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Harry Potter fiction with original, different or alternative ideas, plots and characters.

The Wrong Sorting by Teddylonglong reviews
ONE-SHOT. Vernon Dursley is not willing to take Harry to King's Cross, so that he has to find another way to get to Hogwarts for the Sorting. However, something is strange about this Sorting - and it will have far reaching consequences, even for Albus Dumbledore :D. Completely AU!
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,045 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 576 - Follows: 233 - Updated: 9/16/2014 - Published: 8/31/2014 - Complete
Snow Point by Quetzalcoatls reviews
End of 4th year and Voldemort's back,but Harrys not waiting for him to make the first move SnowPoint Academy,hidden in the frozen reaches of the Antarctic ocean,is nothing like Hogwarts, but to win this war that may be exactly what Harry needs,but darker things are stirring in the shadows, and nothing is sure.fusion with Heralds of Valdemar(fut. AU)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 26 - Words: 103,278 - Reviews: 1783 - Favs: 2,548 - Follows: 3,108 - Updated: 12/25/2016 - Published: 9/2/2012 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Goals & Privileges by GuidingHand reviews
This is a sequel to Forbidden. At the end of Forbidden Snape issued Harry a Goal to achieve: Fast Food Night at Hogwarts and a Privilege to earn: McD's desserts. Per Snape's requirements, he must achieve the goal with anonymity. Harry works toward the goal and along the way Harry finds other goals he desires to achieve. Harry/Snape mentor story.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 25 - Words: 35,225 - Reviews: 209 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 3/14/2015 - Published: 2/2/2014 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
HJG: The Smartest Witch of Her Age? by HarnGin reviews
Hermione attends a very one-sided, yet eye-opening, job interview. Some non-canon content; not for Hermione fanatics.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,705 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 877 - Follows: 215 - Published: 3/31/2010 - Hermione G., OC - Complete
The Greatest Prank Ever Played by Teufel1987 reviews
Who was the greatest prankster of all time in Hogwarts? Was it Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, Purveyors of Aids to Magical Mischief-Makers? Or perhaps the ever innovative and brilliant Weasley twins? Maybe it is the next generation who have both Weasley and Marauder blood running through their veins. It certainly cannot be Harry Potter!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,859 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 168 - Published: 11/29/2014
Strawberry Wine by Stephen Ratliff reviews
Sequel to Remuneration for Instructional Services. Harry takes over the Defense Against the Dark Arts Professorship and must deal with his Summer Romance.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 19,198 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 554 - Follows: 719 - Updated: 11/9/2016 - Published: 2/10/2013 - [Harry P., Ginny W.]
Lineage by julian-juliana reviews
Following the unexpected death of their son, Lucius and Narcissa embark on an investigation after coming across a series of questionable bank statements belonging to Draco. The investigation will lead the Malfoys on a journey for closure. Much to their chagrin, an inconvenient presence from the past joins them, and they must all learn to adapt for the sake of an eight year old boy.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 52 - Words: 227,958 - Reviews: 624 - Favs: 354 - Follows: 616 - Updated: 7/31/2014 - Published: 10/16/2012 - [Hermione G., Draco M.] [Lucius M., Narcissa M.]
Everything but Time by HiBob reviews
a Qoheleth challenge story The Battle of Hogwarts. Twenty years ago. To celibrate, everyone gets to write an essay. They can even choose who they write about. And that is why Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy is angry.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,808 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/5/2010 - Scorpius M. - Complete
Starfall by Lomonaaeren reviews
HPDM slash, past HPGW. A Dark hex dissolves Harry's marriage to Ginny, and sends Harry down into a spiral of depression. To console himself, he keeps a private journal in the persona of Ethan Starfall, normal wizard with a big family. Draco sends a desperate letter asking for help with Scorpius; Harry finds it, and responds as Ethan. Perhaps he shouldn't have. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 203,614 - Reviews: 1220 - Favs: 1,246 - Follows: 1,046 - Updated: 5/11/2015 - Published: 6/4/2014 - [Harry P., Draco M.] Scorpius M. - Complete
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.
The Cupboard Series 1: The Cupboard Under the Stairs by Stargon1 reviews
A mysterious green inked letter banished Harry from his cupboard. But does taking the boy out of the cupboard also mean that you've taken the cupboard out of the boy? A first year fic.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 22 - Words: 51,301 - Reviews: 751 - Favs: 2,690 - Follows: 1,241 - Updated: 8/28/2014 - Published: 6/14/2014 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
An Image of Lethe by Lomonaaeren reviews
HPDM slash. When the Ministry invents a way to distinguish between Light and Dark wizards, Harry Potter is one of their first test subjects. His totally unexpected result propels him into the middle of a political conflict over Dark wizards' rights. Updated every Sunday. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 43 - Words: 173,931 - Reviews: 552 - Favs: 822 - Follows: 703 - Updated: 8/24/2015 - Published: 10/19/2014 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
Potter's Protector by mjimeyg reviews
The spirit of Hogwarts believes that Harry has suffered enough in his eleven years of life and calls in a protector to guide and care for him. Not slash, rating for violence in later chapters.
