117Unclaimed Darkness » by ElnaKernor
For all that Sirius was very much different from his family... He was also one of the Blackest Blacks to ever live. So when Bella killed him, well. He didn't let her get away with it. A gamble, really, but a gamble which exchanged their life and death.Harry Potter, T, English, Fantasy & Adventure, chapters: 58, words: 401k+, favs: 272, follows: 346, updated: 12/7 published: 7/5/2015, [Sirius B., OC]
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: 169, words: 1483k+, favs: 21k+, follows: 22k+, updated: 10/19 published: 4/17/2015, Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Theodore N.
2k+Along Came a Family » by Imablack
After Cedric dies, Harry isolates himself and Dumbledore fears a connection between Harry and Lord Voldemort. Snape has his own problems when Dumbledore compels him to teach Harry Occlumancy whilst the Dark Lord orders him to brew the darkest potion he has ever encountered. But what of this gift Lily left for Harry's 15th birthday...and what does it have to do with Snape?Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Drama, chapters: 38, words: 195k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 6/20 published: 5/27/2009, Harry P., Severus S.
1k+The Fifth Marauder » by Aquarius23
What if there were five Marauders? What difference could one person make? What secrets could they hide? Follow Lily, James, Remus, Peter, Sirius and Emma as they take on Voldemort and all his minions. Marauders first year until Harry's last.Harry Potter, T, English, Humor & Friendship, chapters: 122, words: 737k+, favs: 797, follows: 749, updated: 4/19 published: 8/30/2010, Sirius B., James P.
432Harry Potter and the Zodiac Charms » by PulsarDragon
A quiet night after the Chamber of Secrets changes Harry's and Ginny's relationship, mysterious new characters arrive, and a shadowy force strives to bring chaos to the world. starts in canon but will change to an AU story, Ron bashing until a certain point, Harry/Ginny, Neville/Luna, Ron/Hermione, Remus/Tonks, Sirius/MaryHarry Potter, M, English, Romance & Adventure, chapters: 51, words: 727k+, favs: 653, follows: 771, updated: 2/26 published: 6/29/2013, Harry P., Ginny W.
2k+The Prophecy » by VikingSong
Uther learns Arthur is the Once-and-Future-King of prophecy and declares him a traitor, forcing him to flee with Merlin. The catch? Arthur has no idea who Emrys is and no desire to fulfill the prophecy. Reveal!fic. T for action sequences/some deaths; no slash, no smut, no language. Cover art by AlexandarCho on deviantART (used with permission).Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 103, words: 226k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 6/28/2023 published: 6/18/2014, [Morgana, Merlin] [Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere]
514Family by Necessity » by ArithmancerProof
AU from the end of OotP. Dumbledore decides that Harry must go into hiding to ensure his safety, and Hermione insists on accompanying him. Dumbledore's plan? Harry and Hermione are to be magically adopted by Snape, becoming his children legally, magically, and physically. My version of the Snape-adopts-Harry story.Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 18, words: 85k+, favs: 874, follows: 1k+, updated: 5/28/2023 published: 9/29/2015, Harry P., Hermione G., Severus S.
990Harry Potter and TGTL: Fourth Year » by KappaIota
Sequel to Harry Potter and the Godfather that Lived. AU Fourth Year with Harry facing the Tri-Wizard Tournament, his first crush, Voldemort's return and an overprotective guardian. As with the original, will include teen discipline themes/adult languageHarry Potter, T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 48, words: 578k+, favs: 765, follows: 777, updated: 4/3/2023 published: 8/24/2009, Harry P., Sirius B.
78When The Sky Falls » by lokilette
Regulus intended to stop the Dark Lord himself, but for some reason he's driven to share his discovery with his brother - a choice that saves his life. He'll have to live with the consequences of that decision and the knowledge that Sirius' problems have now become his own. What he didn't expect was being stuck raising his brother's godson. Rated T for swearing. AU.Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 9, words: 46k+, favs: 203, follows: 330, updated: 3/21/2023 published: 1/19/2016, Harry P., Sirius B., Regulus B.
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A Collage of Broken Hearts » by titieli
Meredith Potter never expected her life to turn out the way it did. At 16 no one really takes a war seriously, but she and her friends are about to find out that this war is as tough as it can get. T because I'm paranoid. Sirius B./ OC. / OLD VERSION. NEW VERSION UP ON PROFILE UNDER 'ALL THE THREADS OF FATE'Harry Potter, T, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 31, words: 147k+, favs: 128, follows: 152, updated: 1/25/2023 published: 3/30/2013, [Sirius B., OC] [James P., Lily Evans P.]
