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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. |
Hinge of Fate by Ramos reviews
Hermione cannot remember, and Severus cannot forget. Epilogue has been added, and the tale is now complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 126,804 - Reviews: 2610 - Favs: 4,719 - Follows: 683 - Updated: 2/7/2003 - Published: 10/21/2002 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Before the Dawn by snarkyroxy reviews
In her seventh year, a latenight discovery changes Hermione Granger's view on a great many things. Severus Snape is just one of them. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 49 - Words: 323,413 - Reviews: 2104 - Favs: 3,840 - Follows: 938 - Updated: 7/12/2006 - Published: 2/16/2005 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Mist and Vapor by cecelle reviews
After the war is over, Severus is left humiliated, an outcast in the wizarding world. And for him, the fight isn't over yet. But this time, he doesn't have to fight alone. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 56 - Words: 168,109 - Reviews: 1439 - Favs: 753 - Follows: 264 - Updated: 5/3/2007 - Published: 11/15/2004 - [Severus S., OC] F. Flitwick - Complete
Accountable by Dyce reviews
The war is over. Hermione Granger's life, while safer, is no less complicated. Victory has had unintended consequences which affect not only Hermione, but all those around her.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 166,408 - Reviews: 1889 - Favs: 3,090 - Follows: 628 - Updated: 1/18/2007 - Published: 11/15/2006 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
To Make Much of Time by Mundungus42 reviews
When the Ministry meddles in their intimate affairs, Hermione takes her friends into hiding. Severus Snape is charged with finding them, but nothing could prepare him for this... except perhaps reading Hogwarts: an Art History. SSHG, HBP compliant.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 34,572 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 295 - Follows: 58 - Published: 1/12/2007 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks by Paimpont reviews
Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Suspense - Chapters: 11 - Words: 36,835 - Reviews: 1791 - Favs: 4,726 - Follows: 1,521 - Updated: 10/8/2010 - Published: 8/16/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Harry Potter and the War of all Wars by Williams reviews
AU. Harry, sentenced to Azkaban for murders he didn't commit is released, thinking all had betrayed. He will find that he has friends in the most unklikely people. Finds out the war is even bigger then he thought. New powers, allies will help him in hi
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 76,531 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 470 - Updated: 7/24/2010 - Published: 3/24/2006 - Harry P., Draco M.
Harry Potter and the Lord's Lament by Selena Silvermoon reviews
Something in Harry changes that summer between fourth and fifth year. At his trial he discovers what someone has been hiding from him since he was born. AU HP/DG
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 76,973 - Reviews: 1476 - Favs: 4,312 - Follows: 5,261 - Updated: 7/7/2013 - Published: 11/8/2008 - Harry P., Daphne G.
Champions by Thor's Shadow reviews
Harry takes a moment to help another Champion during the Second Task, and the unexpected aftermath forever changes his life.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 82,370 - Reviews: 3365 - Favs: 9,179 - Follows: 9,158 - Updated: 10/26/2010 - Published: 7/25/2010 - [Harry P., Fleur D.]
The First Task by Grant Larceny reviews
AU An irreverent adventure in the Harry Potter verse where several hallowed institutions are destroyed...its probably been done...then love conquers all!
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,723 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 514 - Follows: 152 - Published: 7/24/2010 - Complete
The Blameless Vestal's Lot by Mundungus42 reviews
Hermione and Ron attend a masked ball at the Malfoy’s. Magical mischief turns sinister, and Hermione must race against time to unlock the Manor’s deepest secrets. SS/HG, epilogue- and DH-compliant, adult content.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 51,657 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 19 - Published: 2/25/2008 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Great Pixie Dust Up by Mundungus42 reviews
Severus Snape, whose magical equivalent of general relativity has revolutionized spell casting, is content to ignore the larger ramifications of his work until circumstances conspire to bring it to his attention. Written for the 2010 Snuna Exchange. SS/LL
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,342 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 6 - Published: 6/21/2010 - Severus S., Luna L. - Complete
3 Slytherin Marauders by severusphoenix reviews
Harry & Dudley flee an abusive Vernon to Severus Snape. Severus finds a new home for himself & the boys with dragons and hunt the Horcruxes from there. The dragons, especially one become their allies. Tom R is VERY different.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 144 - Words: 582,712 - Reviews: 6503 - Favs: 4,583 - Follows: 3,752 - Updated: 7/31/2016 - Published: 3/14/2009 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Out of Azkaban by Laume reviews
Formerly on the account of Luke Kenobi. Written for the Third Floor Corridor Cliche Contest. Harry and Snape have been sent to Azkaban on false charges. Once out, they are not what the Order expects.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 8 - Words: 15,368 - Reviews: 471 - Favs: 2,548 - Follows: 669 - Updated: 7/29/2008 - Published: 6/17/2008 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
House of Potter by wilyoldjane reviews
In the summer before Harry´s fourth year Sirius makes his godson aware of his social status in the wizarding world.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 50,249 - Reviews: 1660 - Favs: 4,471 - Follows: 5,678 - Updated: 12/22/2016 - Published: 9/26/2007 - Harry P., Sirius B.
