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Founder: No.names.availible - Stories: 687 - Followers: 257 - id: 12098
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. |
The Catalyst by lorien829 reviews
A little girl of mysterious origins will become the driving force that will change the very nature of Harry and Hermione's relationship with each other. Moves from canon, disregards epilogue.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 78,882 - Reviews: 257 - Favs: 415 - Follows: 560 - Updated: 5/10/2016 - Published: 10/10/2013 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Harry Potter and the Lightning Scar by questionablequotation reviews
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.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 36 - Words: 128,854 - Reviews: 1917 - Favs: 5,378 - Follows: 2,821 - Updated: 8/30/2014 - Published: 5/14/2014 - Harry P. - Complete
The Second Time Around by ZilchNil reviews
What happens when Harry, presented with an opportunity to return to the past, charges ahead in true Potter style? With little to no regard of consequences or plans of any sort? Rating is for language and adult situations.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 84,513 - Reviews: 916 - Favs: 3,809 - Follows: 5,057 - Updated: 5/22/2016 - Published: 12/17/2013 - Harry P., N. Tonks
Steps Far From Paradise by Lady Salazar reviews
Grimmauld Place is a house that has seen many wars, and as Harlas Lily Potter discovers, some magical wars never truly end… Slytherin/fem!HP. Sorta. OotP-era AU, Dark themes
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 19,174 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 1,273 - Follows: 501 - Published: 8/20/2008 - [Harry P., Salazar S.] - Complete
Master of Death by Veysha reviews
AU. Lily Potter managed to perform a ritual to unite the three Deathly Hallows. Unbeknownst to anyone alive, Harry Potter isn't just the Boy-Who-Lived after Voldemort's downfall, but also the Master of Death. How will that change his life? Powerful!Harry, Rated T to be safe (Currently on Hiatus!)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 43,200 - Reviews: 358 - Favs: 1,399 - Follows: 1,798 - Updated: 6/8/2015 - Published: 8/23/2013 - Harry P.
Through the Wringer With Less Wringing by JaneInCircles reviews
Overjoyed that he is alive, Hermione's first action after Harry's victory is to kiss him. By doing so, she ignites a kind of a magical energy that combines with her regret and sends them back in time together. With zero preparation, Harry and Hermione are forced through the wringer again. H/Hr, soul bond, time travel fic
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 15,718 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 326 - Follows: 597 - Updated: 6/13/2014 - Published: 6/10/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G.]
Public Safety by Yunaine reviews
Harry fails to draw his wand quicker than Dudley manages to punch him. Harry is kicked out of the house and travels to the magical world where he's confronted with the steady destruction of his reputation. The public should have realised Harry never stands idle when faced with injustice. - Set after fourth year
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,746 - Reviews: 344 - Favs: 3,431 - Follows: 1,039 - Published: 5/29/2014 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
The Shadow of the Wizarding World by jamnaz79 reviews
At the end of 2nd year Dobby was not fast enough to stop Lucius Malfoy from unleashing the Killing Curse at Harry. The result is the soul of the Dark Lord within the boy has been destroyed releasing bits and pieces of the knowledge and power of the Dark Lord to the boy. Harry's life from 2nd year onwards and how he will cope. Grey Harry, No Slash, Multi pairings, Weasley bashing
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 137,006 - Reviews: 1401 - Favs: 3,777 - Follows: 4,717 - Updated: 4/17/2016 - Published: 2/20/2014 - Harry P.
Harry's Loophole by ThinkingSpeck reviews
[COMPLETE] Harry has been entered in the Triwizard Tournament, but during the shouting match with Ron he realises that he doesn't actually have to risk his life and look like a fool in front of everyone - he really only needs to show up for each task and make a token effort. Single-point-of-departure fic, departing early in book 4. Some text borrowed from J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 21 - Words: 60,394 - Reviews: 965 - Favs: 3,336 - Follows: 2,765 - Updated: 10/1/2015 - Published: 4/17/2014 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Albus D. - Complete
Exceeding Expectations by ThinkingSpeck reviews
[HIATUS] Four children on their way to Hogwarts realise they have something in common: they all have a lot to live up to. They decide to work together and do something about it. NB. No promises - I may or may not come back to this story.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 39,289 - Reviews: 137 - Favs: 324 - Follows: 422 - Updated: 8/1/2014 - Published: 4/17/2014 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Neville L.
