1k+ Moment of Impact » by Suite Sambo
An accident the summer before 6th year puts Dumbledore's plans for Harry in motion sooner than planned. Will an unexpected truce with Snape better prepare Harry for what is to come? A Snape mentors Harry fic with all the regular players. AU after OOTP.
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 47, words: 116k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 866, updated: 5/23/2022 published: 11/24/2010, Harry P., Severus S.
302 Fragmented » by Starry Bright Light
After Jack's death, Alex had little direction in his life. Paranoia and unease rule his life. He can trust no one—even when they pretend to have his best interests in mind. And, after nearly six months… it appears that things might finally be settling down. Yet, with Alex, peace is an impossibility—because someone is always looking for him.
Alex Rider, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 62, words: 227k+, favs: 153, follows: 166, updated: 12/25/2021 published: 2/1/2017, Alex R./Cub
4k+Hell is Other People » by amitai
After a series of attacks, Alex's entire class is sent to be trained at the SAS training camp, to give them a degree of self sufficiency to help them defend themselves. Unfortunately for Alex, he has to go with them... and not get noticed as different.
Alex Rider, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 34, words: 454k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 4/9/2021 published: 5/2/2007, Alex R./Cub
1k+ A Lonely Path » by la baguette
At age ten, Harry disappeared. Four years later, a suspiciously familiar boy is found. Remus accepts the task of reintroducing him to the wizarding world, Harry resisting all the while. Between meddlesome ministers and mad escaped convicts, Remus attempts to discover the truth. Where has Harry been? Will he ever learn to trust? Includes child abuse
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 33, words: 198k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 10/27/2020 published: 9/29/2009, Harry P., Remus L.
1k+Too Far from Home » by story2tell
Transported into a parallel universe, Harry finds himself in the shadow of an evil growing force. Amidst old and new faces and the chance for a family that he never had, Harry must come to the terms that although there are two worlds, there can only be one hero. *AU Dimension travel, No slash, Abuse, Contains Angst*
Harry Potter, T, English, Angst & Family, chapters: 26, words: 318k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 3k+, updated: 1/22/2020 published: 2/18/2010, Harry P., Sirius B., James P., Lily Evans P.
16 If the Fates Allow by thebiwholived
Christmas 2002. A snapshot of the Potters and the changes they meet, nearly five years after the war.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Angst, words: 12k+, favs: 71, follows: 22, 12/23/2019, Harry P., Ginny W.
336 Blood » by The Lord of Chaos
Harry's sent reeling when he learns that Professor Snape is his dad, and if that were all he had to deal with, he'd probably be all right, but he's got werewolves, escaped convicts, a stubborn Dark Lord, and his own inner demons to deal with. Starts third year. Rating mostly for violence. LGBT characters. Story deals with mental health, bigotry and child abuse. More notes inside.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 28, words: 488k+, favs: 847, follows: 926, updated: 9/12/2018 published: 7/10/2013, Harry P., Ron W., Severus S.
610 Some Cuts Leave Scars » by Melindaleo
Not all wounds heal completely – many scars aren't readily visible. Join Harry and his friends as they journey through the year following the war, learning how to maneuver over hurdles both unique and lingering. An 8th-year sequel to the summer of These Cuts I Have.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 24, words: 190k+, favs: 784, follows: 456, updated: 6/14/2018 published: 1/4/2018
2k+Strength in Weakness » by Littleforest
Set during OotP. When Harry falls ill in Snape's lesson, the last thing he expects is for the ensuing drama to unveil a deadly plot that could end his life once and for all...
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Drama, chapters: 53, words: 196k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 3k+, updated: 4/14/2018 published: 1/11/2013, Harry P., Severus S.
952 These Cuts I Have » by Melindaleo
The war has been won, yet the aftershocks continue. The scattered survivors are left to pick up the pieces and find ways to move on. Join the various members of the extended Weasley family as they struggle to rebuild and cope with the consequences. And of course there are still Death Eaters left to find.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 32, words: 190k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 690, updated: 1/4/2018 published: 6/15/2015
3k+The List » by smak978
"Succorbentis?" Malfoy asked quietly, his face immediately hidden by that insufferable mask. "You have Succorbentis?" Silence. "You know it's an incredibly rare disease, right? You know it's incurable, right?" Silence. "...No wonder you're in denial." Ron/Hermione/Gryff Bashing
Harry Potter, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 44, words: 345k+, favs: 4k+, follows: 5k+, updated: 10/31/2016 published: 3/19/2013, Harry P., Draco M.
