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In which events happen that you would not expect. Includes AU, timetravel, Alternate Dimension, and other such fics.

Return To Reality by razzle-dazzle-me reviews
AU Harry awakes as a prisoner at the ministry, soon learning he has been under the Imperius curse and life as he thought he knew it never really happened. Knowledge is capricious, reality is tilting. Redemption is not easily had. Slytherin!Harry
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,786 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 5/17/2006 - Published: 8/18/2005 - Harry P.
A Destiny I Never Wanted by Tenchi Malfoy reviews
Harry is transported to an alternate dimension. He settles in not as the boywholived but as a innocent bystander with more mysteries then one child should hold. He goes back to school knowing what will happen, question is what shall he do about it?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 13 - Words: 44,760 - Reviews: 515 - Favs: 742 - Follows: 966 - Updated: 8/2/2006 - Published: 8/1/2005 - Harry P.
The World Without Me by Eternal Cosmos reviews
Harry won the war against Voldemort but at a terrible price.Fawkes gives him another chance in a new world where he died as an infant and where Voldemort still lurks in the shadows...but not for long, because when one exists the other cannot survive. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 33 - Words: 188,711 - Reviews: 5563 - Favs: 10,766 - Follows: 4,743 - Updated: 3/18/2008 - Published: 12/3/2004 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
The Keeper of Secrets by Star Polaris reviews
An old secret had been kept for many years, upon discovering it, Harry refuses to acknowledge it. But in the end, will he have a choice but to accept the truth?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 40 - Words: 81,002 - Reviews: 1508 - Favs: 1,019 - Follows: 960 - Updated: 1/1/2008 - Published: 11/25/2003 - Harry P., Severus S.
Harry Potter and Fate's Debt by Intromit reviews
Eleven year old Harry Potter is waiting to leave for Hogwarts. While he is waiting for the Dursleys to wake, he finds a letter addressed to him... from himself. It has a simple message: Get to know Ginny Weasley. Post OOTP. AU. HarryGinny.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 201,656 - Reviews: 2891 - Favs: 4,746 - Follows: 3,815 - Updated: 3/30/2008 - Published: 7/11/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W.
An Issue Over Trust by Corbin Slate reviews
Harry needs help, and the one sent to the rescue is Snape. But what are Snape's true intentions? Help or Humiliation? : Finally Completed! 2 11 2007
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 57,148 - Reviews: 707 - Favs: 876 - Follows: 320 - Updated: 2/11/2007 - Published: 4/21/2004 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Watcher by Mira Ceti reviews
Harry Potter who enters Hogwarts is not the boy everybody expected. Dursleys treatment made him learn his lessons too early. (does not follow the storyline of PS after the sorting)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 32,872 - Reviews: 991 - Favs: 1,028 - Follows: 1,243 - Updated: 3/2/2007 - Published: 1/7/2005 - Harry P.
Putting the 'M' in Mystery by missy mee reviews
When an eighteen year old green eyed black haired teacher shows up in 1977 with a snake and flirty redhead in tow, there's sure to be complications. HG. Formally 'Meet Professor Son - I mean - Potter'
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 53,371 - Reviews: 3130 - Favs: 3,604 - Follows: 1,342 - Updated: 3/20/2006 - Published: 5/9/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Defending the Light by Letishia reviews
Harry decides he'll do anything to destroy Voldemort, with no idea it’ll include werewolves, elves, the Veil, the Chamber of Secrets, Azkaban, exotic new powers, and… a secret identity? Will he be able to keep his secrets without losing everything else?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 14 - Words: 75,593 - Reviews: 459 - Favs: 433 - Follows: 481 - Updated: 10/1/2006 - Published: 5/31/2004 - Harry P.
Behind the Trash Cans by Lady FoxFire reviews
While taking out the trash, a business man discover something unexpected behind the trash cans
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 9 - Words: 18,320 - Reviews: 866 - Favs: 1,165 - Follows: 1,745 - Updated: 7/15/2007 - Published: 2/5/2005 - Sirius B., Harry P.
Vocare Prabia by Amber Evans Potter reviews
AU. When Harry gets transported to another universe where his life is turned upside down. Is there any way that he can go home? And does he want to when he finds out his parents are still alive there? Chapter 46.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 47 - Words: 142,799 - Reviews: 1858 - Favs: 2,143 - Follows: 1,867 - Updated: 10/14/2008 - Published: 10/1/2003 - Harry P.
Is it really you? by luva of timetravel reviews
Harry Potter is accidentally transported to the past in Potions. Now, he's finding it extremely difficult lying to his parents when he's living in their house and they're suspicious of him! What's Harry to do when they start thinking that he works for Vol
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 46,556 - Reviews: 740 - Favs: 299 - Follows: 217 - Updated: 4/3/2007 - Published: 3/28/2004 - Harry P.
