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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. |
A Father's Love by
teacherbev reviews
AU Dumbledore told Harry that those we love never truly leave us. What if that statement was truer than even he ever imagined? No Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 4 - Words: 36,643 - Reviews: 482 - Favs: 710 - Follows: 976 - Updated: 6/20/2015 - Published: 4/15/2008 - Harry P., James P.
FeS2 by
Shivani reviews
Harry learns something about pure-bloods, and his father, which rocks his world. And not in a good way. And oh, the repercussions! (Decidedly not-Light!Harry do-over fic.)
Crossover - Harry Potter & Myst/Riven - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 23 - Words: 121,115 - Reviews: 212 - Favs: 848 - Follows: 526 - Updated: 9/3/2015 - Published: 5/24/2015 - [Harry P., Voldemort] - Complete
Kalpa by
Shivani reviews
WTWL. It may take a community to raise a child, but what does it take to raise a Dovahkiin, and how far from home will Harry's family have to go to find out?
Crossover - Harry Potter & Elder Scroll series - Rated: M - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 157,201 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 361 - Follows: 288 - Updated: 10/5/2015 - Published: 6/5/2015 - [Harry P., Viktor K.] - Complete
The Lily Potter Foundation by
theflyinfoote reviews
After the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry looks for something new to do with his life. Mix in a little heart ache and the Wizarding World is in for some changes.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 24 - Words: 91,684 - Reviews: 880 - Favs: 1,848 - Follows: 1,332 - Updated: 4/20/2015 - Published: 7/14/2014 - Harry P., Hermione G., Andromeda T., Dr. Granger - Complete
Who is Dudley Dursley? by
CycoMW reviews
Harry Potter disappeared well before he ever was meant to go to Hogwarts and Dudley was the one that got the letter from Hogwarts. Dudley has a big secret, he's not who everyone thinks he is. Mostly a narrative after Dudley arrives at Hogwarts. All six chapters now posted.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,924 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 271 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 4/25/2014 - Published: 4/20/2014 - Complete
Decidedly Different Dursleys by
CycoMW reviews
A short where Vernon changes rather dramatically one year before Harry turns up on his doorstep. Vernon's actions during Harry's early years and his first two years at Hogwarts covered in brief.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,964 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 332 - Follows: 87 - Published: 8/19/2013 - Harry P., Vernon D. - Complete
Bring On The Darkness by
marietsy2 reviews
What if there was more to the 'power he knows not' than Harry or the Headmaster knew? What if Harry's whole life was a test? Would the Wizarding World pass? What are the consequences of betrayal and neglect?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,959 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 531 - Follows: 119 - Published: 1/9/2006 - Harry P., Albus D. - Complete
The Pumpkin Scone Conspiracy by
oliver.snape reviews
After the war, Harry finds Severus under house arrest, himself badgered for publicity stunts, and the memories of his friends tampered with. Severus learns to tolerate Potter as they try to figure out just who is manipulating the wizarding world, and why.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 54,139 - Reviews: 203 - Favs: 520 - Follows: 184 - Updated: 12/2/2010 - Published: 10/16/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Dead Helpful by
rrenvy reviews
During the summer before his sixth year Harry meets the curious vampire Sanguini and befriends him. To cure his own boredom and to help Harry Sanguini becomes the new DADA professor as Nigel Sandman. Mild Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 31,487 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 1,330 - Follows: 423 - Updated: 8/1/2012 - Published: 6/18/2012 - [Harry P., Sanguini] - Complete
The Christmas Wish by
Na'hiel reviews
Harry, tired of trying to get along with his housemates, spends his Christmases at Hogwarts with Hedwig in the Owlery. There, he makes a friend who will stay with him for the rest of his life, and eventually become so much more. HP/NL, other side pairings.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 8 - Words: 18,423 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 1,254 - Follows: 396 - Updated: 1/12/2014 - Published: 12/27/2013 - [Harry P., Neville L.] [Sirius B., Remus L.] - Complete
Remaking Destiny by
Lady Laran reviews
Lily and James weren't as blind as most people might have thought and made plans for their only son and heir. This is their story and his.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Fantasy/Family - Chapters: 10 - Words: 27,769 - Reviews: 988 - Favs: 2,716 - Follows: 3,468 - Updated: 5/7 - Published: 4/19/2014 - Callidora B., Harry P., Sirius B.
Revenge of the Wizard by
Darth Marrs reviews
A Harry Potter cursed with immortality must not only survive the ravaging of Earth by monsters far more powerful than any humanity has encountered, but he must rise to save it, and in the process exact one wizard's revenge against the Galactic Empire.
Crossover - Star Wars & Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 40 - Words: 172,426 - Reviews: 4163 - Favs: 6,480 - Follows: 5,218 - Updated: 10/31/2015 - Published: 12/23/2014 - Complete
The Poor of God by
kilara25 reviews
After Snape's visit to Surrey, Harry writes him a thank you letter that triggers an extended correspondence between the two of them. Sequel to The Guiltless.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 103,741 - Reviews: 1415 - Favs: 2,394 - Follows: 1,158 - Updated: 9/1/2009 - Published: 8/24/2007 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
A Different Messenger by
SophrionaSphinx reviews
I love "Harry is rescued from the Dursleys" stories but never found one that was quite right. So I had to write one myself.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 52,592 - Reviews: 1204 - Favs: 1,732 - Follows: 2,546 - Updated: 8/30 - Published: 12/22/2009 - Harry P., Severus S.
Resolution by
tlyxor1 reviews
One does not walk from a near death experience unchanged. It's no wonder, then, when after two action packed years, it's a very different Harry Potter who arrives for his third year at Hogwarts School. new classes, new friends and a very new outlook on life, the Boy Who Lived was always meant for greatness. PoA AU. OOC. Rewrite in progress.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 40 - Words: 68,073 - Reviews: 1231 - Favs: 2,828 - Follows: 2,588 - Updated: 1/12/2016 - Published: 11/8/2014 - Harry P., Neville L., Theodore N., Susan B. - Complete
Insignificant Decisions by
Tallara reviews
Ten year old Harry Potter makes an insignificant decision that changes a lot of other insignificant things, which eventually changes very significant things. Because no matter what, Harry Potter never manages to do things by half measures. (AU from Hogwarts letter onwards, Diary!Tom, preslash/gen)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 56,661 - Reviews: 427 - Favs: 911 - Follows: 1,282 - Updated: 5/21/2015 - Published: 5/13/2014 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr.
Second Start by
8thweasleykid reviews
Severus dies in the Shrieking Shack but is somehow thrown into the past as his eleven year old self.He has a chance to change so much and not just his relationship with Lily. Will he be successful or will fated circumstances be doomed to repeat themselves
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 78 - Words: 191,233 - Reviews: 2919 - Favs: 2,264 - Follows: 2,642 - Updated: 7/31 - Published: 8/2/2009 - Lily Evans P., Severus S.
Draco's Redemption by
8thweasleykid reviews
Draco finds himself reliving a significant part of his life and in so decideds to make a few changes. During his redemptive journey he finds true friends, a hopeful future, and love he never thought possible.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 61 - Words: 154,613 - Reviews: 1974 - Favs: 2,250 - Follows: 3,030 - Updated: 7/21 - Published: 11/12/2010 - Hermione G., Draco M.
By Baker Street Station, I Sat Down and Wept by
Deco reviews
Petunia Dursley has trouble: she's lost her family, she's going crazy, she can do magic (but not always), her suitors are a mixed bag (operative word) & people keep trying to take her children away from her. They should be very afraid. (Not only a) Double Severitus. WARNING: Not what you expected.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 142 - Words: 555,365 - Reviews: 4067 - Favs: 2,021 - Follows: 2,320 - Updated: 3/31 - Published: 1/1/2013 - Harry P., Severus S., Petunia D., Dudley D.
Hedwig's Great Adventure by
Stellata reviews
First he learns there's a world of magic, then he meets a time traveling owl? Just when Harry thought his life couldn't get any stranger... AU Hogwarts years, stars Hedwig, Harry, Hermione, Remus, Sirius, Neville, Padma, Terry, Susan, Hannah, Ron and Blaise. *Re-edit in progress*
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 63,861 - Reviews: 1145 - Favs: 2,232 - Follows: 2,952 - Updated: 10/2/2016 - Published: 2/18/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G., Sirius B., Remus L.
Harry Potter and the Elves Most Fabulous by
Steelbadger reviews
Elfling!Harry. Except not. Jaded and cynical Master Auror Harry Potter gets sent to Arda to relive his non-existent childhood. Childhood sucks. Rated M for language.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings - Rated: M - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 26,894 - Reviews: 1014 - Favs: 4,754 - Follows: 5,412 - Updated: 11/9/2016 - Published: 3/17/2015 - Harry P.
History Lessons by
Bloodpage-Alchemist reviews
Children are products of their environment. A look at what Dudley Dursley could have been under the right influences, namely that of his History teacher and new friends, and what could have been...
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 36,306 - Reviews: 459 - Favs: 1,454 - Follows: 1,228 - Updated: 6/19/2016 - Published: 1/23/2008 - Dudley D. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Baggage of Doom by
Punster-Zero reviews
Harry Potter / Discworld crossover Harry finds himself in need of some new school equipment.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Discworld - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,476 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 588 - Follows: 130 - Published: 5/2/2008 - Harry P. - Complete
A Time for Changeling by
Bloodpage-Alchemist reviews
Two Dementors showed up in Little Whinging and changed Harry Potter's world forever. Now he's on the hunt for family he's never known plus entangled in a web of political intrigue and subterfuge. Why does everything happen to him?
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 127,035 - Reviews: 730 - Favs: 2,342 - Follows: 1,238 - Updated: 7/15/2013 - Published: 2/9/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Crestfallen by
Lionna reviews
When Harry lands on Asgard, he doesn't expect to be besieged almost immediately by two gods and a giant wolf. But he's always been the adaptable sort. (No pairing.)
Crossover - Harry Potter & Avengers - Rated: T - English - Humor/Supernatural - Chapters: 31 - Words: 65,278 - Reviews: 5190 - Favs: 10,737 - Follows: 13,472 - Updated: 5/10/2018 - Published: 7/11/2012 - Harry P., Thor
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