A Bit of Light Reading
  Follow . 
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 hidden powers by Star Polaris reviews
Translation After the triwizards tournament, Harry returns to the Dursley very depressed... but he doesn't know that soon everything in his life is going to change
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 15 - Words: 35,394 - Reviews: 453 - Favs: 443 - Follows: 128 - Updated: 2/22/2004 - Published: 11/23/2002 - Complete
Harry Potter and the Hero's Path by TheJackOfDiamonds reviews
AU Ritually abused by the Dursley's, young Harry Potter learns to count on himself. After discovering magic at a young age, he practices to become stronger to protect those weaker than him. Full Summary inside.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 23 - Words: 201,769 - Reviews: 3712 - Favs: 5,461 - Follows: 5,227 - Updated: 12/24/2006 - Published: 3/31/2006 - Harry P.
Harry Potter and the Guardians of Power by teacherbev reviews
Nominated for best action adventure at Quills! After being ambushed and kidnapped, Harry and Snape escape... Snape becomes a mentor. No SLASH. AU story starts in the middle of Harry's 5th year. PDF, ebook, mobipocket available on author's homepage!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 30 - Words: 170,166 - Reviews: 1093 - Favs: 2,599 - Follows: 738 - Updated: 12/5/2005 - Published: 10/12/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Gabriel by Shikatanai reviews
AU: At 5, an abused Harry is taken in by a powerful family. Taking the name Gabriel, he grows up into someone very different. How will Hogwarts and Voldemort react? Soldier!Harry, Neutral!Harry, implied child abuse.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 44 - Words: 160,638 - Reviews: 4219 - Favs: 6,709 - Follows: 7,137 - Updated: 10/28/2015 - Published: 12/9/2005 - Harry P.
Forsaken by Shivani reviews
Slash, HPDM - Wherein Dumbledore does the unforgivable, and is forsaken by his pawn.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 127,363 - Reviews: 843 - Favs: 2,440 - Follows: 747 - Updated: 4/7/2006 - Published: 8/2/2004 - [Harry P., Draco M.] - Complete
For Love and Honor by Lanindur Du'Undarian reviews
Hermione finds herself carrying the Boy Who Lived's child after an act of comfort on the night of Sirius' Death. As she confronts her parents with the awkward news, things take a horrifying turn when Hermione's enraged father drives her to Privet Drive...
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 92,278 - Reviews: 2375 - Favs: 3,525 - Follows: 3,664 - Updated: 6/8/2006 - Published: 12/13/2005 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Fighting the Gods by phoenix catcher reviews
Ryver/Michael Mentions of . Alteran:Harry. Clone:Harry Ryver . Harry must face the Galaxy and try to rebuild the strength of the Great Races while caring for his twin brother who has their destiny on Earth on his shoulders.
Crossover - Stargate: SG-1 & Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 38 - Words: 364,566 - Reviews: 2710 - Favs: 3,058 - Follows: 3,206 - Updated: 7/22/2013 - Published: 6/16/2006 - Harry P.
FALLING FURTHER IN by kaz2 reviews
Hermione begins to learn something of the man behind the dark sarcasms of the classroom.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 253,590 - Reviews: 2119 - Favs: 2,412 - Follows: 1,007 - Updated: 3/24/2013 - Published: 1/5/2002 - Severus S., Hermione G.
Faith by Dragongirl16 reviews
COMPLETE:: What if the wizarding world turned its back on Harry? Who will stay true? Who can he turn to? What will he do? A HD romance in the works! PreOotP AU! SLASH
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 48 - Words: 375,540 - Reviews: 5965 - Favs: 7,096 - Follows: 1,665 - Updated: 12/1/2005 - Published: 4/23/2003 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
Evil Be Thou My Good by Ruskbyte reviews
Nine years ago Vernon Dursley brought home a certain puzzle box. His nephew managed to open it, changing his destiny. Now, in the midst of Voldemort's second rise, Harry Potter has decided to recreate the Lament Configuration... and open it... again.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Horror/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 40,554 - Reviews: 1933 - Favs: 8,465 - Follows: 2,284 - Published: 6/24/2005 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Eight Summer's Time by Kaaera reviews
PG just to be safe. Harry Potter disappeared the summer before his 6th year at Hogwarts, everyone knows that. One year later, who's this mysterious man that Hogwarts herself seems to listen to? AU SuperpowerHarry fic
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 19,395 - Reviews: 195 - Favs: 529 - Follows: 224 - Updated: 9/17/2005 - Published: 11/3/2004 - Complete
Earth's Emissary by MadEyes reviews
[AU] When nature and magic loose their balance at the hand of darkness, the planet itself chooses one worthy enough to wield her power and bring all creatures together against a common foe. One night, Harry looks to the skies and discovers his destiny.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 81,197 - Reviews: 553 - Favs: 1,030 - Follows: 1,068 - Updated: 10/10/2007 - Published: 2/8/2005 - Harry P.
Earl of the North by Lord Silvere reviews
Harry is framed for the mass murder of Muggles after he deals Voldemort a stunning blow. He is sent to Azkaban where he and his cell mate, Bellatrix Black, begin to discover Harry's heritage and his potential power as they plot to escape.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 187,938 - Reviews: 4601 - Favs: 9,269 - Follows: 4,625 - Updated: 11/14/2009 - Published: 1/6/2005 - Harry P., Bellatrix L. - Complete
Dumbledore's Army by Bobmin356 reviews
[COMPLETED] 6th Year. Harry distrusts Dumbledore, he transforms the DA in anticipation of the coming war. Ships! HPGW HGRW RLNT SSOC. Pranks and Humor, angst. OOTP Spoilers. Rated M for language, violence and mild sexual situations in later chapters.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 15 - Words: 198,481 - Reviews: 1080 - Favs: 3,710 - Follows: 925 - Updated: 4/30/2005 - Published: 4/10/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Drastic Measures by EFLAME reviews
After his Godfather's death, Harry tries to kill himself. But he ends up meeting his ancestor. What is Harry going to do? Readreview and Guys it's my first fic so please don't be too hard on me ! :
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 48,349 - Reviews: 353 - Favs: 558 - Follows: 223 - Updated: 12/13/2005 - Published: 9/19/2004 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Draconus Book One: The Sorceror's Stone by fullsailnate reviews
An Alternate Universe of Harry's first year at Hogwarts. At the beginning of his life, an attempted murder changed Harry dramatically. How will he deal with it? Please R&R!
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure - Chapters: 8 - Words: 43,505 - Reviews: 616 - Favs: 520 - Follows: 500 - Updated: 1/25/2005 - Published: 10/31/2003 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Destiny’s Ghost by JadeLMSkywalker reviews
He is foreign to this new world, a world so similar to his own and yet so different. His name is Harry Potter. His new destiny is unknown. All that is known is his world has been torn asunder and nothing of who he is remains. What is Harry Potter to d
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 121,590 - Reviews: 1000 - Favs: 1,551 - Follows: 1,439 - Updated: 10/30/2009 - Published: 2/3/2004 - Harry P., Hermione G.
Death, Destroyer of Worlds by Lady FoxFire reviews
Completed Death has the power to take lives or to save them. He's about to do both.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 11,713 - Reviews: 332 - Favs: 1,306 - Follows: 391 - Updated: 11/8/2003 - Published: 10/11/2003 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Dark Phoenix by SofiaDragon reviews
Harry needs to take control of his life. Some very old magic is at work, and our hero finds hidden strength within himself. Snape becomes a major player. Better summary inside. Multiple pairings.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 29 - Words: 119,493 - Reviews: 2405 - Favs: 3,820 - Follows: 4,190 - Updated: 9/18/2018 - Published: 5/27/2004 - [Harry P., OC] Severus S.
Dangers in the past by Star Polaris reviews
Complete Harry finally defeated Voldemort, now the Death eaters want to set things right, the only way... that the boy who lived is never born.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 52 - Words: 78,523 - Reviews: 1727 - Favs: 851 - Follows: 201 - Updated: 12/15/2002 - Published: 2/1/2002 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Curse of the Banshees by Sheyda reviews
(Title-changed) AU. GoF. Harry was sent to Azkaban for mass-murder. Now, after defeating Voldemort he returns to Hogwarts and all those who abandoned him. Sorrow can be your downfall or your greatest strength. And banshees are just the beginning.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Fantasy - Chapters: 17 - Words: 77,602 - Reviews: 1822 - Favs: 2,033 - Follows: 1,543 - Updated: 10/27/2004 - Published: 4/1/2004 - Harry P.
Curse of Fate by Mistress Nika reviews
Immortal Harry, after watching friends and family die over thousands of years, only wants to join his loved ones in death. Believing he's found a way, he sends himself back into the body of his infant self, vowing to change his fate. Dark Lord Harry.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 168,398 - Reviews: 3611 - Favs: 7,331 - Follows: 6,625 - Updated: 3/10/2009 - Published: 12/15/2005 - [Harry P., Lucius M.]
Crumbling Pedestal by Shivani reviews
Slash, HPSS- Harry's date with Voldemort at the conclusion of the Triwizard tournament didn't go quite as planned. Fate steps in with a 'unique' opportunity, offering Harry the chance to live and mature in the past. For a while, anyway.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 43 - Words: 179,530 - Reviews: 965 - Favs: 3,777 - Follows: 876 - Updated: 2/15/2005 - Published: 6/21/2004 - [Harry P., Severus S.] - Complete
Coexistence by darkcyan reviews
AU During his fourth year, Harry begins to feel that something is Not Right. He studies incessantly and when Voldemort is resurrected, he knows of a spell that can get rid of the monster forever . . . unfortunately, there are side-effects . . .
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 155,474 - Reviews: 2078 - Favs: 2,808 - Follows: 1,297 - Updated: 12/1/2012 - Published: 12/1/2002 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
Book one: Start in a new life by writing-phoenix reviews
On hold AU How would things have changed if the Dursley’s had gone from insulting Harry to hurting him? This story features Harry’s first year at Hogwarts, him making friends and facing challenges in the new and wonderful world. Warning: Child abuse
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 41 - Words: 139,502 - Reviews: 2130 - Favs: 1,761 - Follows: 1,588 - Updated: 9/6/2006 - Published: 2/6/2005 - Harry P., Minerva M.