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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. |
Casting Moonshadows by Moonsign reviews
Lonely and outcast by his classmates, Remus wishes on a moonshadow for a friend who understands him. To his amazement his wish is answered not once, but three times, by his former enemies, the Marauders. SBRL and some JPLE as well, of course.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 86 - Words: 393,500 - Reviews: 8737 - Favs: 5,630 - Follows: 5,181 - Updated: 9/19/2017 - Published: 2/5/2007 - Remus L., Sirius B.
Enter the Dragon by Doghead Thirteen reviews
It began with a quirk of timing. It continued because dragons, such as what 8-year-old Harry Potter just turned into, are large and difficult to control. Fortunate for everyone he's a nice kid, eh? Shadowrun and Rifts crossover. You have now been warned.
Crossover - Harry Potter & Shadowrun - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 131,097 - Reviews: 561 - Favs: 2,881 - Follows: 2,482 - Updated: 7/26/2016 - Published: 12/16/2009 - Harry P.
The Book of Dobby Reboot: Per Arcana ad Astra by Doghead Thirteen reviews
Rewriting the Book of Dobby. Harry Potter has had enough, and now - with a little help from his friends - he's decided to bring the fight to the Death Eaters in a way they cannot understand. Turn out those lights! Don't you know there's a war on?
Crossover - Harry Potter & Girl Genius - Rated: M - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 42,481 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 733 - Follows: 822 - Updated: 8/6/2010 - Published: 5/27/2009
Runaway? Reactions by Itsme66 reviews
What happened next? This is a sequel of sorts to Runaway..?, without which this won't mean much to you.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,721 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 112 - Published: 8/1/2010 - Harry P., Victoire W. - Complete
Runaway? by Itsme66 reviews
Fleur in France 19 years later, and something happens... AU Disregards epilogue - mostly.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,054 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 619 - Follows: 175 - Published: 5/4/2010 - Fleur D. - Complete
The Scottish Connection by Itsme66 reviews
Harry may not have been as isolated as the Order thought, in the summer after 4th year. Rated for alcohol abuse, swearing, innuendo, and maybe a naughty scene or two later on. Unbeta'd
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 35,637 - Reviews: 219 - Favs: 1,074 - Follows: 1,400 - Updated: 3/15/2010 - Published: 10/31/2009 - Harry P., Katie B.
The Mandatory Marriage Contract Fic by Itsme66 reviews
AU post 5th year. A bunny that wouldn't let go. Harry is set up in a marriage contract, but things don't go as planned. Rated for language and blatant - if non-desciptive - sexuality.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 62,585 - Reviews: 296 - Favs: 2,062 - Follows: 579 - Updated: 2/26/2010 - Published: 1/25/2010 - Harry P., Morag M. - Complete
Unexpected Consequences by Rohata reviews
Set after the war. Harry had an unexpected side effect from the Killing Curse. One Shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,524 - Reviews: 111 - Favs: 766 - Follows: 206 - Published: 7/19/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Ruthless Revenge by Yunaine reviews
Harry overhears Ginny plotting to force him in a situation that he has to marry her. Instead of going to useless teachers Harry decides to do some plotting of his own... - Set during seventh year; Harry/Daphne
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,933 - Reviews: 401 - Favs: 5,475 - Follows: 1,549 - Published: 7/8/2008 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] - Complete
Insidious Inquisitor by Yunaine reviews
Harry Potter is dosed with Veritaserum by Dolores Umbridge. Afterwards his entire world is turned upside down. - Set during fifth year; Harry/Susan/Hannah
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,850 - Reviews: 553 - Favs: 4,640 - Follows: 1,299 - Published: 7/12/2008 - [Harry P., Susan B., Hannah A.] - Complete
H J Potter by S.M wane reviews
Who would expect that sharing a simple kiss with his best friend was all it needed to begin a journey far beyond his greatest imagination? Soul-bond fic
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 55 - Words: 563,028 - Reviews: 3765 - Favs: 7,893 - Follows: 5,092 - Updated: 6/16/2013 - Published: 5/28/2009 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Moving out by Birchwood29 reviews
Ginny is kicked out of Hermione's apartment so that Ron can move in. Harry offers her a house and more insane situations ensue. FINAL CHAPTER/ONE SHOT ADDED!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 91,394 - Reviews: 1537 - Favs: 951 - Follows: 358 - Updated: 3/18/2010 - Published: 7/5/2005 - Ginny W., Harry P. - Complete
Ways to Infuriate a Potions Master by Birchwood29 reviews
Hermione has had it. She is fed up. She takes action and makes a list of everything she wants to do. Then she proceeds to annoy Snape into oblivion. What happens when her plan goes seriously wrong? NEW CHAPTER ADDED 3/24/10 AFTER FOUR YEARS!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 27 - Words: 76,430 - Reviews: 2533 - Favs: 1,888 - Follows: 602 - Updated: 3/23/2010 - Published: 7/28/2005 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Inter Vivos by Lomonaaeren reviews
AU. Life alters drastically for Harry, Draco, and Snape after the Parseltongue incident in second year. Sometimes, all it takes is one impulsive throwing of a stone to send ripples of change through several lives. HP-SS mentorfic, HPDM slash. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 40 - Words: 263,213 - Reviews: 1931 - Favs: 2,705 - Follows: 985 - Updated: 6/8/2009 - Published: 12/24/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Second Chances by Mara Rome reviews
A mentor fic: When Snape discovers Harry is abused by the Dursley's, he is forced to teach Harry for the summer after the tri-wizard tournament. Will they eventually find the family they never had? No slash and Harry will never be Snape's biological son.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 46 - Words: 226,813 - Reviews: 3084 - Favs: 3,050 - Follows: 3,046 - Updated: 1/8/2012 - Published: 9/28/2008 - Severus S., Harry P.
