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Joined 09-14-11, id: 3254879, Profile Updated: 09-13-23
Author has written 18 stories for Harry Potter.

Hello, all!

I've been a Harry Potter fan for years. I like canon stories, and AU stories where the people stay in character. Thanks go to my daughter, who beta'd my first fanfic, and my husband, who has beta'd most of the rest.

What do I look for in a story? First and foremost, it must be well-written although if the author is not a native English speaker I can accept grammatical errors.

I prefer intricately crafted stories, where something from early on plays a part in a later chapter, or where there are twists to the plot. However, a well-written, straight-forward story can also be a pleasure to read.

If a story hasn't been updated in a year, I won't start it. Sorry, if you say you will never abandon a story but the last update was in 2011, I don't believe you.

One major exception is the wonderful "Looking for Magic" by Hypnobarb. Fortunately, the story was almost complete when a family situation caused her to stop work on it; the final battle had already taken place. I hope eventually she writes the final four chapters she said she might, but in the meantime it can be enjoyed as is.

Loten and Excessivelyperky, I eagerly look forward to your next story!

My favorite character is Severus Snape.

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16 May 2016

I'm doing a happy dance - I was just notified that I was able to purchase two of the stand-by tickets for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in August! While I'm sure Severus is still dead during the play, at least there's fan fiction ...

16 September 2016

The play was FANTASTIC. The book can't capture the drama. Great acting, great use special effects (which add to the play rather than becoming the focus of it), great scenery ... I hope Warner Brothers, which has taken out a movie option, does film it so more can enjoy the magic.

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3 April 2017

I just registered for the Harry Potter convention in Baltimore 8-10 September 2017. Any readers and/or other authors going?

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8 August 2017

Hurray - Excessivelyperky has begun to post "Widows' Walk," the sequel to "The Birthday Present." I'm sure it will be fantastic!

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27 August 2017

I'm going to be on two panels at Potterverse in September, one on fanfiction writing and another on Slytherin house. If you're there, please introduce yourself!

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12 February 2018

I've once again volunteered to moderate a panel on writing fan fiction at Potterverse, this year 17-19 August in Rockville, Maryland. The convention was great fun last year with everything from discussions on personality types of Hogwarts students to trivia contests. The costumes some people wore were fantastic. If you're in the area, I encourage you to go. If you do, please let me know and introduce yourself!

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13 June 2018

Another happy dance - my daughter got us tickets to the Broadway version of Cursed Child for my birthday!!!

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Exciting news by lmk05: She's tentatively planning on writing a sequel to her thought-provoking work "Better Angels."

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6 January 2020

I'm honored to say Jasmine de Roz has translated my ff story "Healing" into Russian and posted it on the largest Russian language website with fan fiction. For any Russian speaker out there, here's the link:

h t t p s: / / f i c b o o k . n e t / r e a d f i c / 8 9 2 8 9 1 7

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12 June 2020

Jasmine de Roz has honored me by translating "Evolution of a Patronus" into Russian and posting it! For any Russian readers out there, here is the link:

https :// ficbook . net / readfic / 9303031 (delete the spaces, of course)

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3 January 2021

Happy New Year, all! My new avatar is courtesy of OwlWinter. Thank you, OwlWinter!

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23 July 2022

After being postponed due to Covid, it looks like LeakyCon Denver is on track for this October. PM me if you plan to be there - perhaps we could meet!

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13 September 2023

LeakyCon 2024 will be in Portland, Oregon 5-7 July. I've already bought my ticket. If you plan to go, PM me - perhaps we can meet!

