Crookshanks22
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since: 08-21-05, id: 882492, Profile Updated: 10-17-12
country: USA
Author has written 26 stories for Harry Potter.

I enjoyed the early Harry Potter novels, especially OotP, but it was not until I read HBP that the human drama and moral weight of J.K. Rowling's Potterverse fully struck me. In the year and a half following the publication of HBP, I wrote nearly 150,000 words of fanfiction, most of it focusing on minor characters or undeveloped corners of the wizarding world. I wrote to explore characters that touched me and questions that troubled me; I also wrote to distract and comfort myself in a difficult period of my life. My fanfiction project absorbed a tremendous amount of time--I achieved the output I did only because I was sleeping so poorly in those years, writing in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep--but it did me a world of good. It taught me a lot about writing as well. I'm grateful to J.K. Rowling for giving us the wizarding world to romp in, and for cheerfully tolerating the droves of fanfiction that her fans produced.

Most of the stories posted here were written between the publication of HBP and the publication of DH. For this reason, they are canon-compliant through HBP only.

Happy writing to those who are still writing, and happy reading to all.

27 July 2011


1. Simple reviews
He may have pulled Godric Gryffindor's sword from the Sorting Hat, but Neville's still got girl trouble. Set in June 1999, one year after the final battle. This story has been updated to make it mesh with J.K. Rowling's latest revelations.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,073 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 10-14-07 - Neville L. & Luna L. - Complete
2. Muggle Studies Research Grant No 1 reviews
Several years after the war, the Ministry of Magic commissions Orla Quirke to research Muggle perceptions of wizards on fanfiction websites.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,464 - Reviews: 22 - Published: 9-6-07 - Hermione G. & Penelope C. - Complete
3. Balliol » reviews
The wizarding war casts long shadows over Samantha Clearwater's first term at Oxford. A Muggle perspective on the summer and autumn of DH, with Penelope, Percy, and other wizarding characters in the background.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Suspense - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,382 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 9-4-07 - Published: 8-23-07 - Penelope C. & Percy W. - Complete
4. Solo » reviews
A religious perspective on Hogwarts. Terry Boot, Christian, and Anthony Goldstein, Jew, engage in theological speculation, commit some unconventional mischief, and fall in love with the wrong people. Now complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Spiritual - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,553 - Reviews: 83 - Updated: 4-2-07 - Published: 2-11-07 - Terry B. & Anthony G. - Complete
5. Lovelorn, Childhood, Returning » reviews
Two short sketches of Minerva McGonagall's private life and her close, but not romantic, relationship with Albus Dumbledore. Some aspects of the story are AU in light of the new Dumbledore timeline. Abandoned for now.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,131 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 1-4-07 - Published: 7-2-06 - Minerva M. & Albus D.
6. First and Second reviews
Preeti Patil spills the beans about raising twins, being a second wife, and living as an immigrant witch in Muggle Birmingham.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,521 - Reviews: 17 - Published: 12-31-06 - Parvati P. & Padma P. - Complete
7. The Unknown Soldier reviews
Backpacking across Europe the summer after HBP, Justin FinchFletchley reflects on his Muggle past and his magical future. A character sketch with a supernatural twist.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,301 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 6-9-06 - Justin F. - Complete
8. Life after Death reviews
Ernie pays a visit to Hannah, the summer after her mother's murder. Gentle fluff against a grim background.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,437 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 5-5-06 - Ernie M. & Hannah A. - Complete
9. Long Time Passing reviews
Hestia Jones, flower child turned fighter, remembers Sirius Black and the romance that wasn't.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,408 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 4-9-06 - Sirius B. & Hestia J. - Complete
10. Autumn into Spring » reviews
In this sequel to 'A Romance, with Dragons,' Viktor finds love at last . . . and long shadows of the past. Set in Romania, Bulgaria, and Budapest in the aftermath of the second war.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 20,005 - Reviews: 43 - Updated: 3-26-06 - Published: 12-16-05 - Viktor K. - Complete
11. Connemara reviews
A spare sketch of Seamus Finnigan's mother and his hardscrabble home life.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 871 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 2-5-06 - Seamus F. - Complete
