I love AO3 tags!) Who knows how long you might have to wait for any kind of resolution, however sad it will be. Sirius Black, a workaholic whos running his life to the ground. What Harry doesn't expect is a vampire coven, their pet human, and everything that follows. The ebony haired man didn't so much as flinch at the threat. Short & Sweet. I was a weird oneI came into Harry Potter fanfiction later in my life. Smut starts in chapter 5. But the discovery of an ancient ritual that promises to send a single memory back in time sparks hope that maybe things can change. Seventeen years had passed since the initials H.J.P were carved out onto his wrist. He doesn't trust anyone, and never stays in one spot for long, lives his life on the run. Surprised? one day he went to go out in disguise and left Delphini with his aunt Andromeda and Teddy. This sets him on a new path, with new friendships and love. Tony thought after meeting literal gods, fighting against invading Aliens and flying a Nuke through a wormhole into space that nothing could shock him anymore. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. After a bit of hopping through fanfiction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Bond (00Q 4 Lyfe! 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So when entering the wizarding world, Harry is not what anyone expected. and our Work Search: (And share your favoriteHarry Potterfanfiction in the comments!). Why do I always write everyone protective of Harry? ", Harrison resisted the urge to rub his ears at the high pitched voice. He knew the boy had been through a lot lately. Man. Now Harry has to adjust to a whole new life and he's trying hard not to fail under the pressure brought to him by his new mates and new responsibilities. Sirius Black died, but woke up with a green-eyed teenager offering his Slytherin scarf to him. It's Valentine's Day. Fanfiction based on the Harry Potter book/movie series! He goes to school with a close friend. With that the Great Hall erupted in anger. Harry with a better start to a life with a more stable parent. While everyone was digging into, stories, and then, between 2008 and 2010, Anything But Canon, fics. Marlene has a secret admirer. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Most thought Hermione and Ron were closed too her but her sibling bond with the other two was hidden to keep them safe. embracing his new family, dealing with all the consequences and benefits. Darkness was safety; darkness was security. But when you do come across a beautifully thought out and fleshed out one-shot "what if" story about a family that might have been, you make sure everyone you know reads it. He is furious, he explicitly told all his followers to ignore the prophecy one of them eavesdropped. That day in the dungeons of Hogwarts with Quirrelmort. Bellatrix and Hermione have some sexy fun time. Tom only listened with half an ear as his focus was on the Potter Heir. Join Madam Pince in Year Five as she is visited bythe High Inquisitioner. He is a Celestial - the purest beings known to wizardkind. Think that cant possibly be a thing? 'Tis the season to be crazy, fa la la la la. The Politicians Wife holds a special place in my heart as one of the first Wizarding World fics I read in which the main characters were no longer teenagers. , - - . He had stopped thinking anything was too crazy to happen to him around the time he fought a fifty feet long Basilisk obeying a memory from a diary with an old hat and a sword. Which is pretty damn rude, in their opinions. Harry willingly walks to face Voldemort for one last time. He doesnt mind the ghost. Please consider turning it on! An Epilogue-compliant story that goes awry by creating an Alternate Past. Cette nuit, cette seule nuit, l'avait compltement change. Luckily for her, her fathers a well-known tattoo artist. Something was unquestionably wrong, and he knew that he was the only one who could put an end to what his godson was suffering now. Whisking him away to live alone, in solitude. Incluso si una inquietante sensacin de peligro haca doler su pecho. And God knows that neither former soldier will give in without a fight. They rarely answered the incessant knocking. Who do you think the aurors would beleive? Umbridge and others wishing Dahlia harm had best watch their steps for this powerful witch is now under Major's protection. And now he is stuck in a web of people who had fallen in love with him. That is until his 14 birthday every changes. Cedric. The feels. well, anything, really. You should read. Hacerle saber que estaba bien. Im just a guy with a gun and a ghost in my head., Harrison said leaning back on his heels, "Really? He was a the perfect boy. For ten long years, Harry Potter has wandered east, running