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] |
The Last Three Weeks by Conangse reviews
Snape is forced to visit Harry after the Dobby incident. After meeting the Dursley’s he takes him and has to keep him…
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 37,285 - Reviews: 304 - Favs: 327 - Follows: 541 - Updated: 5/30/2012 - Published: 9/7/2008 - Severus S., Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Spirit Within by Maven Cree reviews
Harry gains an unexpected mentor and learns more about himself than he may have wanted to know. The secret to defeating Voldemort was there all along, will he find the strength to use it?. Cannon until Book 4.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 86,282 - Reviews: 661 - Favs: 508 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 7/17/2005 - Published: 2/23/2002 - Harry P., Severus S.
Burnt by lastcrazyhorn reviews
A disabled Harry comes to Hogwarts story. Everyone expects him to be like his dad, but how can he be with such a different past? A Slytherin Harry takes on Hogwarts in an unusual way.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Horror/Fantasy - Chapters: 37 - Words: 108,042 - Reviews: 2704 - Favs: 5,799 - Follows: 5,981 - Updated: 8/20/2017 - Published: 3/29/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
To Shape and Change by Blueowl reviews
AU. Time Travel. Snape goes back in time, holding the knowledge of what is to come if he fails. No longer holding a grudge, he seeks to shape Harry into the greatest wizard of all time, starting on the day Hagrid took Harry to Diagon Alley. No Horcruxes.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 34 - Words: 232,332 - Reviews: 9695 - Favs: 21,764 - Follows: 12,928 - Updated: 3/16/2014 - Published: 10/20/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Dragon Pox by Melverne reviews
Why would you bother to keep someone in protective custody without an able keeper? Mrs Figg was a member of the Order of the Phoenix and could have been a formidable Auror watching over Harry Potter. What if she decided to intervene?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 64,476 - Reviews: 127 - Favs: 291 - Follows: 436 - Updated: 4/2/2010 - Published: 10/11/2009 - Harry P., Neville L., Arabella F., Augusta L.
Guardian by Logicalmagic reviews
After the Triwizard Tournament debacle, Sirius decides it's high time he started playing a more active role in his godson's life. A Sirius-takes-charge fic. AU Fifth book onwards.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 14 - Words: 53,219 - Reviews: 1393 - Favs: 2,870 - Follows: 3,232 - Updated: 11/20/2009 - Published: 6/22/2009 - Harry P., Sirius B.
Harry Potter and the Sensitive's Gift by tag0 reviews
When Harry's visions of Voldemort start to cause problems, he is brought back to Hogwarts and arrangements are made to give him extra DADA lessons. 5th year, Snape-mentors-Harry fic. Not OotP-canon. WIP
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 75,991 - Reviews: 399 - Favs: 347 - Follows: 273 - Updated: 2/4/2004 - Published: 2/16/2003 - Harry P., Severus S.
Old Magic (WIP) by ulyferal reviews
What if Hagrid took Harry away that terrible night his parents died? What if Hagrid wasn't as simple as everyone thought he was? REMEMBER THIS IS AU...a mix of canon, movie and books plus pure fantasy. Due to a time error I had to rewrite Chapter 47, made small editing changes to Chapters 48-51, and am writing Chapter 52. Will post soon.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy - Chapters: 55 - Words: 215,773 - Reviews: 333 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 681 - Updated: 11/24/2018 - Published: 10/4/2010 - Harry P., Rubeus H.
The Child of Their Hearts by D. Mitch reviews
Arthur Weasley took his duties as a father seriously, even when 'his' child wasn't necessarily his biological child. Eventual Weasleys adopt Harry! WIP! Contains SPANKING of a teenage CHILD. Don't like? Don't read!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,761 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 200 - Updated: 9/3/2012 - Published: 9/5/2008 - Arthur W., Harry P.
Hand Delivered Letter by the dork knight reviews
Instead of sending his Hogwarts acceptance letter by owl, McGonagall decides to personally deliver to Harry, which sets of a chain of events that changes many aspects of the life of the Boy-Who-Lived.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 15 - Words: 88,716 - Reviews: 1037 - Favs: 2,447 - Follows: 3,155 - Updated: 5/25/2015 - Published: 4/4/2012 - Harry P.