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Widows' Walk by excessivelyperky reviews
Yes, Ron Weasley has to deal with money instead of letting it turn into a little puff of smoke in his pockets. The poor fellow! Hermione has to admit she doesn't know everything, Snape is behaving like a Slytherin, and Harry decides to become brave over a catalog.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 16 - Words: 155,909 - Reviews: 161 - Favs: 86 - Follows: 145 - Updated: 9/18 - Published: 8/7/2017 - Harry P., Severus S., Molly W.
Muggle Fairy Tales Are Mad! by Meltha reviews
During the Horcrux hunt in book 7, Hermione tells the boys Muggle fairy tales to pass the time. Now with "Zeus and the Tortoise."
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 51 - Words: 303,281 - Reviews: 872 - Favs: 744 - Follows: 590 - Updated: 9/1 - Published: 1/6/2010 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G.
Harry Potter and the Prince of Slytherin by The Sinister Man reviews
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 - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Mystery - Chapters: 166 - Words: 1,445,083 - Reviews: 19438 - Favs: 20,064 - Follows: 21,764 - Updated: 8/24 - Published: 4/17/2015 - Harry P., Hermione G., Neville L., Theodore N.
Bluebirds and Birthday Candles by TheTransfiguredCanary reviews
It only took a moment for the world as Harry knew it to crumble. For everything he thought he knew to be cast into doubt. High on the Cliffs of Dover, he'll learn not just about himself, but his bitter old potions professor, and his beautiful rescuer, each scarred by love and loss. Secrets are waiting in the winds. It will take all the hope in the world to bring them to the light.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 29 - Words: 107,680 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 3/1 - Published: 8/2/2022 - [Emmeline V., Severus S.] Harry P. - Complete
Maybe, Probably and Absolutely Not by snuffly22 reviews
Canon Severus Snape is unhappy, bitter and cruel, but in this story, he gradually heals and comes to terms with past events. Is he a redeemed, nicer, cuddlier, friendlier Snape as a result? Well, yes (somewhat). This Snape faces up to his own mistakes, is more self-aware, has more fun and becomes a mentor to Harry Potter. Told in first person from Snape's POV via journal. COMPLETED
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 20 - Words: 203,449 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 97 - Updated: 1/1 - Published: 7/23/2022 - Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M., OC
The Gates of Azkaban by mirrormarie reviews
On the verge of joining the Death Eaters, Severus has a conversation that changes his mind, with consequences that change his entire world. But his isn't the only world affected...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 78 - Words: 394,327 - Reviews: 2552 - Favs: 1,503 - Follows: 1,795 - Updated: 11/12/2022 - Published: 10/13/2018 - Hermione G., Lily Evans P., Severus S. - Complete
The Spy's Charge by planesinthesky reviews
"There were many stories circulating about him, rumours that he was a Dark wizard." – Severus Snape [HBP] The year is 1990. Lucius decides to take a closer look at Harry Potter. Dumbledore must send his spy to the rescue. Snape Mentor AU. No slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 78 - Words: 289,376 - Reviews: 557 - Favs: 366 - Follows: 421 - Updated: 7/15/2022 - Published: 5/12/2021 - Harry P., Sirius B., Severus S. - Complete
Whatever It Takes by SanctuaryAngel reviews
Post-Battle of Hogwarts. Harry is trying to deal with his trauma from the course of the events of the war and struggles to confront it, along with trying to manage his grief. Snape survived but disappeared in shame and remorse after the battle. Harry finds him, and they both discover that they have more in common now more than ever - A new second chance. No slash. COMPLETED.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 67 - Words: 468,459 - Reviews: 317 - Favs: 236 - Follows: 194 - Updated: 4/23/2022 - Published: 7/23/2020 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
What I Must Ask You To Do by VeraRose19 reviews
Snape had made his choices long ago and didn't think he deserved forgiveness or to ever be happy. However, learning to accept that he was not the only person who was capable of change would lead Snape to the family he never had. Coparenting Harry with Sirus had never been part of his deal with Dumbledore, but it had somehow become Snape's greatest role of all. COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 70 - Words: 257,549 - Reviews: 346 - Favs: 365 - Follows: 365 - Updated: 4/2/2022 - Published: 7/7/2021 - Harry P., Sirius B., Severus S., Albus D. - Complete
The Peace Not Promised by Tempest Kiro reviews
His life had been a mockery to itself, as too his death it seemed. For what kind of twisted humour would force Severus Snape to relive his greatest regret? To return him to the point in his life when the only person that ever mattered in his life had already turned away.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 99 - Words: 780,447 - Reviews: 2682 - Favs: 1,714 - Follows: 1,757 - Updated: 11/20/2021 - Published: 2/16/2017 - [Lily Evans P., Severus S.] Albus D. - Complete
Mentorship by helen101 reviews
