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A lookout for the best written, moving, and intriguing fanfictions around. This C2 tends to lean on the darker side of fanfiction, so it will be rare to find a fluff based story here. Features: Independent themed stories of all sorts. This Harry!centric Community will be vigilant for signs of Independence/originality in the fandom. We aren't exclusive to any pairing, but very little, if any, slash. Enjoy. |
A Different Life by NeonDomino reviews
Based on the prompt: What if Albus Dumbledore had died before 1991? AU - Having grown up with his father, Harry wasn't known as the boy who lived. In fact, until he attended Hogwarts, he led quite the normal life. That was until he found out the truth of what happened when Voldemort attacked his home, and found out there was a prophecy. Harry/Luna, Hermione/Neville, Remus/Sirius
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,821 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 141 - Follows: 63 - Published: 1/22/2016 - [Harry P., Luna L.] [Hermione G., Neville L.] - Complete
Family Ties by BarbaraKaterina reviews
One of Harry's magical relatives is not dead, and he comes to get Harry from the Dursleys. How different will the life of the Boy-Who-Lived be if he actually gets to live, not only survive, before he goes to Hogwarts, and if he has a family he can rely on? /-/-/ AU, starts about half a year before chapter 2 of book 1.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 71 - Words: 195,538 - Reviews: 327 - Favs: 655 - Follows: 964 - Updated: 9/1 - Published: 6/1/2015 - Harry P., Ron W., Draco M., Neville L.
0800-Rent-A-Hero by brainthief reviews
Magic can solve all the Wizarding World's problems. What's that? A prophecy that insists on a person? Things not quite going your way? I know, lets use this here ritual to summon another! It'll be great! - An eighteen year old Harry is called upon to deal with another dimension's irksome Dark Lord issue. This displeases him. EWE - AU HBP
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 159,580 - Reviews: 3589 - Favs: 10,186 - Follows: 12,002 - Updated: 12/24/2015 - Published: 4/4/2015 - Harry P.
Valeriana Natassa by CharmedArtist reviews
Harry strikes a deal with a vampire and ends up getting far more than he had expected... (Canon compliant till the end of the fifth book but with a whole bunch of invented back story. How much do we know about Potterverse vampires, after all?) No slash, potential Dumbledore bashing, kickass vampire!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 93,371 - Reviews: 235 - Favs: 1,902 - Follows: 1,685 - Updated: 4/26/2017 - Published: 10/10/2015 - [Harry P., OC] - Complete
Harry Potter and Re-Building a Utopia by Fairywm reviews
Right before Sirius flies away in PoA, he convinces Harry to join him. Watch as they go to find the Lost City of Z and build a magical utopia. Will Sirius be the father figure Harry needs? And where did the centaurs come from? Slight bashing of some characters.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 66,028 - Reviews: 342 - Favs: 1,190 - Follows: 692 - Updated: 10/30/2015 - Published: 10/15/2015 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
A Werewolf and a Veela Walk Into a Pub by Ares.Granger reviews
AU story in which there's a hiccup in the narrative third year. Harry is bit by Lupin trying to protect Hermione. Shortly after that Hermione learns she's a Veela. And their worlds shift as their new identities grow. Grey Dumbledore, AU, Veelaness and lycanthropy, UPDATE- Chapter deleted for rewrite
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 100,076 - Reviews: 1038 - Favs: 2,351 - Follows: 3,201 - Updated: 8/8/2017 - Published: 5/29/2015 - [Hermione G., Harry P.] Seamus F., Dean T.
Hollow by Lo'Gosh reviews
One should be careful when you push someone into a corner. Because you'll never know what sort of deal that person will make with the devil, just to start pushing back.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 25 - Words: 76,035 - Reviews: 672 - Favs: 1,822 - Follows: 2,296 - Updated: 9/18/2016 - Published: 6/8/2015 - [Harry P., Daphne G.]
Hedwig's Great Adventure by Stellata reviews
First he learns there's a world of magic, then he meets a time traveling owl? Just when Harry thought his life couldn't get any stranger... AU Hogwarts years, stars Hedwig, Harry, Hermione, Remus, Sirius, Neville, Padma, Terry, Susan, Hannah, Ron and Blaise. *Re-edit in progress*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 63,861 - Reviews: 1145 - Favs: 2,232 - Follows: 2,952 - Updated: 10/2/2016 - Published: 2/18/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G., Sirius B., Remus L.
