445Independent Harry » by Harry50
Harry decides not to return to the Dursleys after shopping with Hagrid. Instead, he launches on an independent life with interesting and important events changing his destiny. [Harry/Hermione] This is a T (or should it be K only?) version of the story I publish on AO3. I'll publish a chapter each day until I catch up with that version.
Harry Potter, T, English, Friendship & Family, chapters: 36, words: 80k+, favs: 679, follows: 931, updated: 23h published: 9/14, [Harry P., Hermione G.]
337The Ilvermorny Potters » by TimeTraveller-1900
He had been lied to. All his life until his little sister turned up, Harry had always been told his parents had died in a car crash. He learnt the harsh truth when he was young. He was abandoned, unwanted. And so was his sister. But Harry comes up with a plan of his own, to break away from the Potters and their son, the Boy Who Lived, and make a new life with the MACUSA.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 27, words: 65k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 12/1 published: 4/1/2023, Harry P., OC
3k+Elfish Welfare » by tyrannicpuppy
AU Halloween 1981 and the Potter family has been attacked. But when Sirius arrives, the crib is empty. Harry is missing, and presumed dead, but Mipsy knows the truth. She takes care of her little master just as the Potter's portrait commands her to. Cover by EnchantedPixie495 [Chapters 1-20 have been updated as at 30/11/23 Chapters 21-40 have been updated as of 11/12/23]
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 64, words: 411k+, favs: 7k+, follows: 10k+, updated: 11/28 published: 5/25/2018, [Harry P., Hermione G.]
2k+Harry Potter and the Stitch in Time » by Lowten
when Sirius makes his escape on Buckbeak at the end of Harry's third year he stops by potter manor looking for a safe place to lay low for a few days. What, or better yet who he finds there will change the path of Harry's life forever. a harry/Hermione fic that will take place primarily during their fourth year
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 66, words: 316k+, favs: 4k+, follows: 6k+, updated: 11/27 published: 7/20/2022, [Harry P., Hermione G.] Sirius B., Charlus P.
313The Mystic Rises » by TigerSwarm9122
How will things be different in the Wizarding World if Harry was raised by his grandfather? Charlus Potter knew something was wrong when his son and daughter-in-law went into hiding at the insistence of Albus Dumbledore. Figuring he has some hidden agenda, he hatches a plan to ensure Harry knows how to protect himself, see through the lies and deceptions of those who'd wish to use
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 103k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 11/18 published: 7/29/2023, [Harry P., N. Tonks] OC, Charlus P.
3k+Courage and Cunning » by preciousann
Salazar Slytherin has had enough of Dumbledore and Voldemort's incompetence, so on October 31, 1981 he decides to put a stop to the wizarding war. Things do not go according to plan. He loses his memories, but 10 years later he regains them when he gets a familiar letter. Bashing of some characters at first, but it gets better. A twist to the Harry is Salazar genre. More inside...
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Humor, chapters: 67, words: 527k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 5k+, updated: 11/16 published: 6/26/2014, Harry P., Severus S., Voldemort, Salazar S.
707 Once Upon a Wish » by Fairywm
6-year-old Harry wishes that someone would love him and rescue him. Eris responds by healing Sirius who escapes via his dog form. He searches for Harry but can't find him, finally remembers that Lily had a sister but has no idea what her last name is. So, he goes to his grandfather and pleads his case. Grandfather uses magic to locate Harry. Sirius rescues Harry: chaos ensues.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama, chapters: 26, words: 101k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 11/16 published: 5/16/2023, Harry P., Sirius B., Amelia B., Arcturus B.
803Harry Potter and the Founders' Vault » by CharmedMilliE- Karry Master
A twist in fate has Harry adopted by Lily's American wizard cousin and his family. Coming to Hogwarts an American teenager, with his cousin Harper in tow, Harry Potter is looking for something the founders left behind. A vault with an unknown treasure in it. NOT an Evil Dumbledore story.; Harry/Hermione pairing from year 4 onwards.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Family, chapters: 60, words: 308k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 11/11 published: 12/18/2020, [Harry P., Hermione G.] Neville L., OC
237Return To Life » by potter8668
Someone asked me to try my hand at doing a story about one of Harry's parents either remaining alive or in a coma or something. This is my result. James Potter returns to life thanks to his wife Lily but not when he was supposed to. Instead it was a few years later, only to find that nothing was correct. It was now time to live up to his heritage. Dumbledore bashing.
Harry Potter, T, English, Mystery & Family, chapters: 10, words: 12k+, favs: 469, follows: 760, updated: 11/10 published: 1/20/2023, Harry P., Hermione G., James P., Neville L.
968 No Thing Not Earned » by john.mainer
Lilly Potter was an amazing witch and tricked her goblin account manager into a clause requiring them to protect Harry Potter from all curses, compulsions, charms and legal constraints until his legal majority. When Goblin Griphook finds baby Harry a living breathing breach of contract, something must be done!
