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My collection of good Harry Potter reads. Heavy on longer, completed classics, AU, Independent, Darkish Harry. Some cute kid Harry, nonangsty HPSS slash and other guilty pleasures. Emphasis on character, plots and the author's passing acquaintance with good grammar and spell check.

Benefits of old laws by ulktante reviews
Parts of souls do not go on alone. When Voldemort returns to a body he is much more sane than before and realizes that he cannot go on as he started. Finding some old laws he sets out to reach his goals in another way. Harry will find his world turned upside down once more and we will see how people react when the evil is not acting how they think it should.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 107 - Words: 869,644 - Reviews: 5829 - Favs: 4,890 - Follows: 6,026 - Updated: 9/13 - Published: 10/3/2015 - Harry P., Severus S., Voldemort
Contractual Invalidation by R-dude reviews
In which pureblood tradition doesn't always favor the purebloods.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Suspense - Chapters: 7 - Words: 90,127 - Reviews: 881 - Favs: 5,497 - Follows: 3,543 - Updated: 1/6/2017 - Published: 12/28/2015 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
The Deal by EJ Daniels reviews
Having had more than enough of his life, Harry Potter decided to broker the deal of the ages! What's Britain when compared to his life after all? – This is a piece of crackfic which is only meant to be humorous and nothing more. If you're looking for good writing, a solid plot line and developed characters…look elsewhere. You've been warned. Read at your own risk! - EJ
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,691 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 28 - Published: 3/20/2013 - Complete
Hermione Granger and the Serpent's Renaissance by epsi10n reviews
Salazar Slytherin is reborn as Hermione Granger. With her new identity as a muggleborn girl and her old reputation in tatters, Hermione sets out to start a new life for herself, a resurrection for House Slytherin, and a renaissance for the whole of the magical society.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 83 - Words: 220,821 - Reviews: 3102 - Favs: 4,814 - Follows: 5,830 - Updated: 9/13 - Published: 1/22/2015 - Hermione G., Salazar S.
Dodging Prison and Stealing Witches - Revenge is Best Served Raw by LeadVonE reviews
Harry Potter has been banged up for ten years in the hellhole brig of Azkaban for a crime he didn't commit, and his traitorous brother, the not-really-boy-who-lived, has royally messed things up. After meeting Fate and Death, Harry is given a second chance to squash Voldemort, dodge a thousand years in prison, and snatch everything his hated brother holds dear. H/Hr/LL/DG/GW.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 52 - Words: 576,444 - Reviews: 7662 - Favs: 14,812 - Follows: 17,920 - Updated: 7/1 - Published: 10/23/2015 - [Harry P., Hermione G., Daphne G., Ginny W.]
Sort the Dragon by Tsu Doh Nimh reviews
A continuation of Doghead Thirteen's excellent fic, Enter the Dragon.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Shadowrun - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 12,786 - Reviews: 193 - Favs: 894 - Follows: 815 - Published: 7/26/2016 - Harry P., Hermione G., Severus S., Albus D. - Complete
Prodigal Delinquent by Ethereal Euphoria reviews
AU. Little Harry Potter knew from the moment he defied the laws of gravity and made a pebble accelerate at a freefall of 8.9 m/s 2, that he was going to have fun learning about the rules of all the known universe… and breaking every single one of them. WARNING: Sporadic Updates.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 68,498 - Reviews: 2094 - Favs: 6,808 - Follows: 8,494 - Updated: 6/18/2017 - Published: 6/4/2008 - Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Next Great Adventure by AmateurFanfic reviews
The war is over, and the sheep of the wizarding world have once again begun to turn their backs on him. In hopes of avoiding the hostility of the public and the greed of the Ministry, Harry embarks on a journey that will take him to a new life. Repost ch
Crossover - Stargate: SG-1 & Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 14 - Words: 121,781 - Reviews: 1182 - Favs: 3,164 - Follows: 3,643 - Updated: 5/13/2013 - Published: 9/9/2009 - S. Carter, Harry P.
The Witch of 221b Baker Street by sakurademonalchemist reviews
Joanna Watson was a woman of many secrets. For years she had hidden her true nature away after realizing that perhaps being a witch wasn't worth it. She thought she would forever be alone...until the day she met him. Sherlock Holmes, an eccentric genius who might have what it takes to see past the mask she created and see her true self. Fem Harry/Sherlock
Crossover - Harry Potter & Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Crime - Chapters: 13 - Words: 35,529 - Reviews: 594 - Favs: 2,714 - Follows: 2,685 - Updated: 1/20/2017 - Published: 11/24/2016 - [Sherlock H., Harry P.]
Harry Potter and the Power of the Gamer by Legend of the Kyuubi reviews
Harry Potter had few pleasures growing up with the Dursleys. Books on Fantasy & Sci-Fi and video games were some of them, a secret he kept well hidden. Some time ago, he woke up and found himself able to live life like a video game. Harry couldn't make heads or tails of it but now decides to make the most it. The Gamer is coming to Hogwarts! Gamer, and D&D elements!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,477 - Reviews: 1309 - Favs: 4,249 - Follows: 5,443 - Updated: 12/22/2018 - Published: 6/4/2016 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., N. Tonks
Once more around the Bend by TheLemonsWillSeeYou reviews
Harry Potter defeated the Dark Lord Voldemort, what was his payment? He got kicked out of the Wizarding world! They tried to bind his magic and it backfired, so what has Harry been doing the past 15 years since his escape from that world, and what happens when he gets a chance to take another trip around the bend? Time Travel Story, some bashing. Independant!Harry. OOC.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 35 - Words: 116,974 - Reviews: 436 - Favs: 1,718 - Follows: 1,425 - Updated: 8/24/2016 - Published: 2/17/2015 - [Harry P., OC] Albus D. - Complete
More Than Equal by Ordinarily Prudent reviews
After the events down at the Chamber, Harry decides to become the master of his own destiny than to let others decide his fate. He learns of a different connection that he shares with Voldemort; and magic that will make him a more than equal to the Dark Lord.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 36 - Words: 178,088 - Reviews: 1304 - Favs: 4,846 - Follows: 6,031 - Updated: 3/21/2017 - Published: 1/31/2016 - Harry P., Salazar S.
Legion by Clell65619 reviews
In the 31st Century, Mordru has won. The United Planets is in collapse, EarthGov destroyed, and the Legion decimated and scattered. The Surviving Legionaries decide their only feasible way of fighting back would be to recruit a legendary Magic User. After much debate, they settle on Harry Potter... who turns out to be a bit different than his legend would suggest.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Legion of Super Heroes - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 23,145 - Reviews: 311 - Favs: 1,053 - Follows: 1,264 - Updated: 7/8/2017 - Published: 12/14/2016
Lone Traveler: Professor of Defense by dunuelos reviews
Harry Potter, Lone Traveler, is sent to a world where he is supposed to teach Defense to the Mauraders and others during their OWL year. Well, he's going to do it right. And make a right pain out of himself for Voldemort and anyone else who wants to get in the way. Dumbledore neutral, GodHarry, Offshoot of Harry Potter, Lone Traveler, God and Wizard. Now Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 27 - Words: 103,919 - Reviews: 1158 - Favs: 2,389 - Follows: 1,659 - Updated: 1/10/2017 - Published: 10/9/2016 - Complete
Harry Potter, Lone Traveler, God and Wizard by dunuelos reviews
It's finally happened: The Lone Traveler became a God. With the Divine name Marek Ilumian, Patron God of Free Will, Minor God of Knowledge and Travel, sometimes he goes over the top. But he's all about giving people a choice - or at least the opportunity to Choose. And having fun, of course. And Pie. Lots of Pie. Completed but I've added more.
Crossover - X-overs & Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 65 - Words: 237,182 - Reviews: 2423 - Favs: 1,911 - Follows: 2,019 - Updated: 2/26 - Published: 9/28/2016 - Complete
Percy's Diary by bionsena reviews
Charlie finds Percy's diary and the whole family read it. Along the way the discover the truth behind his betrayal and uncover secrets of their lost family member. Set during Deathly Hallows. I do not own HP.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 39 - Words: 42,102 - Reviews: 987 - Favs: 918 - Follows: 1,113 - Updated: 7/7 - Published: 11/11/2011 - Ginny W., Percy W., Bill W., Fred W.
