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!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
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!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour''
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
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!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry findshimself reincarnated as solace and purpose in a newborn conscious piece of Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the past. Can he do end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needsto in order to ensure that he is born a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and lives out Dumbledore are too busy with the life he remembers? Can he bear war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the cost?other side. She decides to write a letter.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs
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* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
to:
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest James' 6th year from Lily's point of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
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* ''Pairings'':Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'':A hilarious There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and heartwarming well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think thatmanages to give much needed depths it falls prey to the Order tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' bymaking them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
Kaatiba
* Recommended by@/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=][=SubversionStation=]
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'':
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Weasleys picked Harry Potter up at the Dursleys' house in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise Book Four. OR: I just want characters to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and threats do something to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]''stop it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' bybikelock28
wandlorean
* Recommended by[=SubversionStation=][=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]''
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head Harry travels back in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in thewoods at the Quidditch World Cup.
gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the[[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by Spiral Digger
E.M. Snape
* Recommended byOracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77lanky
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the
** Also recommended on the
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
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* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
nongraphic violence.
* ''Tags'':Adventure, Mystery
Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'':A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot This is one of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Ficsbest Severitus Challenge fics out there. It This story is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped byLady Azar de Tameran
the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended byMazz, Fenro, Ayacyana[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
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** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
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* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'':Ignores Half-Blood Prince Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'':
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Siriushad always pictured reuniting with James when Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront histime came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no demons. Or more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want specifically the one demon who started it to be his brother.all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
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[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]''
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
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* ''Synopsis'': His life Slytherin House is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full a hard place to be in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of noise, echo teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis inhis ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by breather89
[=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by[=SpellFoul=]Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
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* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] isabducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': Theactually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the inside power of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Golden Lamb]]'' Lies That Bind]]'' by Starlit Skyline
Zephros
* Recommended byGamma Cavy@/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is
* ''Comments'': The
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
**Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Alsorecommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:TheGolden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]''Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' byAfter the Rain
Theta Serpentis
* Recommended byValjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-AmaryllisShebali, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'':
**
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also
[=[[reviews:The
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]''
''Little Differences'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
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* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going They say the road to celebrate his birthday hell is paved with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost good intentions. From a few hours before his mind, or birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is somebody crazy like a fox?
the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'':Written between Order of Phoenix Warnings: Occasional violence and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lotprofanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to bea great light-hearted humor piece, expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and finally whiplashes all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at theend into [[spoiler:one [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]''fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' byXavras
shini_amaryllis
* Recommended byHackstorykitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]''
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
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* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and changes Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in how the final battle comes about.
Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'':Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall It's a very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the long, beautifully crafted story line up, that takes the existing HP universe and seeing takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters and in HP are true to their overlap in characters, and the ways OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that they do leads to some moments of this isn't canon and that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by the Imaginizer
alyssialui
* Recommended by@/{{KaguyaCat}}Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
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[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
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* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and Potions. Slight Snily.
** Also recommended on theunlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal andunwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]''True]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
[=IamShadow21=]
* Recommendedby throwaawyby: [=SubversionStation=]
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]''
* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
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* ''Synopsis'': "During When Harry tells Cedric to get back to the summer between 5th Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]''True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' byWe're All M-M-Mad Here
Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended byKomodo ClassicAnonymous
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]''
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
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* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows owners arrive to open the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home store for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
day.
* ''Tags'':Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammaticalHumor, Sexual imagery and spelling errors, but they don't detract from discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended bySallera@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the other side. She decides to write a letter.
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with After learning the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on prophecy, Harry comes to the other side. She conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to write get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates a letter.
mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'':Horror
Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'':Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is oneAn enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the best technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories I've seen left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with a focus on letters between characters, Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' byHazelmist
ignipes
* Recommended byDrjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]Goodwrench
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Set April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'':Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There aresome elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by still far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' bythe author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by[=SubversionStation=]Sophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of theWeasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]''Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by wandlorean
rowen_r
* Recommended by[=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77@/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]''
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in time to shape Book 7, but as the future Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a happier one, world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, butwill he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and originalthis author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with solid writing. It will leave it, allowing you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in to enjoy the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]''story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' byE.M. Snape
Evilkritter
* Recommended byFenro, lanky@/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]''
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
*''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'':''Comments:'' This is one better than an episode of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all toppednet/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
Lucillia
* Recommended by[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-AmaryllisMarlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
*
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after During the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that destroyed her world.
Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'':Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
**quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also recommended on of note is the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[https://www.very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended byMagneticField[=Zephyr7=]
* ''Comments'':
**
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
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[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have the kind of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy love everyone else seems to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said take for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
granted?
* ''Tags'': Drama,Family
Angst
* ''Comments'':Stays true This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written that can be quite dark and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
**Said sequels are ''[[https://www.The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended byKogut[=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'': Drama,
* ''Comments'':
**
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
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* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'':No Slash, Adventure Friendship and Mystery
** Also recommendedFantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]''Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' bySlide
grangerous
* Recommended byomegamanFenro, margauxwithanx
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]''
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House is a hard place to be in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
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* ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'':Slytherin House is a hard place to be in An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the run-up events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the Second War. Any student has plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised ofteachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest three fics, all of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
owlsaway
* Recommended byTropers/TheWildWestPyro@/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
* ''Synopsis'':
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for bothDumbledore locks Harry and Hermione, but using Snape in the power Room of kindness Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage tohammer home get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a veryimportant message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by Zephros
[=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by@/{{Willyolio}}Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, RomanceTonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twiststwo minutes for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). her to realise she wished she were dead."
** Alsohas a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences''recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' byTheta Serpentis
Genkai Fan
* Recommended byShebali, Powerupz77@/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists
** Also
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences''
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
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* ''Synopsis'': They say Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the road Daily Prophet and decides to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his birth, Slytherin side to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
rectify matters.
* ''Tags'':Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'':A most wonderful It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story which tells us of has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the origins wizarding world's reaction to the writings of Voldemort, one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's complete, though also a finished work with the author acknowledges that the story ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is not as long as it was planned all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced tobe, dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]])is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' byshini_amaryllis
[=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended bykitty_demigoddessKittastrophe
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]])
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, An accident occurs and it only made sense that danger was attracted Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'':Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'':It's a very long, Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully crafted story that takes done and the existing HP universe plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and takes it up who doesn't want to eleven. read youthified!Snape? It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
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[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and Potions. Slight Snily.
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and Potions. Slight Snily.teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the consequences of physical injuries, and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]''
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to the Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores theCup, Cedric listens. An AU life and mind of how differently Cedric might have been treated had [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he done so.
makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshotspage.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
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''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
Celebony
* Recommended byAnonymousAnimaluver
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to open the store for the day.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring the man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to open the store for the day.
up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'':Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like thecharacters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which synopsis says, there is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}[=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Like the
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning the prophecy, Harry comes to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning the prophecy, Harry comes Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but thatdecision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure is very much not the point of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
this work.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despiteOneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on theauthor's primitive grasp FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign ofthe technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by ignipes
Megaerakles
* Recommended byGoodwrenchTropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:The Reign of
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** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in The truth can be cruel, and is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic.gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
Silens Cursor
* Recommended bySophiebybophie@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic.
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* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for an entirely different school experience.
using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'':Really great story where Hermione An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes friends with Fred difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]''it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' byrowen_r
movinggirl
* Recommended by@/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]''
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters James and everyone Lily Potter have had to prove learn everything about their blood status, they end up going in different directions son through people who have died and come Above. But after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death isnot too long, ending at a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Evilkritter
Catstaff
* Recommended by@/MacPhistoMeduini
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all ''Synopsis'': Harry, in the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warnedfic that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, itwithout also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Lucillia
Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended byMarlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}rheasilviadiroma
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
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* ''Synopsis'': During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry was actually flees seeking a good kid.
place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It'sobviously not a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new concept forms of magic (which are fully explained by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' story instead of all people is the one who instigates it, AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, andquite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also leaves a lot of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
Angie Astravic
* Recommended by[=Zephyr7=]@/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have the kind of love everyone else seems to take for granted?
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the kind (empty) Dursley's house--instead of love everyone else seems to take for granted?
killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Angst
Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'':This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are Voldemort has some parts in of the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
''EVER.''
**The oneshot sequel This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including aJoyful Noise]]'' Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
lorien829
* Recommended by[=Joyce13=]Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'':
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**
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
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* ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the Phoenix Club mysterious disappearance and this changes their futures greatly.
apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'':Friendship Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff andFantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'',net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' Espionage]]'' by grangerous
McJunker
* Recommended byFenro, margauxwithanx@/McJunker
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'',
* Recommended by
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* ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
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* ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and Snape team up after it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. theevents of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly Marauders
** Also recommended on theplot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by owlsaway
paganaidd
* Recommended by@/{{Sharysa}}, FenroNinja Marshwiggle
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the
** Also recommended on the
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry and Snape is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the Room form of Requirement. Harry's magic works, one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, andSnape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
Kidnapping
* ''Comments'':A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in Despite the Room of Requirement]] for characterization occasionally feeling a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage little off to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster.me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions between Snape are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this Tim) is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls intoportrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the common fanfic trap pace of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by[=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
Ara Kane
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}@/MtheR
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and
* ''Comments'':
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, and two minutes for her to realise she wished she were dead."
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to wake up, take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and two minutes for her turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior torealise she wished she were dead.the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
** Also recommended on * ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by Genkai Fan
silverstorm
* Recommended by@/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToonsKogut
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough Professor Sirius Black, Head of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to rectify matters.
be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'':Drama, Humor
Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'':It has its ups Great characters, amazing dark humor, and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings a rare example of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
Paimpont
* Recommended byKittastropheNalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into ''Synopsis:'' Harry Potter's fifth recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully doneMystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even theplot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:ThePotions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended byKitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikltechnicolortardis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the
[=[[reviews:The
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the consequences of physical injuries, and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Severus Snape Jared Blake is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and teams up yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves Voldemort now in the consequences open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of physical injuries, him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, andmanipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by Tinn Tam
[=McJunker=]
* Recommended by@/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}McJunker
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the most adulated wizard in run during the History Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'':Mild violence, Oneshot
Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:''A oneshot Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that I keep going back Ron and reading. Takes a canon Harry Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and turns him into Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with theperson he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on[[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reachsuperfast learning cool stuff over the Open Space]]=]
summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by copperbadge
Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended byLavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}@/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:''
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:Reach
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a moral decision made many years before.
spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'':Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshotspage
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by Celebony
The Wizards Harry
* Recommended byAnimaluver[[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring the man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring An emotionally realistic take on the man's cancer idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama,Romance, And Abuse, angst
Humor
* ''Comments'':Like The story deals with the synopsis says, there is abuse, issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but this instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin soheartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's difficult the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to stop reading. hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. Thecharacters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
Wayland Smith
* Recommended by[=AwayLaughing=]Lysianda
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama,
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at Immortality is not all until sixth year it's cracked up to be. At least not when his task starts to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansythe only other immortal around is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not worst enemy and the point of this work.
closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended onAU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The ReignSecond Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by Megaerakles
[=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended byTropers/{{lalalei2001}}@/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the
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[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': The truth can be cruel, and is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
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* ''Synopsis'': The truth can be cruel, ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, able to get the gang unearths girl of his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by Silens Cursor
[=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]Hackstory
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'':Harry/Tonks
Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'':Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics,AU, Romance, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harrymakes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by movinggirl
La Guera
* Recommended byAromli, Mazz, Dame-AmaryllisEoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics,
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': James and Lily Potter have had to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
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* ''Synopsis'': James [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and Lily Potter have ''why'' she had to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at be hidden from the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'':Family, Angst
*''Comments'': Character death ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is alot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about spineless coward, Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by Catstaff
[=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended byMeduiniTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':
*
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
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* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, in Midnight, and none of the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'':Gen, AU-Canon divergence Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' andHistorical, Original ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, andHistorical characters
decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'':Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an This is actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the previous story]]) for work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Second Chance at Life]]'' Wizard of Her Own]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
[=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended byrheasilviadiromaTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'':
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'':Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels,Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by@/{{Leradny}}[=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels,
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, and takes him prisoner.
that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Adventure
Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'':Voldemort has some In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet Phoenix. The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that theauthor cover by including did a Q&A session rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the end characters, particularly her versions of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The authorcouldn't just was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as I at the same time am now able to understand why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]''he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' bylorien829
[=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended byKogut, @/{{Agogobell}}Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the
** The author
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]''
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'':Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the MaraudersOneshot
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
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[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry is finding a healthy outlet for AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
fourth?
* ''Tags'':Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': DespiteOneshot
** Also recommended on thecharacterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And theabuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by Ara Kane
[=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by@/MtheRPuidwen
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Despite
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:And the
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'':Adventure, This story was written prior to Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on therelease of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by silverstorm
The Matt Silver
* Recommended byKogutTropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, those hoping to survive and why does one of them claim to be rebuild rests on the son of Lily Lupin best and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure,the worst of humanity, both wizards and Drama
Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'':Great characters, amazing dark humor, Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a rare example magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by Paimpont
[=LeQuin=]
* Recommended byNalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, EyiklTropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure,
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
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* ''Synopsis:'' ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harryrecalls that a pale to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? that Harry rescued and Hermione set out she takes an immediate liking to solve him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the chilling mystery of romance is largely in the lost Hogwarts student.
background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'':Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterizationFamily/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost ofa variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]''Privet Drive]]'' by kirikarin
[=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended bytechnicolortardiseeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake is the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
to:
!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith,
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
to:
* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
''Synopsis'': A different take on Harry's first Occlumency lesson with Snape.
* ''Tags'':Horror
Drama
*''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
''Comments'': A very short, one-page fanfic that is nevertheless powerful, building up to a surprise ending.
**Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, Also recommended on the ending FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:As Long As You Know That, Potter]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by killing_rose
* Recommended by @/ThoseDancingDays, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A rose by any other name... perhaps, by any other name, it would smell less like prison. Less like death. Rose isstill chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the bestyour surrender. You will not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You are not going to get another chance to escape.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, HarryPotter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' by boomvroomshroom
[=FloreatCastellum=]
* Recommended bymothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'':Dead
Complete
* ''Synopsis'':Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens Ginny persuades Harry to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure attend Dudley's wedding. Unfortunately, both of them forgot that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
Aunt Marge would also be attending.
* ''Tags'':Adventure, Humor
Humor, Family, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Winner of Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot Ahilarious trope-based story, given Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' by [=DisobedienceWriter=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by the[[EvilOverlordList title]], but Wizengamot for defending himself against the some of dementors the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] summer after his fourth year and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put goes wandless into exile, Cornelius Fudge is certain all is now well with the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
world. At least until Harry's revenge begins...
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' by Parnopius
omidorichan
* Recommended byskysong8, Aerin Alanna
Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'':Dead
Complete
* ''Synopsis'':Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, Sirius's final fight and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
death scene from his own point of view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by The Santi
[=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended bySweece, @/Magic Kirby
Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'':Dead
Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the snake, he's placed in the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the latest turn of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Breath of Fresh Air]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potterloves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.escapes one of Dumbledore's plans to manipulate him by following Bill Weasley on an expedition to South America, where they find ''far'' more than they bargained for.
* ''Tags'':
*
**
[=[[reviews:As Long As You Know That, Potter]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by killing_rose
* Recommended by @/ThoseDancingDays, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A rose by any other name... perhaps, by any other name, it would smell less like prison. Less like death. Rose is
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'':
* ''Synopsis'':
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Winner of Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by the
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'':
* ''Synopsis'':
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'':
* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the snake, he's placed in the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the latest turn of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Breath of Fresh Air]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter
Changed line(s) 228,413 (click to see context) from:
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
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* '''Note:'''
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]''
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons,
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
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* ''Synopsis'': A different take on Harry's first Occlumency lesson with Snape.
* ''Tags'': Drama
* ''Comments'': A very short, one-page fanfic that is nevertheless powerful, building up to a surprise ending.
* ''Tags'': Drama
* ''Comments'': A very short, one-page fanfic that is nevertheless powerful, building up to a surprise ending.
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* ''Synopsis'': A different take on So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really mean, the well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's first Occlumency lesson with Snape.
inspiration.
* ''Tags'':Drama
Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': Avery short, one-page fanfic complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that is nevertheless powerful, building up Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to a surprise ending.the end moments.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': A
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by killing_rose
* Recommended by @/ThoseDancingDays, Dame-Amaryllis
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by killing_rose
* Recommended by @/ThoseDancingDays, Dame-Amaryllis
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]''
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A rose by any other name... perhaps, by any other name, it would smell less like prison. Less like death. Rose is your surrender. You will not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You are not going to get another chance to escape.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' by [=FloreatCastellum=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' by [=FloreatCastellum=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Remus and Tonks have finally decided to tie the knot. But, what will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 Arose Christmas Gamble]]'' by any other name... perhaps, Whitetail
* Recommended byany other name, it Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who wouldsmell less like prison. Less like death. Rose is your surrender. You will not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You not receive presents otherwise are not given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to get another chance to escape.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended onbe one heck of a gamble if he wants all the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=FloreatCastellum=]
[=DragonDi=]
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A
* Recommended by
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
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[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny persuades Harry to attend Dudley's wedding. Unfortunately, both of them forgot that Aunt Marge would also be attending.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Family, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Winner of Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' by [=DisobedienceWriter=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Humor, Family, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Winner of Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' by [=DisobedienceWriter=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny persuades Harry Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost his friends to attend Dudley's wedding. Unfortunately, both of them forgot that Aunt Marge would also death and betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, and in a place where death may very well be attending.
preferred.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Family, Oneshot
Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner ofMugglenet's Quicksilver Quill the 2009 Hourglass Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by [=DisobedienceWriter=]
Lady Altair
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis[=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by the Wizengamot for defending himself against the dementors the summer after his fourth year and goes wandless into exile, Cornelius Fudge is certain all is now well with the world. At least until Harry's revenge begins...
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the Wizengamot for defending himself against the dementors the summer point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after his fourth year and goes wandless into exile, Cornelius Fudge is certain all is now well with the world. At least until Harry's revenge begins...
war.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' byomidorichan
Annerb
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}marigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius's final fight and death scene from his own point of view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by [=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by [=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius's final fight Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins anddeath scene from his own point answering the question of view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by [=SpoonyLupin=]
Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Kogut
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the snake, he's placed in the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the latest turn of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
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* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by ''Synopsis:'' On the snake, he's placed in eve of the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the latest turn end of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
her childhood.
* ''Tags'':Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]''Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' bydirgewithoutmusic
Samvimes
* Recommended byTropers/{{thebadplace}}@/{{Kittenmommy}}
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]''
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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* ''Synopsis'': A series After the war, we gather to remember. And none of "what if" rewrites us escape unscathed, least of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
all Draco Malfoy...
* ''Tags'':Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-AirDark, Angst, and Drama
* ''Comments'': ABreath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first dayvery dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshota terrible, terrible price.
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air
* ''Comments'': A
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter escapes one of Dumbledore's plans to manipulate him by following Bill Weasley on an expedition to South America, where they find ''far'' more than they bargained for.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
[=[[reviews:Bungle In The Jungle]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by esama
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, The Forgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Adventure
[=[[reviews:Bungle In The Jungle]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by esama
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, The Forgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter escapes one of Dumbledore's plans to manipulate him by following Bill Weasley on an expedition to South America, ''Synopsis:'' A self-insert fic, where they find ''far'' more than they bargained for.
an avid fanfiction reader finds himself on Platform 9 3/4 at the beginning of Harry's 4th year, complete with Hogwarts letter and all.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
[=[[reviews:Bungle In * ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. The Jungle]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]''character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' byesama
Lomonaaeren
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, decoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' TheForgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllisyear: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]''
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really mean, the well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's inspiration.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
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* ''Synopsis'': So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal What really happened to Dennis Creevey after he fell in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really mean, lake on the well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's inspiration.
way to Hogwarts?
* ''Tags'':Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.Fantasy
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]'' by omidorichan
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* ''Synopsis'': Remus and Tonks have finally decided to tie the knot. But, what will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
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''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
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''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
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* ''Synopsis'': Remus and Tonks have finally decided to tie the knot. But, what will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
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''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to putAfter defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter travels to other universes and Severus Snape on helps them with their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of thesame team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck universes are serious, but most of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.them are comedic.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
akmdreamer
* Recommended byGoodwrench and @/JediVulcan[=Netherman14=]
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the
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* ''Synopsis'': Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost his friends to death and betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, and in a place where death may very well be preferred.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
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* ''Synopsis'': Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost After his friends to death godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed and betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, guilt-ridden. Can a visit from Ginny, Remus, and in a place where death may very well be preferred.
Tonks bring him to his senses?
* ''Tags'':Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. WinnerOneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the costAU, it does follow book 5 & most of war is, and 6, but how much it takes away Harry is brought from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.Durselys is changed
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by Annerb
* Recommended by marigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by Annerb
* Recommended by marigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question of what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question of what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of the Dark's Lord's failures, and offers to figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
help him out, for a price.
* ''Comments'':Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea of what it would "a power that Voldemort knows not" could be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshotlike.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'':
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' by Samvimes
* Recommended by @/{{Kittenmommy}}
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' by Samvimes
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* ''Synopsis'': After the war, we gather to remember. And none of us escape unscathed, least of all Draco Malfoy...
* ''Tags'': Dark, Angst, and Drama
* ''Comments'': A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a terrible, terrible price.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' by butalearner
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Dark, Angst, and Drama
* ''Comments'': A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a terrible, terrible price.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' by butalearner
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': After the war, we gather Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to remember. And none of us escape unscathed, least of all Draco Malfoy...
the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on.
* ''Tags'':Dark, Angst, Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Drama
Adventure
* ''Comments'':A very dark The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a terrible, terrible price.
