Favorite Stories 65
551Delenda Est -- Rebooted » by
Lord Silvere
Dying, Bellatrix uses her heirloom to send Harry to the past. There, he can try stopping Voldemort while making the acquaintance of a young and impressionable Bellatrix Black, who may opt to serve Lord Black instead of Voldemort. H/B. Rewrite of DE with different plot, some new characters. No need to read original. Backwards compatible with PB.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 11, words: 99k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 3/27 published: 5/1/2022, Harry P., Bellatrix L.
962Harry Potter and the Perversion of Purity » by
ACI100
Harry walks a darker path after meeting Draco Malfoy and being sorted into Slytherin. What happens when dark lords suddenly seem reasonable and when Harry's path is complicated further when good and evil lose all meaning as Harry struggles to decide what he wants to be. Realistic Dark!Harry, Powerful Harry, No Bashing, Good Dumbledore, Competent Voldemort, Mentor Grindelwald
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 66, words: 369k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 3/25 published: 3/31/2021, Harry P., Voldemort, Albus D., Gellert G.
210Panem et Circenses » by
Mori99
He is the first true-born Peverell of the millennia, raised in the darkness following a sunset. Half the Wizarding World hates him for his parents' victory, the other half for the means they achieved it with. But then sixth-year approaches and an opportunity presents itself. A chance to escape the drowning shadows and manifest his own name. A chance for eternal glory.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 27, words: 147k+, favs: 804, follows: 985, updated: 3/22 published: 10/20/2022, [OC, Fleur D.] [Harry P., Marlene M.]
10k+Harry Potter and the Prince of Slytherin » by
The Sinister Man
Harry Potter was Sorted into Slytherin after a crappy childhood. His brother Jim is believed to be the BWL. Think you know this story? Think again. Year Four starts on 9/1/20. NO romantic pairings prior to Fourth Year. Basically good Dumbledore and Weasleys. Limited bashing (mainly of James).
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Mystery, chapters: 162, words: 1399k+, favs: 19k+, follows: 21k+, updated: 2/11 published: 4/17/2015, Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Theodore N.
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Fairborn Adventures » by
Mori99
25-year-old Unspeakable Harry Potter finds himself thrown back to the year 1975 while trying to fix a broken Time-Turner. Armed with the knowledge of the future, can he prevent the Dark Lord's rise to power, while being a teenager? Terrible things happen to wizards who meddle with time. And yet, Harry saves her from a fate she doesn't even know about. Powerful! HarryXMarlene
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 100, words: 521k+, favs: 6k+, follows: 6k+, updated: 10/8/2022 published: 2/6/2022, [Harry P., Marlene M.] Voldemort, Albus D.
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Harry Potter and the International Triwizard Tournament » by
Saliient91
A disillusioned Harry Potter begins to unravel his potential as the wizarding world follows the Triwizard Tournament. Harry delves into a world that is much greater, and more complicated, than he was aware of. The story contains detailed magic, politics, social situations and complicated motivations. It is a story of growth and maturation.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 57, words: 560k+, favs: 11k+, follows: 11k+, updated: 8/31/2022 published: 12/6/2018, Harry P., Fleur D., OC, Daphne G.
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Harry Potter and the Phoenix Wand » by
Lowten
My take on a 'Harry goes back to fix things' fic. When Harry accidentally breaks his wand he is engulfed in Phoenix flames and finds himself back in Ollivander's when he first bounded with his wand. armed with the knowledge of the future how can harry change things for a better tomorrow
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 28, words: 114k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 7/20/2022 published: 7/7/2021, [Harry P., Hermione G.]
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Becoming What You Pretend to Be by
MaeglinYedi
When Harry Potter's name comes out of the Goblet of Fire, Harry learns some terrible truths about himself. Lily and James Potter did not die the night of Voldemort's attack, but instead left others to take the fall while they fled with their infant son. Part 8 of Subverting Tropes.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Friendship, words: 10k+, favs: 129, follows: 53, 6/30/2022, Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Albus D.
2k+The Mind Arts » by
Wu Gang
What is more terrifying? A wizard who can kick down your door or a wizard who can look at you and know your every thought? Harry's journey into the mind arts begins with a bout of accidental magic and he practices it and hungers for the feelings it brings. [Major Canon Divergences beginning Third Year.]
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Supernatural, chapters: 31, words: 220k+, favs: 8k+, follows: 10k+, updated: 6/11/2022 published: 11/27/2017, Harry P., Albus D., Daphne G., Gellert G.
