Harry's Many Mentors
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This is a community for all those stories, long or short, complete or incomplete, in which Harry finds a mentor in one form or another, be it Snape, Dumbledore, Lupin, Sirius, McGonagall, a Weasley, or even an OC. Some of the stories have the mentor relationship as the main theme, but others cover wider issues such as abuse, parent/son relationships, and the little matter of defeating an evil and powerful Dark Lord. [Last updated: 7th May 2017] |
Home by lumos-aeternum reviews
Following Voldemort's downfall attempting to kill Harry, the Hogwarts professors appeal to the Ministry of Magic to allow the young boy to live and grow up at Hogwarts, away from the world's dangers. He grows up unlike any other child in the Wizarding world, meeting years of students before he is allowed a wand. Now, he will meet his fellow classmates to finally learn magic.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 200 - Words: 610,682 - Reviews: 1298 - Favs: 1,468 - Follows: 1,668 - Updated: 5/28/2017 - Published: 4/13/2013 - Harry P., Hermione G., George W., Fred W. - Complete
Adopted by the Dark by FallenSHIN0BI reviews
Harry was left at the mercies of the Dursleys by Dumbledore. But, while living there, he meets a cheerful boy and his father who can't believe the way he was abused. The Boy-Who-Lived gets adopted into a powerful family and now has protective, older, eccentric, siblings and an equally protective Father. The Wizarding world won't even expect what happens next. REWRITE IS UP!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,564 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 252 - Follows: 282 - Updated: 8/13/2014 - Published: 11/11/2013 - Harry P., OC - Complete
The Prodigal Son by lily of the valley 16 reviews
Harry knew three things. One, if he stood outside in the cold much longer he would undoubtedly suffer from frostbite. Two, he was an idiot. He had messed up, and with his typical luck, he had messed up spectacularly. Three, Snape was going to kill him. Oh no, not literally, but sitting would definitely be uncomfortable for the next few days at least. *Contains Spanking* *No Slash*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,553 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 132 - Follows: 44 - Published: 11/6/2013 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Harry Raised Weasley by Cloverleaf Neverseen reviews
What if Harry met the Weasleys at the age of three? What if they noticed how horrible Petunia had been to him and how thin he was? Molly and Arthur reported Harry's treatment to Dumbledore and were later able to adopt Harry. How will Harry adjust to being loved by a big, happy Weasley family? Warning: Abuse from Dursleys. DISCONTINUED; I'm leaving it up for those who enjoyed it.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 16,843 - Reviews: 151 - Favs: 232 - Follows: 272 - Updated: 11/9/2013 - Published: 7/10/2013 - Harry P., Molly W., Arthur W.
Hidden Prodigy by Freddy Oakster reviews
Snape makes a different choice in a vital descision and decides to honor Lily's memory. He visits Harry during his upbringing, actively helps round up stray Death Eaters and steps out of the shadows. What does this mean for Harry? And how does this affect the rest of the world? - 1rst book in "The Hidden-Series". Hints of H/G, Good Snape, Good Dumbledore. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 18 - Words: 138,765 - Reviews: 320 - Favs: 476 - Follows: 618 - Updated: 9/23/2014 - Published: 10/28/2013 - [Harry P., Ginny W.] Severus S.
Smoking Wizards And Singed Beards by SylvaDragon reviews
Harry Potter knew that Albus Dumbledore was a little eccentric, but he'd never really considered him completely barmy ... untill today. Written for Camp NaNo in July, quite probably completely silly, but hopefully funny.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,095 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/8/2013 - Harry P., Albus D., Rubeus H. - Complete
Every Tear Falls Down For a Reason (But I Promise I Won't Cry For You) by rayrae118 reviews
Sequel to It's OK Not To Be OK. Second in the Promise series. Harry's fifth year. A growing threat looms, a war approaches. How will Harry and his friends prepare?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 23 - Words: 118,660 - Reviews: 714 - Favs: 1,218 - Follows: 791 - Updated: 3/23/2014 - Published: 9/7/2013 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Of Stubborn Werewolves and Family by Littleforest reviews
[Complete] One-Shot. In the aftermath of Sirius' death, Harry feels alone, desperate and reckless. He can't see the point of carrying on anymore, but a visit from Lupin, not long after his return to the Dursleys, reminds Harry that even in the darkest of times, he's never quite as alone as he might think...
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,636 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 33 - Published: 10/27/2013 - Harry P., Remus L. - Complete
Failure To Thrive by cre8tvdeb reviews
It is post DH, and in the immediate aftermath, Harry experiences a spontaneous de-aging effect that sets him back physically, (& mentally?) by about 3 years. Recovery is challenging, and Harry is resisting help. But he does manage to get it from some unlikely sources. Follows DH, but AU (Alive!) Severus and Malfoys. Bonding/Mentor fic. Rating may change to M in later chapters
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 29 - Words: 98,462 - Reviews: 305 - Favs: 792 - Follows: 350 - Updated: 11/20/2013 - Published: 10/5/2013 - Harry P., Severus S., Lucius M., Hermione G. - Complete
The Lioness' Pride by Littleforest reviews
[Complete] One-Shot. What if, in the aftermath of Harry's disastrous fifth year, Professor McGonagall decided to take a greater interest in her student's wellbeing?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,257 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 203 - Follows: 61 - Published: 10/13/2013 - Harry P., Minerva M. - Complete
Come What May by FadedPride reviews
Harry Potter is five years old and has never learned his name. He doesn't speak, and he doesn't trust. Severus Snape is a man haunted by mistakes made in the past, tormented by a lost love. Can the two come together to help each other heal? Not slash. Know now that I do not own Harry Potter or any characters or plot lines affiliated with the series.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 32 - Words: 44,965 - Reviews: 327 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 618 - Updated: 10/22/2013 - Published: 5/21/2013 - Harry P., Severus S.
