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A grouping of stories that are so well written that they are worth reading, and then reading again. Almost all feature Harry Potter as the star, but the plot themes vary. A little of everything, but all are well written and thought out. I add stories as I read them or ones that I have read before. Feel free to make suggestions.

Harry Potter and the Nameless Man by Brennus reviews
Newly appointed probationary Auror Ginny Weasley wanted to do something more meaningful with her life than just play Quidditch. Newly promoted Assistant Head Auror Harry Potter has problems, not least of all that his ex-girlfriend has just moved in with another man. When a pure-blood hunting serial killer suddenly appears, will the Departments latest recruit be a help or a distract
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 72,086 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 362 - Follows: 104 - Published: 7/28/2013 - Harry P., Ginny W., Susan B. - Complete
Redemption by krtshadow reviews
COMPLETE! Harry Potter has spent six years in Azkaban. Now, Dumbledore, Black and Lupin are here to retrieve him, now certain of his innocence. Will they be too late to save Harry's sanity? And if so, what does this mean for the world? AU after year 4.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 32 - Words: 100,077 - Reviews: 4000 - Favs: 8,111 - Follows: 2,094 - Updated: 2/12/2004 - Published: 8/16/2003 - Harry P. - Complete
Racing With Destiny by Lisette reviews
Complete - BtVSxHP - As a shattered slayer begins to fade away it's up to those who love her most to give her a new purpose in life - and a new evil to fight.
Crossover - Buffy: The Vampire Slayer & Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 152,437 - Reviews: 723 - Favs: 419 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 5/16/2003 - Published: 3/13/2003 - Buffy S., Harry P. - Complete
What Lies Beneath by Master Slytherin reviews
COMPLETE. H/Tracey. The diary left more than battle wounds. Voldemort's ingenuity planned for more than Harry initially assumed. The time has come when he must pierce the shades of grey that colour the Wizarding World. A fast-paced, psychological thriller
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Suspense - Chapters: 20 - Words: 99,099 - Reviews: 438 - Favs: 889 - Follows: 403 - Updated: 2/11/2008 - Published: 7/29/2007 - Harry P., OC - Complete
Runaway by Scriblerian reviews
AU. Harry Potter returns for another year at Hogwarts, but when he finds a strange girl in the Forbidden Forest who is decidedly not a student, what will he do? Who is she and why does Harry feel the need to protect her? Harry/OC
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 22 - Words: 152,742 - Reviews: 374 - Favs: 981 - Follows: 396 - Updated: 8/17/2008 - Published: 7/12/2006 - Harry P., OC - Complete
The Dark Lords' Pawn: Original by Jenn0509 reviews
Miranda was Tom Riddle's beloved twin sister, before Grindlewald obliviated him. She was then raised by Gellert, but guarded from the outside world, ignorant of the growing darkness. In 1944, however, she was spelled asleep and hidden for her own protection. Wakened in 1997, Miranda sets out to find her brother, but finds a certain Chosen One first. Harry/OC
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 42 - Words: 116,155 - Reviews: 384 - Favs: 451 - Follows: 327 - Updated: 12/26/2012 - Published: 11/23/2010 - [Harry P., OC] - Complete
Harry Potter and The Acts of Betrayal by Clell65619 reviews
The Semiclassic 'everyone has been lying to Harry about everything' plot. Very AU. Bashing of pretty much everyone. Mind Control Sex. Language. Dumbledore decides the Old Families won't tolerate the Chosen One being with a mudblood. Sucks to be Ron Ginny
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 77,977 - Reviews: 2004 - Favs: 5,289 - Follows: 2,133 - Updated: 5/7/2008 - Published: 9/28/2007 - Harry P., Hermione G. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Sun Source by Clell65619 reviews
This is an extremely AU crossover fic that asks the question what might have happened if Petunia Dursley hadn't found a young Harry Potter sleeping on her doorstep on the morning of the 2nd of November 1981. After all, Dumbledore was a bit careless with
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 10 - Words: 111,868 - Reviews: 2396 - Favs: 8,411 - Follows: 5,073 - Updated: 5/3/2012 - Published: 9/11/2008 - Harry P. - Complete
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: 7,492 - Follows: 3,065 - Updated: 10/24/2008 - Published: 2/17/2008 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
Harry Potter and Merlin's Reaper by Clell65619 reviews
Harry's world ends as everyone he loves is killed when the Death Eaters attack Bill and Fleur's wedding. Is there such a thing as a Second Chance? Various Ships. Dark world, Sexual situations, Slavery, Extremely AU. Very damaged people.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 28 - Words: 57,835 - Reviews: 1017 - Favs: 2,097 - Follows: 1,269 - Updated: 1/12/2010 - Published: 8/27/2007 - Harry P., Susan B. - Complete
Make A Wish by Rorschach's Blot reviews
Harry has learned the prophesy and he does not believe that a schoolboy can defeat Voldemort, so he decides that if he is going to die then he is first going to live.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 50 - Words: 187,589 - Reviews: 11004 - Favs: 19,543 - Follows: 6,444 - Updated: 6/17/2006 - Published: 3/23/2005 - Harry P. - Complete
Lily's Changes by arekay reviews
When Harry is killed by Voldemort in book 7 he wakes up at Kings Cross Station and meets Lily instead of Dumbledore, and she's really angry with him.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 86,841 - Reviews: 2739 - Favs: 8,392 - Follows: 4,200 - Updated: 6/28/2012 - Published: 5/15/2011 - Harry P. - Complete
No Hurry At All by RobSt reviews
Remus was so shocked at seeing Sirius fall through the veil that Harry had raced past him before the boy's intentions even registered with the werewolf. Screaming "Sirius!" Harry followed his godfather into the veil before anyone could stop him. H/Hr