Best Mates by chem prof reviews
A humorous one-shot in which Hermione challenges Ron as to which one of them is truly Harry's Best Mate.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,656 - Reviews: 556 - Favs: 3,929 - Follows: 827 - Published: 8/2/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Wastelands of Time by joe6991 reviews
Take a deep breath, count back from ten… and above all else – don't worry! It'll all be over soon. The world, that is. Yet for Harry Potter the end is just the beginning. Enemies close in on all sides, and Harry faces his greatest challenge of all - Time.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 31 - Words: 282,609 - Reviews: 3172 - Favs: 5,502 - Follows: 3,063 - Updated: 8/4/2010 - Published: 2/12/2008 - Harry P., Fleur D. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Muggle Mess by DisobedienceWriter reviews
Albus Dumbledore attempts to drop Harry Potter off with the Dursley family when things go terribly wrong. The whole universe shifts because of one man's action.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,963 - Reviews: 382 - Favs: 3,177 - Follows: 905 - Published: 6/30/2009 - Amelia B., Sirius B. - Complete
The Valley of the Kings Massacre by DisobedienceWriter reviews
An adult Harry finds his destiny as an independent curse breaker in Egypt.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,177 - Reviews: 357 - Favs: 2,713 - Follows: 736 - Published: 5/25/2010 - Harry P. - Complete
Agent Double O Hex by KafkaExMachina reviews
A "tragic" accident leaves young Harry in the care of a relative that nobody knew existed. It seems Lily Evans had an Uncle named Edmund Bond who had a son he called James.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 18,289 - Reviews: 858 - Favs: 2,278 - Follows: 2,714 - Updated: 3/7/2008 - Published: 1/18/2008 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Harry Potter and the Champion's Champion by DriftWood1965 reviews
Harry allows Ron to compete for him in the tournament. How does he fare? This is a Harry/Hermione story with SERIOUSLY Idiot!Ron Bashing. If that isn't what you like, please read something else. Complete but I do expect to add an alternate ending or two.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 108,953 - Reviews: 4237 - Favs: 10,624 - Follows: 4,240 - Updated: 11/26/2010 - Published: 11/1/2009 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Harry Potter and Future's Past by DriftWood1965 reviews
Starts out the day after the Battle of Hogwarts. Harry and Hermione meet the Goddess of Love, and she offers to let them go back in time. Strictly Harry and Hermione. Minor - well maybe major Ginny, Ron and Dumbledore Bashing. Soul Bond - Time Travel
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 326,387 - Reviews: 7303 - Favs: 14,290 - Follows: 16,761 - Updated: 8/24 - Published: 1/13/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Summer by Mountain907 reviews
After being cruelly abandoned by the Dursley's, Harry meets Bill and joins him on a Cursebreaking Adventure. Bill mentors Harry fic no slash. First FF Starts off a bit dark but lightens up quickly. R&R
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 24 - Words: 79,456 - Reviews: 2043 - Favs: 6,468 - Follows: 3,275 - Updated: 4/7/2011 - Published: 4/22/2010 - Harry P., Bill W. - Complete
Death's Pride by Paladeus reviews
Harry dies, again, and his Death Angel is NOT happy. Sent back for the last time with his memories intact, he tries to do it right. And his Death Angel won't leave him or his soul mates alone. Challenge by Reptilia28; H/Hr/L Nev/Sus B/Han A
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 630,526 - Reviews: 3518 - Favs: 6,698 - Follows: 7,159 - Updated: 11/27/2013 - Published: 6/13/2008 - Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L.
Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Less Wrong reviews
Petunia married a biochemist, and Harry grew up reading science and science fiction. Then came the Hogwarts letter, and a world of intriguing new possibilities to exploit. And new friends, like Hermione Granger, and Professor McGonagall, and Professor Quirrell... COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 122 - Words: 661,619 - Reviews: 35035 - Favs: 24,978 - Follows: 18,636 - Updated: 3/14/2015 - Published: 2/28/2010 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete