Alternate Universes...Who Needs The Canon?
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Founder: Dream of Many Dreams - Stories: 96 - Followers: 43 - id: 83252
This is a collection of Alternate Universe stories. Whether they be about Time Travel, Dimension Travel, Wrong Boy-Who-Live, Harry Sorted Into A Different House, Harry Raised By Someone Other Than The Dursleys, or whatever. As long as it isn't Canon and it is entertaining it can go here. Looking for stories, so if you know of any good ones that should go in this community, please let me know by PM'ing me. Updated Dec 1, 2012. |
Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived by The Santi reviews
Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn’t mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? NonBWL!Harry. Not your typical Harry’s brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 147,796 - Reviews: 4607 - Favs: 11,688 - Follows: 11,880 - Updated: 1/3/2015 - Published: 9/3/2009 - Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Debts to Destiny by Mountain907 reviews
Sequel to The Cursed Summer- a MUST READ- Starts off after returned home from his summer adventure to find he was a ward to Mr. Weasley. He tries to forge his own path but with an over protective Headmaster, and headstrong betrothed, can he do it?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,157 - Reviews: 1395 - Favs: 3,853 - Follows: 5,196 - Updated: 1/22/2012 - Published: 4/7/2011 - Harry P., Daphne G.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Summer by Mountain907 reviews
After being cruelly abandoned by the Dursley's, Harry meets Bill and joins him on a Cursebreaking Adventure. Bill mentors Harry fic no slash. First FF Starts off a bit dark but lightens up quickly. R&R
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 24 - Words: 79,456 - Reviews: 2043 - Favs: 6,468 - Follows: 3,275 - Updated: 4/7/2011 - Published: 4/22/2010 - Harry P., Bill W. - Complete
Had I Known by kayly silverstorm reviews
After killing Voldemort during seventh year, Harry vanished without a trace. But now, 8 years later, a deadly secret forces him to return and it seems that only Snape will be able to save him. SSHP, no slash
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 50 - Words: 167,745 - Reviews: 4838 - Favs: 5,080 - Follows: 3,604 - Updated: 9/12/2013 - Published: 8/21/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
An Aunt's Love by Emma Lipardi reviews
Harry comes home from school and Petunia is upset at the change in her nephew. Petunia decides to do what she should have been doing all along. Dumbledore had better stay away. Petunia Dursley is upset. Warnings on profile.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 74 - Words: 369,410 - Reviews: 15620 - Favs: 12,620 - Follows: 12,235 - Updated: 9/27/2018 - Published: 12/30/2004 - Harry P.
Backwards Compatible by Ruskbyte reviews
The war is over. Voldemort won. The light's last hope is a desperate ploy, concocted by an insane genius, that probably won't work anyway. Now Harry must find a way to win a war he's already lost once before.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 250,183 - Reviews: 2493 - Favs: 3,363 - Follows: 2,606 - Updated: 7/6/2005 - Published: 11/10/2003 - Harry P., Hermione G.
A Necessary Gift: A Harry Potter Story by cosette-aimee reviews
The war drags on after Voldemort's defeat and the Order of the Phoenix is fighting a losing battle. When Harry is hit by yet another killing curse, he wakes up years in the past and in an alternate reality. As an unknown child in a foreign world, Harry has a chance to change the outcome of the war - while dealing with new magical talents, pureblood politics and Black family drama.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 26 - Words: 178,578 - Reviews: 4056 - Favs: 10,442 - Follows: 12,423 - Updated: 3/12/2016 - Published: 1/20/2011 - Harry P., Sirius B.
To Know Your Enemy by blaugrana-al-vent reviews
Wonder how you could cope with a nosy Headmaster that wants to control you, condescendent parents and a Dark Lord who's after you? Add it up to the fact that your cocky twin is the BWL and you're not.AU story,TWINfic,5thYEAR,HP,NL.No slash.Summary inside.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 137,571 - Reviews: 760 - Favs: 1,072 - Follows: 1,224 - Updated: 12/18/2011 - Published: 11/15/2010 - Harry P., Neville L.