2k+Whiskey Time Travel » by
Sapper One
When Unspeakable Harry Potter wakes up in 1978, he determines he's either A: In the past. Or B: In a mental hospital. At least the firewhiskey still tastes the same. Waiting tables at the Three Broomsticks, drunken death eater bar fights, annoying an attractive but pushy auror, and avoiding his mother's crush on him is just another day in the life of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Humor, chapters: 6, words: 39k+, favs: 14k+, follows: 17k+, updated: 3/5/2022 published: 5/7/2015, Harry P., Amelia B., Nicolas F., Lily Evans P.
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A Simple Act of Vengeance » by
Frickles
Harry Potter found a loving home after escaping his relatives, but the wizarding world he's dragged into turned out to be anything but magical. Power, fame, and glory may not bring happiness, but they might just be enough to right the wrongs inflicted upon him. The sequel, Wrath and Remorse, is published on this site.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Supernatural, chapters: 52, words: 356k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 1/1/2022 published: 4/3/2020, Harry P., Neville L., Susan B., Daphne G.
4k+On the Way to Greatness » by
mira mirth
As per the Hat's decision, Harry gets Sorted into Slytherin upon his arrival in Hogwarts—and suddenly, the future isn't what it used to be.
Harry Potter, M, English, chapters: 21, words: 255k+, favs: 13k+, follows: 14k+, updated: 11/11/2021 published: 12/26/2008, Harry P.
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A Pocket Full of Posies by
DarknessEnthroned
The war's over. Harry is victorious. But some victories come with a price. A short piece of post-war Harry/Tonks for Darkened Void!
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Romance, words: 14k+, favs: 357, follows: 184, 9/1/2021, Harry P., N. Tonks
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Stepping Back » by
TheBlack'sResurgence
Post-OOTP. The episode in the DOM has left Harry a changed boy. He returns to the Dursley's to prepare for his inevitable confrontation with Voldemort, but his stay there is very short-lived. He finds himself in the care of people who he has no choice but to cooperate with and they give him a startling revelation: Harry must travel back to the 1970's to save the wizarding world.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 27, words: 405k+, favs: 15k+, follows: 13k+, updated: 7/18/2021 published: 1/11/2017, [Harry P., Bellatrix L.] James P.
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Slytherin, Snape and Dudley » by
helen101
Due to Harry performing accidental magic, Dudley becomes a wizard and attends Hogwarts in Harry's second year. How does Harry cope? Snape mentors Harry fic. No slash. CP in later chapters.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 38, words: 161k+, favs: 704, follows: 474, updated: 7/16/2021 published: 5/28/2016, Harry P., Severus S., Dudley D.
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The Merging » by
Shaydrall
When the dementor attack presents Harry with an opportunity to begin to fight back he gladly sets himself on the path to have a hand in his future. But as time goes on, it's clear that not all is the same as it once was. Why has his scar stopped hurting? What are these seemingly random objects he's drawn to? How deep does the connection between him and Voldemort truly run? Post GoF
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 30, words: 428k+, favs: 14k+, follows: 14k+, updated: 2/21/2021 published: 9/27/2013, Harry P.
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Ring-Ring! by
Frickles
Harry reminisces about the origin of a game he and his girlfriend play as her birthday approaches. Oneshot/Fluff. Submission for the Harry/Luna Valentine's Day Challenge
Harry Potter, K+, English, Romance & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 195, follows: 65, 1/21/2021, [Harry P., Luna L.]
519Honour Thy Blood - Remastered » by
TheBlack'sResurgence
A remastered version of the original. Literary and Grammar errors fixed, making the story much more palatable. Rated M for a reason. No slash, HP/DG pairing with an independent Harry. See original for description.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 147k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 1/20/2021 published: 5/19/2019, [Harry P., Daphne G.] Sirius B., Arcturus B.
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Elephant by
Petrificus Somewhatus
Although Harry suffered through many dark times at Hogwarts, it is my opinion that his teenage years would have been much darker without magic. But even in Harry's darkest times, there would always be lights to follow along the way.
Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 229, follows: 88, 12/10/2020, Harry P., Hermione G.
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A Family's Assistance » by
Tangerine-Alert
Harry didn't put his name in the cup. His best friend's turned on him, Dumbledore wouldn't help. He turns to a family to help, he discovers a world of magic that should've helped him and one who did not. New friends are made and those choices change things for the better.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Friendship, chapters: 14, words: 87k+, favs: 979, follows: 812, updated: 5/24/2020 published: 3/14/2020, Harry P., Draco M., Amelia B.