Fourth year. After an incident, Harry is assigned a mentor, not a bad idea with a tri-Wizard tournament to survive, but awkward if that mentor is Severus Snape. Assume Canon has happened up to start of story. Story will contain cp
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 35 - Words: 114,054 - Reviews: 306 - Favs: 519 - Follows: 426 - Updated: 9/29/2021 - Published: 8/3/2021 - Harry P., Hermione G., Sirius B., Severus S. - Complete
The Choices We Made by jewelburns reviews
*COMPLETE* What if you could change your biggest regret? After a devastating event occurs, Snape from an alternate reality is given that chance, but ends up in the canon universe. Will he be able to gain back what he's lost while helping to save the wizarding world at the same time? Sick!Harry, AU post-OOTP, HP-SS adopt/mentor, Sequel Posted
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 76 - Words: 580,763 - Reviews: 663 - Favs: 628 - Follows: 588 - Updated: 11/24/2020 - Published: 4/24/2020 - Harry P., Draco M., Severus S. - Complete
Benefits of old laws by ulktante reviews
Parts of souls do not go on alone. When Voldemort returns to a body he is much more sane than before and realizes that he cannot go on as he started. Finding some old laws he sets out to reach his goals in another way. Harry will find his world turned upside down once more and we will see how people react when the evil is not acting how they think it should.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 109 - Words: 878,803 - Reviews: 6663 - Favs: 7,348 - Follows: 6,776 - Updated: 10/3/2019 - Published: 10/3/2015 - Harry P., Severus S., Voldemort - Complete
Questions and Answers by little0bird reviews
When the past and present collide with the Potter/Weasley children... A bit AU with characters' names and some pairings. Family tree now posted on my profile page. 3/16/10 -- going back and cleaning up a few things; nothing major will change.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 105 - Words: 505,957 - Reviews: 5318 - Favs: 2,492 - Follows: 2,628 - Updated: 11/2/2018 - Published: 12/18/2007
Strangers at Drakeshaugh by Northumbrian reviews
The locals in a sleepy corner of the Cheviot Hills are surprised to discover that they have new neighbours. Who are the strangers at Drakeshaugh? When James Potter meets Muggle Henry Charlton, his mother Jacqui befriends the Potters and her life changes.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Family - Chapters: 39 - Words: 189,314 - Reviews: 2282 - Favs: 2,816 - Follows: 2,866 - Updated: 8/31/2018 - Published: 9/17/2010 - [Ginny W., Harry P.] [Ron W., Hermione G.] - Complete
Beside Me… Always by RoseDragonWitch reviews
Harry proudly accepted the title of 'Dumbledore's man through and through' but how little does he, do we realize that Dumbledore was 'Harry's man through and through? Their years together, now through Albus's eyes, see the bond that these two share.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 82 - Words: 592,772 - Reviews: 1080 - Favs: 902 - Follows: 657 - Updated: 8/26/2018 - Published: 1/15/2011 - Harry P., Albus D. - Complete
Last Will and Testament of Lily Evans Potter by chrmisha reviews
Petunia Dursley is cleaning the attic and finds a previously unknown copy of Lily's will. Ecstatic at her discovery, she promptly abandons her burdensome nephew, along with Lily's will, on the doorstep of her childhood nemesis (aka, Severus Snape). ***SEQUEL "Lily's Last Wish" NOW POSTED*** I do not own Harry Potter or make any money from these stories.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 23 - Words: 40,540 - Reviews: 1024 - Favs: 4,142 - Follows: 1,903 - Updated: 7/19/2017 - Published: 5/11/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Morphed Secrets by nightkitty555 reviews
Subconsciously concealing injuries after a fight prompts the discovery of metamorphmagus abilities in young Harry Potter. However, that ability had been covering up a very big secret for more than eleven years. keywords Severitus / Sevitus. COMPLETE!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 83 - Words: 349,923 - Reviews: 1819 - Favs: 2,971 - Follows: 2,328 - Updated: 7/15/2017 - Published: 5/28/2015 - Harry P., Severus S., N. Tonks - Complete
All in the Family by Rosaria Marie reviews
An AU Valentine One-Shot, where Harry Potter is married to Hermione Granger, and the wheelchair-bound Severus Snape lives with them and their children. Eight years after the end of the Second Wizarding War, can the odd assembly of survivors become family to each other?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,754 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 196 - Follows: 56 - Published: 2/15/2017 - Hermione G., Severus S., Lily Luna P. - Complete
More Than Words by little0bird reviews
Ginny, Harry, Ron, and Hermione find themselves navigating a new challenge - adulthood. Follows the events of "The First Day". Features the rest of the Weasley family and the Holyhead Harpies.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 14 - Words: 71,123 - Reviews: 985 - Favs: 1,094 - Follows: 1,396 - Updated: 7/26/2016 - Published: 11/4/2010 - Harry P., Ginny W.
The Prince's Tale (Alexander Hamilton) by omelettethemusical reviews
A filk of "Alexander Hamilton" from the musical Hamilton. Please read & review.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 593 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/12/2016 - Severus S. - Complete
Beyond Midnight by Owl Winter reviews
