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These are recommendations made by Tropers for [[Harry Potter]] general fanfic, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Fan Fic Recommendations|here]].

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2782587/1/Ill_Fight_For_You I'll Fight For you]'' by ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/14403/Hazelmist Hazelmist]''

* ''Synopsis'': Set in the Marauder Era, this fanfic tells the story of Lily and James' 6th year from Lily's point of view.

* ''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.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353809/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Boy_Who_Lived Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1239654/The_Santi The Santi]

* ''Comments'': An excellent fic with a more intelligent interesting Harry who isn't overpowered or bound by the chains of Destiney (or some such crap).

 

 

''[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Apprentice_Potter/index.php Apprentice Potter]'' and its sequels, ''[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Journeyman_Potter/index.php Journeyman Potter]'' and ''[http://draco664.fanficauthors.net/Master_Potter/index.php Master Potter]'' (in progress) by Draco664 (All AU)

* ''Synopsis'': A [[Harry Potter]] [[Alternate Universe]] 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.

* ''Comments:'' Includes [[Characterization Tags|Fem!Blaise, Angry!Angry!Really Angry!Harry,]] and poly shipping.

 

 

''[http://rowen-r.livejournal.com/13032.html The Most Grievous and Lamentable Tragedy of the Death of Lord Voldemort]'' by rowen_r

* ''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, theatre majors, and AP Lit students will probably laugh harder than anyone else.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3639659/1/A_Bad_Week_at_the_Wizengamot A Bad Week At The Wizengamot]'' by DisobedienceWriter

* ''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...

* ''Comments'': Funny short story set in an [[Alternate Universe]] that looks much bleaker than canon... at least at first. Features Cornelius Fudge as the ultimate [[Dilbert|Pointy-haired Boss.]]

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4726291/1/Eternal_Return Eternal Return]'' by Silver Pard

* ''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?

* ''Comments:'' Dark, heartbreaking and ultimately creepy.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5093023/1/ The Book of Dobby: Per Arcana ad Astra]'' by [[Doghead Thirteen]]

* ''Synopsis:'' While obsessively cleaning Colin Creevy's stacks of nerd paraphernalia, Dobby stumbles on a book about [[World War II|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?"

* ''Comments:'' One of the most warped and entertaining ''Potter'' stories I've ever encountered. Words cannot describe just how twisted and fun this story is—it must be read to be believed. Completely unlike any other ''Harry Potter'' fic in existence. Incomplete, but still being written by an active author.

** [[User:Looney Toons|Looney Toons]]: The version of the story linked above is the reboot/rewrite of the now-abandoned original, and opens differently from what is described, just in case you get confused. Don't worry, it's even funnier and more outrageous than the original.

 

 

''[http://sam-storyteller.dreamwidth.org/97242.html Reclamation]'' by Sam the Storyteller

* ''Synopsis:'' In an alternate universe, one man still struggles with a moral decision made many years before.

* ''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.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4410768/1/Measure_for_Measure Measure for Measure]'' by Grover Cleveland

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4818951/1/Fair_Trade Fair Trade]'' by BajaB

* ''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 ret-con fic which shows an interesting idea of what a power that Voldemort knows not could be like.

 

''[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

* ''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.

* ''Comments'': Very few authors use the second person successfully; ''Bungle in the Jungle'' is among the best of the exceptions. The story can be a bit intimidating for the first chapter or two, between the point of view and the first chapter being in non-chronological order. Stick with it, and you find a cast of thoroughly-developed original characters, an insightful look into what a cursebreaker actually ''does'', and one of the best climactic battle sequences in fanfiction. Be warned: There's a pretty significant amount of Hermione- and Weasley-bashing, although the sequel redeems them somewhat.

** [[User:Looney Toons]]: I particularly like his take on Luna Lovegood, which makes perfect sense in this setting. Also note that this story does not end conclusively, but its sequel picks up where "Bungle" left off.

 

 

''[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"

* ''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 incomplete but in progress.

* ''Pairings:'' Harry/Ginny

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2412808/1/The_Innocence_Of_Guilt The Innocence of Guilt]'' by ENSIGN

* ''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?

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2318355/1/Make_A_Wish Make A Wish]'' by Rorschach's Blot

* ''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.

* ''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.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4343191/1/Warriors_Heir Warrior's Heir]'' by Osireia (AU)

* ''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?

 

 

The ''Alexandra Quick'' series by Inverarity: ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle the Thorn Circle]'', ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4684861/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Lands_Below the Lands Below]'', and ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5784632/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Deathly_Regiment the Deathly Regiment]'' and [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7689884/1/ the Stars Above] (Very completely AU)

* ''Synopsis'': This story has next to nothing to do with the characters in the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series; it has everything to do with the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' 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 girl who goes to Charmbridge Academy and discovers a lot about not only magic and the wizarding world, but about herself as well.

* ''Comments'': If you liked ''Hogwarts Houses Divided'' by the same author you will most definitely like this one. The setting feels natural and sucks you in, and the characters are memorable and detailed. The first two stories are complete, but a third is on the way. I really hope he goes on to finish the entire series with seven stories total; ''Alexandra Quick'' is a lot more than fanfiction. In fact, it's closer to the ''[[Star Wars]]'' novels set in earlier eras with less Lucas guidance than it is to fanfiction. Got me teary eyed near the end of the second one, too.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3625984/1/A_Place_for_Warriors A Place For Warriors]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/~owlsaway owlsaway]

* ''Synopsis'': A fifteen-chapter [[Bottle Episode]] begins as Dumbledore [[Locked in a Room|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 author mentions that it is not, nor will it ever be, slash. Work-in-progress.

* ''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 excrutiatingly powerful once they realize their similarities, and this is twenty-five chapters of [[Talking Heads]] that you will not resist reading out loud. And that friend you rope into reading with you won't mind, either.

 

 

* ''Synopsis'': A supposed AU of the Harry Potter series with the characters searching for the above-mentioned, Dagger of Foreboding.

* ''Comments'': Honestly this is nearly impossible to describe. It is probably one of, if not the most hilarious fanfic ever made for several reasons. First, 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.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3676590/1/Unequivocally_Unusual Unequivocally Unusual]'', by Quantum Cat

* ''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 coincidince throws him a bone. A rather ''loony'' bone.

* ''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 [[Obfuscating Stupidity]] to turn Luna into a [[Possession Sue]]. 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, but it seems to be dead; it's been on hiatus since April of '09.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5554780/ Poison Pen]'', by Genkai Fan

* ''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." As quoted from the author's page.

* ''Comments'': It has its ups and downs but the overall 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.

* ''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 Ensues|reality to ensue]].

* ''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 [[Anyone Can Die]] to new levels and develops some characters into quite believable monsters. This is a world where Voldemort becomes very [[Dangerously Genre Savvy]], forcing Harry to ditch being [[The Messiah]] in order to examine [[What You Are in the Dark|exactly how far he's willing to go to beat Voldemort]] and to discover the simple truth that [[Good Is Not Nice]]. Brilliantly written, as always, and it gets bonus points for lots and lots of [[Character Development]], not all of which is good for the characters involved.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6069847/1/My_Immortal_Refined My Immortal Refined]'' by Evilkritter of Youtube

* ''Synopsis:'' A brave soul attempts to rewrite ''[[My Immortal]]''... '''[[Determinator|with all the grammatical mistakes corrected!!]]'''

* ''Comments:'' This is better than an episode of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''!

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/150716/1/The_Serpent_of_Lord_Voldemort The Serpent of Lord Voldemort]'' by Angie Astravic

* ''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.

* ''Comments'': Voldemort has some of the oddest yet most in-character [[Pet the Dog|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], [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/59464/1/The_Serpent The Serpent]

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1260679/1/ Realizations]'' by Wishweaver.

* ''Synopsis'': A ''[[Harry Potter]]'' 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.

* ''Comments'': Incomplete, but not a [[Dead Fic]] despite the long period between chapters—the latest chapter was posted (after a two-year hiatus) in November, 2010.

** What's especially notable about this fic is that the Fridge Logic employed is never condescending to Canon and that 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 (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.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1698919/1/The_Founders_Pendants The Founder's Pendants]'', by Spiral Digger

* ''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.

* ''Comments'': A definite AU that diverges rather forcefully from the main plot of the books in the first chapter. Salazar comes across as a [[Magnificent Bastard]] right from the beginning, and it only gets better as the story continues.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2829366/1/ Dimension Hopping For Beginners]'', by nonjon

* ''Synopsis'': After defeating Voldemort, Harry travels to other universes and helps them with their Voldemort problems.

* ''Comments'': Several of the universes are serious, but most of them are comedic. Contains bashing of Draco, Snape, and Harry/Draco.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4714715/1/Renegade_Cause Renegade Cause]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1613119/Silens_Cursor Silens Cursor]

* ''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.

* ''Comments'': An in-depth look at the darker arts of Magic, the darker forms of politics, and the darker morals. And not just Voldemort or Fudge, for once.. Harry makes difficult decisions, Voldemort delves in Spell Creation, and it is very violent.

 

''[http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=1285&chapno=1 Sounds Like a Breakfast Cereal]'' by Ara Kane

* ''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! 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. It's probably not for everyone, though.

 

''[http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/after_the_rain/HBMDL01a.html Happy Birthday Mr. Dark Lord]'' by After the Rain

* ''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?

* ''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 punch in the stomach.}}

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2027554/1/In_Blood_Only In Blood Only]'' by E.M. Snape

* ''Synopsis'': Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. R due to colorful language, dark themes, 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.