Hold Me While I'm Here by Nitte iz reviews
Dumbledore gives Harry an offer he can't refuse. A year at Hogwarts without constant whispering, life-threatening situations, or Voldemort. How? By taking a trip to when Marauders were still faithful and 16. !Um, make that one out of three!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 139,503 - Reviews: 4292 - Favs: 4,655 - Follows: 4,725 - Updated: 10/11/2010 - Published: 9/8/2003 - Harry P., James P.
Window to the Soul by LooneyLoopeyLupin reviews
When Harry is only six years old something happens to him that gives his aunt and uncle the perfect excuse to get rid of him. Nine years later he is found...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 88,291 - Reviews: 792 - Favs: 1,304 - Follows: 628 - Updated: 5/26/2006 - Published: 7/7/2005 - Harry P. - Complete
Return by RIP LEP reviews
After defeating Voldemort, Harry mysteriously disappeared, leaving no clue where he had gone. He never intends to go back, but changes his mind after being reminded of the life he once lived.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 28,315 - Reviews: 282 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 1/21/2006 - Published: 8/20/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W.
Somewhen by Conscience15 reviews
Voldemorts last curse before his death causes Harry to wake up next to someone he once knew. Now he's somewhen where everything gets more complicated by the second. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 22,828 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 11/28/2006 - Published: 7/27/2005 - Harry P., Lily Evans P.
Elemental Genesis by Raven Dragonclaw reviews
Harry Potter finds himself in the middle of a peaceful park after somehow escaping his uncle's abusive household. However, he does not remember his identity or his past. Now Harry must begin a new life under a new name as an elemental mage. AU 5th Summer
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 211,210 - Reviews: 2419 - Favs: 1,757 - Follows: 569 - Updated: 5/23/2004 - Published: 7/13/2003 - Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Deadly Deception by Delylah reviews
He could not stand being Harry anymore.... He had...never wished so intensely that he could be somebody...anybody...else... Order of the Phoenix, U.S. edition, page 822. Sometimes the best place to hide is in plain sight. An AU year 6 fic, started preHBP.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 12 - Words: 82,962 - Reviews: 412 - Favs: 441 - Follows: 363 - Updated: 9/24/2007 - Published: 10/8/2003 - Harry P., Ginny W.
Go With the Tide by Tantz reviews
HPFA Winner of Best JKR Character portrayal, for Severus Snape! Snape retrieves an injured Harry from the Dursleys-- only this time, the damage is more permanent, and Snape is not prepared to be cuddly. Complete!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 71,461 - Reviews: 1766 - Favs: 2,872 - Follows: 617 - Updated: 12/30/2006 - Published: 2/13/2003 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Destiny Reversed by chattypandagurl reviews
-COMPLETE- One morning Harry wakes up in a different world. His parents are alive and Neville bears the scar. Things are different and Harry starts to like that the weight of the world isn't on his shoulders. Neville may not be able to bear that weight.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 163,839 - Reviews: 1995 - Favs: 4,111 - Follows: 2,131 - Updated: 6/30/2008 - Published: 7/28/2005 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
Lies by Molly Morrison reviews
As his sixth year begins, it is Harry's turn to keep secrets and lie to protect them. Severitus, with a twist. PreHBP. UPDATE: Full Chapter 12 FINALLY posted!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 77,021 - Reviews: 910 - Favs: 620 - Follows: 363 - Updated: 2/22/2008 - Published: 11/12/2003 - Harry P., Severus S.
Elementals by HotchPotch Emily reviews
Chapter 8 Harry disappears, causing an up roar at Hogwarts. Disrupting everything he's ever known, Harry takes a chance to discover more about himself and what magic is really all about.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,489 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 12/10/2003 - Published: 9/30/2002
Let Winterlight Come by fyre reviews
Of Western Stars universe With neutral’s authorization. Harry leaves Moor House for his first year at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 75,123 - Reviews: 348 - Favs: 341 - Follows: 84 - Updated: 7/5/2003 - Published: 5/10/2003 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Keep your distance by Mysstique reviews
Harry wakes to find himself in a world not his own, it seems much better. His parents are alive, and he's got younger siblings. However, he discovers much more has changed, and for the worse...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 32,779 - Reviews: 257 - Favs: 309 - Follows: 352 - Updated: 11/16/2006 - Published: 6/30/2003 - Harry P.
Un'ombra solitaria by i'mtheanarchist reviews
Instead of Harry being the boy who lived he is the brother of the girl who lived and he completely hates her because of the way she acts. Problem is Voldemort doesn’t know this and goes after her, can Harry get over his hate and save his sister or will he
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 8 - Words: 32,635 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 6/6/2005 - Published: 12/2/2004 - Harry P.
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