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The Cream of the Potter Crop
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This is a list of some of the Harry Potter Stories that I consider to be worth a read. To the best of my knowledge, all of these are finished, even the ones that are not marked that way. So, please browse through my selection and enjoy!

Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Less Wrong reviews
Petunia married a biochemist, and Harry grew up reading science and science fiction. Then came the Hogwarts letter, and a world of intriguing new possibilities to exploit. And new friends, like Hermione Granger, and Professor McGonagall, and Professor Quirrell... COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 122 - Words: 661,619 - Reviews: 35035 - Favs: 24,978 - Follows: 18,636 - Updated: 3/14/2015 - Published: 2/28/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
A Study in Magic by Books of Change reviews
When Professor McGonagall went to visit Harry Watson, son of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, to deliver his Hogwarts letter, she was in the mindset of performing a familiar if stressful annual routine. Consequently, she was not prepared to find Harry Potter at 221B Baker Street. BBC Sherlock HP crossover AU
Crossover - Harry Potter & Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 82 - Words: 515,886 - Reviews: 5495 - Favs: 7,083 - Follows: 5,428 - Updated: 8/31/2018 - Published: 11/24/2011 - Harry P., Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Harry's New Home by kbinnz reviews
One lonely little boy. One snarky, grumpy git. When the safety of one was entrusted to the other, everyone knew this was not going to turn out well... Or was it? AU, sequel to "Harry's First Detention". OVER FIVE MILLION HITS!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 64 - Words: 318,389 - Reviews: 11783 - Favs: 9,308 - Follows: 3,384 - Updated: 5/9/2016 - Published: 7/31/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Harry's First Detention by kbinnz reviews
AU one-shot about Harry’s first detention with Snape. Take one mistreated boy, one misinformed man, mix well and watch what happens. Sequel now up! Titled "Harry's New Home".
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,053 - Reviews: 511 - Favs: 4,662 - Follows: 950 - Published: 6/7/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Out of Azkaban by Laume reviews
Formerly on the account of Luke Kenobi. Written for the Third Floor Corridor Cliche Contest. Harry and Snape have been sent to Azkaban on false charges. Once out, they are not what the Order expects.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,368 - Reviews: 471 - Favs: 2,548 - Follows: 669 - Updated: 7/29/2008 - Published: 6/17/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Death & Betrayal by MarbleGlove reviews
Harry PotterHighlander Methos takes a young Severus Snape under his wing.
Crossover - Highlander & Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,750 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 285 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 11/8/2004 - Published: 9/23/2004 - Methos, Severus S. - Complete
A Study in Magic by Vixit reviews
When Albus Dumbledore shows up at Baker Street with strange demands and baby-filled picnic baskets, Sherlock Holmes is less than thrilled. Featuring Detective!Harry, Competent!Quirrell, and the world's only private consulting detective. No slash.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 20 - Words: 45,805 - Reviews: 835 - Favs: 2,246 - Follows: 1,462 - Updated: 3/15/2012 - Published: 4/28/2011 - Harry P., Sherlock Holmes - Complete
Home At Last by SarahtheBardess reviews
(COMPLETE) Dudley swore at her birth that Helen Dursley would never be a witch, but can he stop his daughter's 11th birthday from happening? R&R if desired! Coming soon: Helen Potter and the Specters of the Past!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 50,781 - Reviews: 323 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 10/28/2004 - Published: 9/14/2004 - Complete
Marriage in Mind by AzarDarkstar reviews
One Shot. AU. A marriage contract. They want him to sign away his freedom and his future and his life on a girl who didn't even attend her best friend's funeral. Harry has other ideas.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,023 - Reviews: 335 - Favs: 3,191 - Follows: 715 - Published: 7/8/2009 - Harry P., Luna L. - Complete
Icarus by MarbleGlove reviews
Some successes are only measured in how long you last before falling. Hermione writes a letter and begins a relationship. Complete
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 16,303 - Reviews: 381 - Favs: 931 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 9/2/2005 - Published: 6/1/2005 - Hermione G., Voldemort - Complete
The Nemesis Condition by MarbleGlove reviews
If only Harry Potter can defeat Voldemort, what do the Scoobies do when they find him first? OneShot
Crossover - Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,348 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 33 - Published: 11/3/2003 - Willow R., Harry P. - Complete
An Ambiguous Allliance by MarbleGlove reviews
Harry Potter Buffy A temporary alliance is formed, events take place, and Severus tells the tale.
Crossover - Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,079 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 23 - Published: 3/1/2005 - Complete
And Seven Times Never Kill Man by Marcus Rowland reviews
Lord Voldemort insists that wizards are a race apart from mere muggles. Not his best idea... BtVS and Harry Potter crossover, no major spoilers, character death.