12. Muggle Born reviews
It isn't easy being Muggle when your sister is magic. This is Samantha Clearwater's story. A companion piece to 'Details' and 'Long Suffering Penelope.'
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,073 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-8-06 - Penelope C. - Complete
13. Almost There reviews
As Percy seeks to win back Penny, his mind is a muddle of French food, sex, and Jane Austen. A sequel to 'Long Suffering Penelope,' set the winter following HBP. Written postHBP, now AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,492 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 12-2-05 - Percy W. & Penelope C. - Complete
14. Long Suffering Penelope » reviews
The summer after HBP, Penelope Clearwater's life is not going well. Then Arthur Weasley asks her to help him reconcile with Percy. Slightly amended to make it canon compliant through DH.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,883 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 11-30-05 - Published: 9-25-05 - Percy W. & Penelope C. - Complete
15. Bells reviews
At Hogwarts, during HBP, Filius Flitwick faces a somber New Year's Eve. A short sketch of my favorite Charms professor.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 917 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 11-25-05 - Albus D. & F. Flitwick - Complete
16. The Eleventh of August reviews
Romantic love, maternal love, fraternal love. As Ginny's 16th birthday approaches, Molly is overcome by nostalgia, affection, and grief. MollyArthur and GinnyHarry.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,836 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 10-20-05 - Molly W. & Ginny W. - Complete
17. Details reviews
Penelope Clearwater has a new boyfriend, and her little sister wants ALL the details. Slightly angsty fluff from the very beginning of Percy and Penelope's relationship.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,767 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 10-16-05 - Penelope C. & Percy W. - Complete
18. A Romance, with Dragons » reviews
Meanwhile, in eastern Europe . . . Charlie Weasley tries to put his life back together after the war. A fairy tale for grownups, with Weasleys galore, Tonks, Remus, Viktor Krum, and plenty of dragons. Written postHBP, refers to deceased characters.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,654 - Reviews: 84 - Updated: 10-10-05 - Published: 9-27-05 - Charlie W. & Katie B. - Complete
19. Dear Viktor reviews
The summer after HBP, Viktor Krum receives a 'Dear John' letter of sorts from Hermione. Written postHBP, now AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 957 - Reviews: 41 - Published: 9-21-05 - Hermione G. & Viktor K. - Complete
20. Home » reviews
Remus Lupin's voyage of discovery vis a vis Nymphadora Tonks. Turns out there's a lot he doesn't know . . . A leisurely, wistful romance set during OotP and HBP. Delves into his history and hers. Now complete! Written postHBP, mildly AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 42,299 - Reviews: 153 - Updated: 9-17-05 - Published: 8-26-05 - Remus L. & N. Tonks - Complete
21. After the Funeral » reviews
Why didn't Susan Bones join in the Battle of Hogwarts? What happened in the Hufflepuff common room that night? Six sketches, starring Susan Bones, Hannah Abbott, and Ernie Macmillan. Written postHBP, now AU. This story uses my old Neville pairing.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,538 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 8-28-05 - Published: 8-24-05 - Hannah A. & Ernie M. - Complete
22. The Postcard reviews
The summer before OotP, Dean Thomas receives a postcard from Igor Karkaroff. 'I knew your father. We need to talk.' And he starts to wonder . . . he really starts to wonder. A personal odyssey in four postcards.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,395 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 8-28-05 - Dean T. & I. Karkaroff - Complete
23. Potted Plants for Every Occasion reviews
Neville is the suitor with a potted plant for every occasion. Pure fluff, not much plot. This story uses my old Neville pairing.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 386 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 8-27-05 - Neville L. & Susan B. - Complete
24. Saying Goodbye reviews
The summer after HBP, Mrs. Granger reflects on the difficulties of raising a daughter like Hermione.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,636 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 8-24-05 - Hermione G. - Complete
25. The Night before the Rest of Her Life reviews
The summer after HBP, Hermione contemplates life after Hogwarts and wonders why Ron still hasn't kissed her. Written postHBP, now AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,182 - Reviews: 19 - Published: 8-24-05 - Hermione G. & Ron W. - Complete
26. Carrie reviews
A sad little story from Remus Lupin's youth.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 487 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 8-24-05 - Remus L. & OC - Complete