** Also recommended oncompanion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Children]]=]
Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by butalearner
jbern
*Recommended Recommended: by @/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllislanky, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Also recommended on
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* ''Synopsis:'' A self-insert fic, where an avid fanfiction reader finds himself on Platform 9 3/4 at the beginning of Harry's 4th year, complete with Hogwarts letter and all.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
* ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by Lomonaaeren
* Recommended by decoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': What really happened to Dennis Creevey after he fell in the lake on the way to Hogwarts?
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]'' by nonjon
* Recommended by @/KhymChanur, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry travels to other universes and helps them with their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by akmdreamer
* Recommended by [=Netherman14=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After his godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed and guilt-ridden. Can a visit from Ginny, Remus, and Tonks bring him to his senses?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from the Durselys is changed
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Don't Let Me Go]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of the Dark's Lord's failures, and offers to help him out, for a price.
* ''Comments'': A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea of what "a power that Voldemort knows not" could be like.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Fair Trade]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8197451/1/Fantastic-Elves-and-Where-to-Find-Them Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/651163/evansentranced evansentranced]]
* Recommended by: Kogut, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on.
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', and a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by jbern
* Recommended: by lanky, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
* ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by Lomonaaeren
* Recommended by decoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': What really happened to Dennis Creevey after he fell in the lake on the way to Hogwarts?
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]'' by nonjon
* Recommended by @/KhymChanur, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry travels to other universes and helps them with their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by akmdreamer
* Recommended by [=Netherman14=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After his godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed and guilt-ridden. Can a visit from Ginny, Remus, and Tonks bring him to his senses?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from the Durselys is changed
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Don't Let Me Go]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of the Dark's Lord's failures, and offers to help him out, for a price.
* ''Comments'': A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea of what "a power that Voldemort knows not" could be like.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Fair Trade]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8197451/1/Fantastic-Elves-and-Where-to-Find-Them Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/651163/evansentranced evansentranced]]
* Recommended by: Kogut, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on.
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', and a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by jbern
* Recommended: by lanky, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
* Recommended by Adept
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!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history andGames at Grimmauld Place]]'' his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' byGemini-Victoria
[=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended byAdept[=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
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!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
!Ongoing fics
''Updated regularly or semi-regularly.''
[[folder: Ongoing fics]]
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Remus' life at Hogwarts and beyond.
* ''Paring(s)'': Remus Lupin/Sirius Black, James Potter/Lily Evins
* ''Comments:'' It's got tons of rep. There's a trans girl who's going to be introduced in book 3 (but features heavily in one of the spinoff fics), Indian James Potter, Gay Remus Lupin and Bi Sirius Black. None of the queer characters are out and the Wizarding World in this fic is about as horrible for queer people as the muggle one was at the time. Also, there's a lot of anti-werewolf stuf--Remus could be killed if the Ministry of Magic finds out he's a werewolf going to school. James and Sirius aren't jerks! They have moments of being quite mean, but their general characterization is one of a good friend. Snape is a {{Jerkass}}, he isn't a very sympathetic character and is quite mean to Remus.
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
[[/folder]]
!Dormant or Dead fics
''At least a year without an update, or killed by the author, at least two years without an update, or Author Existence Failure.''
[[folder: Dormant or Dead]]
''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the other side. She decides to write a letter.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the other side. She decides to write a letter.
to:
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year,
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione
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* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
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* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'':Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is oneA hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the best stories I've seen [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with afocus on letters between characters, more intelligent and I loved interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Hazelmist
Lord Drash
* Recommended byDrjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
Changed line(s) 751,759 (click to see context) from:
* ''Synopsis'': Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
to:
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells Grimmauld Place Games without the story rest of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'':Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'':There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent A hilarious and well thought out, heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue Order of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls preyPhoenix members while four adults try to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter make fools out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]''each other by Kaatiba
making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by[=SubversionStation=]@/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'':
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]''
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what could've happened when the Weasleys picked magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry up at the Dursleys' house Potter in Book Four. OR: I just want characters a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and do something threats to stop it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]''be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' bywandlorean
bikelock28
* Recommended by[=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77[=SubversionStation=]
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]''
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back in time to shape the future Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched inthe gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by E.M. Snape
Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro,lankyPowerupz77
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in
** Also recommended on the
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro,
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* ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'':Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'':This is one A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the best Severitus Challenge fics books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there.This story It is complete. See [[http://www.good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all toppednet/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-AmaryllisMazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'':Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, Ignores Half-Blood Prince and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'':
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
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* Recommended by MagneticField
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line whereSirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Orembracing him until there was no more specifically the one demon who started reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mysteryto be his brother.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]''
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House is a hard place to be in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House His life is a hard place to be filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost ofteachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
breather89
* Recommended byTropers/TheWildWestPyro[=SpellFoul=]
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is taught abducted by a lesson in honour and consent.
Muggle serial murderer.
*''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry human evil and Hermione, but using the power inside of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind net/s/10508117/1 The Lies That Bind]]'' Golden Lamb]]'' by Zephros
Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by@/{{Willyolio}}Gamma Cavy
*
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'':Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not'').Oneshot
** Alsohas a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:TheLies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences''Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' byTheta Serpentis
After the Rain
* Recommended byShebali, Powerupz77Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not'').
** Also
[=[[reviews:The
''Little Differences''
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
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* ''Synopsis'': They say the road Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to hell is paved celebrate his birthday with good intentions. From a few hours before Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this mind, or is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'':Warnings: Occasional violence Written between Order of Phoenix and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot ofOCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells usmeaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom offace this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' byshini_amaryllis
Xavras
* Recommended bykitty_demigoddessHackstory
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just his friends do the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
same.
* ''Tags'':Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake changes in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'':It's a Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very long, beautifully crafted enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story that takes the existing HP universe line up, and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all seeing the characters in HP are true to and their characters, and overlap in the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten ways that this isn't canon and they do leads to some moments of that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by alyssialui
the Imaginizer
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}@/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and Potions. Slight Snily.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and Potions. Slight Snily.
** Also recommended onunwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyalprice he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter andTrue]]'' the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by[=IamShadow21=]
Vicarious Leigh
* Recommendedby: [=SubversionStation=]by throwaawy
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by
* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to the Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to "During the Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.
** Also recommended onsummer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:LoyalBurrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]''Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' byPittsburghmuggle
We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended byAnonymousKomodo Classic
** Also recommended on
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''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]''
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to open the store for the day.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into "Sirius Black. He always was a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the owners arrive to open wizarding world?" No one knows the store truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the day.
summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Sexual imagery Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical anddiscussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between spelling errors, but they don't detract from the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
[=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}Sallera
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
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[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning the prophecy, Harry comes to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the prophecy, Harry comes to war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he other side. She decides he has to get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates write a mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
letter.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Adventure
Horror
* ''Comments'':An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of thetechnical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and best stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration I've seen with Blot's style, as is a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by ignipes
Hazelmist
* Recommended byGoodwrenchDrjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers Set in the Himalayan foothills.
Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'':Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'':A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job There are some elements of portraying the local color, and a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is an excellent action/adventure and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eatersis one of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Beforethe most powerful things I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informedhave even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to thenature tendency of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the Battle of Hogwarts story, but his work overall it really is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]''fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' byCrazy Mishka
Kaatiba
* Recommended bySophiebybophie[=SubversionStation=]
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]''
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy ofdo something to stop it.
** Also recommended on theDeath of Lord Voldemort]]'' FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' byrowen_r
wandlorean
* Recommended by@/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9[=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due Harry travels back in time to start in Book 7, but as shape the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled future into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War,happier one, but this author took over this topic anyway. The will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original storyis not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing solid writing. It will leave you to enjoy speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]''gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' byEvilkritter
E.M. Snape
* Recommended by@/MacPhistoFenro, lanky
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War,
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]''
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
*''Comments:'' ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This isbetter than an episode one of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped byLucillia
the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended byMarlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
*
* ''Comments'': This is
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
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* ''Synopsis'': During Three years after the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry was actually a good kid.
destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'':It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Alsoof note is recommended on the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by[=Zephyr7=]MagneticField
* ''Comments'':
** Also
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have the kind of love everyone else seems to take for granted?
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be able to have the kind of love everyone else seems to take said for granted?
their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama,Angst
Family
* ''Comments'':This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers Stays true to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from characters and major plot-lines of the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the original HP books while forging a divergent story that can be quite dark line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels aresome lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
[=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by[=Joyce13=]Kogut
* ''Tags'': Drama,
* ''Comments'':
** Said sequels are
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
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* ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'':Friendship No Slash, Adventure and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focusesMystery
** Also recommended on thePhoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel''FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' byKitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
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* Recommended byFenro, margauxwithanxomegaman
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses
** Also recommended on the
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel''
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by
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* ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House is a hard place to be in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'':Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
OC/OC
*''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by owlsaway
[=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by@/{{Sharysa}}, FenroTropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'':
*
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry andSnape in Hermione, but using the Room power of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they managekindness to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikeshammer home a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
Zephros
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}@/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, and two minutes for her to realise she wished she were dead."
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance andtwo minutes Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists forher to realise she wished she were dead."
**such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]''has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' byGenkai Fan
Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by@/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToonsShebali, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for
**
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]''
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before his reputation shredded in birth, to the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace end of his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Humor
Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'':It has its ups and downs, but the overall the A most wonderful story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around which tells us of the wizarding world's reaction to the writings origins of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on Voldemort, from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's also a finished work with complete, though the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see acknowledges that the story is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reducednot as long as it was planned to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) isalso quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]''that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by[=SeverelySnaped1=]
shini_amaryllis
* Recommended byKittastrophekitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]''
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced it only made sense that danger was attracted to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':Drama, Humor
Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'':Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is It's a very long, beautifully done crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent characterization, incarnation of Harry, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended byKitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by EyiklTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the consequences of physical injuries, and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the consequences of physical injuries, and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.Potions. Slight Snily.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
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[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]''
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by
* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to the life and mind Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, how differently Cedric might have been treated had he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
done so.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshotspage
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Celebony
Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended byAnimaluverAnonymous
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring the man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry saves Potter to sneak into a dying Muggle by magically transferring store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the man's cancer last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
open the store for the day.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': LikeHumor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the synopsis says, there characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by[=AwayLaughing=]@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Like
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts After learning the prophecy, Harry comes to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), butliving as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that is very much not the point decision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure of this work.
such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended onHumor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reignauthor's primitive grasp of Theodore Nott]]=]
''[[https://www.the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' byMegaerakles
ignipes
* Recommended byTropers/{{lalalei2001}}Goodwrench
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the
[=[[reviews:The Reign
''[[https://www.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': The truth can be cruel, and is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. Thetruth can be cruel, author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Silens Cursor
Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]Sophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'':Tragedy, Crime
Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'':An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry Really great story where Hermione makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, friends with Fred and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]''George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' bymovinggirl
rowen_r
* Recommended byAromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis@/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]''
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': James and Lily Potter have had to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
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* ''Synopsis'': James Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and Lily Potter have everyone had to learn everything prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at abouttheir son through people who 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have died felt during the war and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at while it does go into the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments fromhead with it, allowing you to enjoy the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Catstaff
Evilkritter
* Recommended byMeduini@/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, in ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the fic grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that thisis a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore,comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and without an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
Lucillia
* Recommended byrheasilviadiromaMarlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore,
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry flees seeking was actually a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
good kid.
* ''Comments'':''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's obviously not a complete AU new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of Deathly Hallows, all people is the one who instigates it, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are fully explained by still quite well written. Also of note is the story instead very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Angie Astravic
Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by@/{{Leradny}}[=Zephyr7=]
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'':
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up finally be able to have the (empty) Dursley's house--instead kind of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
love everyone else seems to take for granted?
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Adventure
Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'':Voldemort has This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some of parts in the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments ''EVER.''
to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
**This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by includingnet/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by lorien829
Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended byKogut, @/{{Agogobell}}[=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
**
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Ron Weasley have struggled to cope Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the mysterious disappearance world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the Phoenix Club and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'':Angst, Romance
Friendship and Fantasy
*''Comments:'' Rare example of using ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff flaws she found with Hogwarts and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', andEspionage]]'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by McJunker
grangerous
* Recommended by@/McJunkerFenro, margauxwithanx
* ''Tags'':
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[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
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** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
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* ''Synopsis:'' A story from ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after theFirst Wizarding War. Infiltrators try events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to crack it, but honestly the headquarters plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised ofthe order three fics, all of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.which are complete.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by paganaidd
owlsaway
* Recommended byNinja Marshwiggle@/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" and Snape in the form Room of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse,Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Kidnapping
Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'':Despite A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterizationoccasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and indeed, but be warned that it falls into the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and common fanfic trap of overdoing the pace of Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered thestories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel,very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]''net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by Ara Kane
[=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by@/MtheRTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse,
* ''Comments'':
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the
** Has a prequel,
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]''
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, wake up, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written priortwo minutes for her to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.realise she wished she were dead."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes ** Also recommended on the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by silverstorm
Genkai Fan
* Recommended byKogut@/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim side to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
rectify matters.
* ''Tags'':Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'':Great characters, amazing dark humor, It has its ups and a rare example downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by Paimpont
[=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended byNalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, EyiklKittastrophe
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
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* ''Synopsis:'' ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first Potter's fifth year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done andSuspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization ofthe plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a variety of characters, including deadfic for a while, but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:TheStrange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended bytechnicolortardisKitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of
[=[[reviews:The
''[[https://www.
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake is the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
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* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, polite Ravenclaw, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and teams up with Voldemort now in Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious consequences of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance,physical injuries, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by [=McJunker=]
Tinn Tam
* Recommended byMcJunker@/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance,
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the run during most adulated wizard in the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot History of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'':Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:''Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is A oneshot that Ron I keep going back and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken person he was always meant to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
be.
**Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with Also recommended on the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach thesuperfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
Open Space]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
copperbadge
* Recommended by@/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:''
**
[=[[reviews:Reach the
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.
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* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a spell-making craze among her classmates.
moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'':Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshotsand FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by The Wizards Harry
Celebony
* Recommended by[[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxisAnimaluver
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots
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* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
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* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited man's cancer to Hogwarts.
himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama,Humor
Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'':The story deals with Like the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, synopsis says, there is abuse, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of thethis story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages difficult to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance.stop reading. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
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''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Wayland Smith
Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended byLysianda[=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama,
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance.
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* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all it's cracked up to be. At least not until sixth year when the only other immortal around his task starts to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if yourworst enemy and goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
point of this work.
* ''Tags'':AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years afterOneshot, Drama, Mature Language
** Also recommended on theSecond Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Reign ofnarrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
Megaerakles
* Recommended by@/{{Agogobell}}Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after
** Also recommended on the
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* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
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* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, ''Synopsis'': The truth can be cruel, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the girl of gang unearths his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
Silens Cursor
* Recommended byHackstory@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'':Harry/[=FemOC=]
Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':AU, Romance, Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, andDrama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: athe darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry Potter Musical]]=]
makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by La Guera
movinggirl
* Recommended byEoppen, Powerupz77Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and
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[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, James and ''why'' she Lily Potter have had to be hidden from learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
*''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby''Comments'': Character death is a spineless coward, lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
Catstaff
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Meduini
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
*
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
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* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, Harry, in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]''Gen, AU-Canon divergence and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly,Historical, Original and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
Historical characters
* ''Comments'':This is Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even previous story]]) for those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
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prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Wizard of Her Own]]'' Second Chance at Life]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxisrheasilviadiroma
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]''
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly,
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'':
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry met Hedwig.
flees seeking a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by thegingerhairedlass
the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by[=Nerdman3000=]@/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
and takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'':Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'':In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This ficbasically retells is the events from James fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in theway plots that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did cover by including a rather amazing job at making me fall Q&A session in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions end of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** Theeach chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even couldn't just as I at the same time am now able to understand well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]''spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by[=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
lorien829
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** This fic
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the
** The
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]''
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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* ''Synopsis'': ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, Potter and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'':OneshotAngst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
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[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
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* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his fourth?
old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended onSupernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Andcharacterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
Ara Kane
* Recommended byPuidwen@/MtheR
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on
* ''Comments'': Despite the
[=[[reviews:And
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.
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* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended onAdventure, This story was written prior to the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by The Matt Silver
silverstorm
* Recommended byTropers/{{NCommander}}Kogut
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
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* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the dead started returning to life. The fate son of those hoping to survive Lily Lupin and rebuild rests on the best that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, andthe worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
Drama
* ''Comments'':Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding Great characters, amazing dark humor, and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue rare example of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
Paimpont
* Recommended byTropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and
* ''Comments'':
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks''Synopsis:'' Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC recalls that a pale little girl that called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking Hermione set out to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but solve the romance is largely in chilling mystery of the background until the epilogue.
lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'':Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The GhostMystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization ofPrivet Drive]]'' a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by[=AndrewWolfe=]
kirikarin
* Recommended byeeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}technicolortardis
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake is the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* Recommended by dolphinleo
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* Recommended by
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
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''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
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* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
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''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
to:
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
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* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7901920/chapters/18050212 Reign Down]]'' by [=drD=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
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* Recommended by Witchfinder
* ''Status:'' Dead
* ''Pairings:'' Hermione/Harem
* ''Synopsis:'' Occasionally, things do not always go as planned. After the war, the wizarding world is not run by the Light. It's run by power and blood. Hermione's concept of peace and equality has always been relative, even if it's granted under Voldemort's executed strategy. Yet, his carefully crafted utopia cannot be held without sacrifice. It's time for Hermione to prove her worth in a new era of control masked as peace.
* ''Tags'': AU.
* ''Comments:'' [[AlternateUniverse AUs]] where Voldemort wins and there's a Dark!Hermione are nothing new under the sun, but this story takes a common formula and polishes it while throwing their own little touches on it. The primary focus is Hermione's life among the Purebloods and Death Eaters post-Wizarding War with her and many other familiar faces being sucked into a dark rabbit hole. It features a lot of world-building and, to this troper's happiness, allusions to more real-world based references to witchcraft. It's dark, but not needlessly and hopelessly dark despite its subject matter, which is already a plus (though it features a lot of necessary [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOCness]]). A major highlight is the writing, which is devilishly smooth and seductive. Hermione also gets a magical lesbian harem, which should have sold you already.
[=[[reviews:Reign Down]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13801875/1/Meddling-Giant Meddling Giant]]'' by cloud9stories
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
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* Recommended by: eeveelutionlover2000
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' SI-fic. The MC awakens in the body of one Rubeus Hagrid after a freak accident at Ollivander's. As the MC figures out that he might as well give his all to this occasion, telling fuck you to both history and his foreknowledge, a familiar wand of holly and phoenix feather chooses him. How will the world react to a meddling half-giant born a century before his time? Worldwide AU.
[=[[reviews:MeddlingGiant]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: sloth4
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated September 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
* ”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
[=[[reviews: SoftMagicSucks]]=]
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''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
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* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
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* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
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* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
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* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
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* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A different take on Harry's first Occlumency lesson with Snape.
* ''Tags'': Drama
* ''Comments'': A very short, one-page fanfic that is nevertheless powerful, building up to a surprise ending.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:As Long As You Know That, Potter]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by killing_rose
* Recommended by @/ThoseDancingDays, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A rose by any other name... perhaps, by any other name, it would smell less like prison. Less like death. Rose is your surrender. You will not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You are not going to get another chance to escape.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' by [=FloreatCastellum=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Ginny persuades Harry to attend Dudley's wedding. Unfortunately, both of them forgot that Aunt Marge would also be attending.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Family, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Winner of Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards 2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' by [=DisobedienceWriter=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by the Wizengamot for defending himself against the dementors the summer after his fourth year and goes wandless into exile, Cornelius Fudge is certain all is now well with the world. At least until Harry's revenge begins...
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius's final fight and death scene from his own point of view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by [=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the snake, he's placed in the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the latest turn of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Breath of Fresh Air]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter escapes one of Dumbledore's plans to manipulate him by following Bill Weasley on an expedition to South America, where they find ''far'' more than they bargained for.
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* Recommended by
* ''Status'':
* ''Synopsis'':
* ''Tags'': Humor,
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Harry Potter is convicted by
* ''Tags'': Humor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'':
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius's final fight and death scene from his own point of view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by [=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the snake, he's placed in the same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the latest turn of events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A series of "what if" rewrites of Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Breath of Fresh Air]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2889350/1/Bungle_in_the_Jungle_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Bungle in the Jungle]]'' and its sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3759007/1/Turn_Me_Loose_A_Harry_Potter_Adventure Turn Me Loose]]'' by jbern
* Recommended by @/{{Dor}}, @/LooneyToons, @/FooFighter, Chuckg, lanky, oruma
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by esama
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, The Forgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by esama
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, The Forgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis
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''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]''
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
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* ''Synopsis'': So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really mean, the well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's inspiration.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
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* ''Synopsis'': So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really mean, the well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes A different take on Harry's inspiration.
first Occlumency lesson with Snape.
* ''Tags'':Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Drama
* ''Comments'': Acomplete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans very short, one-page fanfic that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right is nevertheless powerful, building up to the end moments.a surprise ending.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': A
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]'' by omidorichan
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2566206/1/By-the-Way By the Way]]''
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/154685 Ashes]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Remus and Tonks have finally decided to tie the knot. But, what will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
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* ''Synopsis'': Remus and Tonks have finally decided to tie the knot. But, what A rose by any other name... perhaps, by any other name, it would smell less like prison. Less like death. Rose is your surrender. You will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You are not going to get another chance to escape.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
net/s/11982933/1/Aunt-Marge-s-Even-Bigger-Mistake Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]'' by [=FloreatCastellum=]
* Recommended byMelinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcanTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.
* ''Pairings'': Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley
* ''Tags'': Canon Compliant
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Ashes]]=]
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* Recommended by
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
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* ''Synopsis'': Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost his friends to death and betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, and in a place where death may very well be preferred.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost his friends Ginny persuades Harry to death and betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, and in a place where death may very well attend Dudley's wedding. Unfortunately, both of them forgot that Aunt Marge would also be preferred.
attending.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Angst
Humor, Family, Oneshot
* ''Comments'':Great adventure story. Winner of the 2009 Hourglass Mugglenet's Quicksilver Quill Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.2016, Best General (Oneshot).