Don't Tell Never Tell by WerewolfDoctor reviews
Madam Pomfrey is bound by a Healer's Oath to never tell another living soul of Harry Potter's abuse. She only wishes she weren't.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,293 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 37 - Published: 12/9/2011 - Poppy P., Harry P. - Complete
What It Is by Stamper Comma Leland reviews
It is not a day for children, but Severus knows that he will come. The boy is always here on lonely days.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,647 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 16 - Published: 9/1/2012 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Be Prepared by Phantom1s reviews
After Harry's 5th Year, Dumbledore decides that he must break his vow to the ministry and take dirct acton to help Harry fulfill his destiny. Pairings HP/GW RW/HG NL/LL RL/NT AD/MM-I have fixed alot of the formatting issues, enjoy NO FLAMES PLEASE!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 103,897 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 677 - Follows: 264 - Updated: 8/31/2010 - Published: 8/24/2008 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Hiding at Hogwarts by Teddylonglong reviews
After Harry's second Hogwarts year, he decides to hide at Hogwarts instead of going back to the Dursleys. However, this plan leads to unexpected realisations and consequences. Completely AU, partly OOC, sick!Harry
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 23 - Words: 38,819 - Reviews: 1110 - Favs: 1,536 - Follows: 1,223 - Updated: 8/15/2013 - Published: 11/10/2009 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Harry Crow by RobSt reviews
What will happen when a goblin-raised Harry arrives at Hogwarts. A Harry who has received training, already knows the prophecy and has no scar. With the backing of the goblin nation and Hogwarts herself. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 106 - Words: 737,006 - Reviews: 27921 - Favs: 23,544 - Follows: 15,392 - Updated: 6/8/2014 - Published: 6/5/2012 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
A Walk in the Park by errobotter reviews
Harry runs away to escape his abusive relatives. Alone, with no place to go he inadvertently stumbles into someone who will change his life. Given a stable home environment Harry applies himself to step out of TBWL's shadow. Experimental piece that has found a direction as a X-over that may expand further. ON HIATUS
Crossover - Harry Potter & Naruto - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 38,103 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 127 - Follows: 170 - Updated: 9/10/2012 - Published: 8/6/2012 - Harry P.
Harry's New Home by kbinnz reviews
One lonely little boy. One snarky, grumpy git. When the safety of one was entrusted to the other, everyone knew this was not going to turn out well... Or was it? AU, sequel to "Harry's First Detention". OVER FIVE MILLION HITS!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 64 - Words: 318,389 - Reviews: 11783 - Favs: 9,308 - Follows: 3,384 - Updated: 5/9/2016 - Published: 7/31/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Harry's First Detention by kbinnz reviews
AU one-shot about Harry’s first detention with Snape. Take one mistreated boy, one misinformed man, mix well and watch what happens. Sequel now up! Titled "Harry's New Home".
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,053 - Reviews: 511 - Favs: 4,662 - Follows: 950 - Published: 6/7/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
A Godfather's Instinct by ferret assassin nin reviews
They say that a parent's instinct is never wrong. Well, Sirius might not be a parent, but dammit he's a Godfather and that's just as good as any parent. Remus/Sirius friendship *offical*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,816 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 122 - Follows: 129 - Updated: 6/4/2013 - Published: 8/31/2012 - Harry P., Sirius B.
Talking To The Wolf by Evanescencefan97 reviews
We never get to see a lot of the conversations Remus Lupin and the Boy-Who-Lived had. Find out what conversations went on between these two friends.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 636 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 7/23/2012 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Harry P., Remus L.
Each Coming Night by balmorhea reviews
Sirius escapes Azkaban with the intention of finding Pettigrew and avenging the Potters, but what he doesn't know is that protecting Harry is much more difficult than uncovering a certain rat. With the whole world after him, Sirius must find a way to stop Voldemort's return and maybe convince his godson that he isn't insane along the way.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 7 - Words: 31,204 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 132 - Updated: 9/12/2014 - Published: 8/20/2010 - Harry P., Sirius B.
Occlumency is on Monday by HpFanficFan reviews
Harry hates Monday. Occlumency is on Monday. Harry hates Snape. Snape teaches Occlumency. Harry hates Occulmency. Mondays were always the same. But this Monday would be different, and it would change everything... NON-Slash. Snape mentor Harry.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 29,085 - Reviews: 272 - Favs: 329 - Follows: 518 - Updated: 5/16/2010 - Published: 7/30/2008 - Harry P., Severus S.
Snake Poison by orangepajamas reviews
What if the Basilisk poison wasn't completely gone? During the summer after Chamber of Secrets, Harry experiences an episode of shooting pain. Warning: Child Abuse!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 19,930 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 888 - Follows: 1,428 - Updated: 5/10/2010 - Published: 8/25/2007 - Harry P., Severus S.
I Won't Let Him Forget by Keitorin Asthore reviews
On Halloween night, Petunia ventures out with her four year old nephew. There's someone special they have to visit. Oneshot. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,714 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 156 - Follows: 26 - Published: 2/13/2005 - Lily Evans P., Harry P. - Complete
Shadowed Past by Southern Hearts reviews
DISCONTINUED. PLEASE SEE PROFILE FOR THE REWRITE: THE LONGEST ROAD
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 116,062 - Reviews: 666 - Favs: 1,338 - Follows: 1,571 - Updated: 3/24/2016 - Published: 9/8/2009 - [James P., Lily Evans P.] Harry P., OC - Complete