a difference? Features an Independent and Powerful Harry.

A secret romance, a bothersome Headmaster, and angry Parents. What are two teens madly in love going to do when push comes to shove and everyone in the world is trying to keep them apart? Expect Bashing, Explicit content, and a wild ride.

Revised Version! During Harry's 5th year there are internal threats at Hogwarts. Students by day, Death Eaters by night, the halls aren't safe to walk alone. Harry prepares for Voldemort but realizes he has a way to go before he can defeat the Dark Lord.

Set after OotP. AU. After Harry and Hermione begin to question who they could really trust, an attack on the Hogwarts Express presents them with the perfect escape. Hr/H, R/T.

The continuation of Vorlon666's work. After the death of his Godfather, Harry Potter, after making some appalling discoveries, cuts all ties to his previous allies and sets on his own dark course to win the war.

James sacrificed himself to save his wife and son. Sirius took them into hiding and trained Harry the Marauders way. Neville became the BWL. That doesn't mean that he's the Chosen One. This is a AU story. Harry/Ginny MA Rating

Based on SilverAegis and smaster28's Harry Potter: A New Life. Its an AU. Harry's a Shadow Mage and Neville is 'The Boy Who Lived'.

Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter? Dimension travel AU, no pairings so far. Dark humour.

With the DADA professor for 1996-97 being unknown, Dumbledore assigns all returning students a summer essay, “What I have learned in DADA while at Hogwarts”. You wouldn't believe the approach Harry took, as some people are finding out, much to their shock

Trying to come to grips with the loss of his godfather and the devastating news about Ron and Hermione, Harry seeks solace on the grounds where he discovers that he really needs a friendly face.

This is my take on the fourth year and what should have happened in an ideal Harry world to reward him for his shitty life. Give it a look and tell me what you think. HP/AJ/AS/KB

Post-DH, no epilogue. Harry never expected that he would live. The war made his life take a turn and left him confused with no idea what to do. . .that was until one person showed him how he could make his life worth living. Hermione's Epilogue will be up soon**

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.

On that fateful day, two Potters were born. One was destined to be the Boy-Who-Lived. The other was forgotten by the Wizarding World. Now, as the Triwizard Tournament nears, a strange boy is contracted to defend a beautiful girl.

A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction. HP/AG.

AU from year five onwards. At the end of year six Harry finds himself once again isolated and prisoned at the Dursleys. The end of Book six never happened in this tale. Dumbledore has plans that include Harry, but not the way Harry thinks.

AU: Sirius's will gives the Tonkses custody of Harry. Meanwhile, the ministry is forcing non-wizard-raised students to spend their summer taking "wizarding culture" classes from early morning until late at night. How does this affect Harry?

After the death of his godfather, something wonderful happens to Harry and now his eyes are open to Dumbledore's manipulations. Watch as Harry takes the fight to Voldemort on his own terms with the knowledge of the founders to help him. HarxHermxGinxTonks

Rewrite of my original Harry Potter Superhero. Taken from Privet Drive and raised by Sirius Harry Potter grows into a type of hero the wizarding world has never seen. Vampires, Werewolves, the family Grindlewald and Dark/Grey Harry.

This story came from an idea of there being more than one version of Voldemort running around, due to his horcruxes being activated. Story begins with the Tom - Harry confrontation in the Chamber of Secrets. H/Hr

AU post-OOTP. Harry becomes leader of an anti-Dark group. But who are the Scarlet Knights, and will they lead to the downfall of the Dark Lord? Lord Harry, supportive Dumbledore, Weasleys.

Harry Potter did not get back together with Ginny as expected after the war so she enters a competition with seven other girls to win his affection. She goes to Hermione for help to get back with Harry, but is Hermione really on her side?

After being cruelly abandoned by the Dursley's, Harry meets Bill and joins him on a Cursebreaking Adventure. Bill mentors Harry fic no slash. First FF Starts off a bit dark but lightens up quickly. R&R

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...

Post OotP. Harry inherits more than gold from Sirius and his parents. Now he must train to fight Voldemort while fighting against Dumbledore's manipulations. Full Summary inside. Slight Dumbledore Weasley bashing. Review!

AU Sirius took Harry that night and left. What happened after that is my story. ?able Dumbledore Sirius OOC Rating for occasional language.

Starts after the fifth book. Total AU after that. Harry grieves for the loss of Sirius, but his life is about to turn for the better? FINISHED! Reposted.

CH 26 UP!Post OOTP: AU: Harry leaves Britian for the summer, and journeys to America without alerting anyone.Join him for adventures and new friends,but even Harry can't have a normal vacation as the OOTP and DEs search for him.

Not for Weasley fans, dark beginning and rating is for safety. A Re-do with payback on the menu H/Hr Complete

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.