Standing There by Tonyandtheboys reviews
Right after his last duel with Voldemort, Harry stands there, lost in thoughts. Not supposed to be angsty. Very short. May be the first to a series of one-shots about random moments in HP's life.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 741 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/27/2013 - Harry P., Minerva M. - Complete
The lack of reaction by christinesangel100 reviews
Second year. When Harry doesn't respond to a Death threat, it sends Severus thinking. Is the boy-who-lived as safe and confident as he appears? Or is he using his fame to hide a lifetime of constant abuse? Severus mentoring Harry, abused Harry.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,438 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 465 - Updated: 3/14/2015 - Published: 7/14/2011 - Harry P., Severus S.
My Friend Tom by CycoMW reviews
When Voldemort gave Harry that scar he gave him two other things; a part of his soul and a friend. The last remnant of Tom Riddle's humanity mentors Harry. (1st year complete, now on hiatus until inspiration for second year strikes)
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 101,744 - Reviews: 809 - Favs: 1,806 - Follows: 2,414 - Updated: 4/12/2015 - Published: 6/15/2013 - Harry P., Hermione G., Tom R. Jr.
Revolution In The Ranks by OrnateDragon reviews
As Harry's name is entered into the TriWizard Tournament, Severus Snape suddenly makes sense of several little bits of previously ignored information about the Potter Brat, and offers assistance to Harry and his trusted friends.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 21 - Words: 89,010 - Reviews: 840 - Favs: 2,056 - Follows: 2,894 - Updated: 8/6/2015 - Published: 9/5/2013 - Harry P., Severus S., Neville L.
Padfoot's Favorite Sound by Marauderish Mischief Maker reviews
Remus uses an old Marauder trick to cheer Harry up after Sirius's death, because laughter was always Padfoot's favorite sound.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 902 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 11 - Published: 9/5/2013 - Harry P., Remus L.
The English Teacher by uptillthree reviews
Korine Anderson often wondered what had happened to that one odd boy who she - and only she - had considered such a pleasure to teach. Harry wasn't completely alone before he found Hogwarts.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,274 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 11 - Published: 7/27/2013 - Harry P. - Complete
Just Maybe by uptillthree reviews
Harry hated Family Day. It was the worst occasion of the year, for him. But maybe - just maybe - this year's Family Day wouldn't be so bad.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,109 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 10 - Published: 12/4/2012 - Harry P. - Complete
In my Veins by Deimoslestrange reviews
What if Harry didn't go to live with the Dursleys? What if Severus Snape adopted him and raised him as his son? In my veins tells a completely different and heart wrenching version of how the chosen one came to be.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 6,150 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 2/20/2014 - Published: 7/2/2013 - Harry P., Severus S.
Harry Potter and the Flight of the Pheonix by DailouDolly reviews
Harry Potter is four years old, and living at the Dursleys. He is being abused physically, and emotionally, and he wishes there were a way out. suddenly, out of the blue, a woman with fiery red hair shows up on his doorstep to check on him, and ends up adopting him into her family of nine. He grows up as a Weasley, and learns what it feels like to love and be loved.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 3,020 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 9/5/2013 - Published: 6/28/2013 - Harry P., Ginny W.
Innocent by MarauderLover7 reviews
Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 80 - Words: 494,191 - Reviews: 2164 - Favs: 4,866 - Follows: 2,529 - Updated: 2/8/2014 - Published: 7/7/2013 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Coming Home by FreelyBeYourself reviews
After fourth year, Harry is treated worse than ever by the Dursleys. He is taken out of Privet Drive by Sirius and Remus. At Grimmauld Place he begins to discover the true meaning of family, and learns what it feels like to finally come home after being away for so long. Warning: mentions and minor descriptions of physical abuse. Rated T for safety. Now complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 21,874 - Reviews: 82 - Favs: 291 - Follows: 188 - Updated: 12/30/2013 - Published: 8/19/2013 - Harry P., Sirius B., Remus L. - Complete
Those Who Grieve by The Lonely God With a Box reviews
One sentence. That's all it takes to change the course of history, as Snape soon learns after an Occlemency lesson. 5th year AU. Abused!Harry. Mentor/guardian. No slash. M for graphic rape. DON'T LIKE, DON'T READ.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 28 - Words: 95,506 - Reviews: 528 - Favs: 697 - Follows: 583 - Updated: 2/6/2015 - Published: 8/6/2013 - Harry P., Severus S., Voldemort, Vernon D. - Complete
Footsteps by TheGoldenTeam reviews
When Harry Potter is sorted into Slytherin, secrets come to light and Harry shows that he is anything but what the wizarding world expected. Steps are taken in both the right and wrong directions by everyone involved and Harry might just find what he's been searching for all his life: someone to guide his footsteps. AU. Adoption fic.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 14 - Words: 53,195 - Reviews: 256 - Favs: 549 - Follows: 883 - Updated: 6/21/2018 - Published: 7/5/2013 - Harry P., Severus S.
A Fate Deferred by bando2 reviews
AU What if Kingsley Shacklebolt stumbled upon a mistreated Harry Potter? Can he let the son of two of the wizards he most respected grow up thinking he is worthless and unloved? Certainly not!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,861 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 233 - Updated: 8/12/2014 - Published: 8/18/2013 - Harry P., Hestia J., Kingsley S. - Complete