Crossover - Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 880 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 14 - Published: 7/23/2009 - Voldemort - Complete
Dudley's Memories by paganaidd reviews
Minerva needs help delivering another letter to #4 Privet Drive. At forty, Dudley is not at all what Harry expects. A long overdue conversation ensues. DH cannon compliant, but probably not the way you think. Prologue to "Snape's Memories".
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,218 - Reviews: 380 - Favs: 2,190 - Follows: 413 - Updated: 9/16/2010 - Published: 7/14/2010 - Harry P., Dudley D. - Complete
Thinking Fourth Dimensionally by Deeble reviews
Hermione hits on an efficient way to do her mountain of homework in third year. Too bad it's illegal.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,373 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 5/26/2004 - Published: 5/24/2004 - Hermione G.
Broccoli and the Art of Subterfuge by opalish reviews
Harry has some rather questionable parenting methods. And he may or may not be responsible for Draco Malfoy's receding hairline. NextGen crackfic oneshot!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,616 - Reviews: 302 - Favs: 1,671 - Follows: 205 - Published: 8/31/2008 - Harry P., Albus S. P. - Complete
The Power The Dark Lord Knows Of by Finbar reviews
A very silly little one shot where Harry lets Voldemort know about the Power he isnt supposed to know about...
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,553 - Reviews: 373 - Favs: 1,182 - Follows: 286 - Published: 4/4/2005 - Harry P. - Complete
A Hero by Celebony reviews
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
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18,108 - Reviews: 1450 - Favs: 8,261 - Follows: 1,229 - Published: 4/2/2008 - Dudley D., Harry P. - Complete
Hogwarts In The Middle by HiBob reviews
Malcolm is eleven. He is an American. He is on vacation in London with his family. His brother has found two train tickets, and is now looking for Platform 9 3/4. Only Reese would be that stupid. a completed story
Crossover - Harry Potter & Malcolm in the Middle - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 19 - Words: 45,092 - Reviews: 210 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 4/14/2002 - Published: 3/27/2002 - Complete
Browncoat, Green Eyes by nonjon reviews
COMPLETE. Firefly: :Harry Potter crossover Post Serenity. Two years have passed since the secret of the planet Miranda got broadcast across the whole 'verse in 2518. The crew of Serenity finally hires a new pilot, but he's a bit peculiar.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Firefly - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 39 - Words: 298,538 - Reviews: 4573 - Favs: 8,434 - Follows: 2,560 - Updated: 11/12/2006 - Published: 3/23/2006 - Harry P., River - Complete
Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them by evansentranced reviews
After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on. Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 38,289 - Reviews: 899 - Favs: 4,590 - Follows: 1,744 - Updated: 9/8/2012 - Published: 6/8/2012 - Harry P. - Complete
Backward With Purpose Part II: The Book of Albus by deadwoodpecker reviews
This is the companion novel to Backward With Purpose. I'd read that one first. This story is complete; the sequel has begun.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 105,243 - Reviews: 1437 - Favs: 1,587 - Follows: 644 - Updated: 9/28/2018 - Published: 6/20/2008 - Albus S. P. - Complete
Backward With Purpose Part I: Always and Always by deadwoodpecker reviews
AU. Harry, Ron, and Ginny send themselves back in time to avoid the destruction of everything they hold dear, and the deaths of everyone they love.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 286,803 - Reviews: 4731 - Favs: 6,906 - Follows: 2,579 - Updated: 9/28/2018 - Published: 2/28/2008 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Be Careful by whydoyouneedtoknow reviews
Starts after Ch. 1 of DH, crossover with Dangerverse AU, short chapters. Draco Malfoy, trapped in a life he never chose, wishes as he falls asleep that he were somewhere he could start over. Maybe he should have listened to his proverbs. Now complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 111 - Words: 293,574 - Reviews: 1537 - Favs: 344 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 1/28/2010 - Published: 9/14/2008 - Draco M. - Complete
That Which Holds The Image by RubbishRobots reviews
Harry Potter faces a boggart that doesn't turn into a Dementor or even Voldermort, but into a horror from his childhood. Now the boggart isn't even a boggart anymore. There's no imitation. That which holds the image of an Angel, becomes itself an Angel.
Crossover - Doctor Who & Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 9 - Words: 40,036 - Reviews: 1183 - Favs: 3,280 - Follows: 1,599 - Updated: 4/14/2013 - Published: 7/7/2011 - 11th Doctor, Harry P. - Complete
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