 

 

''[http://www.cosforums.com/cosarchive/showthread.php?t=25614 Fire Burns]'' by Purple Banana/Parnopius

* ''Synopsis'': Set in Marauder time, seventh year, but centered around the Slytherins. Second in the trilogy (Carpe Diem, Fallen Angel). Currently being revised. Revolves around Katherine Riddle (Voldemort's daughter), her friend Remus, and her fellow Slytherins during their seventh year at Hogwarts. Not your traditional OC.

* ''Comments'': Marauder time—start of 7th year at Hogwarts. Great characterization. Complex, occasionally dark, often hilarious.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4400517/1/Ananke Ananke]'' by Eunike

* ''Pairings'': 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?

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6245561/1/The_Lies_that_Bind The Lies That Bind]''

* ''Synopsis'': Takes place mid-HBP and Harry gets captured and tortured for months. Quite a few twists for such a short fic, but it features a Dark!Harry and a good interpretation of the prophecy (''marked as an equal'' and ''power he knows not''). Also has a satisfying, but unhappy, ending.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6566667/1/The_Wall The Wall]'' by brenners

 

''[http://killing-rose.dreamwidth.org/64067.html?style=site Ashes]'' by ''[http://killing-rose.dreamwidth.org/ killing_rose]''

* ''Synopsis'': Rose is your surrender. You will not, ''cannot'', be a Muggle now. You are not going to get another chance to escape.

* ''Comments'': Chilling and memorable; this one will haunt me for years. The POV allows some of the story bits to resonate on a personal level that's achingly disturbing.

* ''Pairings'': Start of fic- {{spoiler|Ron/Hermione, Harry/Ginny}}, end of WMA- {{spoiler|Harry/Hermione, Ron/Luna}}.

* ''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, Crabbe and Goyle are a tad [[Draco in Leather Pants|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 {{spoiler|H/Hr}} 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 [[Moral Event Horizon|and Dawlish]]. Now if only SPSmith would continue the sequel...

 

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4321429/1/Yes_Minister Yes, Minister]'' by ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/883762/Taure Taure]''

* ''Synopsis'': A new Muggle Prime Minister has been elected, and it's time for him to meet the Minister for Magic. Only, things don't go quite as smoothly as normal...

* ''Comments'': Possibly my favorite HP fanfic ever. just read it and watch out for the ending. its a dozy...

 

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2531438/1/A_Better_Man A Better Man]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/691996/Valandar Valandar]

* ''Synopsis'': Vernon changed in the beginning to be a better man, thanks to a wish. How will this affect Harry, and the entire Wizarding World? Now complete!

* ''Pairings'': Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Remus/Tonks

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4590039/1/Future_Imperfect Future Imperfect]'' by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/654059/Lady_Azar_de_Tameran Lady Azar de Tameran]

* ''Synopsis'': One Shot. AU. A world in which [[The Bad Guy Wins|Voldemort wins]]. [[And Then What?|And honestly]] [[Victory Is Boring|wishes he hadn't]]. Time travel. Could be interpreted as slash, but only if you are looking for it. Ignores Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows but incorporates some of their elements.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719754/1/Reunion Reunion]'' by movinggirl

* ''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.

* ''Comments'': Character death is a lot more [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming|heartwarming]] 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."

 

[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7250343/1/Ill_Shoot_the_Shot_Bang I'll Shoot the Shot, Bang] by [http://www.fanfiction.net/~wandlorean wandlorean]

* ''Synopsis'': Harry travels back in time to shape the future into a happier one, but will he listen to Hermione's warning? (Snape/Harry, oneshot, not slash)

** ''Comments'': This, ladies and gentlemen, is a wonderfully original take on time travel. I recently stumbled upon this little gem and am very thankful I discovered it. It is extremely well-written and the characterizations are spot-on. Time travel has become an overused plot in Harry Potter fanfiction but, here, the author takes the idea and turns it into something unique and chilling. With fics like this one, you have a character going back in time to change certain things about the future, but what would happen if {{spoiler|information about the future was given to someone like Severus Snape; a young, proud, active Death Eater very much capable of committing evil acts}}? Just when you think you know where things are headed, the author spins everything around, smacking you across the face with a {{spoiler|horrifying, tragic, and absolutely delicious twist at the end}}. 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.

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7129525/1/Dudley_Dursley_and_the_Quest_for_Truth Dudley Dursley and the Quest for Truth]'' by books101

* ''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!

* ''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 [[Character Development]] along the way.

* ''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.

* ''Comments:'' I can't even begin to describe how amazing this story is. It has incredible imagery, realistic dialogue, character development, and some serious suspense; it's good enough to be considered canon. Updates are near daily and are several thousand words long.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7822807/1/Business Business]'' by esama

* ''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 [[Sherlock Holmes]]". And no, it's not Holmes who becomes Harry's inspiration.

* ''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.

 

 

''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3212519/1/Reach_the_Open_Space Reach the Open Space]'' by Tinn Tam

* ''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. Mild violence.

* ''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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