Friend or Foe by Niger Aquila reviews
To what length would Harry go to keep his promise? Harry goes back home and is about to start his fifth year in Hogwarts 'again'. He is confused and doesn't know what to do with Voldemort anymore. Are they friends? Or foes? Sequel to Learn from History
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 123,380 - Reviews: 2007 - Favs: 1,766 - Follows: 1,029 - Updated: 6/4/2008 - Published: 9/5/2004 - Harry P., Voldemort - Complete
Changing of the Guard by Lomonaaeren reviews
Post-DH, HPDM slash. Need a perfect stranger? Come to Metamorphosis. Harry Potter runs the business secretly and becomes whoever's needed for each occasion. Now he's posing as Draco Malfoy's "perfect" boyfriend, Brian. COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 50 - Words: 217,538 - Reviews: 3469 - Favs: 3,268 - Follows: 1,063 - Updated: 7/19/2008 - Published: 3/3/2008 - Draco M., Harry P. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Girl Who Lived by Agnostics Puppet reviews
Harry wakes in a universe where he meets, Rose, his female alternate self. Taken over from SilverAegis when he discontinued it. Complete!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 120,261 - Reviews: 1175 - Favs: 5,774 - Follows: 2,886 - Updated: 8/29/2008 - Published: 1/28/2008 - Harry P., OC - Complete
Fine Then! by Alpha-The-Omega reviews
Harry is found guilty of Underage Magic at his trial after 4th year... what happens next?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,556 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 2,003 - Follows: 665 - Published: 7/18/2010 - Harry P., Fleur D. - Complete
Ice Princess by Luan Mao reviews
Building a romance from a fanon cliche turned on its head.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 15,488 - Reviews: 354 - Favs: 2,307 - Follows: 635 - Updated: 2/19/2012 - Published: 4/2/2010 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
A Gritty Reboot by FoxboroSalts reviews
A surprising discovery leads Harry to question the fine line between normality and the supernatural. Drawing inspiration from the generation's brightest minds, he seeks to answer the proverbial question. Is he a mutant or some sort of humanoid alien? Status: Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,150 - Reviews: 141 - Favs: 613 - Follows: 221 - Published: 2/14/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Marriage in Mind by AzarDarkstar reviews
One Shot. AU. A marriage contract. They want him to sign away his freedom and his future and his life on a girl who didn't even attend her best friend's funeral. Harry has other ideas.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,023 - Reviews: 335 - Favs: 3,191 - Follows: 715 - Published: 7/8/2009 - Harry P., Luna L. - Complete
Unconventional Harry by kb0 reviews
When his name comes out of the Goblet of Fire, Harry decides to stop "rolling over" and "just taking it." He has "Marauder godfathers" and decides to have them help him strike back. A one-shot. H/G eventually
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 16,781 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 2,012 - Follows: 520 - Published: 10/5/2010 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Harry Potter: Kidnapped by kb0 reviews
Harry decided growing up “on the street” was better than at the Dursleys and ran away as a child, becoming lost to the Wizarding world. He was very happy with his life until accidentally found by Albus Dumbledore... No real pairing
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 60,415 - Reviews: 678 - Favs: 2,490 - Follows: 906 - Updated: 4/27/2009 - Published: 4/17/2009 - Harry P. - Complete
Harry and his New Family II – New Life by grugster reviews
Sequel to "Harry and his new family"! A big crisis haunts the Snape-Dumbledore family. Will they be able to overcome it?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 39 - Words: 124,082 - Reviews: 1096 - Favs: 743 - Follows: 671 - Updated: 11/28/2012 - Published: 8/9/2010 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete