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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. |
Lamentations of a Starry Eyed Twit by She's a Star reviews
Auriga Sinistra's not so eventful diary filled with sarcasm, self pity, and assorted proclamations of loathing for a certain Potions professor . . .
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 106,501 - Reviews: 3109 - Favs: 1,427 - Follows: 677 - Updated: 8/4/2007 - Published: 2/2/2003 - A. Sinistra, Severus S.
Promises Defended by Robin4 reviews
War has been raging for 22 years. The government is in pieces, the Aurors are crippled, and the Order is struggling to hold the world together. Little stands between Voldemort and victory, save the bonds between four friends. AU. Last in UU trilogy.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 51 - Words: 213,073 - Reviews: 2556 - Favs: 1,484 - Follows: 646 - Updated: 2/24/2009 - Published: 1/3/2005 - Sirius B., Remus L., James P., Voldemort - Complete
Promises Unbroken by Robin4 reviews
Sirius Black remained the Secret Keeper and everything he feared came to pass. Ten years later, James and Lily live, Harry attends Hogwarts, and Voldemort remains…yet the world is different and nothing is as it seems. AU, updated for HBP.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 41 - Words: 170,882 - Reviews: 3226 - Favs: 3,939 - Follows: 1,125 - Updated: 10/6/2003 - Published: 2/24/2003 - Sirius B., Remus L., James P., Severus S. - Complete
Time, Mr Potter? by Tw15teD reviews
Five years after Voldemort's victory over the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter is a man on the run. But what happens when he is thrown into his twelve-year old body in a freak accident? Non-DH compliant. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 35 - Words: 195,226 - Reviews: 1242 - Favs: 2,537 - Follows: 1,534 - Updated: 12/28/2009 - Published: 3/30/2008 - Harry P. - Complete
In Memory I by becka reviews
Slash. What if someone followed Hagrid the night he delivered Harry to the Dursleys? How would Harry's life have been different? AU that follows Harry as he grows up with the abusive Dursleys, and continues to his time at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 73,039 - Reviews: 1739 - Favs: 3,352 - Follows: 3,169 - Updated: 9/8/2009 - Published: 11/9/2003 - Harry P.
Their Verdict of Vagaries by Angstier reviews
• "All who fall under your gaze become accused of a silent crime… and I am yet to understand why." -Riddle. Gray!Harry lost in love and misery. Redemption, betrayal, Death Eaters, Dumbledore & the story of Grindelwald. Voldemort's rise to power. HP/TMR
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 81 - Words: 635,223 - Reviews: 2332 - Favs: 2,727 - Follows: 2,016 - Updated: 10/31/2013 - Published: 9/6/2009 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr. - Complete
An Idle Mind Is The Devil's Playground by night flame miko reviews
A bored Harry Potter is never a good thing. Dumbledore told him he couldn't write to friends, so what about enemies? Watch as because of this, things change and truths come to 'light' or 'dark' as the case may be . warning: Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 33,289 - Reviews: 2868 - Favs: 5,428 - Follows: 5,704 - Updated: 7/16/2010 - Published: 1/14/2009 - Harry P., Voldemort
DragonKin by Fyreheart reviews
AU. During the summer between Harry's 5th and 6th year, an ancestor of Harry's discovers the last of the line has been mistreated and decides it's time to intercede. Over 3,000,000 views. Characters belong to J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 33 - Words: 157,154 - Reviews: 2661 - Favs: 9,684 - Follows: 3,794 - Updated: 7/19/2010 - Published: 10/29/2009 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
It's My Life by Fyreheart reviews
After his second year, Harry begins to realize Hogwarts isn't everything it could be. Are there other options available? While the Hogwarts characters belong to JK Rowling, the story is obviously outside of canon.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 80,383 - Reviews: 2059 - Favs: 7,442 - Follows: 3,189 - Updated: 12/5/2010 - Published: 8/13/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Yet Another Universe by Silverfawkes reviews
AU lighthearted funfest with mature overtones,Post DH Harry gets pulled to an AU only to be expected to do it again. Dumbledore bashing is rampant Harry is doing it his way but he's going to have fun doing it! RATING FOR LANG. AND SEX INUENDO
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 57 - Words: 65,708 - Reviews: 2377 - Favs: 5,317 - Follows: 2,559 - Updated: 6/5/2011 - Published: 9/12/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Un Coeur Gris by Tsurai Shi reviews
DISCONTINUED. Sequel to Noir et blanc.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 56,887 - Reviews: 2050 - Favs: 2,510 - Follows: 2,929 - Updated: 6/22/2010 - Published: 5/31/2007 - [Harry P., Voldemort] - Complete
Noir Et Blanc by Tsurai Shi reviews
There is no black or white; not even shades of gray. There are only differences in opinion. HPTR, VampireHarry, Time Travel, Dark themes. SEQUEL DISCONTINUED.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 39,452 - Reviews: 889 - Favs: 2,976 - Follows: 1,078 - Updated: 5/31/2007 - Published: 12/9/2006 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr. - Complete
Black Phoenix by Sara Blake reviews
After being killed by the one they considered a friend Harry and Hermione travel in an alternate universe with hopes for a normal life.But,as fate has it, they are now in the middle of a war with Grindelwald and eleven again! Normal is overrated anyway...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 17 - Words: 123,973 - Reviews: 4038 - Favs: 4,635 - Follows: 4,824 - Updated: 5/23/2012 - Published: 7/9/2010 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr.
My Name is Cameron Sage by thesewarmstars reviews
Things are going poorly for the side of the light, and in a last-ditch effort to fulfill his destiny, Harry goes back in time to try again. SSHP
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 43,959 - Reviews: 638 - Favs: 2,783 - Follows: 638 - Updated: 9/25/2008 - Published: 8/2/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
It All Started With A Visit To Gringotts by jadedragon36 reviews
Voldemort is dead and Harry has finally graduated from Hogwarts and is ready to live his life, but his world is turned upside down when he realizes friends can become enemies and enemies become friends. Powerful Harry. Mild Slash HP/SS
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 60 - Words: 428,262 - Reviews: 2985 - Favs: 5,773 - Follows: 2,516 - Updated: 10/17/2010 - Published: 10/20/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Harsh Reality by Duochanfan reviews
Marge Dursely has only heard bad things about Harry Potter, she has not had the chance to meet him face to face. The Durselys are going on hoilday and Marge will have to look after a four year old Harry Potter, will she see what lies beneath the lies?
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 31 - Words: 99,108 - Reviews: 2682 - Favs: 4,622 - Follows: 4,164 - Updated: 9/2/2015 - Published: 9/6/2009 - Harry P., Marge D. - Complete
A Hero by Celebony reviews
Dudley begins to see his family in a different light. Warning: strong language and themes of child abuse. WINNER: Best One-Shot at Quibbler Awards
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18,108 - Reviews: 1450 - Favs: 8,262 - Follows: 1,229 - Published: 4/2/2008 - Dudley D., Harry P. - Complete
A Mistaken Sorting by Silver Pard reviews
Sequel to 'Mistaken Identity'. The Dunce Who Lived and his unfortunate brother have finally arrived at Hogwarts. Snape is both manipulative and placing bets. Not so oneshot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 10 - Words: 21,698 - Reviews: 868 - Favs: 3,058 - Follows: 1,429 - Updated: 5/15/2008 - Published: 4/1/2006 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Dabbling With The Dark by Nyx Myst reviews
How does Harry react when he finds out the truth behind all of Dumbledore's secrets from Voldemort? Simple... he plots to kill them both. The only question is whether he'll change him mind about one of them in the end. SLASH - HP/LV
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 37 - Words: 112,461 - Reviews: 1301 - Favs: 5,003 - Follows: 1,377 - Updated: 12/22/2009 - Published: 12/6/2009 - Harry P., Voldemort - Complete
Desperate Measures by vvc reviews
Harry may be a half-Veela, but there was no such thing as a destined mate. If somebody wanted him, they would have to prove their worthiness. And Draco’s chances don't look so good when Harry guts him at the welcoming feast… HPDM, mpreg
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 33 - Words: 196,164 - Reviews: 2958 - Favs: 5,673 - Follows: 2,034 - Updated: 6/4/2008 - Published: 4/30/2008 - Harry P., Draco M.
Veil of Shadows by vvc reviews
In the days after Sirius falls through the veil, Harry retreats into silence and watches as the scene repeats itself in his mind’s eye. He knows that if he can just understand what was said by those whispering voices, that he could rescue his godfather.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,842 - Reviews: 226 - Favs: 1,371 - Follows: 299 - Published: 11/16/2008 - Harry P. - Complete
Raspberry Jam by vvc reviews
Draco tries not to think of his upcoming transition and the unwanted partner chosen for him by his father. Then he finds he may have a choice after all. Will the faith he puts into his choice be rewarded? HPDM A slow, soft romance.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 80,655 - Reviews: 1203 - Favs: 5,773 - Follows: 1,159 - Updated: 10/3/2006 - Published: 9/20/2006 - Draco M., Harry P. - Complete
Must Love Quidditch by dracosoftie reviews
Through a series of emails from an online dating site, Harry thinks he's found his perfect match. Will the bond they've forged survive after their identities are revealed? H/D. Warnings for slash, language and explicit sexual content.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 107,542 - Reviews: 3595 - Favs: 6,369 - Follows: 1,341 - Updated: 2/2/2009 - Published: 12/19/2008 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
The Moment It Began by Sindie reviews
Deathly Hallows spoilers ensue. This story is being written as a response to JKR's comment in an interview where she said if Snape could choose to live his life over, he would choose Lily over the Death Eaters. AU Sequel posted: The Moment It Ended.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 122 - Words: 302,695 - Reviews: 6926 - Favs: 3,733 - Follows: 1,680 - Updated: 8/30/2018 - Published: 8/20/2007 - Severus S., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Nobody Cared by etherian reviews
11 yr old Harry misses the Hogwarts Express. Snape is sent to find out why. What he finds changes any preconceived notions he might have had about the Boy-Who-Lived. AU, manipulative!Dumbledore, DE's, Voldy, but no horcruxes. UPDATED COMPLETED 2015
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 368,968 - Reviews: 2891 - Favs: 6,898 - Follows: 3,264 - Updated: 2/26/2016 - Published: 2/18/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete