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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. |
Here Be Monsters II: Psalm of the Wolf by Dzeytoun reviews
In the summer after Harry's fifth year, Remus Lupin finds that the wolf is not the only monster within. Continuation of HBM I: Wizards Lament. OOTP Spoilers.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 42,815 - Reviews: 266 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 31 - Updated: 6/2/2004 - Published: 2/2/2004 - Remus L., Harry P.
Here Be Monsters I: Wizard's Lament by Dzeytoun reviews
Albus Dumbledore has lived a very long time. But the summer following Harry's fifth year will see events to change his life forever.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 109,307 - Reviews: 504 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 1/18/2004 - Published: 8/3/2003 - Albus D.
Ascension Of The Scorpion Sorcerer by Vorlon666 reviews
After the Events of his fifth year Harry is angry. Fed up with Dumbledore's lies, half truth and deceits, he will no longer allow anyone to dictate his life. He trains very hard and along the way makes some startling discoveries. He discovers who he is.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 19 - Words: 300,582 - Reviews: 2763 - Favs: 4,991 - Follows: 3,919 - Updated: 9/4/2007 - Published: 4/16/2005 - Harry P.
An Aunt's Love by Emma Lipardi reviews
Harry comes home from school and Petunia is upset at the change in her nephew. Petunia decides to do what she should have been doing all along. Dumbledore had better stay away. Petunia Dursley is upset. Warnings on profile.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 74 - Words: 369,410 - Reviews: 15620 - Favs: 12,620 - Follows: 12,235 - Updated: 9/27/2018 - Published: 12/30/2004 - Harry P.
Twists of Fate by Lanindur Du'Undarian reviews
AU. Bitten by a Vampire the night Voldemort attacked, Harry Potter is believed dead. So what happens when Remus shows up at Hogwarts with a fifth year son bearing the lighting scar and the name of Lupin 14 years later?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 69,909 - Reviews: 1722 - Favs: 2,853 - Follows: 2,553 - Updated: 6/3/2006 - Published: 1/4/2006 - Harry P., Remus L.
Under suspicion by Ottilchen reviews
Harry Potter certainly never expected to be visited that night, but he learns he is needed, and he is needed now. He becomes a new person so he is safe while he is helping. What will being home again be like from an entirely new perspective? Can he help?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 34 - Words: 190,436 - Reviews: 1118 - Favs: 845 - Follows: 565 - Updated: 10/24/2010 - Published: 3/5/2002 - Harry P.
Unexpected Events by zakairen reviews
Arriving back at Privet Drive for the summer after fifth year, Harry gets some shocking news. No more Dursleys? Independant!Harry and Dumbledore bashing. AU because HBP. No spoilers.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 12 - Words: 79,224 - Reviews: 1392 - Favs: 2,278 - Follows: 2,412 - Updated: 10/24/2005 - Published: 4/11/2005 - Harry P.
Vocare Prabia by Amber Evans Potter reviews
AU. When Harry gets transported to another universe where his life is turned upside down. Is there any way that he can go home? And does he want to when he finds out his parents are still alive there? Chapter 46.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 47 - Words: 142,799 - Reviews: 1858 - Favs: 2,143 - Follows: 1,867 - Updated: 10/14/2008 - Published: 10/1/2003 - Harry P.
Warrior Mage by Lolly Phoenix reviews
Ok, this is yet another 'Harry has extraordinary powers' story. Hopefully a little different to the others. New characters included.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 121,879 - Reviews: 1328 - Favs: 2,004 - Follows: 1,658 - Updated: 3/21/2007 - Published: 11/22/2003 - Harry P., N. Tonks
Web of Lies by Star Polaris reviews
After GoF Harry is feeling depressed, seeing how the Dursley are treating him, Dumbledore decides to take him in. To which lengts will the headmaster go to insure their safety?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 41 - Words: 66,718 - Reviews: 2174 - Favs: 2,503 - Follows: 580 - Updated: 1/18/2004 - Published: 12/15/2002 - Harry P., Albus D. - Complete
Web of Lies: Revelations by Star Polaris reviews
Alec's year at Hogwarts can't be normal, after all, being the Harry Potter and posing as Albus Dumbledore's grandson is bound to bring trouble. Sequel to Web of Lies
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 46 - Words: 92,483 - Reviews: 3753 - Favs: 2,190 - Follows: 577 - Updated: 10/16/2005 - Published: 1/25/2004 - Harry P., Albus D. - Complete
WHO BY FIRE? by kaz2 reviews
COMPLETED STORY She had always talked much and too fast when she was lying, but he let it pass. He had surrendered his pride some time ago where Hermione was concerned.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,855 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 357 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 2/11/2005 - Published: 12/15/2002 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Wisdom From The Dark by Jyrnn reviews
Alternate 5th Year: A child has suffered enough, an intruder encounters unexpected resistance, and the careless words of Voldemort have the most unexpected results. Harry Potter is about to take a stand. Durmstrang will offer much mystery
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 22 - Words: 47,137 - Reviews: 434 - Favs: 393 - Follows: 345 - Updated: 4/22/2004 - Published: 3/15/2003 - Harry P.
SixFeet Cold by Enivrement reviews
After six years of self imposed exile in the Muggle World, Harry returns to Hogwarts under the request of Albus Dumbledore. AU book5 some angst, some slash, some action, some music. [COMPLETED]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 25 - Words: 71,651 - Reviews: 1448 - Favs: 1,103 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 12/12/2005 - Published: 2/23/2003 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Snape's Invisible Friend by teacherbev reviews
Winner Oct. 2006 HPAA Best AU: Harry rescues himself as a baby and chooses Snape as his protector, why no one knows because the toddler isn't telling and no one can see him but Snape. No Slash, No Mary Sues, R&R please. PDF, ebook, mobipocket available.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 61,408 - Reviews: 1073 - Favs: 3,679 - Follows: 941 - Updated: 12/22/2005 - Published: 12/5/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Solstice by samhaincat reviews
Occlumency lessons again with Harry's grief unleashed and Snape realizing his heart is still functional also Snape helping an abused Dracoootp spoilers, not slashmostly Snape, Harry & DracoComplete
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 65 - Words: 143,009 - Reviews: 2795 - Favs: 953 - Follows: 212 - Updated: 2/14/2004 - Published: 9/26/2003 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Sorcery, UNITed, Independence, Space by Tangerine-Alert reviews
Post-OotP, Harry decides to leave his relatives to ready himself for Voldemort, something Dumbledore seems unwilling to do. He meets a Brigadier and quickly finds Earth is not alone. Not Horcrux compliant. (Written Post-OotP) ARCHIVED-Errors/issues won't be fixed.
Crossover - Doctor Who & Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 57 - Words: 213,846 - Reviews: 977 - Favs: 1,458 - Follows: 707 - Updated: 2/8/2016 - Published: 5/7/2006 - Brigadier, Harry P. - Complete
Sticks and Stones by PhantomTF reviews
Life as a double agent begins to take its toll on Snape. Can Harry really trust his most hated professor?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 69,669 - Reviews: 439 - Favs: 695 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 7/29/2003 - Published: 2/18/2003 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Survivors by Dyce reviews
..Complete.. After the war is over, lives must be rebuilt. Hermione sets out to help someone who nobody else will, and winds up helping herself as well. HGSS
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 49,072 - Reviews: 901 - Favs: 2,235 - Follows: 373 - Updated: 8/27/2005 - Published: 8/20/2005 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Innocence Of Guilt by ENSIGN reviews
Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is James Pathertrory and what has he got against the Death Eaters. Unspeakable, Confident and Cocky Harry. Post OOTP, HBP ccomplient. No DH relation.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 156,300 - Reviews: 1574 - Favs: 4,177 - Follows: 4,373 - Updated: 9/17/2010 - Published: 5/28/2005 - Harry P., OC
The Keeper of Secrets by Star Polaris reviews
An old secret had been kept for many years, upon discovering it, Harry refuses to acknowledge it. But in the end, will he have a choice but to accept the truth?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 40 - Words: 81,002 - Reviews: 1508 - Favs: 1,019 - Follows: 960 - Updated: 1/1/2008 - Published: 11/25/2003 - Harry P., Severus S.
The Last Word by Kalina Lea reviews
Hermione is tasked with bringing Muggle computers to the Ministry, and an e-mail glitch leads to a mysterious correspondence. Who will have the last word? *COMPLETE*
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,445 - Reviews: 451 - Favs: 805 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 10/3/2002 - Published: 9/28/2002 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Marriage by Janara reviews
[Complete] At the start of Harry's seventh year Dumbledore has come up with the perfect way of ending the war. There is only one problem, Harry refuses to play the Headmaster's game. Will Harry be able to avoid the trap set by the aged wizard?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,058 - Reviews: 541 - Favs: 2,078 - Follows: 536 - Published: 6/4/2005 - Complete
The Master Plan by StarryGazer reviews
SLASH. Complete. Harry is looking for the knowledge and training to survive the war. Only Severus Snape can give it. This is being edited for mistakes, and that is why the chapter titles and numbers don't match-I'll fix it someday.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 36 - Words: 160,919 - Reviews: 1082 - Favs: 1,180 - Follows: 222 - Updated: 6/28/2004 - Published: 4/10/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
The Order of the Phoenix by Ruskbyte reviews
*Completed* Harry's fifth year and he's just been chosen by the Order. Kinda strange, especially since the only living member in the Order is Harry! New powers, new friendships, new relationships and old enemies. H/G and R/Hr.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 30 - Words: 181,469 - Reviews: 2859 - Favs: 2,455 - Follows: 590 - Updated: 10/10/2002 - Published: 6/10/2002 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete