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Focus: Books Harry Potter, Since: 07-21-06
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. |
The Sorting Hat's Stand by Landstradd reviews
What if the founders built in a safe guard to protect incoming students from abuse at home, in the form of the hat? How would the hat react to Harry's so called childhood? Rated for language and expected violence. As complete as it is ever going to get. Revised as another story.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 47 - Words: 176,231 - Reviews: 3844 - Favs: 6,484 - Follows: 5,519 - Updated: 6/24/2012 - Published: 8/14/2010 - Harry P.
Operation Chaos Done Right by Star Bear reviews
Having lost everything the seventh year class decides to go back in time and do it right. This is going to require lots of planning though, because they don't want to be bored by the same time line now do they?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,106 - Reviews: 410 - Favs: 1,233 - Follows: 1,406 - Updated: 4/12/2011 - Published: 9/30/2008 - Harry P.
Royal Prerogative by Steve Jester reviews
[UP FOR ADOPTION, SEE CH 20 FOR DETAILS] The World of Wizards is autonomous to the World of Muggles, except in one case, The Crown. AU Harry/? not OC Political!Semi-super!Harry, Manipulative!Dumbles, Founders involved Happens right after "Order"
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 61,856 - Reviews: 1226 - Favs: 2,179 - Follows: 2,734 - Updated: 5/20/2015 - Published: 8/29/2008 - Harry P., Hannah A.
Consequences of a prepared mind by Maethoriel Raina reviews
A small change in Harry's past has knock on effects thoughout his time at Hogwarts. A 'what if' type of story starting with his first year, and the changes that a smart Harry would cause.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 31,343 - Reviews: 796 - Favs: 2,631 - Follows: 3,310 - Updated: 8/26/2010 - Published: 8/22/2009 - Harry P.
On the Way to Greatness by mira mirth reviews
As per the Hat's decision, Harry gets Sorted into Slytherin upon his arrival in Hogwarts—and suddenly, the future isn't what it used to be.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 232,797 - Reviews: 3809 - Favs: 10,853 - Follows: 12,064 - Updated: 9/4/2014 - Published: 12/26/2008 - Harry P.
Of Western Stars by neutral reviews
[complete] Sirius comes across a picture of Harry five years into his imprisonment, and decides to see his godson at all costs. But when he finds Harry neglected and abused, he makes a decision that entangles them both in more troubles than ever before
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 35 - Words: 111,123 - Reviews: 2286 - Favs: 2,306 - Follows: 566 - Updated: 9/3/2002 - Published: 3/16/2002 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
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.
Solstice II spring & summer by samhaincat reviews
6th year, Harry develops an uncontrollable new power & performs an unforgivable. A terrible injury occurs as he and Draco are captured by Death Eaters, the injury leaves Harry devastatedDraco is severely traumatized. Snape & Tonks help. No Slash. Complete
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 48 - Words: 187,226 - Reviews: 1796 - Favs: 438 - Follows: 153 - Updated: 5/25/2006 - Published: 4/26/2004 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
Harry's Last Hope by teachersnape64 reviews
The summer following Sirius death, Harry is filled with guilt. Snape helps him prepare for the battle of his life against Voldemort! Over 2,ooo,ooo hits! Harry rocks! Not a Severitus but close.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 53 - Words: 251,650 - Reviews: 2990 - Favs: 1,893 - Follows: 812 - Updated: 8/3/2006 - Published: 11/9/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Mindful Eyes by JadeSullivan reviews
Sequel to Emerald Eyes; AU--The summer before 3rd year brings new obstacles for Harry and Snape, especially when the Potions master realizes he isn't the only one minding the Boy Who Lived.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 26 - Words: 103,985 - Reviews: 1751 - Favs: 1,289 - Follows: 1,944 - Updated: 10/28/2017 - Published: 5/15/2009 - Harry P., Severus S.
Torn Apart World by Shoonasasi reviews
A summer trapped with Snape seemed the ultimate torture, but when Harry begins to trust his enemy, a terrible betrayal sends him spiraling into desperation. Will he have the strength to survive? AU/not canon. Mentions abuse. Takes place after 2nd year.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 149,026 - Reviews: 1538 - Favs: 1,460 - Follows: 1,518 - Updated: 2/21/2011 - Published: 2/29/2008 - Harry P., Severus S.
For You I Will by leggylover03 reviews
Severus has never done anything for anyone, but what will he do for one small boy named Harry?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 89 - Words: 199,821 - Reviews: 3451 - Favs: 1,126 - Follows: 1,162 - Updated: 3/16/2010 - Published: 3/21/2007 - Harry P., Severus S.