Remaking Destiny by Lady Laran reviews
Lily and James weren't as blind as most people might have thought and made plans for their only son and heir. This is their story and his.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,769 - Reviews: 988 - Favs: 2,716 - Follows: 3,468 - Updated: 5/7 - Published: 4/19/2014 - Callidora B., Harry P., Sirius B.
Lord Emperor - Dark Hunter by Xavras reviews
NonCanon! Starts in 2030. EWE. Harry removes all remnants of the Death Eaters to avenge his friends who were killed off systematically and viciously. Time travel: Harry goes back to fix things during the time he was in school and to prevent many horrible events from happening. Grey!Harry. {Will undergo editing to deal with plot holes, etc.} (Revised thru Ch 12)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 24 - Words: 207,870 - Reviews: 662 - Favs: 2,699 - Follows: 1,865 - Updated: 5/27/2014 - Published: 4/26/2013 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] Sirius B. - Complete
Screw Them! by White Angel of Auralon reviews
Harry Potter had enough of the stupidity of the Wizarding World. If they all believed that he was a dark wizard, just because he could talk to snakes, screw them! He didn't need them. And who ever said that all prophecies did come true? (No horcruxes).
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,910 - Reviews: 548 - Favs: 5,310 - Follows: 1,634 - Published: 5/4/2014 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Nymphadora's Beau by losthpfanficwriter reviews
In the summer prior to fifth year, Andromeda Tonks finds out her daughter Nymphadora has set her sights on Remus Lupin. She's not happy with this, and tricks Tonks into going for Harry Potter instead. What starts out as a way to "get back" at her parents, turns into an uncommon romance... Canon until the start of Book 5 'Order of the Phoenix', mild lemons. / No updates, on hold.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 26 - Words: 89,035 - Reviews: 2198 - Favs: 5,284 - Follows: 6,311 - Updated: 4/14/2015 - Published: 4/9/2014 - [Harry P., N. Tonks] Hermione G.
The Blacks Are Back! by VelvetyNightSky reviews
AU Post GoF. When Arcturus Black sees something unusual on the family tree, he starts to investigate…and gets a whole lot more than he bargained for. Dumbledore and Voldemort aren't what they seem, and a couple of his family members are suspiciously alive. So, he does what all Blacks do when they realize something's wrong: they take over.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 41,465 - Reviews: 542 - Favs: 2,238 - Follows: 3,009 - Updated: 7/27/2014 - Published: 12/22/2013 - Harry P., Sirius B., James P., Arcturus B.