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]'' by Lady Altair
[=DisobedienceWriter=]
* Recommended by[=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis@/LooneyToons, Comartemis, [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]], lanky, Chuckg, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Seraviel}}, timeywimey, [=T7F=], The Otaku Ninja, [=DragonRidingSorceress=], Komodo Classic, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis, Chrispang, Corndogman, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:Aunt Marge's Even Bigger Mistake]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by Annerb
* Recommended by marigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by Annerb
* Recommended by marigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's After Harry Potter is convicted by the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera Wizengamot for defending himself against the dementors the summer after his fourth year and goes wandless into exile, Cornelius Fudge is certain all is now well with the war.
world. At least until Harry's revenge begins...
* ''Tags'':Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots onHumor, Parody, AU
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 10:1.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]''net/s/1448264/1/Blood-is-Thicker-Than-Water Blood is Thicker Than Water]]'' by Annerb
omidorichan
* Recommended bymarigold_lesley, Capretty, @/{{Robinton}}Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on
[=[[reviews:A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Cauterize]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question of what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question of what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of SlytherinsSirius's final fight and answering the question death scene from his own point of what it would be like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.view.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' net/s/9933747/1/Blue-Christmas Blue Christmas]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
[=SpoonyLupin=]
* Recommended byKogutTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'': Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:Blood is Thicker Than Water]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' by Samvimes
* Recommended by @/{{Kittenmommy}}
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]'' by Samvimes
* Recommended by @/{{Kittenmommy}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' On ''Synopsis'': After Arthur Weasley is attacked by the eve of snake, he's placed in the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers same room as another bite victim--a werewolf who is having a hard time adjusting to the end latest turn of her childhood.
events in his life. When Remus pays him a visit, can he say anything that will convince the angry young werewolf that his life isn't so bleak after all?
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]''Friendship, Hurt, Comfort
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' bySamvimes
dirgewithoutmusic
* Recommended by@/{{Kittenmommy}}Tropers/{{thebadplace}}
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Childhood’s End]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1346923/1/ The Children]]''
[=[[reviews: Blue Christmas]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/series/285498 boy with a scar]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After the war, we gather to remember. And none of us escape unscathed, least of all Draco Malfoy...
* ''Tags'': Dark, Angst, and Drama
* ''Comments'': A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a terrible, terrible price.
* ''Tags'': Dark, Angst, and Drama
* ''Comments'': A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a terrible, terrible price.
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* ''Synopsis'': After the war, we gather to remember. And none A series of us escape unscathed, least "what if" rewrites of all Draco Malfoy...
Harry Potter, books 1-7.
* ''Tags'':Dark, Angst, and Drama
Alternate Universe, Canon Divergence, What-ifs
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
*''Comments'': A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day ata terrible, terrible price.the Ministry.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:boy with a scar]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3321659/1/A-Breath-of-Fresh-Air A Breath of Fresh Air]]'' by Ineffabilitea
*
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Arthur Weasley's first day at
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' by butalearner
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllis
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' by butalearner
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllis
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A self-insert fic, where an avid fanfiction reader finds himself on Platform 9 3/4 at the beginning of Harry's 4th year, complete with Hogwarts letter and all.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
* ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by Lomonaaeren
* Recommended by decoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
* ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by Lomonaaeren
* Recommended by decoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' A self-insert fic, ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter escapes one of Dumbledore's plans to manipulate him by following Bill Weasley on an expedition to South America, where an avid fanfiction reader finds himself on Platform 9 3/4 at the beginning of Harry's 4th year, complete with Hogwarts letter and all.
they find ''far'' more than they bargained for.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
* ''Comments:'' Yes, this is a self-insert fic, but quite honestly it's the best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that I've seen. [=[[reviews:Bungle In The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good humor. The only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]''Jungle]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' byLomonaaeren
esama
* Recommended bydecoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:''@/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ, The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Forgotten One, feral, {{@/Robinton}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]''
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/1113588 Business]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:''
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': What really happened to Dennis Creevey after he fell in the lake on the way to Hogwarts?
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
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* ''Synopsis'': What So the Dursleys have painted Harry as a freak and a criminal in the years before he gets his Hogwarts letter? Well, when Harry decides to find out what those words really happened to Dennis Creevey after he fell in mean, the lake on well-intentioned intervention of a librarian results in Harry finding a role model--and the way to Hogwarts?
Wizarding World will never be the same. As the author puts it, the "mildest of fusions with Literature/SherlockHolmes". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's inspiration.
* ''Tags'':FantasyAlternate Universe, Canon Divergence, Crimes & Criminals, BAMF!Harry Potter, Dark!Harry Potter, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': A complete short story. While it's a little hard to imagine an 11-year-old making some of the plans that Harry does here, it's still a gripping read, right to the end moments.
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[=[[reviews:Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]'' by nonjon
* Recommended by @/KhymChanur, @/{{Robinton}}
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]'' by nonjon
* Recommended by @/KhymChanur, @/{{Robinton}}
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry travels to other universes and helps them with their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by akmdreamer
* Recommended by [=Netherman14=]
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by akmdreamer
* Recommended by [=Netherman14=]
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* ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry travels to other universes Remus and helps them with their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several ofTonks have finally decided to tie the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.knot. But, what will her parents think? Don't worry, they'll love you! ...right?
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by akmdreamer
net/s/13381295/1/The-Choices-That-Make-Us here]])
* Recommended by[=Netherman14=]Melinda
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
* ''Tags'': Parody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:By The Way]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChoicesThatMakeUs'' by Anla-shok (link [[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* '''Status'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'' A story detailing the lives of the five Black cousins; Sirius, Regulus, Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda. The story focuses on their troubled upbringing, interactions with each other, varying sense of family loyalty and roles during the two Wizarding Wars before, after and during the events of the novels.
''[[http://www.potionsandsnitches.org/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=3008 A Christmas Gamble]]'' by Whitetail
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'' Complete
* ''Synopsis'': In the Wizarding World, Father Christmas exists. Of course, not all witches and wizards know this, because only children who would not receive presents otherwise are given a present from the man himself. But when something unexpected comes up Christmas Eve, he’s in the market for two substitute Santas to tag-team his complicated route. Who better to ask than the boy whose name has been on his list almost ten years running, and the man who has forgotten what Christmas once meant for him? Either Father Christmas is crazy to put Harry Potter and Severus Snape on the same team, or he knows something they don’t. One way or another, it’s going to be one heck of a gamble if he wants all the gifts delivered on time. Entrant in 2013 Holiday Fic Fest.
[=[[reviews:A Christmas Gamble]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4412736/1/Carnival_of_Dark_and_Dangerous_Creatures Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]'' by [=DragonDi=]
* Recommended by Goodwrench and @/JediVulcan
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* ''Synopsis'': After his godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed and guilt-ridden. Can a visit from Ginny, Remus, and Tonks bring him to his senses?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from the Durselys is changed
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from the Durselys is changed
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* ''Synopsis'': After Four years ago, Remus Lupin lost his godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed friends to death and guilt-ridden. Can a visit from Ginny, Remus, betrayal. Now he finds himself betrayed once more, and Tonks bring him to his senses?
in a place where death may very well be preferred.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner ofAU, the 2009 Hourglass Awards Admin's Choice Award for Drama at The Unknowable Room. The author has written several other fine works as well.
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much itdoes follow book 5 & takes away from those who are left behind. It is truly one of the best oneshots on fanfiction.net. That's an objective 'best' too--It's just over 1600 words, long, but has more than 1300 reviews, and over FIVE THOUSAND favorites. For reference, most good stories have a words-to-favorites ratio of 6, but how Harry is brought from the Durselys is changed10:1.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Great adventure story. Winner of
** Filled with great characterization, despicable villains and an unexpected (but completely believable and totally in character) almost father/son relationship between Mad-Eye Moody and Remus. A great read, and highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Carnival Of Dark And Dangerous Creatures]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4152700/1/ Cauterize]]'' by Lady Altair
* Recommended by [=fireball900=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': ''"Of course it's missing something vital. That's the point."'' Dennis Creevey takes up his brother's camera after the war.
* ''Tags'': Tearjerker
* ''Comments'': An amazing, emotional oneshot that will bring tears to your eyes. It covers just what the cost of war is, and how much it
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]''
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/189189/chapters/278342 The Changeling]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of the Dark's Lord's failures, and offers to help him out, for a price.
* ''Comments'': A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea of what "a power that Voldemort knows not" could be like.
* ''Comments'': A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea of what "a power that Voldemort knows not" could be like.
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of the Dark's Lord's failures, and offers Ginny is sorted into Slytherin. It takes her seven years to help him out, for a price.
figure out why.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'':A fantastic retcon fic which shows an interesting idea Vastly expands JKR's universe by fleshing out the cast of Slytherins and answering the question of what "a power that Voldemort knows not" could it would be like.like to be a Slytherin girl while still staying true to the core of who Ginny Weasley is.
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst, AU
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews: The Changeling]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5526332/1/Childhood-s-End Childhood’s End]]'' by Vera Rozalsky
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' On the eve of the Decommissioning of Malfoy Manor, Hermione remembers the end of her childhood.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
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[=[[reviews:Fair Trade]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8197451/1/Fantastic-Elves-and-Where-to-Find-Them Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/651163/evansentranced evansentranced]]
* Recommended by: Kogut, @/{{Robinton}}
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8197451/1/Fantastic-Elves-and-Where-to-Find-Them Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/651163/evansentranced evansentranced]]
* Recommended by: Kogut, @/{{Robinton}}
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* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis'': After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on.
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', and a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by jbern
* Recommended: by lanky, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', and a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by jbern
* Recommended: by lanky, @/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes war, we gather to the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his own thing going on.
remember. And none of us escape unscathed, least of all Draco Malfoy...
* ''Tags'':Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, Dark, Angst, and Adventure
Drama
* ''Comments'':The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Handbook of Elf Psychology]]'', A very dark and incredibly plausible little AU ficlet, featuring Draco (but sooo not [[DracoInLeatherPants in leather pants]]), Hermione, Ron, Ginny, ''et al''. Voldemort was defeated, but at a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby terrible, terrible price.
** Also recommended on theAlmost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' net/s/8586147/1/ A Curse of Truth]]'' by jbern
butalearner
*Recommended: Recommended by lanky, @/BaronPraxis@/{{Willyolio}}, Kogut, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
[=[[reviews:The Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis'': Susan Bones was with Amelia Bones when Voldemort came to kill her. Unfortunately for him, Harry was there to stop him. Essentially, the story diverges rapidly after the events of the fifth book, with Harry managing to catch Voldemort off of his guard and injuring him. This enrages Harry's powerful foe into taking him completely seriously, causing reality to ensue.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments'': This story rapidly gets darker and darker as it progresses, with both Harry and Voldemort not pulling their punches. While jbern's work is always leaning towards cynicism on the sliding scale, this work takes AnyoneCanDie to new levels and develops some characters into quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very manipulative, forcing Harry to ditch being an AllLovingHero in order to examine [[WhatYouAreInTheDark exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover the simple truth that GoodIsNotNice. Brilliantly written, as always, and it gets bonus points for lots and lots of CharacterDevelopment, not all of which is good for the characters involved.
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fight The Coming Darkness]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments'': This story rapidly gets darker and darker as it progresses, with both Harry and Voldemort not pulling their punches. While jbern's work is always leaning towards cynicism on the sliding scale, this work takes AnyoneCanDie to new levels and develops some characters into quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very manipulative, forcing Harry to ditch being an AllLovingHero in order to examine [[WhatYouAreInTheDark exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover the simple truth that GoodIsNotNice. Brilliantly written, as always, and it gets bonus points for lots and lots of CharacterDevelopment, not all of which is good for the characters involved.
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fight The Coming Darkness]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by Adept
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* ''Synopsis'': Susan Bones was with Amelia Bones when Voldemort came to kill her. Unfortunately for him, Harry was there to stop him. Essentially, ''Synopsis:'' A self-insert fic, where an avid fanfiction reader finds himself on Platform 9 3/4 at the story diverges rapidly after the events beginning of the fifth book, with Harry managing to catch Voldemort off of his guard and injuring him. This enrages Harry's powerful foe into taking him completely seriously, causing reality to ensue.
4th year, complete with Hogwarts letter and all.
* ''Tags'':Adventure, Romance
Drama, Humor, Romance, Adventure
*''Comments'': This story rapidly gets darker and darker as it progresses, with both Harry and Voldemort not pulling their punches. While jbern's work is always leaning towards cynicism on the sliding scale, ''Comments:'' Yes, this work takes AnyoneCanDie to new levels and develops some characters into is a self-insert fic, but quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very manipulative, forcing Harry to ditch being an AllLovingHero in order to examine [[WhatYouAreInTheDark exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover honestly it's the simple truth best (i.e. only one I could tolerate past chapter 2, much less finish) that GoodIsNotNice. Brilliantly written, as always, and it gets bonus points for lots and lots of CharacterDevelopment, not all of which is I've seen. The character does have some slight Sue-ish qualities, but mostly used in good for the characters involved.
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fighthumor. The Coming Darkness]]=]
only real superpowers come from his inherent knowledge of canon.
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' net/s/12005755/1/The-Daring-Win The Daring Win]]'' by Gemini-Victoria
Lomonaaeren
* Recommended byAdeptdecoy73
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'':
*
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fight
[=[[reviews:A Curse Of Truth]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' The year: 1987. The place: Muggle London. The situation: The Boy-Who-Lived is being treated horribly by his Muggle relatives. A young witch must take him in for the Ministry's good and his. The witch's name: Dolores Umbridge.
* ''Tags:'' Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story does the impossible: it makes ''[[BeyondtheImpossible Dolores Umbridge]]'' a protagonist. Not a VillainProtagonist, an actual (morally gray) protagonist that readers want to root for with redeeming qualities. Furthermore, with the exception of Albus Dumbledore, the other characters act relatively in line with their canon portrayals.
[=[[reviews:Lomonaaeren]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/387664/1/Denizen-of-the-Deep-A-Hogwarts-Fairy-Tale Denizen of the Deep: A Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]'' by Hedda
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'': A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' by Parnopius
* Recommended by skysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius is bored, so What really happened to Dennis Creevey after he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing fell in the Grimmauld Place Games without lake on the rest way to Hogwarts?
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Denizen of theOrder knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'':Deep: A hilarious and heartwarming story that manages to give much needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and alcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''[[https://www.Hogwarts Fairy-Tale]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5479796/1/Fire-Burns Fire Burns]]'' net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]'' by Parnopius
nonjon
* Recommended byskysong8, Aerin Alanna
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]@/KhymChanur, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Fantasy
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Denizen of the
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Fun and Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''[[https://www.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.
* ''Tags'': Humor, dark
* ''Comments'': Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.
** Aerin Alanna adds: Snarky, silly, dangerous, enigmatic...it's brilliantly written and extremely believable. There are other fics that go along with it: ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3134554/1/Fallen-Angel Fallen Angel]]'', a sequel to ''Fire Burns''; ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5177726/1/Carpe-Diem Carpe Diem]]'', a prequel starring Remus; and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10795961/1/Snapshots Snapshots]]'', oneshots set in the same world as the other three.
[=[[reviews:Fire Burns]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by bikelock28
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A completely AU story of ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise travels to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society other universes and helps them with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and threats to be contained, actually be better?
their Voldemort problems.
* ''Tags'':AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 FostParody, Adventure, Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Lound]]'' Harry/Draco.
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' bybikelock28
akmdreamer
* Recommended by[=SubversionStation=][=Netherman14=]
* ''Tags'':
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost
* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic.
[=[[reviews:Dimension Hopping For Beginners]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7392793/1/Don-t-Let-Me-Go Don't Let Me Go]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Ginny head into the woods at the Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
** Also recommended on the [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Spiral Digger
* Recommended by Oracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': Missing moment After his godfather's death, Harry withdraws, depressed and guilt-ridden. Can a visit from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George Ginny, Remus, and Ginny head into Tonks bring him to his senses?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from thewoods at the Quidditch World Cup.
Durselys is changed
** Also recommended on the[[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
[=[[reviews:Don't Let Me Go]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by Spiral Digger
[=BajaB=]
* Recommended byOracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Songfic, Sort of AU, it does follow book 5 & most of 6, but how Harry is brought from the
** Also recommended on the
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': The spirit of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in which [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
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* ''Synopsis'': The spirit Harry confronts Voldemort after his sixth year at Hogwarts with an alternate reason for some of Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape the Dark's Lord's failures, and as the charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the only way offers to regain control is through his own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
help him out, for a price.
* ''Comments'': Adefinite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world infantastic retcon fic which [[TheBadGuyWins shows an interesting idea of what "a power that Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.knows not" could be like.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Mystery
* ''Comments'': A
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A world in
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'': Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
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[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by Lady Charity
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason to cry. Never did he expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Her]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and embracing him until there was no more reason After the Dursleys abandon six year old Harry in a park in Kent, Harry comes to cry. the realization that he is an elf. Not a house elf, though. A forest elf. Never did he expect mind wizards vs muggles; Harry has his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
own thing going on.
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her net/s/8509020/15/The-Handbook-of-Elf-Psychology The Ghost Handbook of Her]]'' Elf Psychology]]'', and a companion piece, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10306484/1/Dobby-the-Almost-No-Longer-Free-Forest-Elf Dobby the Almost No Longer Free Forest Elf]]''.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' byxox-hattii-xox
jbern
*Recommended Recommended: by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}lanky, @/BaronPraxis
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
* ''Tags'': Character study, pre-Hogwarts, NOT a creature!fic, slightly cracky, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': The story has a completed sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Fantastic Elves and Where to Find Them]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2686464/1/To_Fight_The_Coming_Darkness To Fight The Coming Darkness]]'' by
*
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* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by breather89
* Recommended by [=SpellFoul=]
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* ''Synopsis'': His life is filled Susan Bones was with silence. Ever since he lost Amelia Bones when Voldemort came to kill her. His moments, once full Unfortunately for him, Harry was there to stop him. Essentially, the story diverges rapidly after the events of noise, echo in the fifth book, with Harry managing to catch Voldemort off of his ears. Now guard and injuring him. This enrages Harry's powerful foe into taking him completely seriously, causing reality to ensue.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments'': This story rapidly gets darker and darker as it progresses, with both Harry and Voldemort not pulling their punches. While jbern's work is always leaning towards cynicism on the sliding scale, this work takes AnyoneCanDie to new levels and develops some characters into quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very manipulative, forcing Harry to ditch being an AllLovingHero in order to examine [[WhatYouAreInTheDark exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover the simple truth thatshe's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The GhostGoodIsNotNice. Brilliantly written, as always, and it gets bonus points for lots and lots of Her]]=]
CharacterDevelopment, not all of which is good for the characters involved.
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fight The Coming Darkness]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley net/s/4684916/1/Fun-Games-at-Grimmauld-Place Fun and the Waking Nightmare]]'' Games at Grimmauld Place]]'' by breather89
Gemini-Victoria
* Recommended by[=SpellFoul=]Adept
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments'': This story rapidly gets darker and darker as it progresses, with both Harry and Voldemort not pulling their punches. While jbern's work is always leaning towards cynicism on the sliding scale, this work takes AnyoneCanDie to new levels and develops some characters into quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very manipulative, forcing Harry to ditch being an AllLovingHero in order to examine [[WhatYouAreInTheDark exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover the simple truth that
[=[[reviews:The Ghost
** Unseen Voice: Really good story with a believable real-world-approach to the Wizards War. There are no true heroes in this story, just survivors who are ready to do anything it takes to win, leading to an egregious amount of WhatTheHellHero moments. I disliked the BitterSweetEnding with hints of a sequel, but that's just my preference of reading stories with a definite closure. A good read.
[=[[reviews:To Fight The Coming Darkness]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
* ''Comments'': The story is much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
* Recommended by Gamma Cavy
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* ''Synopsis'': After encountering Tom Riddle in her first year, Ginny wants a quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she Sirius is abducted by a Muggle serial murderer.
bored, so he ropes Tonks, Bill and Mundungus Fletcher into playing the Grimmauld Place Games without the rest of the Order knowing what they're actually up to. HilarityEnsues.
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'':The A hilarious and heartwarming story is that manages to give much better than it sounds, with an insight into human evil needed depths to the Order of the Phoenix members while four adults try to make fools out of each other by making them do increasingly ridiculous dares to win bragging rights and the inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasleyalcohol.
[=[[reviews:Fun andthe Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.Games at Grimmauld Place]]=]
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Starlit Skyline
net/s/8629685/1/Firebird-s-Son here]])
* Recommended byGamma Cavy@/UncloudedTJ, [=Supernova92=], [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Pairings'': Tonks/Lupin, although it's not the focus of the story.
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley
[=[[reviews:Fun and
''[[https://www.
''Fanfic/FirebirdsSon'' by Darth Marrs (link [[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]'' by After the Rain
* Recommended by Valjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': ''Synopsis:'' Think you know what the magical world is like? You're wrong. A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, completely AU story of Harry Potter in a world that was born from an intellectual exercise to envision what type of modern, educated society would actually permit, or even encourage, polygamy. The answer? A society with four times more women than men. But will a world run by women, in which wizards are commodities to be controlled and wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
threats to be contained, actually be better?
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]''AU, Drama, Fantasy
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' byAfter the Rain
bikelock28
* Recommended byValjean, @/ShadowAI, Mazz, bhadratheboss, @/{{JET73L}}, Dame-Amaryllis[=SubversionStation=]
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Golden Lamb]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]''
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25589920 Fost and Lound]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' by Xavras
* Recommended by Hackstory
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* ''Synopsis'': Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, Missing moment from [[Literature/HarryPotterandtheGobletofFire GoF]] [=Ch9=]. Fred, George and Death Eaters in hula skirts. Has he finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaningGinny head into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes the woods at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
Quidditch World Cup.
