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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. |
Harry Potter and the Marriage Contracts by Clell65619 reviews
The War is Over, Harry has won. But at what cost? At odds with Dumbledore, estranged from the Weasleys, betrayed by Lupin, Harry tries to carry on for his 7th year. Harry/Daphne. There will be Humor, there will be Romance, also Drama and Angst.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 14 - Words: 73,198 - Reviews: 2237 - Favs: 7,488 - Follows: 3,063 - Updated: 10/24/2008 - Published: 2/17/2008 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
Backward With Purpose Part II: The Book of Albus by deadwoodpecker reviews
This is the companion novel to Backward With Purpose. I'd read that one first. This story is complete; the sequel has begun.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 105,243 - Reviews: 1437 - Favs: 1,587 - Follows: 644 - Updated: 9/28/2018 - Published: 6/20/2008 - Albus S. P. - Complete
Backward With Purpose Part I: Always and Always by deadwoodpecker reviews
AU. Harry, Ron, and Ginny send themselves back in time to avoid the destruction of everything they hold dear, and the deaths of everyone they love.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 55 - Words: 286,803 - Reviews: 4731 - Favs: 6,906 - Follows: 2,579 - Updated: 9/28/2018 - Published: 2/28/2008 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Ginny Returns by kb0 reviews
What if the war was over, but the only ones left were Ginny and a paralyzed friend? When Ginny finds a ritual that will send her back to an earlier point in the timeline, how will she change things to come out for the better? HP/GW
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 17 - Words: 157,144 - Reviews: 901 - Favs: 1,742 - Follows: 753 - Updated: 3/27/2009 - Published: 12/24/2008 - Ginny W., Harry P. - Complete
30 Minutes II: The Gathering Storm by Radaslab reviews
Harry & Co. enter Hogwarts. Dumbledore is not faced with a pawn. Voldemort is not faced with fertile ground. The world is about to change as war and revolution are in the air. Sequel.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 16 - Words: 142,208 - Reviews: 2124 - Favs: 3,223 - Follows: 3,875 - Updated: 10/16/2011 - Published: 10/31/2009 - Harry P., Hermione G.
30 Minutes That Changed Everything by Radaslab reviews
AU. Year 2148: Gobal Population: 1. He made a mistake 150 years ago or so and now the human race no longer exists. For a century or so, he has sought a way to fix it all. Can he, or is the end of the world inevitable?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 55 - Words: 352,127 - Reviews: 3576 - Favs: 4,796 - Follows: 2,302 - Updated: 10/29/2009 - Published: 6/29/2009 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
To become a Muggle by lifebitten reviews
After the events of GoF Harry decides to give up on magic.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 23 - Words: 115,574 - Reviews: 746 - Favs: 1,789 - Follows: 1,688 - Updated: 6/30/2010 - Published: 4/3/2010 - Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Boondock Saints by Kalistar reviews
AU Abandoned on the streets of Dublin. Ignorant of the wizarding world, what will they do after finding out that their savior is on a mission to bring retribution to evil in the world as one of the Saints of South Boston? Crossover with the Boondock Saint
Crossover - Harry Potter & Boondock Saints - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 112,578 - Reviews: 568 - Favs: 1,388 - Follows: 557 - Updated: 5/14/2007 - Published: 9/24/2006 - Harry P. - Complete
Second Chances by Irish Valkyrie reviews
The Final Battle has come down to a fight between Harry and Voldemort. But what happens when a freak accident hurls Harry 13 years into the past? Will he be able to fix everything, or are some things just out of his control?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 65,441 - Reviews: 1274 - Favs: 1,379 - Follows: 1,593 - Updated: 11/13/2007 - Published: 5/4/2006 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Hedwig and the Goblet of Fire by Meteoricshipyards reviews
Harry uses Hedwig to test the restrictions on the Goblet of Fire. Obviously, they're not good enough to stop the smartest owl in Britain!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,993 - Reviews: 482 - Favs: 4,153 - Follows: 1,024 - Published: 2/26/2010 - Harry P., Parvati P. - Complete
The Power He Knows Not by Nom9de9Plume reviews
Just before his fifth birthday Harry is visited by someone who reveals that he is not only a Wizard but can also use something called the Force. Will be Independent Harry/Hermione Chapter 12 now up
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 61,914 - Reviews: 1272 - Favs: 2,076 - Follows: 2,604 - Updated: 7/14/2010 - Published: 6/1/2008 - Harry P., Hermione G.
The Thing About Contracts Is by Nom9de9Plume reviews
Harry discovers some interesting truths about contracts that leads to a plan to leave his troubles behind.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 41,393 - Reviews: 1010 - Favs: 3,202 - Follows: 2,488 - Updated: 8/31/2010 - Published: 5/1/2010 - Harry P., Luna L.
FG2 – The Trio Hit Hogwarts by RobSt reviews
this is a sequel to 'Fate's Gambit' if you haven't read that then I'm afraid you won't have a Scooby what's going on here. Harry/Hermione/Luna
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 17 - Words: 104,294 - Reviews: 2093 - Favs: 3,925 - Follows: 2,036 - Updated: 5/12/2010 - Published: 8/31/2009 - [Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L.] - Complete
Souls Abound by RobSt reviews
This story came from an idea of there being more than one version of Voldemort running around, due to his horcruxes being activated. Story begins with the Tom - Harry confrontation in the Chamber of Secrets. H/Hr
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 128,682 - Reviews: 2536 - Favs: 4,377 - Follows: 2,538 - Updated: 8/21/2011 - Published: 6/8/2010 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
The Nimrod Curse by a-little-bit-irked reviews
Its the summer after 5th year, and so much has changed for Harry since 'that' night at the MoM. But that's nothing compared to what is about to happen. Harry does not know who he can trust. An ancient curse baffles Harry and others...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery - Chapters: 22 - Words: 45,881 - Reviews: 276 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 223 - Updated: 2/23/2011 - Published: 6/3/2009 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Fate's Playground by a-little-bit-irked reviews
“Fools live to regret their words, wise men to regret their silence”. What happens when a wise man is given a second chance? - Original Time-Travel plot! kindof a kidfic with cute!Harry Snarky!Snape and twinkly-eyed!Albus.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 25 - Words: 45,311 - Reviews: 498 - Favs: 960 - Follows: 1,073 - Updated: 11/23/2014 - Published: 2/1/2008 - Albus D., Severus S.
Squib by dhulli reviews
AU!Harry's brother John is the BWL, but in a desperate attempt to save John's magic, they undergo a magical transfer and Harry is left practically a squib. And what will happen when Harry as a squib is accepted at Hogwarts? HARRY!DARK!POWERFUL! NO SLASH!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 77,267 - Reviews: 2715 - Favs: 2,653 - Follows: 3,377 - Updated: 2/6/2010 - Published: 12/4/2007 - Harry P.
Griffon Reborn by Yrtria reviews
Harry suffers a mental breakdown while being convicted to Azkaban. He serves his time and rebuilds his life away from the magical world.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 22 - Words: 76,321 - Reviews: 726 - Favs: 2,125 - Follows: 2,873 - Updated: 1/18/2015 - Published: 7/30/2009 - Harry P.
Proof of Life by Emily Waters reviews
Seven years after the Second Wizarding War, Severus Snape is found alive. Not many believe his innocence. Disoriented and damaged, after seven years of torture at the hands of Death Eaters, Severus finds refuge in Harry Potter's home.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 54 - Words: 145,706 - Reviews: 1699 - Favs: 1,115 - Follows: 1,376 - Updated: 1/24/2012 - Published: 11/8/2008 - Severus S., Harry P.
The Resistance of Azkaban by Shezza reviews
It's been twenty five years since the death of Albus Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic is now under the control of Lord Voldemort. Those who oppose him place themselves under the command of Harry Potter, former Auror and ruler of the island of Azkaban
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 146,999 - Reviews: 747 - Favs: 1,550 - Follows: 646 - Updated: 11/6/2007 - Published: 6/7/2006 - Harry P. - Complete
Harry Prongs Tatum by Silverfawkes reviews
on hiatus AU They left him on a doorstep and he wandered away.Features Independent Stubborn Harry and pokes fun at the foibles of the magical world.Rating for occasional language.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 18 - Words: 88,802 - Reviews: 2040 - Favs: 4,582 - Follows: 5,100 - Updated: 12/22/2010 - Published: 5/28/2010 - Harry P.
Sirius' Savior by Silverfawkes reviews
AU Sirius took Harry that night and left. What happened after that is my story. ?able Dumbledore Sirius OOC Rating for occasional language.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 68 - Words: 179,902 - Reviews: 2023 - Favs: 3,397 - Follows: 1,932 - Updated: 2/14/2011 - Published: 2/1/2010 - Sirius B., Harry P. - Complete
In this World and the Next by RobSt reviews
Not for Weasley fans, dark beginning and rating is for safety. A Re-do with payback on the menu H/Hr Complete
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 26 - Words: 164,711 - Reviews: 5297 - Favs: 11,938 - Follows: 5,221 - Updated: 9/29/2010 - Published: 12/31/2009 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
The Journal by Bear-Bell reviews
Harry finds Tom Riddle's journal when he's only 4-years-old. *Epic*
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 28 - Words: 54,324 - Reviews: 905 - Favs: 1,276 - Follows: 1,552 - Updated: 4/18/2012 - Published: 6/10/2006 - Harry P., Tom R. Jr.
Across the Universe by mira mirth reviews
Vague spoilers for PS-HBP. One-shot. James Potter observes as Harry arrives to an alternate dimension where his parents are alive and Neville is the Boy-Who-Lived. Trying to teach old cliches new tricks, here.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,885 - Reviews: 705 - Favs: 4,665 - Follows: 859 - Published: 4/6/2008 - Harry P., James P. - Complete