582My Godfather » by AnabelleBlack20
Pettigrew was captured in 1991 and Sirius was declared innocent and demands the custody of his beloved godson. However, Sirius discovers certain unexpected secrets about Harry and decides to set things right. Warning: Abuse by the Dursleys. A Sirius and Harry, Father and Son fanficHarry Potter, T, English, Family & Drama, chapters: 53, words: 191k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 12/27/2022 published: 9/14/2015, Harry P., Sirius B.
3k+A Thousand Words » by Ailee17
Harry never could have predicted how much his life would change after making a surprising discovery at the Dursley household the summer before Second Year. The young wizard returns to school looking for answers, and ends up finding a whole lot more. Snape/Harry mentor fic. No slash.Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Family, chapters: 56, words: 176k+, favs: 5k+, follows: 7k+, updated: 9/28/2022 published: 1/4/2015, Harry P., Severus S.
115The Domino Effect » by WordySmith101
Harry Potter is the eldest of triplets but when Voldemort is attacked and defeated, his brother Godric was hailed as the savior, while Harry and his sister, Iris, were cast aside and forgotten in the Muggle World. Despite Dumbledore's attempt to manipulate the wizarding world to go according to his vision, things didn't go according to plan.Harry Potter, M, English, Fantasy & Adventure, chapters: 33, words: 88k+, favs: 366, follows: 503, updated: 9/11/2022 published: 8/21/2015, Harry P., Sirius B., Severus S., Percy W.
506For Your Own Good » by whydoyouneedtoknow
Harry Potter finally has the family of his dreams. Problem is, they're only in his dreams, and as the Dursleys are always telling him (for his own good, you know), dreams don't come true. Or do they? Journey with Harry as he uses his dreams to reshape his reality and write his very own definition of good. First year Hogwarts AU, Dangerverse-derived.Harry Potter, K+, English, Family & Friendship, chapters: 40, words: 195k+, favs: 224, follows: 273, updated: 7/16/2022 published: 3/1/2015
10k+An Aunt's Love » by Emma Lipardi
Harry comes home from school and Petunia is upset at the change in her nephew. Petunia decides to do what she should have been doing all along. Dumbledore had better stay away. Petunia Dursley is upset. Warnings on profile.Harry Potter, M, English, Drama, chapters: 77, words: 385k+, favs: 14k+, follows: 14k+, updated: 6/25/2022 published: 12/30/2004, Harry P., Remus L., Petunia D.
119Don't Look Back In Anger » by amandakid212
Starting from the beginning of book five, Audrey Callahan finds herself involved with the Order of the Phoenix and immersed in the Wizarding world she swore she'd never return to. But with Voldemort's return and a handsome Animagus at her side, she knows she can't ignore her past forever.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 42, words: 108k+, favs: 232, follows: 343, updated: 1/28/2022 published: 1/22/2016, [Sirius B., OC] Remus L., N. Tonks
3k+Common Interests » by Snapegirlkmf
Sequel to Common Ground. After Halloween, Snape and Harry begin to bond even more as they discover some common interests. But will it stand the test of time . . .and can Sev protect Harry from the evil that stalks him? AU, Sev/Harry mentor/guardian story.Harry Potter, T, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 73, words: 424k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 8/25/2021 published: 10/16/2010, Harry P., Severus S.
10k+ Like Brothers » by Colubrina
Minerva McGonagall steps in on the awful night the Potters are murdered and arranges to have Harry Potter raised by Sirius Black and his somewhat cousins, the Malfoys. Draco and Harry grow up as almost brothers and everything - well, almost everything - is different. Gryffindor!Draco. Dramione. AU. COMPLETE.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance, chapters: 66, words: 167k+, favs: 8k+, follows: 8k+, updated: 6/8/2021 published: 7/5/2015, [Hermione G., Draco M.] Harry P., Sirius B.
237 A Challenging Quest » by wryter501
Merlin the adopted prince of Caerleon travels in search of heritage and destiny and his dragonlord father. Arthur, prince regent of Camelot following his father's debilitating illness, travels upon his Knight's Quest as a condition for coronation - and a young man who's given up on heritage and destiny joins them both. Sequel to "Challenging Hostage", canon era a/u, no slash.Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 24, words: 165k+, favs: 204, follows: 197, updated: 5/30/2021 published: 1/23/2019, Merlin, Arthur, Mordred
4Accidentally, Maybe OLD » by Audrey Whyte
Tony's sister, Emily, has just woken up from her 2 year a coma. Told she was in a car accident, Emily goes looking for clues. Constantly questioning herself, if a car accident was really the source of her coma, she turns to her boss for answers. Set during the 1st Iron Man movie. Story has been republished.Avengers, T, English, Family & Mystery, chapters: 2, words: 993, favs: 8, follows: 7, updated: 5/12/2021 published: 8/15/2012, Iron Man/Tony S.