A Brand New Start by Fairywm reviews
Rita spouting lies, branded as a Dark wizard and goblins in a rage; Harry's had enough. So, he seeks to jump back in time to save himself from a life of misery and fickle loyalty, maybe a little revenge and mysteries along the way.Time Travel! A Harry raises himself fic. Non-epilogue compliant, non-slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 152,565 - Reviews: 1427 - Favs: 5,537 - Follows: 3,306 - Updated: 11/4/2015 - Published: 8/8/2015 - [Harry P., OC] Sirius B., George W. - Complete
The Trusted Hero by Blueowl reviews
This is a what-if spin-off from the fanfic 'The Hidden Hero' by Evebb, answering the question: What would have happened if Dumbledore had believed and supported Mark (aka Harry) at the end of chapter 19? Mentor!Sensible!Dumbledore Enabled!Light!Harry. Giants, Dark Arts, Ministry takeover, Horcruxes, Undesirables, Harry masquerading as a muggleborn. No Deathly Hallows, MoD, or H/G
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 18 - Words: 75,159 - Reviews: 369 - Favs: 535 - Follows: 365 - Updated: 8/3/2015 - Published: 4/1/2015 - Harry P., Albus D. - Complete
One Giant Leap for Wizardkind by The Ghostly Minion reviews
At the end of her sixth year, Hermione Granger is disgusted with how she treated her best friend. She makes amends and they find Voldemort's ace in the hole and trump it.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 28,668 - Reviews: 175 - Favs: 608 - Follows: 1,014 - Updated: 5/28/2017 - Published: 12/23/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] Voldemort, Luna L.
Sixth Year: The Steps Toward The End by scaryisntit reviews
After losing Sirius, Harry resolves to himself to become stronger, revive the DA and create his own 'army'. In one of the most trying year of his life, Harry will need everything he and his friends can offer to overcome the trails and tribulations before him.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 302,480 - Reviews: 868 - Favs: 1,500 - Follows: 1,842 - Updated: 6/7/2015 - Published: 11/29/2007 - Harry P.
Resolution by tlyxor1 reviews
One does not walk from a near death experience unchanged. It's no wonder, then, when after two action packed years, it's a very different Harry Potter who arrives for his third year at Hogwarts School. new classes, new friends and a very new outlook on life, the Boy Who Lived was always meant for greatness. PoA AU. OOC. Rewrite in progress.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 40 - Words: 68,073 - Reviews: 1231 - Favs: 2,828 - Follows: 2,588 - Updated: 1/12/2016 - Published: 11/8/2014 - Harry P., Neville L., Theodore N., Susan B. - Complete
Uncle Harry by R-dude reviews
It is time for the Potters to visit the Dursley family.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,926 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 1,706 - Follows: 547 - Published: 4/14/2015 - Harry P., Daphne G., Dudley D. - Complete
Harry Potter, Gaming Wizard Extraordinair by Dreetje reviews
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When life gives you the powers of a game character, you become the best character you can possibly be. Harry Potter wasn't just a Wizard. No, he was much more than that. With his powers, he'll become the strongest and kick the Dark Tosser's ass while doing so. Watch out world, Harry Potter is a new man and he's not to be messed with.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 75,775 - Reviews: 1046 - Favs: 4,718 - Follows: 5,897 - Updated: 7/11/2015 - Published: 1/19/2015 - [Harry P., Fleur D.] Hermione G., Neville L.
Taking Control by SilverLightning26 reviews
After watching his godfather die and learning that he either has to kill or be killed, Harry is devastated. But he won't just sit around feeling sorry for himself and expect someone else to solve all his problems. He takes matters into his own hands. He, Harry, is taking control of his own destiny. And he will be the one to triumph.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 17 - Words: 54,864 - Reviews: 164 - Favs: 566 - Follows: 478 - Updated: 10/2/2015 - Published: 5/23/2015 - Harry P., Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Harry Potter and the Gray Lord - On Haitus by Redery reviews
The Dursely's were far more abusive, physically and mentally, than Dumbledore had anticipated. How had that one small miscalculation overhauled all his carefully crafted plans so much? Now Harry ended up in the wrong House. He was surrounded with people he wasn't supposed to be. He was on a different path, a different quest than Dumbledore would have of him. He'd have to be stopped
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 30,968 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 526 - Follows: 829 - Updated: 6/22/2015 - Published: 11/4/2014 - Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Susan B.
After the Chamber - Lords and Ladies by SeerKing reviews
Set shortly after the Chamber of Secrets, Harry discovers that by defeating Lord Voldemort three time, he has stolen his enemies title of Lord Slytherin. The trouble begins from there... Harry/Multi. T for Language, possible upgrade to M for more adult themes later. On Hiatus! Has a TVTropes Page!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 80,237 - Reviews: 797 - Favs: 3,874 - Follows: 5,176 - Updated: 8/9/2016 - Published: 9/13/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G., Ginny W., Daphne G.]
The Price is Right by Hi Pot And News reviews
Point of deviation: Harry's primary school taught Home Economics. Harry's not going to let the wonders of magic take away his common sense, and if he can get a good deal, he's going to take it. Meanwhile, money is fun, but magic is funner. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 52,637 - Reviews: 1260 - Favs: 6,606 - Follows: 4,360 - Updated: 7/10/2018 - Published: 12/2/2013 - Harry P., Dean T., Justin F., Morag M. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Metamorph by hermyd reviews
Harry decided that the only way he can win this war with his sanity intact is to train his own way without interference. But then he discovers an ability that he needs help with and only one person can provide that-Tonks. They bring the fight to the DEs in their own way so that the war will finally end.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 42,555 - Reviews: 557 - Favs: 4,259 - Follows: 3,060 - Updated: 5/22/2016 - Published: 7/7/2014 - [Harry P., N. Tonks] - Complete
Lady Black, Lord Potter by MuggleBeene reviews
At the reading of Sirius Black's will several shocking revelations leave Harry Potter and Nymphadora Tonks reeling. How will things change for them? And what about that crazy, drunken contract between James Potter and Sirius? What will this mean for Harry and Tonks? AU after Order of the Phoenix. Not part of the Professor Muggle series.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 195,409 - Reviews: 1048 - Favs: 2,947 - Follows: 3,169 - Updated: 11/19/2017 - Published: 1/24/2015 - [Harry P., N. Tonks] - Complete
A Darker Path by Illuviar reviews
In the Chamber of Secrets, Harry faces a basilisk which is a bit bigger, with more potent venom. Fawkes tears only slow down the poison. Potter is victorious but his success costs him his life. Then Harry awakens at King's Cross station where he is offered a choice - to pass on and meet his parents or go back after absorbing two of Voldemort's Soul Fragments... Dark Wizard Harry.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 21,984 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 1,084 - Follows: 1,466 - Updated: 12/23/2014 - Published: 9/27/2014 - [Harry P., Susan B.]
Ascension to Greatness by LeighLand94 reviews
AU marriage contract fic. Everyone dreams of greatness, but not everyone can achieve it. A child who was born great finds a partner in one who wants to achieve it. They come together in an attempt to leave their mark upon the world. Can they do it? Or will the pests in their lives stop them?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 21,609 - Reviews: 158 - Favs: 566 - Follows: 767 - Updated: 12/5/2014 - Published: 12/1/2014 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] Kevin E.
Turning Tables by heyOB reviews
When Harry is eight he wins a camera and begins to photograph the neglect and abuse he suffers. He flips the tables on the Durselys blackmailing them into treating him reasonably. Harry is very perceptive and anyone will have a hard time trying to manipulate him. Smart!Manipulative!Grey!Slytherin!Harry, Manipulative!Dumbledore, some Weasley and Dumbles bashing. BEING REWRITTEN
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 33,075 - Reviews: 664 - Favs: 3,064 - Follows: 4,041 - Updated: 2/5/2018 - Published: 7/17/2014 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] [Neville L., Tracey D.]
Harry Potter: the Serpent Lord by NHunter reviews
"Unfortunately, the first magical child young Harry Potter met in Diagon Alley was a Malfoy. Draconica Malfoy to be exact..." Harry/Draconica Harry/fem-Draco. This IS HET! will eventually contain Intelligent!dark-medic!strong!Harry, likeable!Draconica and some bashing for others.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 75 - Words: 269,161 - Reviews: 2267 - Favs: 4,356 - Follows: 3,393 - Updated: 8/20/2014 - Published: 4/1/2011 - [Harry P., OC] - Complete