As a shady government agent, you really should stop being surprised by things like monsters returning from the Underground for the first time in hundreds of years.
Undertale - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,898 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 21 - Published: 12/1/2015 - OC, Sans - Complete
Sin & Vice by mak5258 reviews
In her sixth year, Dumbledore makes Hermione a key figure in a plan to help Harry defeat Voldemort. (It's difficult to summarize this without spoilers— HG/SS; there's a Time Turner involved but probably not how you expect; the story really gets started in Chapter Three.)
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 63 - Words: 291,856 - Reviews: 2359 - Favs: 3,984 - Follows: 1,628 - Updated: 9/7/2015 - Published: 2/16/2015 - [Hermione G., Severus S.] - Complete
A New Place To Stay by DebsTheSlytherinSnapefan reviews
Harry is called up to Dumbledore's office at the end of his fourth year and told he is to go and live with Severus Snape. Severus does what no one else bothered to do― he takes care of Harry. Watch as Harry flourishes to all that he was meant to be: A Slytherin with a heart of a lion. No slash. Will Harry be able to beat Voldemort and save the people he loves? Read and find out.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Adventure - Chapters: 79 - Words: 359,386 - Reviews: 7533 - Favs: 11,023 - Follows: 6,847 - Updated: 4/11/2015 - Published: 6/21/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
In Care Of by Fang's Fawn reviews
During the summer before sixth year, Harry finds an injured bat in the garden and decides to try to heal it...and an unwilling Snape learns just what kind of a person Harry Potter really is. No slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 47,029 - Reviews: 2289 - Favs: 12,760 - Follows: 4,430 - Updated: 2/3/2015 - Published: 3/16/2009 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Perception is Everything by Kendra James reviews
When Severus Snape is left in charge of Hogwarts over the christmas break, he is less than pleased to discover Harry will be one of his charges. Events force him to face that Mr Potter may not be quite what he has assumed all these years. Year 6
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 42 - Words: 165,658 - Reviews: 5110 - Favs: 11,085 - Follows: 6,473 - Updated: 5/31/2014 - Published: 4/26/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Another Dream by dragoon811 reviews
Due to his injuries, Severus is unable to resume his old life. He's determined to be lonely and miserable, but the yearly Order Christmas party becomes a bright spot, thanks to Hermione Granger. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 40 - Words: 161,738 - Reviews: 1826 - Favs: 3,293 - Follows: 1,551 - Updated: 5/29/2014 - Published: 12/11/2012 - [Hermione G., Severus S.] - Complete
What's Owed by ruth7019 reviews
Catastrophic events culminate in an unexpected kinship between some of Hogwarts' most tenacious foes, while inciting bitter battles between best friends. Rated 'M' for violence.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Family - Chapters: 33 - Words: 242,627 - Reviews: 379 - Favs: 908 - Follows: 537 - Updated: 8/5/2013 - Published: 8/3/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Cliché by Alexis.Danaan reviews
Eight years after the end of the war Hermione does something that will change her world as she knows it. OOC, EWE, NC-17.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 102,661 - Reviews: 1028 - Favs: 1,888 - Follows: 778 - Updated: 7/22/2013 - Published: 1/28/2012 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Pet Project by Caeria reviews
Hermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 52 - Words: 338,844 - Reviews: 13275 - Favs: 15,652 - Follows: 8,300 - Updated: 6/9/2013 - Published: 3/3/2005 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Too Deep for the Healing by waterside reviews
This story begins where Snape's story ends in canon: In the Shrieking Shack. Severus Snape survives the war - but which Snape? Who is he in the new circumstances? Some things will never be the same again. Other things, however, do not change so easily.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 40 - Words: 156,892 - Reviews: 339 - Favs: 257 - Follows: 193 - Updated: 12/15/2012 - Published: 6/10/2011 - Severus S., OC - Complete
Heart of the Guardian by thewandcrafter reviews
When both Severus Snape and Harry Potter survive, against all odds, they must renegotiate their relationship... and save each other all over again. This is a MENTORING/adoption fic, not slash. It is canon -compliant and begins immediately post-battle. It's rated Teen - for everyone 13 and up. Mild cussing in one or two chapters, some angst.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Fantasy/Family - Chapters: 31 - Words: 141,663 - Reviews: 386 - Favs: 852 - Follows: 239 - Published: 8/24/2012 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
A Summer of Flotsam and Jetsam by Suite Sambo reviews
Harry, Severus and entourage recover together the summer after the Final Battle oceanside at Shell Cottage. With R&H, Ginny, George, Minerva, Luna, Neville, Andromeda & Teddy. 4th Story in "Moment of Impact" series; immediately follows "One Man's Island."
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 19 - Words: 91,405 - Reviews: 657 - Favs: 575 - Follows: 301 - Updated: 6/10/2012 - Published: 10/21/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