Harry Potter, T, English, Fantasy & Supernatural, chapters: 79, words: 413k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 11/8 published: 5/22, Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Griphook
281The Dragon's Silver Flower » by TigerSwarm9122
Deciding to take control of his life after discovering his true heritage and Dumbledore's betrayal. Without the machinations of Dumbledore and the overbearing Weasley family, Harry will make a name for himself and rise. Grey/Dark is more dark than grey but still honorable. Powerful, Smarter! Mentor Flitwick. Good Snape.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 13, words: 122k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 11/3 published: 7/29/2023, [Harry P., Fleur D.] F. Flitwick
599Harry Potter and the Magic of the Beasts » by CreatureHarem84
What if Harry had a twin and was named a squib after the attack on Halloween, What if Harry's sister was the Girl-Who-Lived, What if Harry did have magic, a magic so powerful and unique even the Ministry didn't know about it...He is Harry Potter, Lord of all Creatures. WCWL! PowerfulHarry! TwinHarry! DumbledoreBashing! RonBashing! SlightPotterBashing!
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 27, words: 215k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 3k+, updated: 10/31 published: 1/1/2020
1k+Harry Potter and The Rebellion Of Hogwarts » by kevin1984
After the death of his Godfather at the Ministry, Harry has had enough. Learning of the prophecy he will have to take the fight to Voldemort and his followers. New alliances will be formed. With three headships Harry intends to bring this war to a satisfying conclusion. He will be a pawn no more. Powerful/grey/head of house/political Harry. Harry/Daphne/Hermione/Luna
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 36, words: 131k+, favs: 6k+, follows: 7k+, updated: 10/8 published: 4/1/2017, Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L., Daphne G.
687 A Soulless Angel » by TimeTraveller-1900
Harry was sent to Azkaban at the end of the Triwizard Tournament for mass murder. Now, after defeating Voldemort and single-handedly ending the Second Blood War, the Magical World wants Harry to stay under its control. But Harry has plans of his own. But who is the Dark Witch in the shadows?
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama, chapters: 39, words: 115k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 9/30 published: 4/1/2023, Harry P.
1k+ Diary of Lily Evans and Magical Null Space » by BeepKeeper
After Triwizard Tournament Harry finds a seditious flyer telling muggleborn to leave Hogwarts. Muggleborns and half-bloods endorse idea & Harry learns after fifth year muggle relatives can permit him to flee. Then RoR gives Harry book bag full of diaries and papers written by Lily Evans in 1970s. He reads Lily's Diaries and learns about parents & new magic
Harry Potter, M, English, Fantasy & Drama, chapters: 61, words: 220k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 927, updated: 9/3 published: 7/31
899The Concerned Citizen: Letters To Amelia » by Purebloodgodess
Amelia Bones gets a strange letter that prompts her to look into the home life of Harry Potter before his third year. Her involvement will change the course of Harry's life. Somewhat time travel fix-it, helpful goblins and adults, and Harry gains some control over his life.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure & Friendship, chapters: 25, words: 61k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 9/1 published: 8/31/2021, Harry P., Sirius B., Amelia B., Cornelius F.
669My Child » by DebsTheSlytherinSnapefan
Dorea and Charlus Potter are alive, and searching for Harry, their great nephew, Marius Black finds the child, the games Dumbledore had wished to play with Harry's life...are put in jeopardy. This perilous game of politics can only finish when one emerges successfully...and thus far it is Dumbledore but will it remain that way? Against the Black family? SLASH HP/RAB
Harry Potter, M, English, chapters: 12, words: 48k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 8/31 published: 2/27/2022, Harry P., Charlus P., Dorea Black/Potter, Arcturus B.
813Head Start » by Kratos1989
Harry Potter learnt early on in his youth that if he wanted things done right, it was best to be done himself. That decision will make all the difference when he arrives to Hogwarts. Tags are inside the foreword chapter.
Harry Potter, T, English, Adventure, chapters: 24, words: 263k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 8/30 published: 2/3/2020, Harry P., Padma P., F. Flitwick, Su L.
951Butterflies Bearing Beater's Bats » by dogger807
Harry has just stormed out of the Dursley's house after inflating Aunt Marge. Like the first time around, his godfather startled him into summoning the Knight Bus. This time around, it's Sirius' turn to be surprised. ::Dumbs Bashing Ahead:: Harry/Multiple
Harry Potter, T, English, Humor & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 107k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 4k+, updated: 8/5 published: 9/21/2021, Harry P., Hermione G., Luna L., N. Tonks
716 Fear the Reapers » by Alsas1975
My response to Reptilia28's "Don't Fear the Reaper" challenge. Cameos and bashings galore! Rated M for language and violence, underage smoking and drinking.
Harry Potter, M, English, Adventure & Family, chapters: 17, words: 124k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 6/5 published: 9/22/2022, [Harry P., Hermione G.]