Elves' Child by Teddylonglong reviews
What if house-elves took Harry away from the Dursleys' doorstep to raise him in the magical world? Completely AU, partly OOC, partly childfic. sick!Harry. Main characters: Harry, Severus, Poppy and my usual OC elves. Edited July, 2019.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 52,052 - Reviews: 1016 - Favs: 1,247 - Follows: 1,043 - Updated: 7/28 - Published: 6/4/2009 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Scientia by forgottenone1385 reviews
AU. smart!harry. Latin for knowledge. What if Harry went looking for magic before Hogwarts and found it? What if the Greatest School in Britain wasn't all that great?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 30,931 - Reviews: 567 - Favs: 1,234 - Follows: 1,741 - Updated: 10/15/2008 - Published: 7/6/2008 - Harry P., OC
River of Dreams by Tajjas reviews
When Severus Snape finds a certain brat-who-lived out after curfew the year after Voldemort's return, it starts a chain of events that he wouldn't have imagined in his wildest dreams. Or nightmares.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 52 - Words: 274,110 - Reviews: 1539 - Favs: 1,603 - Follows: 1,775 - Updated: 10/23/2011 - Published: 1/31/2006 - Severus S., Harry P.
Starting From Scratch: Part II by JadeSullivan reviews
Sequel to Starting From Scratch. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year, where dangers threaten to destroy the peace he and Sirius found over the summer.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 11 - Words: 48,344 - Reviews: 477 - Favs: 338 - Follows: 419 - Updated: 6/20/2011 - Published: 12/30/2009 - Harry P., Sirius B.
Starting From Scratch by JadeSullivan reviews
During the summer of Harry's third year, Sirius is granted permission to look after his godson. Together, they struggle to find a balance between friendship and guardianship.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 38 - Words: 133,811 - Reviews: 1826 - Favs: 949 - Follows: 517 - Updated: 12/30/2009 - Published: 9/26/2007 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
The Promise by ZairaAlbereo reviews
Eight years ago Sirius Black made a promise. Now he is in Azkaban, trying to hold on to the remains of his sanity. But then something happens to Harry and Sirius wakes up. Two scarred souls - or three? What does it take for them to heal?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 25 - Words: 104,618 - Reviews: 963 - Favs: 1,241 - Follows: 456 - Updated: 6/7/2009 - Published: 11/24/2008 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Where Your Treasure Is by zeegrindylows reviews
SS/HG. Post-Deathly Hallows. Severus Snape survives, only to find himself entangled in an enchantment he never expected. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 62 - Words: 376,449 - Reviews: 5358 - Favs: 3,525 - Follows: 1,098 - Updated: 1/28/2008 - Published: 8/3/2007 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
A Shocking Discovery by wrappedinharry reviews
A near tragedy and a shocking discovery lead two bitter enemies to much soul searching and eventual acceptance of each other. A Snape as Harry's father fic. Some HG. Please R&R
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 47 - Words: 400,279 - Reviews: 2340 - Favs: 1,442 - Follows: 1,613 - Updated: 11/23/2014 - Published: 9/17/2007 - Harry P., Severus S.
Encounter with a Dark Lord by hestiaA1 reviews
Very AU, set in the same universe as my other 2 "Encounter with..." stories. This is the promised prequel, explaining how Nana & the Uncles came to care for Harry. Be warned: more sad, less funny, since it deals with the aftermath of the Potters' deaths.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,072 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 256 - Follows: 62 - Updated: 9/16/2008 - Published: 8/30/2008 - Minerva M., Severus S. - Complete
Encounter with a Snake by hestiaA1 reviews
Very AU! For those who asked for more stories in the same universe as "Encounter with a Squid", this one is set a year earlier. How do Severus et al deal with Harry's emerging powers? Very mild CP; lots of manipulation of poor Severus by naughty Harry
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,624 - Reviews: 130 - Favs: 430 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 9/25/2008 - Published: 8/29/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Many Thanks by Madm05 reviews
James Potter would never forget the first time he met Hermione Granger. Nor would he forget just how much he owed her for all she had done for him, his family, his world, and his future. HHr, through the evolving eyes of James Potter. HHr/JPLE
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 25,101 - Reviews: 710 - Favs: 3,371 - Follows: 785 - Updated: 12/24/2009 - Published: 12/2/2008 - Hermione G., Harry P. - Complete
The Harmony Bond by brigrove reviews
AU - Harry is rescued from the Dursleys by the Grangers, but they first time they touch, both Harry and Hermione collapse unconscious. A Harry Hermione soul bond fic - will be romance LATER.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 85 - Words: 267,836 - Reviews: 6014 - Favs: 4,463 - Follows: 4,684 - Updated: 5/5/2014 - Published: 4/16/2008 - Hermione G., Harry P.
A Gryffindor Tried and True by Meercat reviews
[COMPLETE] Voldemort discovers Snape's role as a spy. Harry is dying. Severus Snape, Hermione Granger, and Neville Longbottom to the rescue.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 28 - Words: 57,339 - Reviews: 628 - Favs: 758 - Follows: 136 - Updated: 7/3/2005 - Published: 2/2/2003 - Complete