A Difference in the Family: The Snape Chronicles by Rannaro reviews
We have the testimony of Harry, but witnesses can be notoriously unreliable, especially when they have only part of the story. This is a biography of Severus Snape from his birth until his death. It is canon-compatible, and it is Snape's point of view.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 64 - Words: 647,787 - Reviews: 498 - Favs: 1,311 - Follows: 638 - Updated: 4/29/2012 - Published: 3/18/2012 - Severus S. - Complete
Harry's Birthday Wish by Fawkes1725 reviews
Since his parents demise at the hands of Voldemort Harry has lived a life no child should have to at the hands of the Dursleys. Every year he has made this same wish on his birthday. Will his wish finally come true? Snape/Harry mentor fic. Rated for abuse
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 43 - Words: 264,830 - Reviews: 1932 - Favs: 3,209 - Follows: 1,541 - Updated: 4/24/2012 - Published: 5/26/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
You've Forgotten Who I Am by CastlePhoenix reviews
When Harry suffers amnesia, the job falls to Snape to help Harry regain both his memory and his skills. Will Snape be able to let go of his preconceptions? When Harry remembers just who Snape is, will he be able to forgive him in time? AU OOTP, No Slash
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 20 - Words: 114,680 - Reviews: 370 - Favs: 868 - Follows: 424 - Updated: 4/16/2012 - Published: 10/20/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Unquestionable Love by CRMediaGal reviews
Nineteen years have passed since the Second Wizarding War. Hermione's and Severus's world has drastically changed, but their lives are about to come crashing down again. Epic novel with angst, drama, mystery and, above all, love. First of a series, AU, Post-DH. ***A REVISED version of this story will be made available soon at www (dot) crmediagal (dot) com***
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 59 - Words: 315,592 - Reviews: 1414 - Favs: 1,336 - Follows: 558 - Updated: 3/11/2012 - Published: 10/8/2011 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
To Recollect the Future by oliver.snape reviews
Hindsight is 20/20, but when Harry's last steps into the forest set him back further than he'd ever thought, he never realised how grateful he'd be to have Snape there to help too. Mentor/guardian fic, time travel, but not cliched.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 74,014 - Reviews: 821 - Favs: 3,467 - Follows: 1,182 - Updated: 2/25/2012 - Published: 12/28/2011 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Come Once Again and Love Me by laventadorn reviews
Severus wakes up in the afterlife expecting something rather different than being almost-seventeen again. Seriously, what kind of game is this? But wait - Lily's come back, too - from 1981? Perhaps it's a second chance... but to do what? SS/LE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 25 - Words: 188,760 - Reviews: 908 - Favs: 1,825 - Follows: 649 - Updated: 1/26/2012 - Published: 12/24/2011 - Severus S., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The Tribulations and Tranquility of Travel by MetamorphmagusLupin reviews
AU. There are many joys in fatherhood. There are equally as many horrors. On a trip to the seaside, Zoe Snape makes certain that Severus experiences both.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 19,480 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 1/12/2012 - Published: 12/4/2011 - Severus S., OC - Complete
Just to Be by Amarti reviews
Post-DH, EWE. Six years after the war, Hermione discovers a neglected and abused population with no place in a post-Voldemort world, and the man who stayed behind to pick up the pieces. A story of reconciliation, redemption, and above all, love.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 30 - Words: 183,097 - Reviews: 1130 - Favs: 1,978 - Follows: 646 - Updated: 1/9/2012 - Published: 10/10/2011 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
What's in a Name by lost logic reviews
"Hey, Rosie!" Bill said from the other end of the table,"What's your new dolly's name?" Rose cocked her head to the side and squinted, obviously thinking quite hard."Her name is Bella, Bella, Bellatrix!" she sang. A jagged reminder of the past.R&R 1shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,445 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 150 - Follows: 11 - Published: 7/16/2011 - Hermione G., Ron W. - Complete
Post Tenebras, Lux by Loten reviews
"After Darkness, Light." A chance meeting ten years after the war may not be just a coincidence, and may prove to have very far-reaching consequences. A story of many things, but primarily of healing. SS/HG; rated M for later chapters. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 313,349 - Reviews: 4156 - Favs: 6,141 - Follows: 1,667 - Updated: 5/12/2011 - Published: 12/22/2010 - Severus S., Hermione G. - Complete
Snape's Memories by paganaidd reviews
Sort of a sequel and a companion piece to Dudley's Memories. Harry is finding a healthy outlet for his "saving people thing" in the form of one damaged little boy. In doing so he finds himself thinking about his old teacher, quite a bit.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Angst - Chapters: 32 - Words: 69,689 - Reviews: 1339 - Favs: 3,215 - Follows: 1,046 - Updated: 2/1/2011 - Published: 9/16/2010 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Swimsuit Quidditch by Northumbrian reviews