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

He was abandoned by the Dursleys in New York City. Found by an Italian mobster surrounded by ravens, he grew to be the most powerful Don that New York ever witnessed. Absolutely ruthless and feared by all, what happens now when he is found by Dumbledore?

In 1985 Harry Potter was rescued by James' brother in 1997 Harry comes to Hogwarts finally for his 6th year after years of training but he isn't what people expect Darker Harry Harry/Daphne/Blaise girl

Nine year old Harry receives a letter which will change his entire life and with that letter comes a promise, to become the one who will protect those he loves. Will he be able to keep that promise and come out on top?Join Harry on his quest in life

Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.

Adopted from Slytherin's Assassin. Harry realizes that the 'Dark' side of the war has wronged him the least number of times and kills his relatives. Dark!Evil!Powerful!Harry HarryxBellatrix.

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.

Harry was rescued from the ruins of the cottage in Godric's Hollow by the family elf. His is raised in seclusion with only the house elf and a ribald portrait for company. Follow Harry as he learns about magic and life outside his sheltered hideaway.

During the summer after the Tri-Wizard, Harry is faced with the reality he has more on his shoulders than just the title Boy-Who-Lived. An unlikely alliance promises him help in understanding his role, but the cost is not common coin. Post 4th, mild AU

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!

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.

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.

When Harry cries out for help during a nightmare, halfway around the world somebody listens. Somebody that will change the way Harry looks at magic... forever. On hiatus.

Harry was sent to Azkaban after being framed for murder in the beginning of his 6th year at Hogwarts. While there, he unlocks the "Power the Dark Lord Knows Not". What will happen once his former friends know he's innocent? Watch the fun.

HIATUS Not happy with it. Probably scrapping it. Move along.

The War is Over, Harry has won. But at what cost? At odds with Dumbledore, estranged from the Weasleys, betrayed by Lupin, Harry tries to carry on for his 7th year. Harry/Daphne. There will be Humor, there will be Romance, also Drama and Angst.

Harry Potter is sent to prision for a crime he did commit. Now they need their hero back but he's lost all interest in saving them. They threw him away and now its going to cost them. Note rating! One-shot.

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.

The Semiclassic 'everyone has been lying to Harry about everything' plot. Very AU. Bashing of pretty much everyone. Mind Control Sex. Language. Dumbledore decides the Old Families won't tolerate the Chosen One being with a mudblood. Sucks to be Ron Ginny

COMPLETE. Two years after defeating Voldemort, Harry falls into an alternate dimension with his godfather. Together, they embark on a new life filled with drunken debauchery, thievery, and generally antagonizing all their old family, friends, and enemies.

13 years old, a vault full of gold, and two unsupervised weeks in Diagon Alley – What’s a boy to do? Summer before PoA AU, some adult themes.

After Sirius's death, Harry gets fed up with all the meddling in his life and decides to live his way. He also learns some important lessons along the way, like friends are important. HG

With all the crappy stuff Harry goes through at Hogwarts, the smart money would be on him transferring to a different, better school early in his career. Here’s one way it might have happened. No planned pairings.

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.

When a Magical game of Truth & Dare goes wrong, the Gryffindor Quidditch team must 'bare' up and face the consequences. And as the news spreads like wildfire in mmail things get quite out of control.

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.

If you read just one fiction tonight make it this one. Go inside the mind of Harry Potter as he deals with betrayals, secrets and wild adventures. Not your usual fanfic.

Waiting. He was always waiting. He'd already buried one best friend and now the other will follow. There was nothing he could do or say. There was no Harry without Hermione. Ron witnessed the beginning and now he must accept the end. HHr. 4parts Complete!

Well... Harry is pissed, his relatives tipped his inner balance, so he snapped and turned dark. Yes, this is a very dark!Harry story. This is also going to be HarryBellatrix. So if you don't like it, don't read it. Contains also some graphic violence.

Harry has to decide who to trust as he moves closer to fulfilling his destiny. Will he be able to find and destroy all the Horcruxes? And at what price? Will he be able to find the strength within himself? And…can he do it and still get the girl

Female!Blaise Zabini's life through her own eyes. Her take on Voldiemart, both the Ferret and Weasel Kings, freckles, Harry Potter and shagging in libraries. Cynicism can be fun, and even more, funny. R&R plz

Harry has learned the prophesy and he does not believe that a schoolboy can defeat Voldemort, so he decides that if he is going to die then he is first going to live.

COMPLETE Edit in process. PostOOTP, Very Little of HBP. Harry returns to Privet Drive and Tonks helps him become the man and hero he must be to survive. HONKS. Action, Violence, Language and Sexual Situations

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

Ginny Weasley is awakened in the middle of the night by a ringing Muggle telephone. The caller, a Healer from St. Mungo's, has the information she's waited 5 long, lonely years for. Will the decisions of the past year haunt her? Can she move on?

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