from war and the ghosts of too many friends. When Harry can't deal with the overbearing press and public expectations after the end of the war anymore, he escapes to the quaint little town of Forks, Washington, where he intends to do well, anything, really. That doesnt feel like a fair price to me.. I hyperfixated on vampire fics and it spiralled into this fic. His eyes softened. ----Please mind the tags. Being bonded unexpectedly was a surprise but was it for the better? Crossover between Twilight and Harry Potter. In which Harry decides to play magizoologist in Chile and ends up meeting a pair of vampires who promise him both a family and a place to belong. Hadrian and Electra Potter are a pair of magical twins that would be the ones to bring the world back into balance. Today's Episode: Tea Parties with Auntie Minnie. petite makes more sense to me from both a narrative stand point - Harry was abused by his relatives, made to live in a tiny and cramped space, probably malnourished by them as well. As a librarian, I am all about this little story. tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words. Gifted this chance, Harry sets out to learn about about what has been denied to him since he lost his parents. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Hello, this is a one shot book of the short stories and crazy ideas that pop in my head. He pack his stuff, and everything else with Delphini and ask if Aunt Andy is okay with bringing Teddy Into the past with him. Have you ever wondered how the story would have gone if Harry Potter hadnt been sent to the Dursleys? Male Slash; Mates; Family; Healing; Bad Albus Dumbledore; Bad Voldemort (Harry Potter) . Tiffany hated everyone in that house. Vernon muted harry so he wouldn't have to hear the screams. Dumbledore won't like the Harry he eventually meets. Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling General Audiences; No Archive Warnings Apply; Other; Complete Work; 29 Apr 2023. Might've died, I suppose.". Navigating the world of wizards with a strong home base allows Harry to ask important questions like, 'why don't we learn math?' "____, "What would have happened if I didn't bounce? Harry Potter. (. With the war against Voldemort done, he is sent to a place where he is needed most - where he didn't exist. You will see never-ending fanfiction unfold as Harry and friends struggle against the dark wizard Lord Voldemort and encounter new and unusual friends and foes along the way. Read and find out to get your answers for those and more questions^^A similar but new adventure is awating you. Who is Thanos to threaten everything she loves? Now she wants to go to muggle high school for her last year instead of repeating 7th year at Hogwarts. Harry Potter and the Betrothal Contract by James Spookie. by Moore012. They step out of line and they may find themselves without a head or in pieces. The new circumstances force the boy to make different choices, find unexpected allies and friends, and repeatedly disappoint Dumbledore who didnt expect the Boy Who Lived to have his own mind and get sorted into Slytherin out of all houses! Strange things happen when The Dark Lord decided to kill a house pet on a whim, now he has to deal with a Nekomimi instead of the boy-who-lived. or HP/FD), out of young love (HP/GW, HP/HG), Harry been taking advantage of or Harry tanking advantage (HP/CC at DA in 5th year). Along with the inheritance of their creature, the initials of their soulmates, the person who they are destined to be with, appear on the inside of the wrist. The woman that ventures back west brings with her change and a blood-stained flag, bearing the mark of a spider. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. ", Lily tried, "Well Harry since you turn 13 tomorrow it's time for you to start attending balls. If Narcissa Malfoy made a decision to protect her son right from the start? A collection of drabbles courtesy of the shuffle button on my playlist. Its all I really know about his past, not much to go on but getting Harry to talk about himself is not an easy task. Powerful Harry, Multi-Ship. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. And course of history got forever altered. It totally does.). The night of Halloween 1994, Harry Potter went flying after fighting with Ron, wanting to clear his head, and is turned into a vampire. They decided to send him to another world, rich in magic. An old ritual and an unplanned Creature Inheritance leads to Harry being forced to be resorted into Slytherin House. beautifully thought out and fleshed out one-shot. (And share your favorite, May 2023 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations. The teenage sorcerers are very busy; taunting terrorists, scandalising the media, bonding with their father and his children borne of his genius, traversing the realms, and inadvertently ending a few feuds. Black Hermione. holds a special place in my heart as one of the first Wizarding World fics I read in which the main characters were no longer teenagers. I suggest you leave now. Harry Potter was different, what one would call a bad kind of weird. After her intimate night in the graveyard with Voldemort, Harry has a life to plan with her future peace secured. Band AUThe Marauders (Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, and Marlene McKinnon) are the top band, with a new album coming out, and possible tour. Now, you can keep up with Harry, Hermione and Ron Weasley at different points in the series and beyond as they embark on magical adventures in Hogwarts. El chico no tena idea de que ms poda hacer en su estado que aferrarse a la persona que ms evidentemente quera su seguridad. Half-Desi Harry. All of it. For as long as Harry could remember, the shadows had eyes. ? Keep an eye on your inbox. The boy was sobbing, he knew that much. For ten long years Harry Potter has been missing. In bold emerald green ink, Harry Potter was written. Henrietta "Harri" Lilith Potter-Black has finally finished the war and vanquished Voldemort. After the horcrux hunt implodes leaving most of those Harry loves dead, he starts a new life with a few fellow survivors far away from wizarding Britain. 685 2 10. Harry Potter Slash FanFiction. See how an AI would write about the wizarding world, If theres a pairing you want to read about like Draco and Hermione or Harry and Hermione, I guarantee it exists. The wolves trusted Harry to be the middle man between themselves and the Coven. The hat was dropped on his head and they waited. Carlisle and Esme were thrilled to see their family as close as it had ever been (despite Harry avoiding them often), while Alice bathed in the happiness of her family. Ia terlahir bernama Potter, tapi takdir membawanya menjadi lebih dari itu. Inkitts mission is to discover talented writers and turn them into globally successful authors. So each day he wish something will change. Mortuus was still a thorn in his side, but he was growing annoyingly fond of that thorn. And the Southern one who makes Harry's stomach do somersaults is staring at him like a piece of meat. His multiple devices monitoring her say so. In every universe, every timeline, the soul of Harry Potter is the Master of Death. Sixteen years old and eight months pregnant, Harry just wants a tattoo to commemorate her mother. It was after sunset when vampires came out to hunt prey. Aged-Up Character (s) AU - James and Lily Potter are still alive and works as Aurors at The Ministry. He had time to observe and choose the right adversary.He almost Apparates on a nearly frozen child.A nearly frozen child that shows magic. Draco is turned into a concerned mother hen, Neville indulges, Hermione is perplexed, and Ron is gobsmacked. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Neville thinks he's broken after the war. And may I know what the fuck you are wearing?. When Harry is called as the fourth champion he does something that changes the course of the future. Your best hope is that there will be someone to catch you when you land- perhaps a family you didnt know you had. In five books, the alternatively titled Secret Diary of Hermione Granger tells the story from Hermiones point of view in the form of a diary. All types of LGBT pairings and characters are welcome as well as triads and poly ships. . a romantic pairing, you can find that too. Harry had been a lot of things in his life, but happy hadnt been one of them for a very long time. Okay, so not really (no vampires in this one), but if you want to read a Draco-Slash-Harry fanfic set in an AU Seventh Year in which two boys accidentally end up married after arguing in a doorway, youll want to read. 40 of the Most Anticipated Beach Reads of 2023, Books About Riots, Murder, Terrorism To Be Removed from Minors at Hamilton East Public Library (IN), The Best Sci-Fi Spaceships from Across the Galaxies, Expand Your Bookshelf With These 8 Interstellar Books Like The Expanse. Truly, he just wants her to be happy which makes him turn a blind eye towards her and her family's abuse. It's been done, but here's my shot at the old Marriage Contract type story. If theres a pairing you want to read about like Draco and Hermione or Harry and Hermione, I guarantee it exists. The ritual needed a fresh cut per testing. English. All The Tropes. Along the way he makes new friends, learns new magic, and carves out his place in the wizarding world. Following her are her "brothers" closest in age Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom. How would Harry Potter have