It is Ginny's twentieth birthday, and she wants to play a game with Harry.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,330 - Reviews: 98 - Favs: 402 - Follows: 82 - Published: 1/7/2011 - [Harry P., Ginny W.] - Complete
Grave Days by Northumbrian reviews
The Battle of Hogwarts is over. The following day Harry wakes to a changed world, to a future he did not think he would have. This is a story about those first days after the battle. Days of mourning and funerals. Grave Days.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 15 - Words: 76,261 - Reviews: 324 - Favs: 972 - Follows: 325 - Updated: 11/19/2010 - Published: 11/3/2009 - [Harry P., Ginny W.] [Hermione G., Ron W.] - Complete
The First Day by little0bird reviews
The first year after the battle.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 55 - Words: 251,033 - Reviews: 3716 - Favs: 4,273 - Follows: 1,981 - Updated: 8/11/2010 - Published: 7/2/2008 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Change of Heart, Change of Mind by Elegant Red3 reviews
It takes a seemingly insignificant event to change Severus Snape's opinion of the Boy-Who-Lived. The consequences of which alter his future, and the future of the DA. OotP, Guardian/Mentor Severus/Harry. Not Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,182 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 465 - Follows: 379 - Published: 5/28/2010 - Harry P., Severus S.
Deepest Reflections by Kurinoone reviews
Harry gets a chance to see what his life would have been like if Wormtail had betrayed them fully that Halloween night. He swaps his universe for the cannon universe. Canon compliant up until the fourth book. Book Three of the Dark Prince Trilogy. H/G AU
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 45 - Words: 418,603 - Reviews: 5194 - Favs: 3,781 - Follows: 1,849 - Updated: 1/19/2010 - Published: 12/21/2007 - Harry P., James P. - Complete
After Breakfast by Northumbrian reviews
The wedding breakfast is over. Best Man Harry Potter gets nervously to his feet and looks at the assembled Weasleys and Grangers, and their friends and relatives. Now, it is time for the speeches.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,721 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 485 - Follows: 79 - Published: 11/3/2009 - [Ron W., Hermione G.] [Harry P., Ginny W.] - Complete
The Poor of God by kilara25 reviews
After Snape's visit to Surrey, Harry writes him a thank you letter that triggers an extended correspondence between the two of them. Sequel to The Guiltless.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 103,741 - Reviews: 1452 - Favs: 2,697 - Follows: 1,253 - Updated: 9/1/2009 - Published: 8/24/2007 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Looking for Magic by Hypnobarb reviews
Severus Snape and Hermione Granger deal with traumas past and present and find they have more in common than they realize as they prepare for the ultimate confrontation with Voldemort. SSHG pairing. Not HBP compliant. This is a novel length story.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 115 - Words: 787,756 - Reviews: 6034 - Favs: 2,032 - Follows: 1,688 - Updated: 1/16/2009 - Published: 1/4/2006 - Hermione G., Severus S.
In Your Dreams by duj reviews
SSHG, WIP, not HBP or DH compatible. Complete. Circumventing a prophecy is not that easy...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 32 - Words: 86,255 - Reviews: 1855 - Favs: 1,214 - Follows: 589 - Updated: 3/18/2008 - Published: 2/25/2007 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
The Hidden Hero by EveBB reviews
AU What if Harry knew he was a wizard and about the prophecy before he went to Hogwarts? What if he was kicked out of the Dursleys and decided to attend Hogwarts disguised as a muggleborn? Harry Ginny
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 36 - Words: 181,065 - Reviews: 3596 - Favs: 5,275 - Follows: 1,995 - Updated: 1/28/2008 - Published: 1/6/2008 - Harry P. - Complete
Whoever catches the bouquet by Faithful Wheezy reviews
You know how the saying goes. If you catch the bouquet, you marry next. Also, everyone seems to forget to lock their bathroom doors... A Ron and Hermione one shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,282 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 114 - Follows: 11 - Published: 8/18/2007 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
Forgive Us Our Debts by DrMM reviews
Regret does not bring forgiveness. Hate is not easily forgotten. Nine years after Dumbledore’s death, Hermione Granger learns that sometimes forgiveness can be earned.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,662 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 28 - Published: 7/14/2007 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Chained Souls by Theowyn of HPG reviews
Harry must discover how Voldemort cheated death. He faces Death Eaters, shadowy Ministry officials & suspicions that threaten to tear his own allies apart. But the answers lie in the mind where victory can only be won by freeing the chained souls. SEQUEL
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 31 - Words: 231,287 - Reviews: 900 - Favs: 1,341 - Follows: 364 - Updated: 7/12/2007 - Published: 4/16/2007 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Better Angels by lmk05 reviews
When James Potter rescues his rival from a slavery, he doesn't understand the responsibility he is taking on. Can a confused and resentful fifth year overcome his old animosity to help his former rival? Can an abused Snape accept his new role?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 68,631 - Reviews: 364 - Favs: 738 - Follows: 307 - Updated: 7/7/2007 - Published: 6/20/2005 - Severus S., James P. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Enemy Within by Theowyn of HPG reviews
In his sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry's mental link to Voldemort is stronger than ever. Can Snape teach him to control the nightmarish visions? And is their connection the key to ending Voldemort's reign?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 19 - Words: 173,220 - Reviews: 541 - Favs: 1,830 - Follows: 463 - Updated: 3/27/2007 - Published: 2/28/2007 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
The First Prophecy by Loxodonta-Magica reviews
Snape finds out about another prophecy as he sets out to learn more about Muggles. Harry becomes more to him than just a Hogwarts student. Beta'd by Somgliana to Ch. 24, and then logicalquirk. Abuse and violence in later chapters. Snape as mentor no slash
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 42 - Words: 143,955 - Reviews: 616 - Favs: 1,014 - Follows: 333 - Updated: 2/16/2007 - Published: 9/29/2006 - Severus S., Harry P. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Battle of Wills by Jocelyn reviews
PostOOTP, Snape blows his cover as a spy to save Harry from Voldemort. To win the war, even those who loathe each other must unite, and many lessons are learned in the process. COMPLETE!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 51 - Words: 356,457 - Reviews: 6362 - Favs: 4,428 - Follows: 1,075 - Updated: 7/12/2005 - Published: 11/27/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Resonance by GreenGecko reviews
Year six and Harry needs rescuing by Dumbledore and Snape. The resulting understanding between Harry and Snape is critical to destroying Voldemort and leads to an offer of adoption. Covers year seven and Auror training. Sequel is Revolution.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 79 - Words: 528,272 - Reviews: 4858 - Favs: 5,559 - Follows: 1,504 - Updated: 6/27/2005 - Published: 3/29/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Kept Behind by LAXgirl reviews
Harry just wants to be a normal teenager, but it seems he can't even die normally. So what's a 15 year old wizard to do when he suddenly finds himself as an incoporeal spirit no one else can see or hear except his least favorite Potions Master? COMPLETE!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 53,233 - Reviews: 636 - Favs: 1,437 - Follows: 294 - Updated: 5/15/2005 - Published: 2/14/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Blood Magic by GatewayGirl reviews
Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry safe, but his relatives are expendable. Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry looking like his adoptive father, but it's wearing off. Blood is a bond, but so is the memory of hate -- or love.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: 65 - Words: 244,191 - Reviews: 2285 - Favs: 2,494 - Follows: 774 - Updated: 2/21/2004 - Published: 6/19/2003 - Severus S., Harry P.
Coming off the Ropes by enahma reviews
Second part of the complete HDH trilogy. Sequel to Happy Days in Hell. After Harry’s funeral the show must go on for everybody. Not a slash story.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 20 - Words: 138,597 - Reviews: 722 - Favs: 594 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 8/15/2003 - Published: 5/6/2003 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
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A Summer at Privet Drive reviews
Instead of just threatening the Dursleys at the end of the fifth year if they don't hear from Harry during the summer, members of the Order approach Dumbledore with a plan: various Order and faculty members will spend some time on Privet Drive. Events over the summer can change perspectives.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,524 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 27 - Published: 9/28 - Harry P., Petunia D., Dudley D.
A Second Life reviews
Sirius returns as a ghost after the Battle of Hogwarts. He's not prepared for what happens next. Be careful what you wish for.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 18,930 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 10/13/2022 - Published: 9/8/2022 - Harry P., Sirius B. - Complete
Incident in Knockturn Alley reviews
Two years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry is severely injured in a clash. As he fights off the curse, he must also help track down the perpetrators while he, and others, struggle against assumptions.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 6 - Words: 21,191 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 5/15/2021 - Published: 4/8/2021 - Harry P., Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
The Evolution of a Patronus reviews
A wizard's Patronus is a guardian which generally takes the shape of an animal with whom they share the deepest affinity. Affinities change. Snape's Patronus wasn't always a doe.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,576 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/2/2020 - Lily Evans P., Severus S. - Complete