914 Reverberations » by aesopianalex
The summer after the debacle at the Ministry, Draco Malfoy is sent to live with Harry Potter. He writes letters to Severus Snape, telling him how he's doing- and what's really going on in Harry Potter's house. [Complete]
Harry Potter, T, English, Angst, chapters: 30, words: 64k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 1/8/2016 published: 2/5/2014, Harry P., Draco M., Severus S.
2k+ In Care Of » by Fang's Fawn
During the summer before sixth year, Harry finds an injured bat in the garden and decides to try to heal it...and an unwilling Snape learns just what kind of a person Harry Potter really is. No slash.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Drama, chapters: 16, words: 47k+, favs: 13k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 2/3/2015 published: 3/16/2009, Harry P., Severus S.
911Thirteenth to Fifth » by The Wykkyd
Harry Potter's new life as a student at the School of the Arts is complicated. With gangs, drugs, and abuse in his past, and Draco Malfoy and dance in his future, the trouble starts when Harry is forced to figure out his place in the present. H/D H/G H/TR
Harry Potter, M, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 30, words: 149k+, favs: 706, follows: 934, updated: 1/16/2015 published: 5/2/2009, Harry P., Draco M., Tom R. Jr.
2k+A Shocking Discovery » by wrappedinharry
A near tragedy and a shocking discovery lead two bitter enemies to much soul searching and eventual acceptance of each other. A Snape as Harry's father fic. Some HG. Please R&R
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Angst, chapters: 47, words: 400k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 11/23/2014 published: 9/17/2007, Harry P., Severus S.
997Ask No Questions » by LupinOut
After Jack decides she's had enough, Alex is forced to live under the same roof as Wolf - fantastic. But what he discovers is a K unit that's falling apart. Can he pull the team back together? Or is what they've been through too much for even Alex to fix? AU, post-Snakehead.
Alex Rider, T, English, chapters: 17, words: 105k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 4/13/2014 published: 9/30/2009, Alex R./Cub, Ben D./Fox, Wolf
731Summer: No Holiday » by BlueHorizon6
Snape/ Harry mentor fic. Set after the Tri-wizard Tournament and Voldemort's return to physical form. Harry is forced to spend the summer with Snape to train how to fight. It is not an arrangement either can stand but they must find a way to communicate if they are to make any progress at all.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama, chapters: 29, words: 161k+, favs: 862, follows: 865, updated: 4/4/2014 published: 2/29/2008, Harry P., Severus S.
1k+ World in Pieces » by Lomonaaeren
AU after the last chapter of DH. Harry gets pulled into another universe to deal with the problem of Voldemort there. But that is not the worst thing that could happen. Mostly gen, with Snape mentoring Harry. COMPLETE.
Harry Potter, M, English, Angst & Adventure, chapters: 25, words: 172k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 3k+, updated: 9/26/2013 published: 2/9/2011, Harry P., Severus S.
787 Tuesdays with Severus » by Suite Sambo
Back at Hogwarts for his 8th year, Harry deals with mystery correspondents and unusual magical ability. This is story 5 in the "Moment of Impact" Series and is a sequel to "A Summer of Flotsam and Jetsam." Story and series follow canon with a Harry/Severus mentor/father/son relationship established after 5th year and of course, Severus survives Nagini's attack.
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 22, words: 114k+, favs: 602, follows: 454, updated: 8/16/2013 published: 6/10/2012, Harry P., Severus S.
172Chasing The Inevitable » by killtherat
Certain that the key to Voldemort's demise is hidden within Hogwarts, Harry and his friends return to their school a mere three weeks after his abduction. Forced to face Draco Malfoy, Harry must stay in control and complete Dumbledore's work.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Angst, chapters: 57, words: 394k+, favs: 104, follows: 80, updated: 4/29/2013 published: 2/28/2010, Harry P., Voldemort