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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 Marriage Stone by Josephine Darcy reviews
SSHP. To avoid the machinations of the Ministry, Harry must marry a reluctant Severus Snape. But marriage to Snape is only the beginning of Harry's problems. Voldemort has returned, and before too long Harry's marriage may determine the world's fate.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 78 - Words: 382,044 - Reviews: 15659 - Favs: 10,905 - Follows: 9,445 - Updated: 11/22/2016 - Published: 4/9/2007 - Harry P., Severus S.
Marked by Rosie5 reviews
COMPLETED: Post HBP, Marked with a dark destiny he must now fulfil, Harry must put aside his hatred for Snape, his love for Ginny and leave his childhood behind if he is to put an end to Voldemort once and for all.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 38 - Words: 182,057 - Reviews: 1508 - Favs: 596 - Follows: 359 - Updated: 3/26/2007 - Published: 8/29/2005 - Harry P., Voldemort - Complete
The Acceptance by Pan06 reviews
With the Dursleys away in Majorca, Harry gets his first Hogwarts letter. Along with a whole lot of others. Which school will he chose and how will his choice effect the people and events that surround him? How will it effect his own future?
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 50,840 - Reviews: 1829 - Favs: 2,901 - Follows: 3,460 - Updated: 11/4/2007 - Published: 12/12/2006 - Harry P.
The Lie I've Lived by jbern reviews
Not all of James died that night. Not all of Harry lived. The Triwizard Tournament as it should have been and a hero discovering who he really wants to be.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 234,571 - Reviews: 4735 - Favs: 12,248 - Follows: 5,643 - Updated: 5/28/2009 - Published: 2/9/2007 - Harry P., Fleur D. - Complete
Learning to Vanquish by HumanTales reviews
COMPLETED. Continuation of Counterparts. A sixth year story as close to canon as I can manage, with my predictions as to what will happen. Chapter 15: The endoftheyear debriefing with Dumbledore.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 94,263 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 7/10/2005 - Published: 1/9/2005 - Complete
Counterparts by HumanTales reviews
COMPLETE. After leaving the Dursleys in the summer after fifth year, Harry goes to Godric's Hollow and finds himself . . . at home. AU with a twist
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,323 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 9/30/2004 - Published: 7/30/2004 - Complete
Nine Lives by Kneazle reviews
Pre-HBP: Harry is fed up and tries to off himself – only, because it's Harry, nothing ever goes right. Harry makes a deal with God and the Devil, with the balance of the world resting on his success. [On hold - work in progress]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,148 - Reviews: 340 - Favs: 459 - Follows: 785 - Updated: 2/21/2007 - Published: 12/8/2006 - Harry P., Hermione G., OC
A Sirius Matter by witowsmp reviews
AU A few days after being rescued from the dementor's kiss, Sirius Black decides to share information with Harry about his destiny. The story continues on from there. HHr
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 40 - Words: 117,404 - Reviews: 2035 - Favs: 3,544 - Follows: 1,453 - Updated: 10/31/2007 - Published: 5/27/2006 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
Second Life by Nia River reviews
ABANDONED. After the disastrous end to 5th year Harry is alone at Privet Drive contemplating the losses in his life. When he discovers a time-turner he decides to go back to the beginning and set things right. Naturally, things don't go according to plan.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 27 - Words: 131,114 - Reviews: 1268 - Favs: 1,929 - Follows: 2,021 - Updated: 4/5/2012 - Published: 5/20/2007 - Harry P.
Herpetology by Andrea13 and PersephoneKore reviews
Herpo the Foul, basilisk breeder of yore, winds up unconscious and nibbled by gnomes behind the Burrow. Ginny really finds Parselmouths in the oddest places, doesn't she?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 5 - Words: 33,730 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 63 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/29/2005 - Published: 1/14/2005 - Ginny W., Harry P. - Complete
Maximus! by padfootsrevenger reviews
Harry and Luna, after the final battle where they lose everyone they hold dear, find a way to transport themselves to another world where Luna poses as Harry’s twin sister. Hello world here they come! *Unfinished* Adopted see profile.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Supernatural - Chapters: 26 - Words: 72,958 - Reviews: 1178 - Favs: 1,620 - Follows: 1,468 - Updated: 1/16/2008 - Published: 6/12/2006 - Harry P., James P.
The Half Blood Prince Revealed by kadedeetje reviews
Harry's summer before 6th year is no different from the others. Around every corner surprises, good and bad, and adventure of all kind await. And it looks like the gods have finally granted Harry a possibility for a nicer life. PREHBP and AU-SLOW UPDATES
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 39 - Words: 159,427 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 171 - Updated: 8/30/2011 - Published: 10/29/2005 - Harry P.
The Fourth Power by fullsailnate reviews
Harry and Hermione have formed a secret society in order to destroy the Dark Lord's forces. Will they succeed? Will they be able to keep it secret? Please Read and Review!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 28 - Words: 72,295 - Reviews: 1419 - Favs: 1,617 - Follows: 1,316 - Updated: 7/28/2006 - Published: 7/14/2003 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Harry and the Magic Factory by DisobedienceWriter reviews
ABANDONED. AU. Harry Potter defeats Voldemort as an infant…but then disappears. A year later, Potter Emporiums spring up throughout the magical world. No one knows how or why until 11 invitations fly out into the world years later.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 82,103 - Reviews: 569 - Favs: 1,201 - Follows: 947 - Updated: 7/14/2007 - Published: 5/22/2007 - Complete
A Black Comedy by nonjon reviews
COMPLETE. Two years after defeating Voldemort, Harry falls into an alternate dimension with his godfather. Together, they embark on a new life filled with drunken debauchery, thievery, and generally antagonizing all their old family, friends, and enemies.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 31 - Words: 246,320 - Reviews: 6272 - Favs: 15,970 - Follows: 5,466 - Updated: 4/7/2008 - Published: 2/18/2007 - Complete
He Did it His Way by Hamm On Wry reviews
After 15 years of abuse and manipulation, Harry decides to start looking out for number 1. Fed Up!Harry, Manipulative!Dumbledore. Agenda Driven!Goblins. Polygamous Ships. HBP ignored!NO Horcruxes
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 28 - Words: 106,364 - Reviews: 1222 - Favs: 1,864 - Follows: 2,007 - Updated: 11/2/2009 - Published: 10/6/2006 - Harry P., Voldemort
A Mary Sue Alphabet by Irony-chan reviews
A's for Amanda Our hero's twin sister Got lost as a baby and Gosh, how he missed her...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Poetry/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,497 - Reviews: 2802 - Favs: 7,097 - Follows: 564 - Published: 1/12/2005 - Complete
Transcendence by oStilloDreamingo reviews
Harry takes control of his life after Sirius's death. Independent!Harry. Manipulative!Dumbledore. Sheep!Weasley. Mildly AU. Post OotP. Ignores HBP & HDH. MoM/OotP/DE/Muggle/Non-Human politics. R&R Can be read as friendship or Pre-Slash: Harry x Firenze
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 45,055 - Reviews: 781 - Favs: 1,283 - Follows: 1,790 - Updated: 12/4/2008 - Published: 4/24/2007 - Harry P., Firenze
Exceptions by believeindreamers reviews
A sixth-year fic centered around Harry Potter and everyone's favorite Potions Master. Dark Harry! Rated for language and violence. Harry's taking charge, and not everyone's happy about it.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 23,856 - Reviews: 260 - Favs: 406 - Follows: 387 - Updated: 2/22/2005 - Published: 7/6/2004 - Severus S., Harry P.
Dementors by Myranya reviews
Hermione is sent to Azkaban for using the Killing Curse. Can she survive the Dementors?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 33,572 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 316 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 6/3/2004 - Published: 11/2/2003 - Hermione G.
Child of Mercy by Fyrning reviews
AU: Life had Harry been able to control accidental magic. Warning: Dursleys will be terrorized.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 66,519 - Reviews: 1690 - Favs: 2,984 - Follows: 3,432 - Updated: 4/30/2007 - Published: 9/27/2005 - Harry P.
Yin and Yang by IP82 reviews
PostHBP Following a trail of mysterious messages with a Yin & Yang symbol on them, Harry comes to certain devastating revelations, pushing him down the path to darkness. Dark!Harry, no romance.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 50,787 - Reviews: 237 - Favs: 450 - Follows: 514 - Updated: 2/21/2007 - Published: 8/5/2006 - Harry P.
Paddy's Little Pup by teacherbev reviews
AU When a stray dog saves Little Dudley, the Dursley adopt it and now strange things are happening at Privet Drive, and it's not Harry! What happens when Sirius and Remus raise Harry the Wizarding way? Please read and review.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 24 - Words: 121,601 - Reviews: 2892 - Favs: 2,764 - Follows: 2,810 - Updated: 5/8/2009 - Published: 9/13/2006 - Harry P., Sirius B.
To Fight The Coming Darkness by jbern reviews
Set post OOTP AU NonHBP. Harry Potter and Susan Bones. Gritty realism, independent Harry and a believable Voldemort all in a desperate battle to control the fate of the wizarding world. Rating increased to Mature.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 41 - Words: 340,961 - Reviews: 2989 - Favs: 4,065 - Follows: 1,933 - Updated: 11/12/2007 - Published: 12/3/2005 - Harry P., Susan B. - Complete
The Heir of the Founders by The Cold Turkey reviews
Harry receives a letter regarding his inheritance after Sirius' death, changing the course of history for everyone in the wizarding world. powerful!Harry. Manipulative!Dumbledore. HHR.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 32 - Words: 134,535 - Reviews: 1918 - Favs: 5,292 - Follows: 2,645 - Updated: 9/9/2007 - Published: 1/5/2007 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete