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Founder: sara ane - Stories: 1,329 - Followers: 38 - id: 42342
Over 1000 stories!
Most stories are Harry Centric.
AU! Time Travel, MOB Dumbledore, Ron Bashing, Differently raised Harry, Slightly Dark but hardly ever irredeemable Harry. H/HG, H/F, H/L, Other pairings, very little H/G, Humor.
Most of the fics here are novel length, all are well written!
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An Abnormal Godfather by BrilliantLady reviews
Harry finds juggling studying for his Muggle IGCSEs and his Hogwarts subjects harder than he expected, especially with the distraction of Sirius Black escaping Azkaban. What he really needs is more time… why does Hermione look so guilty when he says that? Smart!Harry, Grey!Harry, Sane!Voldemort, pure-blood culture. Part 4 of "Perfectly Normal". Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Fantasy/Supernatural - Chapters: 33 - Words: 232,659 - Reviews: 958 - Favs: 1,057 - Follows: 1,134 - Updated: 8/3/2018 - Published: 6/9/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., Draco M., Neville L. - Complete
Days to Come by chris400ad reviews
Harry Potter, famed auror and Boy-Who-Lived, was hoping after having won the war and got the girl he would find some peace. But life had other ideas. See how his life fell apart and how one simple chance encounter could change everything. Post-War and Non-epilogue compliant.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 137,062 - Reviews: 871 - Favs: 3,628 - Follows: 3,395 - Updated: 1/25/2017 - Published: 10/1/2014 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] - Complete
Endgame by LeQuin reviews
Ron leaving them stranded on the hunt for the horcruxes wakes Harry and Hermione up to the fact that they cannot continue on as they have. They will have to think things through and not trust to luck or a destiny that may or may not turn out in their favour.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 11 - Words: 89,949 - Reviews: 427 - Favs: 1,057 - Follows: 766 - Updated: 8/19/2017 - Published: 6/24/2017 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
Intended by LeQuin reviews
Harry has been in love with Hermione for years but she is marrying his best friend. During Ron and Hermione's wedding Harry finds himself having to work out why the leading official is calling Hermione 'Mrs. Potter' and how on earth that could have happened.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,290 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 1,400 - Follows: 370 - Published: 1/15/2017 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Picnic Panic by LeQuin reviews
Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 24,146 - Reviews: 433 - Favs: 3,302 - Follows: 1,035 - Updated: 1/14/2017 - Published: 12/8/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., OC, Dr. Granger - Complete
The Mischief Maker's Mistletoe by LeQuin reviews
Harry and Hermione are caught in a prank by the twins at Christmas that has them looking at their relationship in a whole new way. Just a little Christmas present for all of you.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,697 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 512 - Follows: 165 - Published: 12/18/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Polyjuice Cocktail by LeQuin reviews
One-shot. A drunk Helen Granger has found something strange to drink in Hermione's room when Harry comes looking for Hermione after another fight with Ron. When Hermione shows up the next day she has to cope with the mess she finds.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,886 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 614 - Follows: 252 - Published: 10/9/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., Dr. Granger - Complete
The Truth About Rumours by LeQuin reviews
Hermione was always a curious girl, but what do you believe when the information you uncover radically shifts your view on things that were always certain? One-shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,200 - Reviews: 94 - Favs: 599 - Follows: 198 - Published: 4/30/2017 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Last Chance by LeQuin reviews
Response to Reptillia28's 'Don't Fear the Reaper' challenge. Harry has died for the twelfth time and his reaper sends him back for one last chance at completing his assigned destiny. Find extra deleted scenes by going to the author page.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 195,404 - Reviews: 1888 - Favs: 5,379 - Follows: 2,876 - Updated: 11/23/2016 - Published: 4/30/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
The Definition of Normal by Ducky1776 reviews
Harry is adopted by a black shaggy dog when he leaves Privet Drive after blowing up Aunt Marge. His experiences at the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley afterwards takes his life in a whole different direction. He gets help from unexpected directions - the goblins and the DMLE. AU Third Book. No Pairings. Unofficial subtitle: Where everyone gets what they deserve.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 75 - Words: 306,645 - Reviews: 2159 - Favs: 4,485 - Follows: 3,646 - Updated: 1/12/2017 - Published: 9/8/2015 - Harry P., Sirius B., Remus L., Dobby - Complete
Narcissa Militant by Lomonaaeren reviews
AU. Narcissa is actually the source of the Malfoy family's wealth—and not because she inherited the Black fortune, either. She's an in-demand spy and assassin. But now she's retired, and intent on using all her skills to make sure her baby boy gets what he wants. If that's Harry Potter, then Harry Potter he shall have.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 132,288 - Reviews: 1003 - Favs: 1,608 - Follows: 1,977 - Updated: 9/11 - Published: 6/28/2017 - [Narcissa M., Lucius M.] [Harry P., Draco M.]
His Twenty-Eighth Life by Lomonaaeren reviews
HPLV. Harry Potter has been reborn again and again into new bodies as the Master of Death—but he has always helped to defeat Voldemort in each new world. Now his slightly older brother is the target of the prophecy, and Harry assumes his role is to support Jonathan. At least, that's what he thinks until Voldemort kidnaps him that Halloween night.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 60 - Words: 188,023 - Reviews: 1994 - Favs: 2,472 - Follows: 3,100 - Updated: 9/10 - Published: 8/1/2017 - [Harry P., Voldemort]
The Art of Self-Fashioning by Lomonaaeren reviews
Gen, AU. In a world where Neville is the Boy-Who-Lived, Harry still grows up with the Dursleys, but he learns to be more private about what matters to him. When McGonagall comes to give him his letter, she also unwittingly gives Harry both a new quest and a new passion: Transfiguration. Mentor Minerva fic. Rated for violence. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 65 - Words: 293,426 - Reviews: 2676 - Favs: 5,574 - Follows: 5,108 - Updated: 7/27/2017 - Published: 10/29/2015 - Harry P., Minerva M. - Complete
Harry Potter and Grief's Wisdom by Poetheather1 reviews
Harry is not feeling very good about life. His godfather has just died and he almost got his friends killed. How could he be so stupid? There had to be some sort of way to get better... right? His grief and guilt lead him to question what he knows and try to find a better way. An Alternate HBP. Lunar Harmony. Slow updates
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 114,629 - Reviews: 923 - Favs: 1,655 - Follows: 2,526 - Updated: 8/22 - Published: 7/9/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L.] N. Tonks
Harry Potter: The Forgotten Brother by sprinter1988 reviews
For years, the world has hailed Arnold Potter as the Boy-Who-Lived. For years Arnold was said to be the one who will throw down Voldemort. But now Arnold is dead, and the world turns its attentions to Harry. Mostly H/Hr/L. Finished.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 99,805 - Reviews: 2133 - Favs: 4,602 - Follows: 2,755 - Updated: 2/14/2012 - Published: 6/5/2011 - Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L. - Complete
Frozen Hearts Melting by mandymld reviews
Lucius visits Death and is sent back to right some wrongs and fix his family and the Potter boy. Narcissa and he learn to trust not only one another but the outside world and find freedom in their choices. Lucius guides Harry but this isn't an adoption story, as he moves towards his destiny regarding not only Voldemort but Hermione. Rated T for now but it will be rising to M
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 149,244 - Reviews: 638 - Favs: 927 - Follows: 1,396 - Updated: 2/27/2016 - Published: 10/19/2015 - [Lucius M., Narcissa M.] Harry P., Hermione G.
Society of the Vesta Accolates by mandymld reviews
Narcissa M wants to join a magical high society league, to do so she is assigned 3 labors dealing with the Hearth, Home & Family as well as an apprentice, Hermione who wants to rescue Harry & free Sirius. Lucius just wants to support his wife, Draco wants to run away from home and Dumbledore, well he just wants his headache to go away. AD/MW bashed a pinch. Summer after POA.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 149,335 - Reviews: 496 - Favs: 661 - Follows: 987 - Updated: 10/30/2015 - Published: 1/26/2015 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] [Lucius M., Narcissa M.]
The One Appointment We All Must Keep by mandymld reviews
Death the One Appointment we must all keep, unfortunately Harry keeps showing up early and is upsetting Raspy's boss. Raspy isn't happy and keeps sending Harry back. This time with his memories and a warning that if he comes early again, he ends up kissing a certain toad in a sweater for eternity. This time he is sure to get it right. Bashing of D and Molly,
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 116,919 - Reviews: 840 - Favs: 2,224 - Follows: 3,370 - Updated: 9/27/2017 - Published: 6/22/2014 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] Draco M., Luna L.
The Aftermath by Colt01 reviews
What if Hermione had accidently Disapparated along with Ron during the hunt while trying to stop him? How would Harry have managed to defeat Voldemort alone? Watch as Harry takes a bold step forward with determination and new allies. This is canon compliant until the scene where Harry and Ron fight in Book 7. Two shot – COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 38,345 - Reviews: 236 - Favs: 2,642 - Follows: 915 - Published: 3/17/2017 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
The Last Straw by raspberry dreams reviews
Attacked, Potioned and Cursed? No thanks! Voldemort's death and the end of the war doesn't end the bigotry of wizarding Britain. It doesn't end the danger to Harry either and finally he's had enough. Leaving in search of a place he can just be himself he finds a happiness he'd barely dared to dream of. Mpreg.
Crossover - Harry Potter & NCIS - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 94 - Words: 415,834 - Reviews: 3721 - Favs: 2,897 - Follows: 3,551 - Updated: 8/1 - Published: 8/7/2016 - [Harry P., Tim M.]
After Dark by Tigerman reviews
As Voldemort cast his last Killing Curse, something goes dramatically wrong. Now, the world is filled with Shades and Nightmare with the continuous full moon as their witness. Harry grow up with the self-appointed task to make the world right again, despite being outnumbered by Voldemort's remains, stacked bad luck and human nature at its worst.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 34 - Words: 139,306 - Reviews: 401 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 221 - Updated: 10/6/2014 - Published: 2/13/2014 - Harry P., Luna L. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Rejected Path by zArkham reviews
After one taunt too many by Draco & learning of dark things while possessed, Harry refuses to play his part anymore. Into this comes Luna with her own dark story to tell. They shall both get revenge and shake magical Britain before the end. - Harry/Multi
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 389,965 - Reviews: 2754 - Favs: 6,714 - Follows: 7,474 - Updated: 2/28/2016 - Published: 10/5/2010 - Harry P., Luna L.
One of Those Days by Anthezar reviews
One unlucky hit with a strange spell. That's all it took to effectively change Harry's life. Bound to stay within ten feet of each other, Harry Potter and Severus Snape have to learn to get along or die trying. What could possibly go wrong?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Humor - Chapters: 34 - Words: 101,891 - Reviews: 390 - Favs: 452 - Follows: 648 - Updated: 9/12 - Published: 2/6/2017 - Harry P., Severus S.
Of Wands and Staves by Na'hiel reviews
Gentleman Johnny Marcone is used to doing favors for friends and family. When a distant relation in England asks him to handle the problem of a small six-year-old boy, John chooses to adopt him rather than kill him. As it happens, the child in question is an untrained wizard and needs a tutor. Enter Harry Dresden, stage left. SLASH HD/JM.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Dresden Files - Rated: M - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 27 - Words: 57,368 - Reviews: 422 - Favs: 767 - Follows: 660 - Updated: 10/22/2014 - Published: 4/28/2013 - Harry P., H. Dresden, J. Marcone - Complete
Prized by Na'hiel reviews
Severus Snape's loyalty has always been to Harry, not to Dumbledore or the Order. When he finds out that Harry is a horcrux and Dumbledore intends to have him killed, Severus goes to the Dark Lord with the information in an effort to save Harry's life, and in doing so changes the fate of the world. Eventual slash, rating subject to change.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 49 - Words: 127,340 - Reviews: 1547 - Favs: 2,870 - Follows: 3,276 - Updated: 7/17/2018 - Published: 2/7/2014 - [Harry P., Draco M., Voldemort] Severus S. - Complete
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