The Professors' Point of View by alittleinsane963 reviews
Admit it, you've always been curious about what the professors were thinking while Harry, Ron, and Hermione got themselves into all kinds of shenanigans.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 109 - Words: 258,371 - Reviews: 3750 - Favs: 1,564 - Follows: 1,539 - Updated: 3/22/2018 - Published: 5/29/2011 - Severus S., Minerva M.
Best Served Cold by sakurademonalchemist reviews
Unexpected time travel can provide endless hours of entertainment...if you do it right. Under any other circumstances Harry would have done everything in his power to set things right the Gryffindor way. Too bad he's learned a lot since that final battle. Meet the biggest prankster in the Ministry's dreaded Audit department, and with one heck of a grudge to grind!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Fantasy - Chapters: 16 - Words: 40,785 - Reviews: 1586 - Favs: 5,766 - Follows: 5,795 - Updated: 6/6/2017 - Published: 9/14/2016
Harry Potter and the Prince of Slytherin by The Sinister Man reviews
Harry Potter was Sorted into Slytherin after a crappy childhood. His brother Jim is believed to be the BWL. Think you know this story? Think again. Year Three (Harry Potter and the Death Eater Menace) starts on 9/1/16. NO romantic pairings prior to Fourth Year. Basically good Dumbledore and Weasleys. Limited bashing (mainly of James).
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 117 - Words: 830,290 - Reviews: 11572 - Favs: 11,178 - Follows: 12,888 - Updated: 7/30 - Published: 4/17/2015 - Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Theodore N.
Harry Potter and the Lord of Time by Captain Planet Apprentice reviews
When Dumbledore places Harry with the Dursleys a mysterious man takes Harry away to train and learn how to with a well placed satsuma save the world from certain doom. AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 77,024 - Reviews: 214 - Favs: 693 - Follows: 932 - Updated: 5/14/2016 - Published: 4/15/2009 - Harry P.
The Reclamation of Black Magic by ShayaLonnie reviews
Harry Potter's family isn't only at Number 4 Privet Drive. Unaware to even Dumbledore, an upheaval is approaching. The Ancient and Noble House of Black is reclaiming their power and changing the future of the magical world. *Updated Sporadically—Not Abandoned*
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 39 - Words: 199,026 - Reviews: 8161 - Favs: 10,320 - Follows: 14,377 - Updated: 3/14 - Published: 7/19/2016 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] Sirius B., Dorea Black/Potter
One Step Forward, Two Decades Back by corvusdraconis reviews
AU/AO: [HG/SS] What-if Story. Hermione Granger gets erased due to a badly phrased, vague, and bitter wish. She is Hermione Granger no more. Now, thanks to Ron, she is Hermione Ankaa Black, sister of Sirius & Regulus Black, & member of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black. Now what is she going to do? Multiple pairings in later chapters, and JP starts out as a rampaging jerk.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 438,031 - Reviews: 3632 - Favs: 4,870 - Follows: 3,190 - Updated: 8/18/2016 - Published: 2/15/2015 - [Hermione G., Severus S.] Remus L., Regulus B. - Complete
Long Live The Queen by offsides reviews
With Harry Potter's hearing for Underage Use of Magic looming, and Sirius Black hunted for a crime he didn't commit and was never tried for, Harry reaches out to Her Majesty the Queen for help, with unexpected results. No ships. AU starting Ch 6-9 OotP, No HBP, No DH, No Horcruxes. COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 44 - Words: 174,577 - Reviews: 4359 - Favs: 9,220 - Follows: 7,724 - Updated: 10/27/2016 - Published: 9/11/2015 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Family Matters by Cherylyn reviews
Harry has discovered that magic is wonderful, and he wants to live a long life with it. To do so, he has to find his closest living relative. Without even meaning to, he changes the course of history.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,529 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 837 - Follows: 1,008 - Updated: 7/15/2015 - Published: 12/4/2013 - Harry P., Voldemort
The Original Naked Quidditch Match by Evilgoddss reviews
When a Magical game of Truth & Dare goes wrong, the Gryffindor Quidditch team must 'bare' up and face the consequences. And as the news spreads like wildfire in mmail things get quite out of control.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 22,510 - Reviews: 894 - Favs: 4,372 - Follows: 940 - Published: 7/29/2007 - Harry P. - Complete
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