Family: (n.) "a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation" For years it's been nothing more than a definition in a book for Jack Frost. Until he became a Guardian. And then it wasn't. Successes, struggles, loud and quiet moments of those learning to become just that. (Or, a collection of one shots about family and those who protect it)

There is no such thing as a victory without a few shadows to dull its glory. (15) "Jamie," North rumbled. "We are in trouble, and we need your help."

"That's just it. Nothing actually happened," Annabeth explained. "Suddenly, the only thing I could think about was that you weren't right there."

It did strange things to people. Tartarus. By strange, Percy meant mess with your head, bring out your deepest fears, and make you beg for death. That kind of strange, he thought, as Annabeth fell to her knees beside him, was not the good kind.

Well, this isn't what he came here for.

It was official. Sirius thought. The stress had finally gotten to his godson, he'd gone crazy.

Dudley begins to see his family in a different light. Warning: strong language and themes of child abuse. WINNER: Best One-Shot at Quibbler Awards

LJ, one-shot, fluffy to the max, baby. While clearing out Remus's attic, Harry finds a recording of his parents, of a very special Sunday they shared.