lived if he was never abandoned on the doorstep of the Dursleys?Would his life be better in the arms of someone who cared?Minerva McGonagall was a stern woman, but not cold hearted. Created Jan 18, 2017. Distraught and distrusting of her friends, she fled to France with Harry, to raise him away from the corruption in Britain and the rising influence of the Dark Lord. So, he does the sensible thing and hides him in the Slytherin Common Room. , this story jumpsmore thantwenty years after Hogwarts, to a future in which Draco Malfoy and Hermione Weasley (though he refuses to call her anything but Granger) work for the Ministry of Magic. Chronicling the correspondence and adventures of Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs, The Shoebox Project has had a huge following for over a decade, resulting in extensive amounts of fan art and even spinoff stories. (And All The Tags, too! You can also go on Wattpad or Tumblr or Reddit to see even more. A fanfic in which almost all magical folk have a hidden creature within them, that appears to them on their sixteenth birthday, or during a period of intense, life-threatening injury. Chapitre 1 (et peut-tre le seul ) Une jeune fille tait sur son lit, avec l'Homme qu'elle aimait tant ses ct. Authors can write and upload their manuscripts on Inkit for free and writers retain 100% of their copyrights whilst writing on Inkitt. It will become a frantic search to find the Boy Who Lived, but once found, the boy is nothing that resembled the image they painted of him. Please consider turning it on! The new sorting has started, and another year of mischief is in store for the little group of troublemakers known as Marauders. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Started before the release of. Fawkes: Dumbledore's forgotten companion. El hombre lo salv del ataque de un extrao anciano, que lanzaba rayos de luz con un palo, que Harry saba era una mala idea dejar lo tocaran. Something was wrong with him, he knew that. With only a roll of parchment as a guide he has to find his family and mates before it is too late. Think that cant possibly be a thing? But behind all of that, he hides scars. Harry Potter has a ghost in his head. He was sure his eyes were possibly glowing, but Blaise didnt seem to notice or he just didnt care. Simple explanation : After the war, Harry went to hiding with his daughter, Delphini Riddle. 10 SFF Books Out in May 2023 You Don't Want to Miss! Ahloura, because I know you're likely to see this summary, I'm telling you this is an absolute shitshow that I will burn at a later date. I just own the OCs and changes in the plot lines in both stories. Voldemort hunts down a traitor to punish him and dispose of him before he can do any more damage to his cause. Sirius looked at the hand and back at the scone, which had been crumbled and shredded by tongs. While Jasper finds the love he's been searching for for centuries in the young witch who quickly becomes his Hope. Rated M.] Okay, so this isn't the film actor for James Potter. About Community. Started before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, this story jumpsmore thantwenty years after Hogwarts, to a future in which Draco Malfoy and Hermione Weasley (though he refuses to call her anything but Granger) work for the Ministry of Magic. Youll learn what made me the interesting and odd person I am now. It is, after all, his ghost. Dude. For more information, please see our To make matters worse one of the Bunny munchers is under the impression that Harry is their destined soulmate and keeps trying to talk to him (Merlin forbid). If I had a voice I would sing is the story of Narcissa Black and Lily Evans back in Hogwarts. Lo primero que vio y que a partir de ese momento sera su primer recuerdo, fueron unos inigualables iris ojos, que lo miraban con tal preocupacin que sinti que tena que tranquilizar a esa persona. Thatll be one hundred pounds, please, the kid said, sticking out his hand for money after presenting the plate. Tony has no idea if he can be a father, especially to someone who looks so lost but he will die trying, that's for sure. Bree was learning to be her own person with Rosalie and Emmetts support. Or: What happens if five very different Harry Potters were transported by the magic of crack Christmas and got to spend the afternoon together? Having just witnessed her godfather's death, Isabella finally decides to break away from Dumbledore and the Light. Call Aouli, hes the best for this job I think,. Harry Potter wants a new start and as the newly titled Master of Death, he thinks he deserves it. Like, you know, he probably wouldn't be like 4'11 but he would be on the smaller side for a guy like 5'5 or 5'6 level 1 He goes to a different school. Society called