** Also recommended on theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots [[FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots Harry Potter Oneshots]] page.
[=[[reviews:Happy Birthday, Mr. Dark Lord]]=]
''[[https://www.[=[[reviews:Fost and Lound]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9824469/1/Harry-Potter-24 Harry Potter 24]]'' net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]]'' by Xavras
Spiral Digger
* Recommended byHackstoryOracle Seven, Fenro, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
* ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning
** Also recommended on the
''[[https://www.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Tags'': AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'': Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the Imaginizer
* Recommended by @/{{KaguyaCat}}
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* ''Synopsis'': October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour The spirit of real time. Summary details can be found inside Salazar Slytherin has been released into an unwilling Snape and as the story. Tom Riddle is planning to end charismatic Founder takes charge of his body, Severus discovers the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and only way to regain control is through his friends do the same.
own Slytherin cunning.
* ''Tags'':AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and changes in how the final battle comes about.
Mystery
* ''Comments'':Despite its at-times-poor grammar, A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the fic is overall very enjoyable main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a MagnificentBastard right from the beginning, and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of it only gets better as the story line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways continues.
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one thatthey do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.is enjoyable.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]'' net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]]'' by the Imaginizer
Lady Azar de Tameran
* Recommended by@/{{KaguyaCat}}Mazz, Fenro, Ayacyana
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** There are so few well-written Founder Fics out there. It is good to see one that
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.
[=[[reviews:The Founder's Pendants]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'': Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' by The Santi
* Recommended by Sweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
to:
* ''Synopsis'': In A world in which Harry Potter learns that friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price [[TheBadGuyWins Voldemort wins]]. And honestly wishes he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
hadn't.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure,Drama
One-Shot, AU, Time travel, and Potential future slash
* ''Comments'':Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry PotterIgnores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.
** Also recommended on theAccidental Horcrux]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/12/Harry-Potter-and-the-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]'' net/s/7124239/1/Gemini Gemini]]'' by The Santi
Lady Charity
* Recommended bySweece, @/Magic Kirby
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawyTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure,
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:Future Imperfect]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter loves, and is loved by, his parents, his godfather, and his brother. He isn't mistreated, abused, or neglected. So why is he a Dark Wizard? [=NonBWL!Harry=]. Not your typical Harry's brother is the Boy Who Lived story.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent and interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiny (or some such crap).
* '''Note:''' The fanfiction.net link is no longer being updated, but the up to date story can be found on Dark Lord Potter ''[[https://forums.darklordpotter.net/showthread.php?t=17021&page=2 here]]''. About a third of the way down the page of the link is where it picks up from where fanfiction.net left off. However, you need an account to access it. -- @/Magic Kirby
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5441775/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Dagger_of_Foreboding The Dagger of Foreboding]]'' by Lord Drash
* Recommended by The Omegod
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned Dagger of Foreboding.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Romance, AU
* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most, hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. It's written in an awkward style rife with inconsistencies and contradictions and can be a biting parody of Harry Potter fanfiction as a whole. Oh, and it has the best similes ever.
[=[[reviews:The Dagger of Foreboding]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11950816/1/Harry-Potter-the-Game Harry Potter and the Game]]'' by [=Concept101=]
* Recommended by mathewhias, Popularmmorpgs, atjenminecart18
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's always liked blue. Blue is the sky he couldn't see in his cupboard. Blue is the ocean he has only read about. Blue is the alert he has leveled up. Blue is freedom. Blue is life. A Life is a game style fanfiction. Harry Potter Series Re-imagined.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Hermione/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': The writing is average in the first few chapters, but the author's improvement is almost tangibly visible in the later chapters. The story has many different funny, serious, and emotional moments. The action is well written, there are good mystery elements and the characters have depth to them. The author has some pretty original ideas about house elves and Founders that he weaves well into the narrative of the canon-esque story.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and the Game]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Resolve]]'' by Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by throwaawy
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* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
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* ''Synopsis'': "During the summer between 5th Sirius had always pictured reuniting with James when his time came, always pictured taking his best friend's hand and 6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something embracing him until there was no more is happening between reason to cry. Never did he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is expect his brother. Never did he want it to be his brother.
** Also recommended on themortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11475194/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Year-of-Madness Harry Potter and the Year net/s/5249602/1/The-Ghost-Of-Her The Ghost of Madness]]'' Her]]'' by [=JacquiWrites=]
xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended bySchlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo ClassicTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
** Also recommended on the
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'': Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the story.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
[=[[reviews:Gemini]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort twelve hours ago. Follow him through his year of madness, where he will have to deal with unbelievers, friends and family, marriage proposals, Kreacher's massive over protectiveness and interesting way of misunderstanding, and much more.
* ''Comments'': It's still being written, but it's quite promising. It's not the dark, miserable sort of fic that often appears when they're set directly after the end of the battle. Three chapters in, and it only seems to be the day after. Quite slow, and the author puts in punchlines at the end of each chapter. They work surprisingly well though.
** Unfortunately, the fic ''only'' has those three chapters. Given that it was last updated in 2016, it seems that whatever promise the fic had is irrelevant.
[=[[reviews: Harry Potter and the Year of Madness]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8918000/1/Harry-Potter-Reads-the-Multiverse Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]'' By Crossoverpairinglover
* Recommended by [=KrspaceT=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'' We've all seen Harry Potter, friends and enemies read his past, but what happens when he gains the opportunity to read the adventures of entirely different Harry Potters. Completely original stories that can range from harem tales to X-overs to pairings that don't make sense. Reading stars including students, staff, death eaters and the Dursleys.
* ''Comments'': While not written on the level of, say, ''Firebird's Son'', the sheer uniqueness of the idea helps make up for the above average but not stellar quality.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter Reads The Multiverse]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7608009/1/Harry-Potter-The-Boy-Who-Lived-a-Lie Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived a Lie]]'' by Jacqui The Pirate
* Recommended by Schlubalybub
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The writers of other books about Harry Potter have never had the pleasure or indeed misfortune of meeting him. I, Rita Skeeter have met him numerous times, which allows me to give the readers an insight into his life, a biography that I hope will provide an illuminating insight to "The Boy Who Lived."
* ''Comments'': No pairings that weren't in the canon, and not really built on more within the fanfic, but this one isn't really about building on the story, but seeing it from another point of view, namely Rita's. As Rita wasn't exactly Harry's biggest fan within the canon, but writing a book about him anyway, I think that this fanfic also shows a lot about Rita herself--moreso than Harry or any of the other characters. She basically sees Harry as a way to make money, and it's stated numerous times that Harry refuses to speak to Rita, and would not be interviewed for the book.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived A Lie]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
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* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by Sallera
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* ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well His life is filled with silence. Ever since he lost her. His moments, once full of noise, echo in his ears. Now that was until Regulus finally discovers the secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the strongest person any she's gone. Severus reflects.
[=[[reviews:The Ghost ofthem know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
Her]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' net/s/12781850/1/Ginny-Weasley-and-the-Waking-Nightmare Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
breather89
* Recommended bySallera[=SpellFoul=]
[=[[reviews:The Ghost of
* ''Tags'': Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and spelling errors, but they don't detract from the story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In her seventh year, Hermione needs a supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the other side. She decides to write a letter.
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by Hazelmist
* Recommended by Drjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In After encountering Tom Riddle in her seventh first year, Hermione needs Ginny wants a supervisor for quiet holiday. Unfortunately, she is abducted by a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the other side. She decides to write a letter.
* ''Tags'': Horror
Muggle serial murderer.
* ''Comments'':Surprisingly, not crack at all, and nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. ThisThe story is one of the best stories I've seen much better than it sounds, with a focus on letters between characters, an insight into human evil and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.inside of Ginny's mind after Book Two.
[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' net/s/10508117/1 The Golden Lamb]]'' by Hazelmist
Starlit Skyline
* Recommended byDrjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]Gamma Cavy
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments'':
** Seconded by Nictis. This
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Ginny Weasley and the Waking Nightmare]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
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* ''Synopsis'': Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily A former pupil thinks about Headmaster Dumbledore, and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
wonders..."''Tell me headmaster, have you ever picked favorites?''"
* ''Tags'':Romance, Suspense
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.Oneshot
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story is one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by Kaatiba
* Recommended by [=SubversionStation=]
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the Weasleys picked Harry up at the Dursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and do something to stop it.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended by [=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': A haunting, bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.
to:
* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back Lord Voldemort announces that he's going to celebrate his birthday with Sugar Quills, Pin-the-Beak-on-the-Hippogriff, and Death Eaters in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will hula skirts. Has he listen to Hermione's warning?
finally lost his mind, or is somebody crazy like a fox?
* ''Tags'':Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
Written between Order of Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, Drama, Humor
*''Comments'': A haunting, ''Comments:'' Achieves what all short pieces should strive for--packing a lot of meaning into a few paragraphs. Starts out sounding like a hilarious, highly random crackfic, twists into what seems to be a great light-hearted humor piece, and finally whiplashes at the end into [[spoiler:one of the most horrifically bleak, and original story with solid writing. It will leave you speechless and feeling like you've been punched dark, gut-wrenching, tragic slaps in the gut. Really, there are no words. I highly recommend it.face this troper has ever read]]. The simple, two-word line [[spoiler:''"They won't."'']] hurts like a punch in the stomach.
* ''Tags'':
*
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by E.M. Snape
* Recommended by Fenro, lanky
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* ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Tags'': Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'': This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by [=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': Snape October 1996. A 24 hour period in Harry Potter's life. Each chapter will represent 1 hour of real time. Summary details can be found inside the story. Tom Riddle is Harry's father. No one is happy planning to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, end the war before it even begins. Dumbledore helps Harry and nongraphic violence.
his friends do the same.
* ''Tags'':Colorful language, dark themes, AU, Drama, Adventure, Non Canon relationships, character deaths that are non canon, characters that may be OOC although there will be reasons made clear in the story for why they are acting OOC compared to canon, and nongraphic violence
changes in how the final battle comes about.
* ''Comments'':This Despite its at-times-poor grammar, the fic is one overall very enjoyable and has moments of true brilliance. Watching the events of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story is complete. See [[http://www.line up, and seeing the characters and their overlap in the ways that they do leads to some moments of that are truly amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who can get past the initial few chapters, which are admittedly not great.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship betweennet/s/11762850/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Accidental-Horcrux Harry Potter and Snape. It's all topped the Accidental Horcrux]]'' by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
Imaginizer
* Recommended by[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis@/{{KaguyaCat}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter 24]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]]'' by ENSIGN
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
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* ''Synopsis'': Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events In which Harry Potter learns that destroyed her world.
friends can be made in the unlikeliest places...even in your own head. Alone and unwanted, eight-year-old Harry finds solace and purpose in a conscious piece of Tom Riddle's soul, unaware of the price he would pay for befriending the dark lord. But perhaps in the end it would all be worth it...because he'd never be alone again.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'':Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, Has a [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12278649/1/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chrysalis sequel]], which has been discontinued.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter andutterly chilling. A masterpiece.
** Also recommended onthe FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
Accidental Horcrux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt fictionalley.org/authors/vicarious_leigh/TPHKN.html The Innocence Power He Knows Not]]'' and sequel ''[[http://fanfiction.portkey.org/story/1585 The Triumvirate of Guilt]]'' Resolve]]'' by ENSIGN
Vicarious Leigh
* Recommended by@/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticFieldthrowaawy
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Drama
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter and
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]=]
''[[http://www.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter was sentenced to Azkaban prison. However he never went there. Who is this James Pathertrory who's running around the world causing problems for the Death Eaters?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
[=[[reviews:The Innocence Of Guilt]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended by MagneticField
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': Mr "During the summer between 5th and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
6th year, what begins as an innocent flying lesson at the Burrow results in Harry's realization that something more is happening between he and Hermione. However, fast upon this realization is the mortifying thought that loving Hermione marks her as a tempting target in an unfinished battle with Voldemort."
*''Tags'': Drama, Family
''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione
* ''Comments'':Stays true to the characters and major plot-lines of the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully Both stories were written [[AlternateUniverse before HBP came out]], and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on cover Years 6 & 7 respectively.
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in theAuror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequelsstory.
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]''net/s/9383913/1/How-Potter-Broke-Black How Potter Broke Black]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
We're All M-M-Mad Here
* Recommended byKogutKomodo Classic
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* ''Comments'':
* ''Tags'': TPHKN is [=PG13=], TOV is M for a scene late in the
** Said sequels
* '''Note''': Unfortunately, it seems that both links are dead.
[=[[reviews:Harry Potter The Power He Knows Not]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by Slide
* Recommended by omegaman
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* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to ''Synopsis'': "Sirius Black. He always was a brilliant actor. That's why no one ever really knew the real him. Well that was until Regulus finally make discovers the decision secret he has been hiding. Sirius plans for no one else to confront find out, but when have plans ever worked out in the wizarding world?" No one knows the truth about Sirius' home life, not even James. When Sirius goes home for the summer, his demons. Or more specifically mother gives him a terrible ultimatum that will break him down further than anyone should ever go. Sirius is the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
strongest person any of them know--but even he can't fight forever.
* ''Tags'':No Slash, Adventure Angst, Friendship
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical andMystery
** Also recommended onspelling errors, but they don't detract from the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
story. And really? I just want to be Sirius' friend after reading this. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis Not. A happy. Fic.]]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis org/works/25787359/chapters/62633206 How to Succeed in Herba]]'' Dark Wizardry (Without Really Trying)]]'' by Slide
technically direct
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended byomegamanSallera
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': This...is not a happy fic. Sirius is beaten down like crazy. It doesn't even feel like angst, because it's quite well-written. There are semi-frequent grammatical and
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:The Last Straw]]=]
[=[[reviews:How Potter Broke Black]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.
* Recommended by: Eyikl
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* '' Synopsis'': Based on his mother's advice and a book from Neville, Ron starts to practice dark magic. It's told entirely from Ron's POV, so the Weasleys get a lot of page-time.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House is a hard place to be in the run-up to the Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'': Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
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* ''Synopsis'': Slytherin House is In her seventh year, Hermione needs a hard place to be in supervisor for a Transfiguration research project, but [=McGonagall=] and Dumbledore are too busy with the run-up to war. There's one more Master of Transfiguration in Britain, though...he's just on the Second War. Any student has other side. She decides to worry about classes, careers, juggling the wishes of teachers and parents; write a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
letter.
* ''Tags'':Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, Horror
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, andRomance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.nearly a TearJerker.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]]'' by [=ItWritesStuff=]
Hazelmist
* Recommended byTropers/TheWildWestPyroDrjafjaf, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': Surprisingly, not crack at all, and
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.
** Seconded by Nictis. This is one of the best stories I've seen with a focus on letters between characters, and I loved the ending.
[=[[reviews:Icarus]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the boy is taught a lesson in honour and consent.
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'': Friendship, English
* ''Comments:'' Despite what the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]'' by Zephros
* Recommended by @/{{Willyolio}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time Set in the boy is taught a lesson in honour Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and consent.
James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':Friendship, English
Romance, Suspense
*''Comments:'' Despite what ''Comments'': There are some elements of a typical Marauder Era fic, but this one by far surpasses all others. The writing is excellent and well thought out, the synopsis might imply, plot revolves around more than just belligerent sexual tension, and the [[ForcedKiss line that [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't turn characters are all done justice by the author. In particular, the last section epilogue of the story into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic one of the most powerful things I have even read, both in published work and fiction.
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think thatnot only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and Hermione, it falls prey to the tendency of fanfiction authors to leave Peter out of the story, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]''overall it really is fantastic.
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' byZephros
Kaatiba
* Recommended by@/{{Willyolio}}[=SubversionStation=]
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':
*
** I agree with just about everything said above. I do think that
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]]''
[=[[reviews:I'll Fight For You]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21882631 He's Never Returning Here Again]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
* Recommended by tropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': In An alternate, angsty take on what could've happened when the midst of his sixth year, Weasleys picked Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a shadow has been cast into up at the Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, RomanceDursleys' house in Book Four. OR: I just want characters to acknowledge the abuse Harry's suffered and Horror
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not'').do something to stop it.
** Alsohas a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-And-Times here]])
net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang]]'' by wandlorean
* Recommended bytropicalbeaches
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali,[=Str8Shoot=], Powerupz77
* ''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance
* ''Comments'': Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not'').
** Also
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Fanfic/TheLifeAndTimes'' by [=Jewels5=] (link [[http://www.
[=[[reviews:He's Never Returning Here Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': She was dramatic. He was dynamic. She was precise. He was impulsive. He was James, and she was Lily, and one day they shared a kiss, but before that they shared many arguments, for he was cocky, and she was sweet, and matters of the heart require time.
* ''Pairings'': James/Lily
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure
''Little Differences'' by Theta Serpentis
* Recommended by Shebali,
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* ''Synopsis'': They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'': Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'': A most wonderful story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by kitty_demigoddess
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* ''Synopsis'': They say Harry travels back in time to shape the road future into a happier one, but will he listen to hell is paved with good intentions. From a few hours before his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
Hermione's warning?
* ''Tags'':Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
Oneshot, not slash, Time travel, Foul language, Major character "death", Angst, Tragedy
* ''Comments'': Amost wonderful haunting, bleak, and original story which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead solid writing. It will leave you speechless and take a look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story hasfeeling like you've been taken down. WordOfGod (found at punched in the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that gut. Really, there are no one repost words. I highly recommend it.
** Also recommended on thefic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' byshini_amaryllis
E.M. Snape
* Recommended bykitty_demigoddessFenro, lanky
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': A
** '''Update''': Story has
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]''
[=[[reviews:I'll Shoot The Shot, Bang]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
* Recommended by Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, R due to colorful language, dark themes, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove she was more than just the Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
nongraphic violence.
* ''Tags'':Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy Colorful language, dark themes, Drama, and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
nongraphic violence
* ''Comments'':It's a very long, beautifully crafted This is one of the best Severitus Challenge fics out there. This story that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, all the characters in HP are true to their characters, and the OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a girl. Hope is an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.complete. See [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9860311/1/A-Long-Journey-Home here]])
net/u/123967/Severitus Severitus]] for challenge details.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended byDame-Amaryllis
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}[=Thanatos13713=], Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''Fanfic/ALongJourneyHome'' by Rakeesh (link [[https://www.
** lanky adds: This is one of those stories that seems too silly to truly enjoy, and then it turns around and surprises you. Though the author pulls no punches and makes sure that we all know people suck, he adds in some truly poignant scenes which help to characterize the growing relationship between Harry and Snape. It's all topped by the fact that there's truly wonderful writing going on with this story, and again, the author pulls no punches: The duo hate one another even after the revelation, and it takes chapters and chapters before they even begin to stand one another, let alone begin to bond in any way.
[=[[reviews:In Blood Only]]=]
''[[http://fanfiction.mugglenet.com/viewstory.php?sid=76603&chapter=1 In Her Hands She Held The Whole World]]'' by Sirenny
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': In one world, it was Harry Potter who defeated Voldemort. In another, it was Jasmine Potter instead. But her victory wasn't the end--her struggles continued long afterward. And began long, long before.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, Fem!Harry, Powerful!Harry, AlternateUniverseFic, and TimeTravel
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by alyssialui
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and Potions. Slight Snily.
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* ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily Three years after the defeat of Voldemort, Hermione Granger looks back on the events that destroyed her world.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, andPotions. Slight Snily.utterly chilling. A masterpiece.
* ''Comments'': Dark, angsty, heartrending, beautifully written, and
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
* Recommended by: [=SubversionStation=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by [=IamShadow21=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9469064/1/Innocent Innocent]]'' by
[=MarauderLover7=]
* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric to get back to the Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry tells Cedric Mr and Mrs Dursley of Number Four, Privet Drive, were happy to get back say they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. The same could not be said for their eight year old nephew, but his godfather wanted him anyway.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to theCup, Cedric listens. An AU characters and major plot-lines of how differently Cedric might have been treated had he done so.the original HP books while forging a divergent story line where Sirius Black escapes Azkaban a few years early. Beautifully written and engaging, this fanfic develops side-characters, offers new perspectives on the Auror department, and (best of all) has four sequels equal in quality.
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
* ''Tags'': Drama, Family
* ''Comments'': Stays true to the
** Said sequels are ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10093402/1/Initiate Innocent]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10858061/1/Identity Identity]]'' (complete), ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11732213/1/Impose Impose]]'' (complete), and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12899733/1/Intensity Intensity]]''.
[=[[reviews:Innocent]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9079271/1/The-Last-Straw-Oneshot The Last Straw]]'' by [=AlbusPHolmes=]
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A chance encounter leads Dumbledore to finally make the decision to confront his demons. Or more specifically the one demon who started it all--Gellert Grindelwald.
* ''Tags'': No Slash, Adventure and Mystery
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[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended by Anonymous
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''[[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]''
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17603684/chapters/41497697 Latet Anguis in Herba]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to open the store for the day.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Humor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry Potter to sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the last moment, and there Slytherin House is a thrilling escape involved when hard place to be in the owners arrive run-up to open the store for Second War. Any student has to worry about classes, careers, juggling the day.
wishes of teachers and parents; a Slytherin gets the rest of the school's judgement, the internal politics of prejudice and choosing sides. How do the decent but cunning, the moral but ambitious, walk the thin green line?
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'':Humor, Sexual imagery Contains profanity, Mild violence, Scenes of a mild sexual nature, Substance abuse, Sensitive topic/issue/theme, Drama, and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.Romance.