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 126,691 - Reviews: 4230 - Favs: 10,165 - Follows: 4,996 - Updated: 8/3/2011 - Published: 2/18/2011 - [Harry P., Hermione G.] - Complete
Harry Potter: Choices by kb0 reviews
Harry is back at the Durleys after the battle at the DoM. After terrible nightmares every night, it finally occurs to him that many of the problems and thoughts he's having a difficult time with are due to choices he's made and how he chooses to look at his problems. Deciding to be a Gryffindor in his mind and face those problems directly, he starts to make different choices. H/G
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 34 - Words: 229,080 - Reviews: 784 - Favs: 1,330 - Follows: 754 - Updated: 4/30/2013 - Published: 12/22/2012 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Moving On by Xavras reviews
Non-canon, post Hogwarts. A chance encounter by two people in an unlikely place...a pub...and what follows... Starts 2 1/2 years after the Battle of Hogwarts... *** this story DOES contain some Weasley bashing (Ginny more than Ron) *** EWE
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 189,969 - Reviews: 750 - Favs: 2,345 - Follows: 1,535 - Updated: 4/22/2013 - Published: 6/28/2012 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] - Complete
Harry Potter and the Worth of the Soul by xan519 reviews
As his sixth year begins, Harry is forced to take up his destiny earlier that anticipated. With Voldemort slowly taking over, everyone looks to Harry to lead them, all while Juggling school, friends, the seach for the Horcruxes, and teenage love. In the process, Harry slowly learns about not only himself, but the true worth of the soul! Harry/Susan
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 34 - Words: 303,503 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 483 - Follows: 193 - Published: 9/17/2011 - Harry P., Susan B. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Four Heirs by Sinyk reviews
Merlin, not happy with how the future unravelled for the life of Harry Potter, intervenes early to set the course of history back on track. Implied Pairing Only. Smart!Harry Bash!AD Idiot!RW
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 30 - Words: 282,458 - Reviews: 1985 - Favs: 7,523 - Follows: 3,156 - Updated: 3/27/2013 - Published: 2/25/2013 - Harry P., Neville L., Hermione G., Susan B. - Complete
Things We Do For Love by James Spookie reviews
Harry become enamored with Daphne Greengrass and decided that she is the one for him. What will he do to melt the Ice Queen's heart, and will she ever return his feelings?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Suspense/Romance - Chapters: 33 - Words: 189,141 - Reviews: 1578 - Favs: 3,710 - Follows: 2,159 - Updated: 3/24/2013 - Published: 11/5/2012 - [Harry P., Daphne G.] - Complete
Behind Blue Eyes by Paffy reviews
It's the summer after the Department of Mysteries and Harry Potter's about to do something drastic, something nobody expects, and he may not be alone. Following the lives of Harry and the Order as they battle against each other.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Fantasy - Chapters: 36 - Words: 438,964 - Reviews: 1935 - Favs: 2,823 - Follows: 1,424 - Updated: 11/29/2008 - Published: 10/15/2004 - Harry P., OC, N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete
The Marriage Contracts Redux by Clell65619 reviews
A rewrite of 'Harry Potter and the Marriage Contracts' done to improve some of the story elements, cut down on the Weasley bashing, and generally make a bit more sense. The changes are minor, but I believe make for a better story.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 70,364 - Reviews: 440 - Favs: 3,542 - Follows: 1,079 - Published: 3/22/2010 - Harry P., Daphne G. - Complete
Taking Control by fake a smile reviews
It's the summer before Harry's 6th year, and Harry is wracked with grief. But what happens when Harry makes a vow to himself to take control of his life? Harry's life takes a sharp turn when he gets an unexpected visitor one night. HPGW Independent!Harry
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 28 - Words: 523,307 - Reviews: 3068 - Favs: 7,346 - Follows: 3,772 - Updated: 11/15/2008 - Published: 5/23/2006 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Nothing In Return by SailorChibi reviews
When an imperiused Ron destroys all bonds between the Potters and the Weasleys, Ginny is left with a terrible choice: disown herself and keep loving and supporting Harry from afar, or be forced to hate him against her will. Grey!Harry, eventual H/G Complete
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 43 - Words: 221,980 - Reviews: 630 - Favs: 518 - Follows: 436 - Updated: 6/22/2012 - Published: 9/2/2011 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Necklace of Menat by sybill tres-looney reviews
Harry has been in love with Ginny for ages but has never found the opportunity to tell her so. And when he thought he had lost her forever, he left England to escape from his sorrows but fate has a way of reeling him in back to England.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 165,722 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 10/31/2012 - Published: 7/9/2010 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
A Badgers Love by the dork knight reviews
On Hannah's 16th birthday, she gets the surprise of her life when she finds out she is betrothed to none other than the Boy-Who-Lived.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 50,106 - Reviews: 362 - Favs: 1,397 - Follows: 589 - Updated: 3/4/2012 - Published: 2/20/2012 - Harry P., Hannah A. - Complete
Where in the World is Harry Potter? by nonjon reviews
COMPLETE. PostOotP. Harry Potter fulfilled the prophecy and has since disappeared. Or has he? Tonks and Hermione are the lead Order members continuously hoping to track him down. The question is: can they keep up with him?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 54,625 - Reviews: 1148 - Favs: 4,361 - Follows: 1,263 - Updated: 4/30/2005 - Published: 4/16/2005 - Complete
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