Weary Wizard by Yunaine reviews
When a few inappropriate questions derail the meeting at the Hog's Head, Harry lets the situation play out. Eventually, he refuses to commit his free time to teach a bunch of easily distracted fools. - Set during fifth year; Harry/Hermione
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18,450 - Reviews: 582 - Favs: 7,950 - Follows: 2,153 - Published: 4/26/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
Ribbons and Tangerines by sonsofmogh reviews
A lot of people had found themselves bereft after the war, but Pansy Parkinson had never expected that she would be one of them. But a bizarre encounter and an impromptu dinner date served to change not only her fortunes, but her hopes of earning a little bit of redemption, as well.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,972 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 24 - Published: 4/16/2014 - Harry P., Pansy P. - Complete
Rise from the Ashes by SlytherinNinjaKnight reviews
Voldemort has risen once more! Harry Potter and his friends must battle the forces of Darkness, a corrupt Ministry and a Headmaster who has plans of his own. Starts during summer before 5th year, and features proactive Marauding/Slytherin Harry. Rated M to be safe as there will be violence, language and suggestive themes. Title needs work and am accepting suggestions for new one.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 133,281 - Reviews: 626 - Favs: 1,383 - Follows: 1,112 - Updated: 5/19/2014 - Published: 9/7/2013 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] Ron W. - Complete
The Greengrass Contract by christianr reviews
Sirius Black dies in a dementor attack in Harry's third year. Using this tragedy to propel himself forward, he finds himself thrown into professional Quidditch, the TriWizard Tournament, dating and, most of all, a marriage contract, permanently bonding Harry Potter to Daphne Greengrass.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 96,314 - Reviews: 805 - Favs: 2,884 - Follows: 2,841 - Updated: 2/3/2016 - Published: 2/16/2014 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
Resurrection by becuzitswrong reviews
A soul fragment unleashed. A merging of sorts. How will a different Harry Potter take on his fourth year? How will others react to a ruthless and practical Harry? Where does Harry Potter leave off and Tom Riddle begin? Will a different darkness threaten the world? Answers lie within.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,938 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 364 - Follows: 551 - Updated: 3/10/2014 - Published: 2/12/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] Luna L.
The Legacy by storytellerSpW reviews
A book left by Sirius opens Harry's eyes as he delves into the mysteries of magic, learns about the realities of a war, and shifts towards the Grey. Meanwhile, Daphne Greengrass is faced with an unusual solution that involves the Boy-Who-Lived, but could be more trouble than it's worth. And in the end, there is always a price to be paid for everything. HP/DG Contract, 6-7th year
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 82 - Words: 732,358 - Reviews: 3280 - Favs: 4,855 - Follows: 5,779 - Updated: 8/27/2017 - Published: 10/18/2013 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] Ron W., Hermione G.
Mystery Of The Veil by Shadowz101 reviews
When Sirius fell through the Veil, his sacrifice invoked powerful magic. Lily, now back from the dead, has vowed to guide Harry and keep him alive through the coming darkness. Armed with a loving mother, knowledge, and another ally returned from Death, will Harry finally get the life he's always wanted? Chapters 1-5 reposted and Beta'd
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 158,342 - Reviews: 552 - Favs: 1,718 - Follows: 2,081 - Updated: 4/26/2014 - Published: 2/8/2013 - Harry P., Lily Evans P., OC, Helena R.
Perfection by Shadowz101 reviews
When Ron and Hermione were both petrified by the Basilisk, Harry took it upon himself to find out as much about the Chamber Of Secrets as possible. He tracked down and killed the beast, though left himself mortally wounded...the tears of the Phoenix healed him, though not before the venom had almost completely taken a hold on him...
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 90,208 - Reviews: 400 - Favs: 2,288 - Follows: 2,842 - Updated: 3/18/2017 - Published: 10/10/2013 - Harry P., OC
Throwing Out the Script by Formulaic reviews
One year into Voldemort's rein, a confrontation with the Dark Lord catapults the Boy-Who-Lived into 1975. Will he be content to sit around and let the past repeat itself? Absolutely not. Time Travel. Not very HBP or DH compliant. Awesome!Harry. Eventual Harry/Lily/Narcissa/Bellatrix. Not a smutfic.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 29,339 - Reviews: 490 - Favs: 3,000 - Follows: 3,881 - Updated: 8/17/2015 - Published: 10/13/2013 - [Harry P., Lily Evans P., Bellatrix L., Narcissa M.]
No Knowledge, No Money, No Aim by Eternal Payne reviews
In a world where Neville Longbottom was marked as Voldemorts equal, Harry Potter is determined not to be his Inferior, and that leaves only one option... Not Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 51,748 - Reviews: 359 - Favs: 1,488 - Follows: 1,565 - Updated: 6/24/2013 - Published: 9/20/2012 - Harry P.