[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' net/s/12315847/1/Lessons Lessons]]'' by Rorschach's Blot
[=ItWritesStuff=]
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}Tropers/TheWildWestPyro
* ''Pairings'': OC/OC
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Latet Anguis in Herba]]=]
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* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning the prophecy, Harry comes to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back and enjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by ignipes
* Recommended by Goodwrench
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* ''Synopsis'': After learning Cormac crosses a line with Hermione during Slughorn's Christmas party. Viktor thinks it's high time the prophecy, Harry comes to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get boy is taught a lesson in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes under an assumed name as result of that decision, he inadvertently creates a mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
honour and consent.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Adventure
Friendship, English
*''Comments'': An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns ''Comments:'' Despite what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, the synopsis might imply, the [[ForcedKiss line that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really [=McLaggen=] crosses]] is actually fairly mild and doesn't start to kick in until turn the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this story seriously--just sit back into a DarkFic. Overall, it is a very sweet fic that not only shows Krum sticking up for both Harry and enjoy it. It has Hermione, but using the power of kindness to hammer home a sequel, very important message.
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is still fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''Lies That Bind]]'' by ignipes
Zephros
* Recommended byGoodwrench@/{{Willyolio}}
* ''Tags'':
*
[=[[reviews:Lessons]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]'' by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
* Recommended by Radiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track In the midst of his sixth year, Harry rescues Daphne Greengrass from an unpleasant fate. While innocent affection grows, a creature that shadow has been devouring villagers in cast into the Himalayan foothills.
Chosen One's life that might herald him down a darker path. A path his own actions may yet create.
*''Pairings'': Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
''Tags'': Torture , dark, Takes place mid-HBP, Romance and Horror
* ''Comments'':A Lost Years fic. The author does an amazing job Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of portraying the local color, prophecy (particularly the bits about ''marked as an equal'' and this is an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]''''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying ending that's not all rainbows and sunshine.
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' byLudwig Mies van der Rohe
Theta Serpentis
* Recommended byRadiofreak
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by SophiebybophieShebali, Powerupz77
*
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of Kumaon]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]]''
[=[[reviews:The Lies That Bind]]=]
''Little Differences'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fornicate with the universe. Harry Potter's fifth year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Daphne
* ''Comments:'' One of the best HP fanfics I have had the pleasure of reading, with a very well done first person view of a slightly mad Harry. Features Harry getting paid in virgins outside of a crackfic.
[=[[reviews:Measure for Measure]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by Sophiebybophie
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'': Really great story where Hermione makes friends with Fred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Hermione made friends They say the road to hell is paved with two entirely different boys, and it makes for an entirely different school experience.
good intentions. From a few hours before his birth, to the end of his eleventh birthday, this is the life Tom Marvolo Riddle.
* ''Tags'':Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
Warnings: Occasional violence and profanity, 1920s-40s attitudes on race, gender, religion, etc. shown in characters that are historically accurate but may offend modern readers, large numbers of OCs, Drama
* ''Comments'':Really great A most wonderful story where Hermione makes friends which tells us of the origins of Voldemort, from his birth to . Can be rather dark at times, but that's to be expected, really. Incredible writing style, well-developed characters and all historical research you could wish for. It's complete, though the author acknowledges that the story is not as long as it was planned to be, ending Tom’s arc with Fred his eleventh birthday. But please go ahead and George instead. Not take a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.look. [[http://tmr-chronicles.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of com/ And be sure to check LJ version for fact finders]]. They make the Death experience even better.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom ofLord Voldemort]]'' this post]]) is that it's going to be published as AscendedFanfic instead. They asked that no one repost the fic.
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' byrowen_r
shini_amaryllis
* Recommended by@/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9kitty_demigoddess
* ''Tags'':
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[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.
** '''Update''': Story has been taken down. WordOfGod (found at the [[https://lcmorgenstern.com/2017/08/02/author-status-5-this-is-going-to-take-a-while/ bottom of
[=[[reviews:The Riddle Chronicles: Little Differences]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/3178778 Looking Beyond]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the Website/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probably twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by [=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended by Troper9
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by Evilkritter
* Recommended by @/MacPhisto
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* ''Synopsis'': Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and The first thing everyone noticed about Hope Potter was that she may have had her mother's face, but she had her father's penchant for causing trouble or somehow finding it. It only made sense that she would fall for a prankster, and it only made sense that danger was attracted to her very scent. Somehow, she was going to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction coveringshe was more than just the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The Girl-Who-Lived. [=FemHarry=]
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted storyis not too long, ending at about 15,000 that takes the existing HP universe and takes it up to eleven. It's over 600,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during all the war characters in HP are true to their characters, and while it does go into the evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over OCs are fantastic. I've actually had times where I've read the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On books and forgotten that this isn't canon and that Harry isn't actually a side-note, it girl. Hope is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
an excellent incarnation of Harry, and she isn't painfully effeminate like fem!Harry has been in similar fics.
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' fanfiction.net/s/10985999/1/Love-of-Potions Love of Potions]]'' by Evilkritter
alyssialui
* Recommended by@/MacPhistoTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering
* ''Pairings'': Hope/George; Ron/Hermione; Angelina/Fred; Fleur/Bill; Seamus/Ginny; Arthur/Molly
* ''Tags'': Female Protagonist; fem harry; Sassy and Sarcastic [=FemHarry=]; Looks like her Mum; grey characters; Dumbledore's Army lasts longer; Character Death; Snake in Lion's Fur; Slytherin Descendant; Blood Magic; really diverges in book six
* ''Comments'': It's a very long, beautifully crafted story
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
[=[[reviews:Looking Beyond]]=]
''[[https://www.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by Lucillia
* Recommended by Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all ''Synopsis'': There are few things Severus loves: his mother's apple pie, reading, Lily and Potions. Slight Snily.
** Also recommended on thegrammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]''FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' byLucillia
[=IamShadow21=]
* Recommendedby Marlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}by: [=SubversionStation=]
** Also recommended on the
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so you can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]''
[=[[reviews:Love Of Potions]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1117151 Loyal and True]]'' by
* Recommended
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* ''Synopsis'': During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Harry was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
* Recommended by Melody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
to:
* ''Synopsis'': During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and When Harry was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harrytells Cedric to be removed from get back to the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' Cup, Cedric listens. An AU of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I how differently Cedric might add, is what makes this fic notable. The chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. have been treated had he done so.
** Alsoof note is recommended on the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7385465/1/My_Renewal_My_Immortal My Renewal, My Immortal ]]'' fictionalley.org/authors/pittsburghmuggle/MM01a.html Magical Moments]]'' by [=esbmusic42=]
Pittsburghmuggle
* Recommended byMelody H. Grace
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]Anonymous
* ''Comments'': It's obviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry
** Also
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
[=[[reviews:Loyal and True]]=]
''[[http://www.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' Ebony Way is normal. Even if the rapidly-growing canines and love of blood say otherwise.
* ''Tags'': Rewrite, Humor, Drama
* ''Comments:'' It's basically the author's attempt to give ''My Immortal's'' Ebony D'arkness Dementia Raven Way a real personality (and a normal name). There's not much up yet, but Ebony's character is pretty good and, more to the point, the Canon characters (Draco, Hermione, etc.) are pretty close to their Canon counterparts as well. It's not that long yet, but it's definitely worth the read.
** [=SubversionStation=]: While only six chapters were ever published, they're all very good and make a valient effort to redeem ''My Immortal's'' story. Worth a look as a novelty, at least.
[=[[reviews:My Renewal My Immortal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended by [=Zephyr7=]
Changed line(s) 796,803 (click to see context) from:
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have the kind of love everyone else seems to take for granted?
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
to:
* ''Synopsis'': Harry's holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Following some information given to him by his brothers, Ron Weasley takes Harry finally be able Potter to have sneak into a store in Diagon Alley catering to adult wizard clientele. Hermione joins them at the kind of love everyone else seems last moment, and there is a thrilling escape involved when the owners arrive to take open the store for granted?
the day.
* ''Tags'':Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': ThisHumor, Sexual imagery and discussion, ''no actual sex'' by or between the characters, Erotic issues at the very least, though. Set between ''Goblet of Fire'' and ''Order of the Phoenix'', which is when it was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
written.
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
Rorschach's Blot
* Recommended by[=Joyce13=]@/LooneyToons, Chuckg, Elenor, [=UnseenVoice=], lanky, @/TheMightyOne, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': This
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
[=[[reviews:Magical Moments]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
Changed line(s) 805,839 (click to see context) from:
* ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended by [=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
to:
* ''Synopsis'': Instead After learning the prophecy, Harry comes to the conclusion there's no way he can win against Voldemort. And if that's the case, he decides he has to get in as much living as he can before he must return to the conflict. But in the process of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that the whirlwind round-the-world tour he takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others under an assumed name as result of that form decision, he inadvertently creates a group called the Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
mythic figure of such proportions that even Voldemort begins to fear him.
* ''Tags'':Friendship and Fantasy
Humor, Adventure
* ''Comments'':The author decided An enjoyable, funny story despite the author's primitive grasp of the technical rudiments of writing and the somewhat anticlimactic ending. Watching how the Wizarding World creates the myth of "Mr. Black" by misunderstanding or selectively re-interpreting the information and stories left in Harry's wake is worth the occasional frustration with Blot's style, as is the scale to which the myth eventually grows--and how Harry reacts when he finally learns what his "last vacation before dying" has wrought. (Be warned, though, that ''Make A Wish'' starts slowly -- although the lead-up has some good if low-key humor, the funniest stuff really doesn't start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with to kick in until the end of chapter 10.) Anyway, don't take this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts story seriously--just sit back and corrected them. The fic follows the protagonists up to their fourth year, and focuses on the Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Hasenjoy it. It has a sequel, ''[[https://www.''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', net/s/3032621/1/The_Hunt_For_Harry_Potter The Hunt for Harry Potter]]'', which unfortunately isn't ''quite'' as good in my opinion, but is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind Schoolstill fun to read.
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind ofMagic]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]''a story, and contributes greatly to the story's humor, which is top-notch. Some chapters (for example, 14, 17, and beyond) are pure gold.
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
ignipes
* Recommended by[=MrMous=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanxGoodwrench
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** Has
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School
** The writing is amateurish, but the plot is original and engaging, the [=OCs=] interesting, and the humor spot-on.
** lanky adds: The more the story goes on, the less entertaining it gets, I found. It's an interesting read, but Harry quickly becomes a [[spoiler:boring InvincibleHero when he stops being mistaken for a huge, powerful badass and actually becomes one. Especially after the story abandons humor to take the serious route]]. Honestly, the story could have been a lot better had it just stuck to the premise. It's still worth a read, however.
** The Mighty One adds: I partially disagree with the other comments. The writing is not amateurish, it is spot on for this kind of
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]''
[=[[reviews:Make A Wish]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/17319/chapters/22237 Man-eaters of Kumaon]]'' by
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and Ron are having relationship problems...
* ''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'': Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': I have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by [=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from afar. Thus, it falls to Percy to handle the day-to-day, even if he's not sure that he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by grangerous
* Recommended by Fenro, margauxwithanx
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* ''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by @/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
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* ''Synopsis'': April, 1982. Remus Lupin travels to India to track a creature that has been devouring villagers in the Himalayan foothills.
* ''Pairings'':Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
Sirius Black/Remus Lupin
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. Thetrilogy author does an amazing job of portraying the local color, and this is comprised an excellent action/adventure story as well.
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters ofthree fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.Kumaon]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by owlsaway
Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by@/{{Sharysa}}, FenroSophiebybophie
* ''Pairings'':
* ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
* ''Comments'': A Lost Years fic. The
[=[[reviews:Man-eaters of
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
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* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
[=[[reviews:Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3760346/1/Mischief-Managed Mischief Managed]]'' by Crazy Mishka
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Comments'': A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore locks Harry Hermione made friends with two entirely different boys, and Snape in the Room of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
it makes for an entirely different school experience.
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'':A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is very tight even after they manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into readingReally great story where Hermione makes friends with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls intoFred and George instead. Not a romance.
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of thecommon fanfic trap Death of overdoing Lord Voldemort]]'' by rowen_r
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for theDursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who consideredWebsite/LiveJournal entry, and couldn’t find any mirrors.
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for thevery same at age three. hell of it, the scamp]."
** It's probablynot twice as funny for anyone familiar with Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare and Marlowe, so English majors, theater majors, and [=AP=] Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note thatuncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]''above troper is spot-on, however.
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by[=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
[=MoonSilverSprite=]
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Troper9
* ''Tags'': Humor, Friendship, AU, Oneshot
* ''Comments'':
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into
[=[[reviews: Mischief Managed]]=]
''[[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the
* Recommended by @/{{Micah}}, [=AcrossTheStars=], boonerunner, Fenro, [=HirakuJoutei=]
* ''Status'': As of July 2013, access denied” for the
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered
* ''Synopsis'': ''Harry Potter'' meets Jacobean revenge tragedy.
* ''Comments'': Written pre-''Half Blood Prince''. Has stage directions like "[In a manner suggestive of profound, puppy-kicking evil]" and "[Makes frightening groaning noises just for the
** It's probably
* Thirded--or is it fourth-ed?--by [[@/MsByrd Ms. Byrd]]. Note that
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]''
[=[[reviews:The Most Grievous And Lamentable Tragedy]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18033737/chapters/42613268 Muggle-Born Registration Commission: Hogwarts Acceptance]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, and two minutes for her to realise she wished she were dead."
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]'' by Genkai Fan
* Recommended by @/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons
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* ''Synopsis'': Tonks' grief Some Muggle-born students had been due to start in Book 7, but as the Ministry had been taken over by Death Eaters and everyone had to prove their blood status, they end up going in different directions after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to wake up, being hurtled into a world that they don't understand.
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war andtwo minutes for her to realise she wished she were dead."
** Also recommended onwhile it does go into the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]''evils of prejudice, it does not bash you over the head with it, allowing you to enjoy the story. On a side-note, it is also quite funny hearing [[OutOfCharacterMoment McGonagall shouting]], "Merlin's testicles!"
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' byGenkai Fan
Evilkritter
* Recommended by@/{{Mandrke}}, @/UncloudedTJ, @/LooneyToons@/MacPhisto
** ''Comments:'' The Muggle-borns who should have started in ''Deathly Hallows'' are extremely overlooked in fanfiction covering the Second Wizarding War, but this author took over this topic anyway. The story is not too long, ending at about 15,000 words, but you feel every word of it. This fanfic shows us what confused eleven-year-olds would have felt during the war and
** Also recommended on
[=[[reviews:A Point in Crying]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]]''
[=[[reviews:Muggle-Born Registration Commission]]=]
''[[https://www.deviantart.com/evilkritter/gallery/38444371/my-immortal-refined My Immortal Refined]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by Kittastrophe
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished workrewrite ''Fanfic/MyImmortal''... '''[[{{Determinator}} with all the author ruling out sequels or side stories, grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, sowhat you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
can't read it without an account.)
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' net/s/5165369/1/My_Nephew_Harry My Nephew Harry]]'' by [=SeverelySnaped1=]
Lucillia
* Recommended byKittastropheMarlee Cross, {{@/Robinton}}, {{@/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work
* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''! (Please be warned that this comic has adult imagery, so
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and Hermione to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
[=[[reviews:My Immortal Refined]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended by Kitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': An accident occurs During the two months she had watched her eight year-old nephews, Marge Dursley discovered that Petunia was a pathological liar, Vernon had somehow been brainwashed by that no good b***h, Dudley was the spawn of Satan, and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry Potter's fifth year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
was actually a good kid.
* ''Comments'':Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Anyway, excellent characterization, and who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChroniclesobviously not a new concept by any stretch for Harry to be removed from the Dursley's custody in some way. However, the fact that ''Aunt Marge'' of all people is the one who instigates it, and quite believably I might add, is what makes this fic notable. The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.chapters may be short, but are still quite well written. Also of note is the very interesting AlternateCharacterInterpretation of certain characters, Vernon in particular.
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
net/s/750576/1/Never_Alone_Never_Again Never Alone Never Again]]'' by Bored Beyond Belief
* Recommended byKitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl[=Zephyr7=]
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles
[=[[reviews:My Nephew Harry]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves the consequences of physical injuries, and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Tinn Tam
* Recommended by @/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and teams up with Lupin to investigate Harry's past. The story involves holiday reaches its lowest point. Will Harry finally be able to have the consequences kind of love everyone else seems to take for granted?
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physicalinjuries, pain that came with Voldemort's return) is just gut-wrenching for Harry's loved ones and manipulative Dumbledore.
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
for the readers to see. There are some parts in the story that can be quite dark and it seems like Harry won't be getting better. But there are some lighthearted moments, some SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments, and some {{Tearjerker}} moments to balance it out, leading up to a BittersweetEnding.
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' net/s/8495850/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic Nightwind School of Magic]]'' by Tinn Tam
Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by@/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}[=Joyce13=]
* ''Tags'': Drama, Angst
* ''Comments'': This was a well-executed fic with strong characterization, amazing development, and compelling layers to the characters. Harry's suffering (combined from the Dursleys' abuse, the worsening nightmares and the emotional and physical
[=[[reviews:The Questions We Wonder]]=]
** The oneshot sequel ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1957391/1/Make_a_Joyful_Noise Make a Joyful Noise]]'' couldn't have ended the story any better.
[=[[reviews:Never Alone Never Again]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Tags'': Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and reading. Takes a canon Harry and turns him into the person he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
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* ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to ''Synopsis'': Instead of attending Hogwarts, Lily, Severus, Remus, James, and Sirius attend a different school called Nightwind School, a very liberal school that takes those with great magical talent or potential from around the world. They become friends along with eleven others that form a group called the most adulated wizard in the History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
Phoenix Club and this changes their futures greatly.
* ''Tags'':Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going backFriendship and reading. Takes a canon Fantasy
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts andturns him into corrected them. The fic follows the person he was always meant protagonists up to be.
** Also recommendedtheir fourth year, and focuses on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
Phoenix Club, a group of sixteen students consisting of Lily, Severus, Remus, James, Sirius, and their friends/roommates.
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' net/s/11165888/1/Nightwind-School-of-Magic-Two Nightwind School of Magic Two]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' byinwardtransience
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/881050/cloneserpents Cloneserpents]]
* Recommended byAust Sakura Kyzor[=MrMous=]
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back
* ''Comments'': The author decided to start out with Marauders' generation attending an alternate school, since most fics with this premise focus on Harry doing so. She also took the flaws she found with Hogwarts and
** Also recommended
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
** Has a sequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.
[=[[reviews:Nightwind School of Magic]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20120429221134/http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399481/1/Not_Go_Gentle Not Go Gentle]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as a selling point. The author is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, goes on a Horcrux hunt, but is captured. Meanwhile, Hermione and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
Ron are having relationship problems...
*''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of other pairings here and there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
''Pairing(s)'': HP/HG/SB/DG
* ''Tags'':Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic,Horror, Tragedy, WARNING: This work contains depictions of sex, and each chapter group acts with both consensual and non-consensual sex scenes, graphic violence, (including but not limited to torture, murder, mutilation, rape, and more), These actions will happen TO and be performed BY major canon characters (both protagonists and antagonists). This is a small fanfic into itself. Personally horror story so readers should expect evil activity from canon characters.
* ''Comments'': Ithink that's all it needs as a selling point. The author have read this, and if you are faint-hearted or under 14, '''Viewer Discretion is VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.advised'''.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Wishweaver
net/s/11517506/1/The-odds-were-never-in-my-favour here]])
* Recommended by@/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
[=BlackVictorCachat=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set freak accident with Arthur's enchanted Ford Anglia causes a minor explosion and a major change in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back Weasley household. With Arthur in a coma and Molly having passed away, Bill and Charlie can't afford to quit their jobs and must support the family from Hogwarts afar. Thus, it falls to discover Percy to handle the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic isday-to-day, even if he's not sure that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, he can.
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and(2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]''''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7600629/1/Phoenix-Fire-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-EW Phoenix Fire]]'' by copperbadge
grangerous
* Recommended byLavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}Fenro, margauxwithanx
*
* ''Tags'':
* Comments: It's a VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic,
* ''Comments'': I
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:Not Go Gentle]]=]
''Fanfic/TheOddsWereNeverInMyFavour'' by [=Antony444=] (link [[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': Ten years of life at the Dursleys have healed Alexandra Potter of any good feelings she might have towards her aunt, uncle and cousin, leaving her friendless and sarcastic about life. On her eleventh birthday, a letter sent by a school of magic may give her a providential escape. Except, of course, things may not be that simple for a girl fan of the Lord of the Rings...
* ''Comments'': A surprisingly good fic that defies expectations, filled with brilliantly original ideas you wish were in canon as characters are used to their fullest, with excellent depth and development.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1673710/1/Of-A-Sort Of A Sort]]'' by [=FernWithy=]
* Recommended by Melinda.
* ''Status:'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The point of view of multiple students, across multiple generations, as they arrive at Hogwarts and try on the Sorting Hat, with their destinies being sorted out.
* ''Comments:'' There is some very good insight offered into plenty of canon characters, with a good deal of teasing of things that may have been and some strong writing. Unfortunately, the story contains some continuity errors about characters due to being OutdatedByCanon (it was written a year before the publication of ''Literature/HarryPotterAndTheHalfBloodPrince), such as how long it took the hat to sort Voldemort and some of Snape's family background. It also never follows up on its last story marked "to be continued" (although the constantly changing cast of characters doesn't make this so bad). However, neither of these provides a major determent to enjoying a story following what house so many of the new kids want to be in, why, and where they end up.
[=[[reviews:Of A Sort]]=]
''Fanfic/PercyTakeTheWheel'' by Kitty Smith
* Recommended by: Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Dormant
* ''Synopsis'': A
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is
''The Phoenix Trilogy'' (''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4763572/1/Phoenix-Song-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-HB-P Phoenix Song]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5129305/1/Phoenix-Tears-or-Hermione-Granger-and-the-DH Phoenix Tears]]'', and
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]''
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
* ''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
* ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Celebony
* Recommended by Animaluver
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* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.
''Pairings'': Severus Snape/Hermione Granger
*''Tags'': Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions ''Synopsis'': An AU where Hermione and Snape team up after the events of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as ''Half-Blood Prince''. There's more to it, but honestly the plot goes so batshit insane that sounds
it's difficult to sum it up farther than that.
*''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and mind ''Comments'': The trilogy is comprised of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
three fics, all of which are complete.