Crossover - Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 45 - Words: 261,714 - Reviews: 1048 - Favs: 3,663 - Follows: 1,534 - Updated: 2/5/2012 - Published: 12/23/2011 - Xander H., Harry P. - Complete
The Final Hiding Place by Paimpont reviews
Left alone with Dudley's computer, Harry googles "Tom Marvolo Riddle" on a whim. Perhaps he shouldn't have done that... HP/TR romance.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 5 - Words: 17,125 - Reviews: 856 - Favs: 2,255 - Follows: 3,322 - Updated: 2/13/2014 - Published: 2/12/2013 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr.
Perception is Everything by Kendra James reviews
When Severus Snape is left in charge of Hogwarts over the christmas break, he is less than pleased to discover Harry will be one of his charges. Events force him to face that Mr Potter may not be quite what he has assumed all these years. Year 6
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 42 - Words: 165,658 - Reviews: 4727 - Favs: 8,840 - Follows: 5,708 - Updated: 5/31/2014 - Published: 4/26/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Survey of Satisfaction by LAB Rats reviews
Hermione, tired of hearing the word 'Fine' or a variation thereof when she asked Harry what was wrong,decided to make a survey that should tell them whether or not Harry is really fine. Here we present the first draft of it.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 364 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 11 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Harry P. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Garden of Intrigue by Azjerban reviews
In which Harry understands Victorian flower language at age 11. Events grow gradually further and further from the original. Features CharacterDevelopment!Crabbe and Goyle, and many other not-quite-expected variations. This story has reached its conclusion; enjoy. Watch out for the April Fools' chapter.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Humor - Chapters: 69 - Words: 242,410 - Reviews: 303 - Favs: 552 - Follows: 544 - Updated: 1/1/2016 - Published: 4/17/2012 - Harry P. - Complete
Passageways by jerrway69 reviews
Hogwarts Castle decides to interfere in the lives of two of its students to change the past and future from a terrible war and giving the pair an opportunity to find something more than just protection within its walls. AU Story, Political, Fed-up Harry, OC Dumbledore.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 277,162 - Reviews: 5280 - Favs: 7,811 - Follows: 8,571 - Updated: 7/10/2017 - Published: 7/31/2012 - Harry P., Bellatrix L.
Overdue Protection by PadyandMoony reviews
The fallout from the Dueling Club was worse than in Canon and leads to the release of one Sirius Black from Azkaban. And he is not amused. 1 SLASH couple.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 9 - Words: 33,374 - Reviews: 607 - Favs: 2,954 - Follows: 1,033 - Updated: 11/5/2011 - Published: 10/3/2011 - Sirius B., Harry P. - Complete
The Technomage by bkasavan reviews
Everything can be done with a few keystrokes. Well, most. Harry found a computer, and later ran away from the Dursleys. Lets see how a logical, resourceful mind fairs for Harry. Rated T for language and because I don't really know much bout how to rate it.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,491 - Reviews: 89 - Favs: 344 - Follows: 424 - Updated: 3/1/2014 - Published: 1/11/2014 - Harry P., OC
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
We're Screwed by White Angel of Auralon reviews
The Wizarding World is confronted with a problem they never had to face before. The consquences of their own arrogance and bigotry. After Hogwarts lost dozens of students each year, they try to change things again. But what do you do if you realise that things aren't that easy? Sequel to Screw Them
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 39,652 - Reviews: 753 - Favs: 3,412 - Follows: 2,778 - Updated: 2/7/2016 - Published: 7/13/2014 - Harry P., Sirius B., Minerva M. - Complete
The Thorny Rose 3: A Spring Clean for the May Queen by Brennus reviews
The third and final part of the Thorny Rose trilogy. Voldemort is again without a body, Ron has vanished and our favourite couple now know the contents of the prophecy. More importantly, Sirius is getting married. What will Harry and Ginny do now to finally put the Wizarding World to rights.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 96,128 - Reviews: 318 - Favs: 921 - Follows: 468 - Updated: 6/4/2014 - Published: 4/21/2014 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
The Thorny Rose 2: A Bustle In Your Hedgerow by Brennus reviews
Sequel to (amazingly) The Thorny Rose. The Triwizard Tournament is over and Harry and Ginny are together. What has Ginny got planned for her new boyfriend next?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 14 - Words: 111,701 - Reviews: 491 - Favs: 1,008 - Follows: 566 - Updated: 4/22/2014 - Published: 12/29/2013 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Emancipated Minor by cre8tvdeb reviews
It's 5th year and Harry Potter has been facing crisis after crisis on his own. He has no one to turn to, other than his friends, but they can only help so much. Harry needs the legal right to protect himself from the abuses he is constantly targeted with. Follows OOTP, but all events occur 1st term. Mentor/bonding fic. Slightly AU Severus in the beginning/more as the story goes on
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 43 - Words: 139,064 - Reviews: 762 - Favs: 2,310 - Follows: 1,255 - Updated: 3/18/2014 - Published: 11/26/2013 - Harry P., Remus L., Severus S., Lucius M. - Complete
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