Partners by muggledad reviews
Having the right partner can make life much smoother. The right persons can complement each other's strengths and support each other's weakness. Love really does make the world go 'round, especially with a Dark Lord after your blood. HP/DG
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 166,103 - Reviews: 1535 - Favs: 6,288 - Follows: 2,833 - Updated: 1/31/2010 - Published: 4/22/2009 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] [Neville L., Susan B.] - Complete
Harry Potter and the Marriage Contracts by Clell65619 reviews
The War is Over, Harry has won. But at what cost? At odds with Dumbledore, estranged from the Weasleys, betrayed by Lupin, Harry tries to carry on for his 7th year. Harry/Daphne. There will be Humor, there will be Romance, also Drama and Angst.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 73,198 - Reviews: 2237 - Favs: 7,488 - Follows: 3,063 - Updated: 10/24/2008 - Published: 2/17/2008 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Betrothal Contract by James Spookie reviews
It's been done, but here's my shot at the old Marriage Contract type story. Harry and Daphne Greengrass find out their parents put together a marriage contract when they were born, now they must deal with it.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 26 - Words: 150,027 - Reviews: 1749 - Favs: 7,163 - Follows: 2,928 - Updated: 3/17/2010 - Published: 12/21/2009 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] - Complete
Reign of Power by Fyrning reviews
PostOotP. The lines between Dark and Light have faded into Grey and Harry must learn to fight for himself...7th year and the war is breaking...Lords, Heirs, Vampires,werewolves, magic and more.No pairings.AU after HBP. COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 29 - Words: 171,382 - Reviews: 3455 - Favs: 5,482 - Follows: 2,282 - Updated: 7/29/2007 - Published: 3/1/2005 - Harry P. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Boondock Saints by Kalistar reviews
AU Abandoned on the streets of Dublin. Ignorant of the wizarding world, what will they do after finding out that their savior is on a mission to bring retribution to evil in the world as one of the Saints of South Boston? Crossover with the Boondock Saint
Crossover - Harry Potter & Boondock Saints - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 112,578 - Reviews: 568 - Favs: 1,388 - Follows: 557 - Updated: 5/14/2007 - Published: 9/24/2006 - Harry P. - 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
Fugitives of Azkaban by BajaB reviews
A 'Harry goes to Azkaban' story. Convicted for releasing the Basilisk from the Chamber of Secrets, Harry is put into a cell next to the most feared wizard in the world, Sirius Black. AU 3rd year, canon pairings, no Deathly Hallows.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 65,347 - Reviews: 1172 - Favs: 3,648 - Follows: 1,594 - Updated: 9/11/2007 - Published: 6/15/2007 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Gryffindors Never Die by ChipmonkOnSpeed reviews
Harry and Ron, both 58 and both alcoholics, are sent back to their 4th year and given a chance to do everything again. Will they be able to do it right this time? Or will history repeat itself? Canon to Epilogue, then not so much... (Reworked)
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 18 - Words: 74,394 - Reviews: 697 - Favs: 3,452 - Follows: 1,039 - Updated: 12/29/2010 - Published: 11/4/2010 - Harry P., Ron W. - Complete
Dreamer of Fears by Shadow Chaser reviews
Immediately after "Deathly Hallows," a rip in the fabric of magic snatches our heroes to an alternate world where hope is lost and fear rules it. Our heroes find themselves trapped in an increasing web of lies and deceit as they try to get home. -Alternate Universe-
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 31 - Words: 203,597 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 8/4 - Published: 7/22/2007 - Harry P., Voldemort, Albus D., Gellert G.
Over the Horizon by Vermouth reviews
One man: Harry Potter. One goal: to survive. One quest: to do the impossible. One word: Power. Alternate dimensions, canon pairings, DH spoilers. On indefinite hiatus.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 17 - Words: 182,735 - Reviews: 1060 - Favs: 388 - Follows: 452 - Updated: 1/22/2011 - Published: 10/17/2007 - Harry P., Voldemort
Harry Potter and the Dark Lord's equal by poenix-child-mina reviews
Harry has in his possession a golden chain with an hourglass. he's pondering on what to use it for. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 40,516 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 265 - Follows: 399 - Updated: 10/27/2006 - Published: 8/25/2006 - Harry P., James P.
A Stranger in an Unholy Land by serpant-sorcerer reviews
PART I: Days before his 6th year, Harry Potter is sucked into another universe by forces not of this world. Dazed and confused, Harry finds himself in a world where his parents are alive, where Voldemort has never fallen and he is Voldemort's key enforcer
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 17 - Words: 470,388 - Reviews: 1715 - Favs: 4,260 - Follows: 1,551 - Updated: 4/25/2007 - Published: 7/14/2004 - Harry P., Voldemort - Complete
Harry Potter and The Secrets of Sirius Black by newcastle reviews
post HBP, Harry is returning for his seventh and final year at Hogwarts, although unwillingly, but more eyes are on him than he thinks. A new Defense Teacher comes to Hogwarts in an effort to strengthen the opposition against The Dark Lord. REVIEW!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 152,772 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 4/21/2011 - Published: 12/5/2005 - Harry P.
Under suspicion by Ottilchen reviews
Harry Potter certainly never expected to be visited that night, but he learns he is needed, and he is needed now. He becomes a new person so he is safe while he is helping. What will being home again be like from an entirely new perspective? Can he help?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 34 - Words: 190,436 - Reviews: 1118 - Favs: 845 - Follows: 565 - Updated: 10/24/2010 - Published: 3/5/2002 - Harry P.
Wise Beyond Years, Literally! by Bookworm622 reviews
James Potter finds himself in a whirlwind of crazy riddles after the death of his parents and the arrival of Ethan Riddle, but the real riddle is who is he realy?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 40,172 - Reviews: 646 - Favs: 289 - Follows: 206 - Updated: 9/3/2006 - Published: 3/16/2006 - James P., Harry P. - Complete
Through Another's Eyes by Neurotica reviews
AU. Sequel to Through the Cupboard. Following the oddest summer of his entire life, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts and attempts to discover exactly where he belongs.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 12 - Words: 52,322 - Reviews: 405 - Favs: 502 - Follows: 890 - Updated: 5/14/2012 - Published: 10/6/2009 - Harry P., OC
Through the Cupboard by Neurotica reviews
Complete. AU. Post-GoF. During his cleaning chores for Aunt Petunia, Harry is sent to clean out the cupboard under the stairs and after Dudley locks him in, he discovers something very odd in the wall that vaults him into another dimension.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Family - Chapters: 17 - Words: 67,505 - Reviews: 663 - Favs: 1,316 - Follows: 605 - Updated: 9/12/2009 - Published: 8/18/2009 - Harry P., Remus L. - Complete