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]]'' by Celebony
owlsaway
* Recommended byAnimaluver@/{{Sharysa}}, Fenro
*
*
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
[=[[reviews:The Phoenix Trilogy]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring the man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'': Like the synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended by [=AwayLaughing=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Dumbledore locks Harry saves a dying Muggle by magically transferring and Snape in the man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just what he's given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
Room of Requirement. Harry's magic works, and Snape's doesn't. Will they kill each other? No slash.
* ''Comments'':Like A fifteen-chapter BottleEpisode begins as Dumbledore [[LockedInARoom locks Harry and Snape in the synopsis says, there Room of Requirement]] for a week, and as the focus on Snape and Harry's interaction is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The characters are well-written, keeping in canon very tight even as after they grow in manage to get out, the cast is still less than ten people.
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize theirown way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of TalkingHeads that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' net/s/5955175/1/A-Point-in-Crying A Point in Crying]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
[=MoreThingsInHeavenAndEarth=]
* Recommended by[=AwayLaughing=]Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'': Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'':
** The explosive mesh of "screwed-up-teenager" plus "screwed-up-adult" strikes a very weird but audible chord, and Dumbledore is presented as a flawed human rather than an emotionless chessmaster. The interactions between Snape and Harry are excruciatingly powerful once they realize their
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.
** [=ShayGuy=]: Excellent characterization indeed, but be warned that it falls into the common fanfic trap of overdoing the Dursleys' abuse. (I mean, really, [[spoiler:Harry considering suicide at age seven]]?)
*** Unfortunately this troper knows someone who considered the very same at age three. It's probably not that uncommon.
[=[[reviews:A Place For Warriors]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts to weigh heavily on his mind along with death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
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* ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts Tonks' grief after discovering Sirius' death. "It had taken her two days to weigh heavily on his mind along with death wake up, and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Languagetwo minutes for her to realise she wished she were dead."
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of this work.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot, Drama, Mature Language
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
* Recommended by Tropers/{{lalalei2001}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12513462/1/Remembrall Rememberall]]'' by Megaerakles
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* ''Synopsis'': The truth can be cruel, and is sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Silens Cursor
* Recommended by @/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has had enough of seeing his reputation shredded in the Daily Prophet and decides to do something about it. Only he decides to embrace his Slytherin side to rectify matters.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. Thetruth plot revolves around the wizarding world's reaction to the writings of one "Oliver Twist" during the summer between the 4th and 5th book and goes on from there. It brings up some good points about how stupid the wizarding world can be cruel, be, especially during wartime. It's also a finished work with the author ruling out sequels or side stories, so what you see is all you'll get.
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, andis sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the gang unearths his old Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The trouble is, she can't remember what to a goody-two-shoes who believes anything she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
told. Even Professor [=McGonagall=] and Molly Weasley are vilified. The ending is also quite abrupt.
[=[[reviews:Poison Pen]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' net/s/5378440/1/The_Potions_Masters_Nephew The Potions Master's Nephew]]'' by Silens Cursor
[=SeverelySnaped1=]
* Recommended by@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]Kittastrophe
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs, but the overall the story has enough twists and turns to keep you interested. The
** Ruined by [[spoiler:killing Voldemort in blatant deus ex machina event]].
** Also suffers a bit from RonTheDeathEater. Ron is reduced to dumb muscle, and
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'': Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
* Recommended by Aromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
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* ''Synopsis'': At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take An accident occurs and Professor Snape finds himself trapped in his fifteen-year-old body. Enrolled into Harry into custody for using a Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore Potter's fifth year, he is forced to hide his true identity. Girls, drama and teenage angst do not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
bode well with Severus.
* ''Tags'':Tragedy, Crime
Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'':An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, Probably my favorite FountainOfYouth fic. The writing is beautifully done and the darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, plot development is excellent. It eventually contains some Draco/Ginny (well-written, I might add). It looked like a deadfic for a while, but when the author eventually finished it, the edited version was put up all at once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, Anyway, excellent characterization, and it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.who doesn't want to read youthified!Snape? It's fun!
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by movinggirl
net/s/7613196/1/The-Pureblood-Pretense here]])
* Recommended byAromli, Mazz, Dame-AmaryllisKitzsah and [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.
[=[[reviews:The Potions Master's Nephew]]=]
''[[Fanfic/TheRigelBlackChronicles The Pureblood Pretense]]'' by murkybluematter (link [[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Four books complete, book five is in-progress
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Tags'': AU, Adventure, and Friendship
* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''Literature/SongOfTheLioness'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/chapters/46291519?show_comments=true&view_full_work=false#comment_280321102 The Questions We Wonder]]'' by [=mikimouze16=]
* Recommended by Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': James and Lily Potter have had to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Catstaff
* Recommended by Meduini
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* ''Synopsis'': James Severus Snape is confused to meet Harry Potter, the polite Ravenclaw, and Lily Potter have had teams up with Lupin to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, investigate Harry's finally at past. The story involves the Gate. Now James consequences of physical injuries, and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.manipulative Dumbledore.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]]'' by Catstaff
Tinn Tam
* Recommended byMeduini@/MagicKirby, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Family, Angst
* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'': Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Historical, Original and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended by rheasilviadiroma
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry, ''Synopsis:'' After defeating Voldemort, Harry Potter was about to become the most adulated wizard in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
History of Wizardkind. But he ruined it all. And he's damn proud of it.
* ''Tags'':Gen, AU-Canon divergence Mild violence, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back andHistorical, Original reading. Takes a canon Harry and Historical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequelturns him into the person he was always meant to be.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' net/s/11862560/1/To-Reach-Without To Reach Without]]'' by Corwalch, inwardtransience
* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies withpermission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores this wish but upon waking up Harry has some issues with [[GenderBender HER new situation]].
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions ofHarry's pre-Hogwarts years other pairings here and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, there, including Tracy/Daphne; Fred/Hermione/George; Voldemort/Bellatrix
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's ahelpful Lucius Malfoy, VERY LGBTQ+ friendly (and long) fanfic, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy each chapter is a small fanfic into itself. Personally I think that's all it needs as well. a selling point. The fic author is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
VERY good.
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]]'' by Miranda Flairgold
Wishweaver
* Recommended byrheasilviadiroma@/LooneyToons, @/{{Seraviel}}, @/{{Dor}}, @/{{Alfa290}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' A oneshot that I keep going back and
* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Reach the Open Space]]=]
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* Recommended by Aust Sakura Kyzor
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry Potter has had enough of being Harry Potter, and [[IJustWantToBeNormal wishes desperately to be anyone other than Harry Potter]]. Magic complies with
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Susan; Brief mentions of
* ''Tags'': Angst; Drama; Hurt/Comfort; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Fem!Harry [[spoiler:Trans* Harry]]; [[GratuitousForeignLanguage Gratuitous Celtic]]
* Comments: It's a
[=[[reviews:To Reach Without]]=]
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* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A ''Literature/HarryPotter'' fic set in the summer after ''Goblet of Fire''--Harry comes back from Hogwarts to discover the Dursleys have packed up and moved to Australia without telling him, and he must find a way to survive the summer without unnecessarily alarming anyone.
* ''Tags'': AU Summer before Fifth Year, Not particularly fast paced.
* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is vilified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
[=[[reviews:Realizations]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/924488 Reclamation]]'' by copperbadge
* Recommended by Lavanya Six, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'': Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' by Angie Astravic
* Recommended by @/{{Leradny}}
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* ''Synopsis'': When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a place to prepare for the battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the strength & allies to win a war.
moral decision made many years before.
* ''Tags'':Adventure
Alternate Universe, Precognition, Discussions of Suicide, Homophobia, a relatively happy ending as unlikely as that sounds
*''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' ''Comments:'' My favorite HP one-shot. It explores the life and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes mind of [[spoiler:Tom Riddle]] in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A Magical World]]'', world where, like a recovering alcoholic, he makes an conscious effort each day to not turn Dark.
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially arealistic take sociopath who is just barely clinging to morality by his fingernails.
** Also recommended on theoverdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]'' net/s/1399984/1/Recnac_Transfaerso Recnac Transfaerso]]'' by Angie Astravic
Celebony
* Recommended by@/{{Leradny}}Animaluver
* ''Tags'':
*
** Seconded by @/{{Thanos6}}. Much like ''Series/{{Dexter}},'' this fic explores someone who is essentially a
** Also recommended on the
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
[=[[reviews:Reclamation]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis'': In a rash act of self-sacrifice, Harry can turn into a snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and blows up a dying Muggle by magically transferring the (empty) Dursley's house--instead of killing Harry on sight, Voldemort man's cancer to himself. Now, going through his fifth year with a terrible secret, he begins to realize just thinks what he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and takes him prisoner.
given up.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Adventure
Drama, Romance, And Abuse, angst
* ''Comments'':Voldemort has some of Like the oddest synopsis says, there is abuse, but this story is so heartrendingly sad, yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet so inspirational, it's difficult to stop reading. The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourthcharacters are well-written, keeping in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.canon even as they grow in their own way.
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.net/s/3702657/1/The-Reign-of-Theodore-Nott The Reign of Theodore Nott]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
net/u/471093/Amadea Amadea]]
* Recommended bytemplar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}[=AwayLaughing=]
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** This fic is the fourth
[=[[reviews:Recnac Transfaerso]]=]
''[[https://web.archive.org/web/20181108084402/https://www.fanfiction.
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by lorien829
* Recommended by Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have struggled to cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
* ''Tags'': Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
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* ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have struggled ''Synopsis'': Draco Malfoy never noticed Theodore Nott at all until sixth year when his task starts to cope weigh heavily on his mind along with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death and all things surrounding it. Very much a character driven work.
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point ofHermione Granger.
this work.
* ''Tags'':Angst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot, Drama, Oneshot
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the MaraudersMature Language
* ''Pairings'': Draco/Pansy is there (and some slash [[ShippingGoggles if your goggles are on]]), but that is very much not the point of
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and angst).
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by McJunker
* Recommended by @/McJunker
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' A story from the First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the Marauders
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[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by paganaidd
* Recommended by Ninja Marshwiggle
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by Ara Kane
* Recommended by @/MtheR
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry The truth can be cruel, and is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in sometimes best avoided altogether. While helping Neville move, the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about gang unearths his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics.Remembrall. When Hermione touches it, it turns red.... The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The spelling and grammar is excellent and the pace of the stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
trouble is, she can't remember what she's forgotten.
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
''[[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]]'' by Ara Kane
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* Recommended by@/MtheR@/USABobcat, [=Vazeron1=]
* ''Tags'': Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'': Despite the characterization occasionally feeling a little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
[=[[reviews:Remembrall]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
* ''Tags'': Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by silverstorm
* Recommended by Kogut
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* ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets At the start of Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry comes to take Harry into custody for using a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
Patronus charm in front of a Muggle. Harry, warned by Dumbledore to not let them destroy his wand, defends himself. Things change.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':Adventure, This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
Tragedy, Crime
* ''Comments'':I like this one because it takes An in-depth look at the badfic staple darker arts of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," Magic, the darker forms of politics, and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new darker morals in life. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
it is very violent.
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]]'' by silverstorm
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* Recommended byKogutAromli, Mazz, Dame-Amaryllis
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Tonks
* ''Tags'':
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[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
[=[[reviews:Renegade Cause]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
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* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
and Lily Potter have had to learn everything about their son through people who have died and come Above. But after 100 long years on Earth, Harry's finally at the Gate. Now James and Lily will get to meet their son, for the very first time.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
Family, Angst
* ''Comments'':Great characters, amazing dark humor, Character death is a lot more SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments from the eternal side of the Gate. Also, it's fun to see James and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.Lily learn about Harry second-hand. As James says, "Coolest. Son. EVER."
[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' net/s/10556030/1/Royal-Ward Royal Ward]]'' by Paimpont
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* Recommended byNalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, EyiklMeduini
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
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[=[[reviews:Reunion]]=]
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by Laces Kai
* Recommended by Komodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
to:
* ''Synopsis:'' ''Synopsis'': Harry, in the fic that this is a sequel to, is named as a Royal Ward by Queen Elizabeth II for protecting her grandsons, Princes William and Harry, from a school bully-namely Harry's cousin Dudley! This fic basically follows what happens to Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
next.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':Mystery, Gen, AU-Canon divergence and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore,Historical, Original and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange DisappearanceHistorical characters
* ''Comments'': Based off ofSallyAnne Perks]]=]
and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': WhenCorwalch, with permission, it's a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the breaking point. But when he's accused fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a crime he never committed, she helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. The fic is also on [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the only one previous story]]) for those who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered dueprefer that to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and readers will enjoy the complex storyline and wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' net/s/2488754/1/A_Second_Chance_at_Life A Second Chance at Life]]'' by Laces Kai
Miranda Flairgold
* Recommended byKomodo Classic
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardisrheasilviadiroma
* ''Pairing(s)'': Past Prince Charles/Princes Diana, Princess Diana/Sirius Black
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore,
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance
* ''Comments'': Based off of
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': When
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure, AU, Darkfic
* ''Comments:'' If you can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': A story about a map, it's makers and wandering mischief makers. Follows the Marauders' Map, through its creation, various users, and into the next generation.
* ''Tags'': Friendship and Family
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1869902/1/Temporal-Flux Temporal Flux]]'' by kirikarin
* Recommended by technicolortardis
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* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake is the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
* ''Tags'': [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by [=McJunker=]
* Recommended by McJunker
to:
* ''Synopsis'': Jared Blake is When Voldemort’s assassins find him Harry flees seeking a place to prepare for the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put battle. Bloodmagic, wandlessmagic, necromancy, fae, a finger on why. With thunderbird, demons, vampires. Harry finds the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves strength & allies to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has come to Hogwarts with win a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to say.
war.
* ''Tags'':[=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Adventure
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World Afun Magical World]]'', is a realistic take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
the overdone "Harry gets into a new school" cliche. It's a complete AU of Deathly Hallows, and features a much more diverse magical world, new forms of magic (which are fully explained by the story instead of AppliedPhlebotinum).
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6536945/1/ net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Third Wizarding War: The Story Serpent of Miles Brand]]'' Lord Voldemort]]'' by [=McJunker=]
Angie Astravic
* Recommended byMcJunker@/{{Leradny}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'': ''A Second Chance at Life'' and its sequels, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3078469/1/Changes-in-a-Time-of-War Changes in a Time of War]]'' and ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5318075/1/A-Magical-World A
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
** Unfortunately, ''A Magical World'' hasn't been updated since 2009, and leaves a lot of plot points hanging.
[=[[reviews:A Second Chance at Life]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
Changed line(s) 1085,1107 (click to see context) from:
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'': Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by fake a smile
* Recommended by Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
to:
* ''Synopsis'': An ex-Auror, Harry can turn into a Pureblood supremacist, snake. This power saves him when Voldemort turns up at Privet Drive and a Muggle-born criminal are on blows up the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot (empty) Dursley's house--instead of violence killing Harry on sight, Voldemort just thinks he's a real snake who can recognize Harry Potter, and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story arc.
takes him prisoner.
* ''Tags'':Darkfic, Lots of swearing and violence had by all, Drama, and Suspense
Mystery, Adventure
* ''Comments'':Basically, what would happen if a trio Voldemort has some of villains instead of heroes were on the run during Deathly Hallows?
oddest yet most in-character [[PetTheDog Pet The Snake]] moments ''EVER.''
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:TheThird Wizarding War: The Story Serpent of Miles Brand]]=]
Lord Voldemort]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' net/s/7508449/1/Session_Transcripts Session Transcripts]]'' by lastcrazyhorn
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' net/s/6092362/1/Shadow-Walks Shadow Walks]]'' by fake a smile
lorien829
* Recommended byChuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** This fic is the fourth in a series of fics: ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/26790/1/An_Unwelcome_Visitor An Unwelcome Visitor]],'' ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/21522/1/Under_the_Rose_Bush Under the Rose Bush]],'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]].''
** Aryllia: There are some vague part in the plots that the author cover by including a Q&A session in the end of each chapter. I can't say that I in any way see why the author couldn't just as well have enforced these part in-story, as well as why spoilers seem to be given out there.
[=[[reviews:The
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by templar627, [=Salnax1=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' What happens when a brain damaged Harry and a transgender Hermione both get sorted into Slytherin? Snape's not sure, but he thinks it's likely to be an interesting term. This story follows various first years through the trials of their first year.
* ''Tags'': Hurt/Comfort, Trans!Hermione, and Friendship
* ''Comments:'' This story is just amazing. The characters seem to really just jump off the page, all of them have their pro and cons. They seem to be truly more than just one dimensional, from big names like Malfoy to background characters like Crabbe. Also, the transgender Hermione isn't as bad as it seems. He/she just really seems to be a guy stuck in a girls body and acts accordingly. Also, the brain damaged Harry seems to finish off the fic giving huge amounts of WAFF and generally empathizing with everyone, even a [[spoiler:a troll]]
** I'd like to add that while the story line is endearing, Snape does have some out of character moments. Hermes (the Trans!Hermione), while extremely believable as a character, might as well have been an OC, as this character doesn't resemble Hermione much at all. It is clear that the author does not like Draco Malfoy, and overlooks the canon relationship between he and Snape completely. The other first years the story follows (a couple from each house) are actually almost more interesting than the characters the summery emphasizes! Their own issues are much more gripping because they're easier to relate too. Vincent Crabbe is given a lot of characterization. All the characters are well written, even if they do deviate from canon.
[=[[reviews:Session Transcripts]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by The Wizards Harry
* Recommended by [[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea ''Synopsis:'' In the five years since the Final Battle, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have struggled to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
cope with the mysterious disappearance and apparent death of Hermione Granger.
* ''Tags'':Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended onAngst, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots "multiverse" theme in a proper way, beyond "I want an AU that technically is not an AU." Nice mixture of different styles (there is action, romance, a bit of fluff and FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
angst).
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' net/s/7881759/1/Shapechangers_and_Espionage Shapechangers and Espionage]]'' by The Wizards Harry
McJunker
* Recommended by[[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis@/McJunker
* ''Tags'':
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* ''Comments:'' Rare example of using the
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
[=[[reviews:Shadow Walks]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by Lysianda
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* ''Synopsis'': An emotionally realistic take on ''Synopsis:'' A story from the idea First Wizarding War. Infiltrators try to crack the headquarters of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
the order of the Phoenix, and it does not end well for anyone.
* ''Tags'': Drama,Humor
Oneshot
*''Comments'': The story deals with ''Comments:'' An exercise in world-building, plot, and characterization. Features two [=OCs=] vs. the issue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine Marauders
** Also recommended on theseries' major themes of hatred FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers andprejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
Espionage]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' net/s/6329597/1/Snape-s-Memories Snape's Memories]]'' by The Wayland Smith
paganaidd
* Recommended byLysiandaNinja Marshwiggle
* ''Tags'': Drama,
*
** Also recommended on the
[=[[reviews:Shapechangers and
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Tags'': AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'': It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended by @/{{Agogobell}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Immortality is not all it's cracked up to be. At least not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
* ''Tags'':AU, Fantasy, Adventure
Supernatural, Angst, Discussions of past child abuse, and Kidnapping
* ''Comments'':It's a fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after Despite the Second Wizarding War ended in characterization occasionally feeling a truce, little off to me, these truly are two brilliant fics. The interactions are natural and fluid, and the abuse (experienced by both Harry and Voldemort are placed in a position where they have to work together in an often amusing relationship. Tim) is portrayed consistently and synthetically as well as realistically. The story can be a bit slow, but it's engaging spelling and grammar is excellent and the payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense pace of narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews: To Playthe Devil]]=]
stories is really nice and easy to read.
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]'' by [=TheGodMachine=]
Ara Kane
* Recommended by@/{{Agogobell}}@/MtheR
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
[=[[reviews: To Play
** Has a prequel, ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6142629/1/Dudley-s-Memories Dudley's Memories]].''
[=[[reviews:Snape's Memories]]=]
''[[http://www.
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* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
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* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself ''Synopsis'': In his fifth year, Harry finally gets to take a vacation. Join Hex Holmstrom as a boy inside, he dodges arrest from the Ministry, gets the girl, beats the bad guy, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
turns Hufflepuff House upside down!
* ''Tags'':Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:''Adventure, This is a wonderful piece story was written prior to the release of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, "Harry Potter and realistic handling the Order of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
the Phoenix."
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' net/s/6892925/1/Stages-of-Hope Stages of Hope]]'' by Quantum Cat
silverstorm
* Recommended by@/{{Comartemis}} AyacyanaKogut
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:''
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
* ''Comments'': I like this one because it takes the badfic staple of "American witch/wizard comes to Hogwarts," and keeps the core idea (let's follow someone new and different and see all their wacky fun adventures!) but sorts the [=OC=] into Hufflepuff, a house which sorely ''needs'' some wacky fun adventures.
[=[[reviews:Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Professor Sirius Black, Head of Slytherin house, is confused. Who are these two strangers found at Hogwarts, and why does one of them claim to be the son of Lily Lupin and that git James Potter?
* ''Tags'': Dimension travel AU, Dark humor, Adventure, and Drama
* ''Comments'': Great characters, amazing dark humor, and a rare example of well done dimension travel.
[=[[reviews:Stages of Hope]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6243892/1/The-Strange-Disappearance-of-SallyAnne-Perks The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]'' by Paimpont
* Recommended by Nalana, Kogut, @/{{Agogobell}}, Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' Harry recalls that a pale little girl called Sally-Anne was sorted into Hufflepuff during his first year, but no one else remembers her. Was there really a Sally-Anne? Harry and Hermione set out to solve the chilling mystery of the lost Hogwarts student.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, and Suspense
* ''Comments:'' An extremely well crafted mystery set in Harry's third year. Extremely good characterization of a variety of characters, including but not limited to Snape, Dumbledore, and even the Fat Lady. Very good foreshadowing.