Building Foundations reviews
Seven months after the Battle of Hogwarts, the wards surrounding the school still have not been restored to their former strength. The winter solstice approaches.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,915 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 19 - Published: 12/20/2019 - Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M. - Complete
Always the Beginning of Something reviews
Old prejudices still exist when Severus Snape's son starts Hogwarts. Students in the next generation have to come to grips with the past and overcome the challenges left by their parents. Not all will succeed.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 8 - Words: 28,819 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 24 - Updated: 11/21/2019 - Published: 9/26/2019 - Harry P., Severus S., Minerva M., Padma P. - Complete
Economy of the Heart reviews
A potion carefully brewed on Halloween opens the Veil between the living and the dead. What will Lily say to Harry and Severus?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,863 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 11 - Published: 10/30/2019 - Harry P., Lily Evans P., Severus S. - Complete
A Different View reviews
How do others view Snape's adoption of Draco and Harry? Rumors don't necessarily reflect the truth. A side story from aspeninthesunlight's marvelous A Summer Like None Other, for which there are spoilers.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,461 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 6 - Published: 2/21/2019 - Draco M., Severus S. - Complete
The Rejectionists reviews
A series of thefts reveals a new world to Harry and Ron, one in which wizards and witches reject magic in exchange for technology. Canon, except Snape lived.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Friendship - Chapters: 8 - Words: 24,363 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 4/6/2018 - Published: 2/15/2018 - Harry P., Ron W., Severus S. - Complete
Explanations reviews
Difficult days for Severus Snape during the sixth year as he deals with Voldemort, Dumbledore, students, and staff. Set after "Questions and Answers." Angst.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,883 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/30/2016 - Severus S., Albus D. - Complete
Antidote to Darkness reviews
Three aurors are killed and Ron Weasley is dying after finding a dark magic artifact. Severus Snape might be his only hope. Harry, Hermione and Ginny must assist him by collecting ingredients.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 42,933 - Reviews: 88 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 1/12/2016 - Published: 10/29/2015 - Harry P., Hermione G., Severus S., Ginny W. - Complete
All the Usual Suspects reviews
Five years after the war, the Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement is poisoned. Severus Snape is arrested and charged with murder. Can Aurors Harry Potter and Ron Weasley and attorney Hermione Granger prove his innocence?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,412 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 2/27/2015 - Published: 2/6/2015 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Dragon Plague reviews
Twenty-four years after the Battle of Hogwarts, a plague threatens to devastate the wizarding world. Harry Potter wants the reclusive Severus Snape to search for a cure. The result may lead to a better future in more ways than one.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,778 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 5/30/2014 - Published: 5/1/2014 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
The May Fair reviews
Arthur Weasley takes James and Albus Potter to buy a backpack. He's fascinated by a muggle fair.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,494 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/17/2014 - Arthur W., Albus S. P., James S. P. - Complete
Questions and Answers reviews
When Professor Snape and Harry Potter find themselves in the infirmary at the same time, the resulting conversation gives Harry much to think about. Mentor/non-slash story.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,276 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 46 - Published: 5/11/2012 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Grandparents' Day reviews
Arthur and Molly visit the muggle primary school of James Sirius and Albus Severus.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,971 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 1/20/2012 - Published: 1/13/2012 - Complete
Love Forged by Fire reviews
At Shell Cottage, misunderstandings need to be resolved before the trio can continue hunting horcruxes. A missing scenes moment. Complete. HGRW.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,321 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 12/23/2011 - Published: 12/15/2011 - Hermione G., Ron W. - Complete
Healing reviews
After the war, all have scars. Some are visible; some are not. All take time to heal. Canon, DH compliant. One-shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,015 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 8 - Published: 11/24/2011 - Hermione G., Ron W. - Complete