[=[[reviews:The Strange Disappearance of SallyAnne Perks]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/948492/1/Summon-the-Lambs-to-Slaughter Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
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* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in When a bizarre transfer student comes to Hogwarts, Snape pushes her to the teeth in his second year breaking point. But when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by he's accused of a crime he never committed, she is the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
only one who can prove his innocence.
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure,Friendship
AU, Darkfic
*''Comments'': Now here's something ''Comments:'' If you don't see every day; can ignore the slightly canon-deviant things, but enjoy the blatant (and proud) AU, this DarkFic is utterly brilliant. It continues from Fifth Year with the arrival of Rebecca Stanhope, a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", transfer student from the Disabled American Institute of Magical Studies. Problems encountered due to her disability is well thought-out, as it is a bit of a SelfInsertFic. The tone of the story gets dark pretty quickly, and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off readers will enjoy the complex storyline and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren''wry humour. Sadly, the story abruptly ends, leaving readers to fill in the gaps.
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by[=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
Laces Kai
* Recommended by[=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feralKomodo Classic
* ''Tags'': Drama, Adventure,
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[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren''
[=[[reviews: Summon the Lambs to Slaughter]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9996965/1/Swear-to-be-Remembered Swear to be Remembered]]'' by
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* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended by Hackstory
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* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Tags'':
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny,
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry is thrown into a world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
[=[[reviews:Swear To Be Remembered]]=]
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'': AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by La Guera
* Recommended by Eoppen, Powerupz77
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* ''Synopsis'': Dumbledore Jared Blake is the strange new American transfer student to Hogwarts, but there's something...off about him (and his American accent). He's familiar, and yet, nobody can really put a finger on why. With the wizarding war looming close, and with Voldemort now in the open, this only serves to make them highly suspicious of him. It doesn't help that he seems to have taken special interest in the Golden Trio, with Hermione in particular. He has made a terrible decision: come to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides with a mission in mind, but what that mission is, Jared isn't keen to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the disaster in production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
say.
* ''Tags'':AU, [=Post-OotP=], Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
Adventure
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' net/s/6536945/1/ The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]'' by La Guera
[=McJunker=]
* Recommended byEoppen, Powerupz77McJunker
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
* ''Comments'': A fun take on an old concept.
[=[[reviews:Temporal Flux]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells An ex-Auror, a Pureblood supremacist, and a Muggle-born criminal are on the run during the Dark Lord's second ascension. Expect a lot of violence and some swearing. At least one MoralEventHorizon per story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
arc.
* ''Tags'':Angst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocativeDarkfic, Lots of swearing and powerful, the ending is well written violence had by all, Drama, and unexpected.
** Features extreme amountsSuspense
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio ofRonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommendedvillains instead of heroes were on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
run during Deathly Hallows?
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' net/s/2954601/1/ Taking Control]]'' and ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4924075/1/Free_Life Free Life]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
fake a smile
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Chuckg, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative
** Features extreme amounts
* ''Comments'': Basically, what would happen if a trio of
* Also recommended
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
[=[[reviews:The Third Wizarding War: The Story of Miles Brand]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Sirius' ghost hangs around after ''[=OoTP=]'' to help Harry get over his death and train him, leading to a Harry who enters year 6 with an iron determination to grow up and take his fate in his own hands and fight the war against Voldemort on his own terms. Meanwhile, the "Golden Trio" splits apart when Harry won't let them in on his new plans, leaving Ginny (and later Remus) as his only confidants. Independent!Harry and Genuinely-Well-Meaning-But-Stiflingly-Manipulative!Dumbledore. ''Taking Control'' is complete; its sequel, ''Free Life'', is unfortunately dead.
* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Romance
* ''Comments:'' Although the main focus of the story is not the romance, this still has one of the best-developed Harry/Ginny romances ''ever''. The pacing is delightfully appropriate, the author has a fine grasp of subtlety, and the plot is interesting and without obvious holes. Unlike most other Manipulative!Dumbledore fics, the Dumbledore in this one is neither using inappropriate methods or has evil intentions, he's just idealistically misguided. And while Harry's more kickarse than canon, this isn't remotely near a Super!Harry fic. Indeed, the only possible negative note is that Ron and Hermione do ''not'' come off well in this fic -- its hardly RonTheDeathEater territory, but Ron gets to be the clueless git again, and Hermione has her bossy know-it-all tendencies taken to positively [[{{Flanderization}} Flanderized]] levels. So, Ron and Hermione fans have been warned.
** Not so sure that it's not a Super!Harry fic, what with the [[spoiler:dual animagus forms and the superfast learning cool stuff over the summer]]. The mandatory shopping splurge can't be avoided but it's a nice enough read apart from that.
[=[[reviews:Taking Control]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12670109/1/What-If A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]'' by [=Batmanfan12=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': AU. The Weasleys didn't rescue Harry from the Dursleys in his second year--the Creevey boys did. Join them as they build friendships with the trio and join them on their adventures. Read as Harry gains his deepest desire: a family.
[=[[reviews:A Tale of Two Lonely Souls]]=]
''[[http://archiveofourown.org/works/6894757 THERMOS!, or, How a Muggle-Born Brought a New Age of Spell-Making to Hogwarts (Entirely by Accident)]]'' by susieboo
* Recommended by @/AdelePotter, @/UncloudedTJ, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis
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* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
Muggle-born witch Phoebe [=McDevitt=] just wanted her tea to stay warm during class. She didn't expect to accidentally start a spell-making craze among her classmates.
* ''Tags'':Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
Humor, OneShot, Muggleborn Pride, Muggleborn Culture, Humor, Harry Potter Next Generation, No Plot/Plotless, No Romance, Slytherin, Good Slytherins, Slytherin Original Character(s), Explicit Language, Muggle-born Original Character(s)
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshotspage.
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]''and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
FanficRecs/HarryPotterHumorCrack pages.
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1120278/1/A-Wizard-of-Her-Own A Wizard of Her Own]]'' net/s/5176787/1/Thou_Shalt_Not_Suffer Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]'' by [=ChelleyBean=]
The Wizards Harry
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}, Tropers/BaronPraxis[[http://liquid-molasses.livejournal.com/ Liquid-Molasses]], mermaidgirl45, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots
[=[[reviews:The Witching Hour]]=]
''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]''
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
[=[[reviews:Thermos!]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended by [=Nerdman3000=]
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* ''Synopsis'': When Harry met Hedwig.
An emotionally realistic take on the idea of a fundamentalist Christian being invited to Hogwarts.
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended onDrama, Humor
* ''Comments'': The story deals with theFanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizardissue without being anti-religion or a proselytization tool, but instead using religion as another way to examine the series' major themes of Her Own]]=]
hatred and prejudice.
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' net/s/9118123/1/To-Play-the-Devil To Play the Devil]]'' by thegingerhairedlass
The Wayland Smith
* Recommended by[=Nerdman3000=]Lysianda
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on
* ''Comments'': The story deals with the
[=[[reviews:A Wizard
** Seconded--a little cautiously--by @/MtheR. The first couple chapters have a few persistent spelling errors and typos, but nothing distracting. The [=OC=] at the center of the story is flawed but likable, and the representation of Slytherin so far looks to be one of the most balanced and realistic I've seen in a fanfiction. Mostly I'm recommending because it's the first Harry Potter fanfiction in ages to hold my attention past the fifth chapter.
** For those of you who were put off by the "Christian!" thing, as I was, give this fic a chance. The main character is very likable and the whole thing is great fun. I was expecting a religious rant, but got one of my favorite OC fanfics. Also, calling Lockhart "Captain Vainglory" is [[JustForFun/MadeOfWin made of win]].
[=[[reviews:Thou Shalt Not Suffer]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have to freeze over first...at least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'': In what is essentially rather a massive Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the story gets darker and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]'' by [=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis'': Lily Evans in no way fancied James Potter, that was a fact. The pair becoming friends was shock enough but Lily having an actual crush on him? Hell would have Immortality is not all it's cracked up to freeze over first...at be. At least that's what she thought.
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
not when the only other immortal around is your worst enemy and the closest thing to a friend you have left. The war ended over a hundred years ago and Harry Potter and Tom Riddle have each been enjoying the quiet life, whilst politely ignoring each other. However, war is coming.
* ''Tags'':Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
AU, Fantasy, Adventure
* ''Comments'':In what is essentially rather It's a massive fun romp of a story. Set around 150 years after the Second Wizarding War ended in a truce, Harry Potter prequel, this fic basically retells the events from James and Lily falling Voldemort are placed in love at Hogwarts all the way to the October 31st night a position where they died and Harry become the Boy-Who-Lived, with all the tragedy, drama, and romance have to work together in between that comes with it. It mirrors the HP books in the way that it while it does start with teenage drama, over time the an often amusing relationship. The story gets darker can be a bit slow, but it's engaging and darker as James and Lily and their friends graduate from Hogwarts and join the first Order payoff is worth it. Occasionally there's a sense of the Phoenix. The author did a rather amazing job at making me fall in love with a lot of her versions of the characters, particularly her versions of James Potter, Lily Evans, Sirius Black, [=Marlene McKinnon=], Remus Lupin, and Frank and Alice Longbottom, making many of their canon grim fates especially hard and something to dread.
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
narrative causality; however, it is normally forgivable.
[=[[reviews:An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]''To Play the Devil]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by[=AlyssiaInWonderland=]
[=TheGodMachine=]
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}@/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments'':
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and anger at Peter for his eventual betrayal, even as I at the same time am now able to understand why he went down that road.
[=[[reviews:
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/19978534 The Wizarding Hours (with validation and hot chocolate)]]''
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8255907/1/Turning-Point Turning Point]]'' by
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* ''Synopsis:'' Who is James Potter anyway, when "he" is really Jasmine Potter, roommate of Lily Evans? Jasmine has always thought of herself as a boy inside, and when "she" becomes James, he is able to get the girl of his dreams, that red-haired beauty Evans. But when James presents himself to the Marauders, Sirius is unable to handle it.
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harryhas is thrown into a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, world where purebloods are discriminated against, Tom Riddle is the Boy Who Lived, and the Dark Lord...is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
someone he'd never suspect. Will his emerging abilities be enough? Should he support Riddle--or the Dark Lord?
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
Adventure, Friendship, AU
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' net/s/7389468/1/Wicked-A-Harry-Potter-Musical Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
[=avalonchick5=]
* Recommended byTropers/{{fruitstripegum}}Hackstory
* ''Pairings'': Lily/James
* ''Tags'': Transgender themes, Romance, Warning: Misgendering, Transphobia
* ''Comments:'' This is a wonderful piece of transgender fiction--no [[OutOfCharacterMoment OOC moments]], a brilliant plotline, and realistic handling of UsefulNotes/{{Transgender}} topics. Only there's magic involved. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Turning Point]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]]'' by Quantum Cat
* Recommended by @/{{Comartemis}} Ayacyana
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Fate kicks Harry in the teeth in his second year when Ron and Hermione are both petrified by the basilisk. With the rest of the school villifying him worse than ever and nobody left to turn to, Harry begins to break down... until coincidence throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Friendship
* ''Comments'': Now here's something you don't see every day; a Harry/Luna ''friendship'' fic. No soul bonds, no "twu wuv!", and no use of ObfuscatingStupidity to turn Luna into a PossessionSue. A very engaging take on what it would take for these two to hit it off and what happens when you mix Lovegood-brand insanity into Harry's usual adventures. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews:Unequivocally Unusual]]=]
''Webcomic/VoldemortsChildren'' by [=EliDupree=] (link [[http://www.elidupree.com/main/archives/voldemort%27s-children here]])
* Recommended by [=Zeroignite=], [=Salnax1=], feral
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' A story of what the possible effects 11 years of horrible abuse would have had on a young Harry, and the aftermath. Hint: it isn't pleasant.
* ''Tags'': Abuse, Dark
* ''Comments:'' This webcomic has a pretty distinctive art and storytelling style. Definitely an alternate take on the HP backstory that I think is worth exploring.
[=[[reviews:Voldemort's Children]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]]'' by brenners
* Recommended by mermaidgirl45
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': What if, in Hogwarts, there was a wall in the girls bathroom where there was a list of all the guys in the school, rated from 1-10?
* ''Tags'': Humor
* Comments: This is a great fic. It's really interesting, funny, and it sticks with the characters. It comes ''highly'' recommended.
[=[[reviews:The Wall]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]]'' by Osireia
* Recommended by @/UncloudedTJ, abcd_z
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Harry
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
[=[[reviews:Warrior's Heir]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
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* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if Dumbledore has made a terrible decision: to start up a Hogwarts drama program! When he decides to remake a well-known beloved Muggle musical, will those who hold it near and dear to their hearts be able to stop the Triwizard Tournament took place disaster in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
production?
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'':Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
AU, Romance, and Drama
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' net/s/1245134/1/ Winter's Debt]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
La Guera
* Recommended byPuidwenEoppen, Powerupz77
* ''Pairings'': Harry/[=FemOC=]
* ''Tags'':
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
[=[[reviews:Wicked: a Harry Potter Musical]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
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* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her dead body.
first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
* ''Tags'':Mystery, AngstAngst
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
* ''Tags'':
* ''Comments:'' Warning: This one is serious TearJerker material. If you don't start crying at some point in the story, you have no soul. Beautifully evocative and powerful, the ending is well written and unexpected.
** Features extreme amounts of RonTheDeathEater and CharacterDerailment--Dobby is a spineless coward, Harry is a dark wizard(!), etc.
* Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Winter's Debt]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2549377/1/The-Witching-Hour The Witching Hour]]'' by [=Laiqualaurelote=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Midnight, and none of the Order sleeps...the house at Grimmauld Place has it all.
* ''Tags'': Angst, humour, romance, Oneshot, arthouse attempt.
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[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
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''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=223057 With Malice Aforethought]]'' and ''[[http://www.harrypotterfanfiction.com/viewstory.php?psid=236392 And Malice Towards None]]'' by [=SPSmith=]
* Recommended by [=Shinji117=]
* ''Status'': Complete; Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An alternate 6th year. Harry takes the death of Sirius rather badly, and decides to take things seriously (but realistically. No time-turner training, insta-god-mode from Founder inheritance etc) in 6th year.
* ''Pairings'': Harry/Hermione, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Ron/Luna
* ''Tags'': Drama, Humor, Action/Adventure
* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler:Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
[=[[reviews:With Malice Aforethought]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
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* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer When Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
met Hedwig.
* ''Tags'':Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' net/s/10939132/1/An-Unexpected-Attraction An Unexpected Attraction]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
thegingerhairedlass
* Recommended byTropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}[=Nerdman3000=]
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'':
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:A Wizard of Her Own]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.
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* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
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* ''Pairings'': James Potter/Lily Evans, Sirius Black/[=Marlene McKinnon=], Frank Longbottom/Alice Longbottom
* ''Tags'': Romance, Humor, Tragedy, Drama
* ''Comments'':
** The author was actually even able to at various points make me feel legitimate pity for one of my most hated canon characters, Peter Pettigrew, while also doing a great job at really making me feel the proper weight and
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
[=[[reviews: An Unexpected Attraction]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.
* Recommended by
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* ''Synopsis'': Harry has a nightmare, makes hot chocolate, and is validated by Draco Malfoy (of all people).
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:The Wizarding Hours]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13260989/1/And-the-Unethical-Binding-Contract And the Unethical Binding Contract]]'' by [=SimplyMe51=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': AU. What if the Triwizard Tournament took place in Harry's first year, not his fourth?
* ''Tags'': Oneshot
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:And the Unethical Binding Contract]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3855254/1/Yesterday-s-Orphan Yesterday's Orphan]]'' by [=PhantomTF=]
* Recommended by Puidwen
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Her granddaughter will never attend Hogwarts. Over her dead body.
* ''Tags'': Mystery, Angst
** Also recommended on the FanficRecs/HarryPotterOneshots page.
[=[[reviews:Yesterday's Orphan]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7539141/1/Incorruptible-The-Dementor-s-Stigma Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]'' by The Matt Silver
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NCommander}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A year has passed since the dead started returning to life. The fate of those hoping to survive and rebuild rests on the best and the worst of humanity, both wizards and Muggles, with their political ideologies and the ravenous undead in between, and it's up to Healer Harry Potter to save as many as he can in the crossfire. A Harry Potter Zombie Apocalypse Fanfiction.
* ''Comments'': Set postwar, it specifically deals with the aftermath of Dementors breeding and taking over in a magical zombie apocalypse, with a struggle in the Wizengamont in which the Statue of Secrecy should be dismantled to help save the remaining muggle communities.
* ''Tags'': Mystery/Suspense
[=[[reviews:Incorruptible: The Dementor's Stigma]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12265183/1/Picnic-Panic Picnic Panic]]'' by [=LeQuin=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{NaruHinaFan}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing:'' Harry/Hermione
* ''Synopsis'': Hermione is home for an Easter barbecue that her parents are hosting. She's brought her boyfriend and is thoroughly regretting that decision. She calls a dear friend to help with the damage control.
* ''Comments'': A nice story where Hermione asks Harry to come over because Ron did something stupid. Includes some adorable moments between Harry and an OC little girl that Harry rescued and she takes an immediate liking to him. It becomes Harry/Hermione but the romance is largely in the background until the epilogue.
* ''Tags'': Family/Romance
[=[[reviews:Picnic Panic]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/21500365/chapters/51243229 The Ghost of Privet Drive]]'' by [=AndrewWolfe=]
* Recommended by eeveelutionlover2000, @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by
* ''Synopsis'': Bellatrix Black was a young girl when she first met Tom Marvolo Riddle...
[=[[reviews:Angels With Filthy Souls]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChildOfAzkabanLonelyHarvest'' by [=LonelyHarvest=] (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15068012/chapters/34933661 here]])
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
[=[[reviews:Angels With Filthy Souls]]=]
''Fanfic/TheChildOfAzkabanLonelyHarvest'' by [=LonelyHarvest=] (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15068012/chapters/34933661 here]])
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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* ''Synopsis'': Bellatrix Black was a young girl when she first met Tom Marvolo Riddle...
[=[[reviews:Angels With Filthy Souls]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Status'': Complete
[=[[reviews:Angels With Filthy Souls]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3618966/1/As_Long_As_You_Know_That_Potter As Long As You Know That, Potter]]'' by owlsaway
* Recommended by dezba, Mazz, Marlee Cross, Fenro, @/{{LongLiveHumour}}, @/{{Tropers/BaronPraxis}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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''Fanfic/TheChildOfAzkabanLonelyHarvest'' by [=LonelyHarvest=] (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15068012/chapters/34933661 here]])
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Being in the middle of a dangerous war meant having to plan ahead for the worst case scenario, as both James and Lily Potter very well knew. And as such, they placed powerful safeguards to ensure their son Harry would grow up with proper guardians should anything happen to them. ...In their defense, neither of them would have ever expected what would happen to one Sirius Black after their deaths.
* ''Comments'': There's a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17677523/chapters/41695628 The Boy in the Book]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Being in the middle of a dangerous war meant having to plan ahead for the worst case scenario, as both James and Lily Potter very well knew. And as such, they placed powerful safeguards to ensure their son Harry would grow up with proper guardians should anything happen to them. ...In their defense, neither of them would have ever expected what would happen to one Sirius Black after their deaths.
* ''Comments'': There's a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17677523/chapters/41695628 The Boy in the Book]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
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* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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''Fanfic/TheChildOfAzkabanLonelyHarvest'' by [=LonelyHarvest=] (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/15068012/chapters/34933661 here]])
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Being in the middle of a dangerous war meant having to plan ahead for the worst case scenario, as both James and Lily Potter very well knew. And as such, they placed powerful safeguards to ensure their son Harry would grow up with proper guardians should anything happen to them. ...In their defense, neither of them would have ever expected what would happen to one Sirius Black after their deaths.
* ''Comments'': There's a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17677523/chapters/41695628 The Boy in the Book]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Being in the middle of a dangerous war meant having to plan ahead for the worst case scenario, as both James and Lily Potter very well knew. And as such, they placed powerful safeguards to ensure their son Harry would grow up with proper guardians should anything happen to them. ...In their defense, neither of them would have ever expected what would happen to one Sirius Black after their deaths.
* ''Comments'': There's a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17677523/chapters/41695628 The Boy in the Book]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
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* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': Being in the middle of a dangerous war meant having to plan ahead for the worst case scenario, as both James and Lily Potter very well knew. And as such, they placed powerful safeguards to ensure their son Harry would grow up with proper guardians should anything happen to them. ...In their defense, neither of them would have ever expected what would happen to one Sirius Black after their deaths.
* ''Comments'': There's a sequel, ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17677523/chapters/41695628 The Boy in the Book]]'', which unfortunately is dead.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10136172/1/Core-Threads Core Threads]]'' by theaceoffire
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
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* Recommended by [=ScroogeMacDuck=], @/{{Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After a nth beating from the Dursleys, Harry retreats into his mindscape, where he manages to kill the Horcrux, gaining its knowledge and skills (though not memories) in the process. Free of the Horcrux's influence, the Dursleys actually become nice (if somewhat clueless), while Harry keeps growing in skill.
* ''Pairings:'' Has a romance between Fem!Harry and Hermione in the 'clichéd-fanfic-like' AlternateUniverse that Harry visits at one point. Otherwise free of pairings.
* ''Comments'': Summing up the wonderful insanity that is the plot of ''Core Threads'' is impossible. Let's just say that by Second Year, Harry's mindscape is populated by vampire baby ducks exploring a literal forest of alternate universes, Harry owns a superwarded island, is the richest person in the world, has a son who's a troll, another daughter who is a sentient wardstone, is Master of Death, has come back from the dead several times, and possesses hundreds of thousand souls. Also, the Grim Reaper lives in his head for some reason. [[ItMakesSenseInContext It makes slightly more sense in context]].
* ''Tags:'' Adventure/Humor
[=[[reviews:Core Threads]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6020438/1/A-Different-Future A Different Future]]'' by Lady Sabine of Macayhill
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
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* Recommended by [=Joyce13=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': The Dursleys decide to not keep Harry Potter and leave him on the steps of a church. A wizarding Gypsy couple adopts him, giving him the name of Alexander Romanov, and making him the twin brother to their daughter. Things change from there.
* ''Tags'': Family, Friendship
* ''Comments'': The author has clearly done some research on the {{Usefulnotes/Romani}}, as they are shown in a good light and not in a stereotypical manner. It's mentioned that Harry's adoptive grandparents were in the concentration camps and survived the Holocaust prior to immigrating to England. He also has adoptive aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all care for him and know who he really is, but are keeping it a secret until he says otherwise. Harry (aka Alex), his sister Beth, Ron, and Neville, were all friends prior to Hogwarts, and after becoming friends with Hermione, they form a group called the Gryffindor quintet. The fic goes up to halfway through their fourth year.
** The fic also has a prequel of sorts called ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6212002/1/Saved-from-Darkness Saved from Darkness]]'' about Severus Snape and his relationship with Harry's adoptive family, based on the maternal grandparents telling Harry/Alex that Snape didn't exactly have a good childhood and after his mother's death, spent his summers working as an apprentice in their apothecary.
[=[[reviews:A Different Future]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' by [=books101=]]
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
* Recommended by Tropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]]'' net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=books101=]]
[=BajaB=]
* Recommended byTropers/TropicalSnow
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-RedeemerIthanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* Recommended by
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' When Dudley Dursley and his parents are forced to spend a year with witches and wizards, Dudley decides this is the opportunity for him to learn more about his apparently famous cousin. With Potterwatch,tall tales and magic thrown into the mix, it's bound to be an interesting journey!
* ''Tags'': Friendship, Drama
* ''Comments:'' This story is well-written and truly is an interesting and entertaining read. It also gives Dudley, Petunia and several minor characters some well-needed CharacterDevelopment along the way.
[=[[reviews:Dudley Dursley And The Quest For Truth]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]]'' by Silver Pard
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, chimeras, 0Wraith, Fenro, Red-Dead-Redeemer
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* ''Synopsis:'' Harry finds himself reincarnated as a newborn Tom Marvolo Riddle, decades in the past. Can he do what he needs to in order to ensure that he is born and lives out the life he remembers? Can he bear the cost?
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Tags'': Horror
* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.
** Definitely seconded. Even if you saw it coming, the ending is still chilling.
** 0Wraith: This is one of the best Harry Potter oneshots I've ever read. Very dark, very devastating. Silver Pard writes brilliant Manga/DeathNote fics too, if you're into that fandom.
[=[[reviews:Eternal Return]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10972919/1/The-Evil-Overlord-List The Evil Overlord List]]'' by boomvroomshroom
* Recommended by mothaibabon, {{@/Robinton}}, Chrispang
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': Villains always make the same dumb mistakes. Luckily, Tom Riddle happens to have a rather cunning friend in his head to make sure that he does this "conquering the world" business the RIGHT way. It's about time the bad guys won for once.
* ''Tags'': Adventure, Humor
* ''Comments'': A hilarious trope-based story, given the [[EvilOverlordList title]], but the some of the [[DarkHumor more disturbing jokes]] and its serious-ish plot prevents it from being put into the Crack section.
[=[[reviews:The Evil Overlord List]]=]
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]]'' by [=BajaB=]
* Recommended by Ithanyx, @/UncloudedTJ, boonerunner, {{@/Robinton}}, @/BaronPraxis
* ''Status'': Complete
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''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
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''Fanfic/TheAwakeningOfAMagus'' by [=the-dreamer4=]
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
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* Recommended by Tropers/{{Omeganian}}
* ''Status'': Dead, a rewrite promised.
* ''Synopsis'': After the fourth year, Harry awakens a power inside himself only heard about in legends. The problem is, Voldemort has been working on a power boost of his own, and while it is a much smaller one, he is far better at using that power.
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]'' by Doghead Thirteen
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
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* Recommended by: @/LooneyToons, @/{{Comartemis}}, {{@/Robinton}}
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII The Battle Of Britain]] and takes a liking to the idea of big metal birds blowing shit up. A few weeks later after Voldemort's return, Harry is trying to think of ways to fight Voldemort and his Death Eaters when Dobby offers a solution involving magic, elves, and World War II air power. "TURNS OUTS THEM LIGHTSES! IS YOUS NOT KNOWING THERE IS BEING A WAR ON?"
* ''Tags'': Humor, Adventure
[=[[reviews:The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4400517/1/Ananke Ananke]]'' by Eunike
* Recommended by [=FatRat=], @/TenderLumpling, Fenro
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing(s)'': Severus Snape/Lily Evans
* ''Synopsis'': An accident sends the nineteen-year-old Lily Evans eighteen years into the future, and a coincidence leads her to her former best friend, Severus Snape. Lost in a terrible world she no longer recognizes, Lily is torn between doing what she is supposed to do, and doing what she thinks is right. Can Lily change her fate, or must she succumb to what was meant to be? Meanwhile, Severus can't believe his own luck when he realizes that he's given another chance to save Lily, and to finally tell her how he really feels -– but is he brave enough to take that chance?
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
* Recommended by [=FatRat=], @/TenderLumpling, Fenro
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Pairing(s)'': Severus Snape/Lily Evans
* ''Synopsis'': An accident sends the nineteen-year-old Lily Evans eighteen years into the future, and a coincidence leads her to her former best friend, Severus Snape. Lost in a terrible world she no longer recognizes, Lily is torn between doing what she is supposed to do, and doing what she thinks is right. Can Lily change her fate, or must she succumb to what was meant to be? Meanwhile, Severus can't believe his own luck when he realizes that he's given another chance to save Lily, and to finally tell her how he really feels -– but is he brave enough to take that chance?
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
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* Recommended by [=FatRat=], @/TenderLumpling, Fenro
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* ''Pairing(s)'': Severus Snape/Lily Evans
* ''Synopsis'': An accident sends the nineteen-year-old Lily Evans eighteen years into the future, and a coincidence leads her to her former best friend, Severus Snape. Lost in a terrible world she no longer recognizes, Lily is torn between doing what she is supposed to do, and doing what she thinks is right. Can Lily change her fate, or must she succumb to what was meant to be? Meanwhile, Severus can't believe his own luck when he realizes that he's given another chance to save Lily, and to finally tell her how he really feels -– but is he brave enough to take that chance?
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An accident sends the nineteen-year-old Lily Evans eighteen years into the future, and a coincidence leads her to her former best friend, Severus Snape. Lost in a terrible world she no longer recognizes, Lily is torn between doing what she is supposed to do, and doing what she thinks is right. Can Lily change her fate, or must she succumb to what was meant to be? Meanwhile, Severus can't believe his own luck when he realizes that he's given another chance to save Lily, and to finally tell her how he really feels -– but is he brave enough to take that chance?
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5313331/1/Angels-With-Filthy-Souls Angels With Filthy Souls]]'' by xox-hattii-xox
* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
* ''Status'': Complete
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The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* Recommended by dolphinleo
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The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended bydolphinleo[=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* Recommended by
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
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[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
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* Recommended by
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
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''Fanfic/AgainstTheMoon'' by Stoplight Delight
* Recommended by Mismoree, Ayacyana, Eternally_Green
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis:'' The odds were stacked against him: a child from a blended home with no friends, no social skills to speak of, and a terrible secret. Yet slowly Remus Lupin began to realize there was a place for him in the world, if he could find the courage to claim it.
The ''Fanfic/AlexandraQuick'' series by Inverarity (first book [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle here]])
* Recommended by [=FrankRonaldOrion=], @/UncloudedTJ, Chaosjunction, @/{{Agogobell}}
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' series; it has everything to do with the ''Literature/HarryPotter'' world. Set in the United States, where the Confederation, a government in political turmoil, has problems with revolutionaries and warring cultures. It focuses on Alexandra Quick, a Muggle-born [[spoiler:(or ''not'')]] girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.
* ''Tags'': Fantasy, Adventure, AU
* ''Comments'': Holy shit. Five novel-length fics focusing on the HP Wizarding World with a likable OC protagonist and a crazy-good plot, with a sixth book on the way. While it's going to be a slog to get through this {{Doorstopper}} of a series, ''it is absolutely worth it.''
''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6970665/1/Always Always]]'' by aterriblebeautyisborn
* Recommended by [=AngelBlack=]
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': After all this time? Always. The friendship of Severus Snape and Lily Evans. It explores the friendship and eventual fall from between Severus Snape and Lily Evans during their time at Hogwarts, it spans from the first time they meet and it will end with Lily's eventual death.
* ''Comments:'' It's a bit long and ends on a cliffhanger due to being dead, but it's one of the best fics I've ever read. The way it's written doesn't really feel like you are reading a fanfiction. Though it contains no real shipping, it teases at times. It maintains a neutral position on the characters and sticks to the canon established by JK.
[=[[reviews:Always]]=]
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''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index Apprentice Potter]]'' and its sequels, ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index Journeyman Potter]]'' and ''[[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index Master Potter]]'' by [=Drao664=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
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* Recommended by @/LooneyToons, @/UncloudedTJ
* ''Status'': Complete, Complete, Dead
* ''Synopsis'': An AlternateUniverse that diverges shortly after the events of ''Order of the Phoenix''. Instead of letting Harry return to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Mad-Eye Moody arranges an apprenticeship for him, with a mysterious and infuriating new master.
* ''Tags'': Action, adventure, AU
* ''Comments:'' Includes [[CharacterizationTags Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry]], and poly shipping.
[=[[reviews:Apprentice Potter]]=]
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* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
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* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
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[=[[reviews:Amethyst]]=]
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
[=[[reviews:Amethyst]]=]
[=[[reviews:Ananke]]=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/282139/1/After_the_End After the End]]'' by Zsenya and Arabella
* Recommended by [=cardboardtubeknight=] and findthefourth
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts {{alternate universe}} story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Bill/Fleur
* ''Comments'': I'm new to this fandom but from the way people talk about it, this was the end all tell all of Empathic!Ginny stories during the long summer. The most impressive thing is how this story expands on the canon from when it was written and comes up with plausible events to fit with what's already happened. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. Another impressive thing about this is the development of the relationships: this isn't really a fluff and quick payoff story, they make the characters work for it.
** findthefourth: Seconded. Considering when it was written, the character development fits surprisingly well with the later books. Every character has CanonSue moments, but it's well-written.
[=[[reviews:After the End]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11047995/chapters/24629568 Amethyst]]'' by Geoffaree
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An eight year old Harry Potter figures out he can talk to snakes. He and his snake friend learn about the wizarding world from a wizard who lives near Privet Drive.
* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
* Recommended by [=cardboardtubeknight=] and findthefourth
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts {{alternate universe}} story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Bill/Fleur
* ''Comments'': I'm new to this fandom but from the way people talk about it, this was the end all tell all of Empathic!Ginny stories during the long summer. The most impressive thing is how this story expands on the canon from when it was written and comes up with plausible events to fit with what's already happened. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. Another impressive thing about this is the development of the relationships: this isn't really a fluff and quick payoff story, they make the characters work for it.
** findthefourth: Seconded. Considering when it was written, the character development fits surprisingly well with the later books. Every character has CanonSue moments, but it's well-written.
[=[[reviews:After the End]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11047995/chapters/24629568 Amethyst]]'' by Geoffaree
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An eight year old Harry Potter figures out he can talk to snakes. He and his snake friend learn about the wizarding world from a wizard who lives near Privet Drive.
* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=reviews:Amethyst=]
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''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/282139/1/After_the_End After the End]]'' by Zsenya and Arabella
* Recommended by [=cardboardtubeknight=] and findthefourth
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts {{alternate universe}} story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Bill/Fleur
* ''Comments'': I'm new to this fandom but from the way people talk about it, this was the end all tell all of Empathic!Ginny stories during the long summer. The most impressive thing is how this story expands on the canon from when it was written and comes up with plausible events to fit with what's already happened. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. Another impressive thing about this is the development of the relationships: this isn't really a fluff and quick payoff story, they make the characters work for it.
** findthefourth: Seconded. Considering when it was written, the character development fits surprisingly well with the later books. Every character has CanonSue moments, but it's well-written.
[=[[reviews:After the End]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11047995/chapters/24629568 Amethyst]]'' by Geoffaree
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An eight year old Harry Potter figures out he can talk to snakes. He and his snake friend learn about the wizarding world from a wizard who lives near Privet Drive.
* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=[[reviews:Amethyst]]=]
* Recommended by [=cardboardtubeknight=] and findthefourth
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts {{alternate universe}} story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Bill/Fleur
* ''Comments'': I'm new to this fandom but from the way people talk about it, this was the end all tell all of Empathic!Ginny stories during the long summer. The most impressive thing is how this story expands on the canon from when it was written and comes up with plausible events to fit with what's already happened. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. Another impressive thing about this is the development of the relationships: this isn't really a fluff and quick payoff story, they make the characters work for it.
** findthefourth: Seconded. Considering when it was written, the character development fits surprisingly well with the later books. Every character has CanonSue moments, but it's well-written.
[=[[reviews:After the End]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11047995/chapters/24629568 Amethyst]]'' by Geoffaree
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An eight year old Harry Potter figures out he can talk to snakes. He and his snake friend learn about the wizarding world from a wizard who lives near Privet Drive.
* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=[[reviews:Amethyst]]=]
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* Recommended by [=cardboardtubeknight=] and findthefourth
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts {{alternate universe}} story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
* ''Pairing(s)'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Bill/Fleur
* ''Comments'': I'm new to this fandom but from the way people talk about it, this was the end all tell all of Empathic!Ginny stories during the long summer. The most impressive thing is how this story expands on the canon from when it was written and comes up with plausible events to fit with what's already happened. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. Another impressive thing about this is the development of the relationships: this isn't really a fluff and quick payoff story, they make the characters work for it.
** findthefourth: Seconded. Considering when it was written, the character development fits surprisingly well with the later books. Every character has CanonSue moments, but it's well-written.
[=[[reviews:After the End]]=]
''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/11047995/chapters/24629568 Amethyst]]'' by Geoffaree
* Recommended by Eyikl
* ''Status'': Complete
* ''Synopsis'': An eight year old Harry Potter figures out he can talk to snakes. He and his snake friend learn about the wizarding world from a wizard who lives near Privet Drive.
* ''Comments'': This is the start of a series with a Slytherin Harry who gets adopted by Snape. It's pretty good, and mostly free of Slytherin House politics.
[=[[reviews:Amethyst]]=]
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[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
[=[[reviews:W-Anon]]=]
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
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[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14164565/1/W-Anon W-Anon]] by Lumi-Tea
* Recommended by Ad Impestra
* ''Status'': Dead
* ''Synopsis'': 26 years after the Second Wizarding War, messages begin appearing on the Muggle dark web from a mysterious user exposing the existence of the wizarding world- and a struggling American wizarding family finds themselves directly in the crossfire of this dangerous new conspiracy theory. Meanwhile, an elite team of wizards searches for the man behind the so-called "W-Anon" militia - knowing failure could end in war.
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2418008/1/Icarus Icarus]]'' by [=MarbleGlove=]
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8090116/1/Miles-to-Go-Before-I-Sleep Miles to Go Before I Sleep]]'' by Rannaro
* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
* Tags: AlternateUniverse, Denouement
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* Recommended by: sssrha
* Status: Complete
* Synopsis: In a world where Voldemort is more informed about the nature of wand ownership, Severus Snape survives the Battle of Hogwarts but his work is far from done. There are still far too many Death Eaters roaming free...
* Pairings: (Eventual) Severus Snape/Original Female Character
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30578534/chapters/75428360 Local Preteens Entrap Murderous Wraith (You Won’t Believe What Happens Next)]]'' by asterismal
* Recommended by: Lyra_Dhani
* ''Status:'' Complete
* ''Synopsis:'' “It was you, wasn’t it? The snake…” “And that pathetic wretch of a man who visited you at your family’s home.” He forces Harry to turn his head, to meet his gleeful gaze. “And the shadow out of the corner of your eye when you thought yourself alone. Yes, Harry, I was there.” “How?” he demands, bravado not quite masking fear. And Voldemort laughs again, an edge of madness to the sound. “Oh, you lucky little idiot. You have no idea what you’ve done.”
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''[[https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/soft-magic-sucks-harry-potter-si.1054959/ Soft Magic Sucks]]'' by DesertChocolate
* Alternative source: ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14169358/1/Soft-Magic-Sucks''
* Recommended by: Mikeal52
* ''Status:'' Ongoing; last updated December 2022
* ''Synopsis:'' A man from our world is reborn in England with his adult memories. He spends every moment from birth working to make a better life than his last one, thinking he was simply sent back in time, only to end up befriending Harry two years before canon. From there, he begins preparing to help his friend prepare for the magical world.
* ”Comments:” Thus far, things haven't gone too far, but Gar and Harry are well on their way to acting like shonen heroes in the magical world, right down to training in how to fight.
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The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
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* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
* ''Status'': Ongoing
* ''Comments:'' Very little is known about this story so far- all we have for now is a series of cryptic post by the 6chan (like 4chan or 8chan) user "W" threatening to expose the wizarding world. But if this story fills up to its promise, it is going to be an absolutely terrifying political thriller that very accurately shows what the Trump era and 2020 would be like in the Harry Potter universe. Keep this one on your watchlist.
The ''Fanfic/ShiftingLines'' series by Dovahtobi (link [[https://archiveofourown.org/series/1438801 here]])
* Recommended by dolphinleo
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* ''Synopsis'': A post-Hogwarts [[AlternateUniverse alternate universe]] story about the problems posed for the Golden Trio and friends in the aftermath of the war.
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* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
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* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
* ''Synopsis'': Harriett Potter dreams of going to Hogwarts, but in a universe where the school only accepts purebloods, the only way to reach her goal is to switch places with her pureblood cousin—the only problem? Her cousin is a boy.
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* ''Comments'': As the author mentioned, this is a ''[[Literature/SongOftheLioness Song of the Lioness]]'' take on the Harry Potter series. The universe it takes place in is heavily AU. Tom Riddle never became Voldemort, instead becoming the leader of a political party. Due to his influence, Hogwarts now only accepts purebloods, with British half-bloods and muggleborns having to go to foreign schools such as the American Institute of Magic. Harriett Potter wants to study potions at Hogwarts, and her cousin, Arcturus (Archie) Black, son of Sirius Black, just so happens to want to go to AIM. Like in Song of the Lioness, she and Archie switch places, fulfilling both of their dreams. Now all she has to do to is to survive her next seven years in Hogwarts [[SweetPollyOliver pretending to be a pureblood male heir]] in Slytherin. If only she could stop being a trouble magnet...
** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
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** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and ''https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
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** This is the first of an ongoing series, with the sequels being ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8239413/1/The-Serpentine-Subterfuge The Serpentine Subterfuge]]'', ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10041727/1/The-Ambiguous-Artifice The Ambiguous Artifact]],'' ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11911497/1/The-Futile-Facade The Fultile Facade]]'', and''https://www.''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13903152/1/The-Malignant-Masquerade The Malignant Masquerade]]''.
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* ''Comments'': What's especially notable about this fic is that (1) the FridgeLogic employed is never condescending to canon, and (2) nobody is villified--even the way that Harry's abuse escaped the notice of the Order and the Ministry is covered in an amazingly believable way ([[spoiler:one Ministry social worker mistakes Petunia's violent reaction against magic as protectiveness and shielding Harry from potential Death Eaters!]]), and once I got over Figg being a full witch and not a squib, my suspension of disbelief has never wavered.
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* ''Comments'': Based off of and a sequel to ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/2814791/Hatal-Fart-Attack Hatal Fart Attack]]'' by Corwalch, with permission, it's a fun multi-chapter fic that explores some of Harry's pre-Hogwarts years and even though it's got some Manipulative!Dumbledore, it also features decent!Snape, a helpful Lucius Malfoy, and an actually decent Draco Malfoy as well. Both fics are The fic is also on AO3 [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/1999356/chapters/4332081 AO3]] ([[https://archiveofourown.org/works/821618 as is the previous story]]) for those who prefer that to fanfiction.net.
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* ''Synopsis'': [[spoiler: Draco [[spoiler:Draco Malfoy]] tells the story of the little sister he found he had, and ''why'' she had to be hidden from the world. Thorough oneshot that covers her first appearance all the way to the end of the war.
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* ''Comments'': This is actually very good. Normally alternate year stories have Harry somehow gain power overnight (be it via time travel, inheritance or divine intervention). This story avoids that, and gives Harry a realistic power increase in proportion to the work he is putting in. This story has no moments that truly are canon-breaking (well, apart from Crabbe and Goyle being [[DracoInLeatherPants Leather Pantsified]] as unbelievable as that sounds). Voldermort is a tad passive at the start, but that does change later on. Even those who normally hate the [[spoiler: Harry/Hermione]] ship probably won't mind as it comes off believably after all the main characters undergo quite a lot of well-written development. No one really acts out of character other than Crabbe, Goyle [[MoralEventHorizon and Dawlish]]. Now if only the author would continue the sequel...
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
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** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
** Surprisingly believable. Avoids [[RonTheDeathEater Ron, Albus or Ginny The Death Eaters]]. A very possible what-could-have-been.
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''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12800980/1/Worthy-of-Magic Worthy of Magic]]'' by Raul Fictitious
* Alternative source: ''https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fanfiction/158067''
* Recommended by: [[https://www.fanfiction.net/~sloth4 SLotH4]]
* ''Status:'' Ongoing
* ''Synopsis:'' A tale of a twisted Harry's view on Magic and his psychopathic journey. An exploration of an unstable mind.
*”Comments:” A beautifully written tale of an abused and neglected Harry Potter who turns to magic as an escape. It slowly builds as Harry grows into his power and affects the world around him, culminating in a fateful day that remakes the world. Overall, the worldbuilding is top-notch. The author pulls in characters that saw only minor roles in the canon story (such as Daphne Greengrass) and fleshes them out. The author alters events and the story shows how they branch into new events that ricochet and resonate off each other. Highly recommended.
[=[[reviews: WorthyofMagic]]=]
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