them whores, but those humans were the sole reason there were no starving vampires rampaging. Here, theres art; there are canon-based stories and stories that feature queer and neurodiverse characters. Like how James Potter was a no-good cockroach and that Hadrian Williams is an angel. He could hardly be called a boy in the first place. What Harry didnt expect was a coven of 7 bunny sucking vampires, a pack of wolf shifters and an annoying little muggle who couldnt keep her big nose out of other peoples business. McGonagall called out suddenly, "Potter, Harrison!". Exasperated? NotDead! Since it was finished before, , it feels very nostalgic to read a hopeful, canon-ish story about the Wizarding World. The shadows had eyes, and they followed her, but Harry knew they meant no harm. JW/Fem: HP Dark!FemHarry Dark!Jasper. He shouldn't be undergoing his inheritance, but he was. is another Old School fanfiction, completed in 2003. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Harry Potter is adopted by a retired chemistry professor causing him to become an accidental potions prodigy. AU - James and Lily Potter are still alive and works as Aurors at The Ministry. Also a WIP, but is pretty regularly updated. After the war, Harry Potter is desperate to make sure that not a single life more is ruined by Voldemort's legacy. If you don't like it, don't read it. Podfic Welcome. fanfiction later in my life. Two tropes in one! If Narcissa Malfoy made a decision to protect her son right from the start? You never know what fanfiction storiesyou might encounter that could just disappear if, say, the author moves to traditional publishing. And brought him to a magical world full of magic. What if, as he was burning Quirrell, a seal on Harrys unknown Dragel magic broke? Harry's age is pretty ambiguous but <10.Don't say I didn't warn you \_()_/DL;DR!! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Please consider turning it on! P.S I might make some changes in the future. One conversation here and condescending look there over the years made one thing sure: Harry didn't forgive his first friend when he came to apologize. You tried to attack me?". Be it help from outside forces, karma, or the far less likely option of the child taking retribution for themselves. And where does Odin get off thinking he had any say at all? After the fiasco with his name coming from Goblet of Fire, Harry was left abandoned by all. However he received a response to her Hogwarts letter saying she will attend the school. Enter: a newborn army, a change in the Cullen family, ominous threats that want to take away Harry and Jaspers happiness. He just couldnt help it, after Lily died at the hands of Voldemort and he managed to escape with the small bundle in his arms, he had felt incredible guilt. (Sometimes during the week too!). If you want to read something that doesnt. (Kotaku did a huge write-up recently on how this classicHarry Potterfanfic has held up to the test of time. Who else will the pack imprint on?? . Must have read both for this to make any semblance of sense. Rating and tags might change, who knows lmao(this started out as shits and giggles and escalated from there). Post OOTP. Ini membawanya pada pilihan berbeda dibandingkan versi dirinya yang lain. Warning: as hinted at in my fanfiction preferences, hate-to-love stories are my favorite, so theres a lot of Draco Malfoy in these suggestions. It all started with a little prank. Looking for something to read while on the bus? His best friend had named him godfather to his soulmate, and he hadn't had the heart to refuse. Also, most of thisHarry Potterfanfic is going to be rated M. So, check before you give these suggestions to your 12 year old relatives. Rahasia sedikit demi sedikit terkuak, dan bersama rekan takdirnya, ia membuka tabir dunia sihir yang rumit dan kelam. She was Loki once, but she is more than that now, and she will fight to keep it and the life she's made. No recordaba su nombre, las personas o lugares que haba conocido, ni tampoco cmo haba llegado al lugar en el que estaba, o siquiera dnde estaba. Soulmates. A bit of dancing, breakfast, and life changing news. In a obsessive and possessive way. Harriet lived a horrible life at the Dursley's, until Hagrid comes and takes her and her cousin Dahlia to a place of wonder and magic. Trying to house the Avengers is anything but a piece of cake, especially while ignoring his crush on Captain America of all people. Even be sorted into Slytherin. When young Harry Potter is found by a young French man his life is turned around. After the war, Harry Potter, betrayed by his once friends, pleads for help on the steps of Gringotts. A slightly altered tale of events sees James Potter escape with Harry. You didn't even go to Hogwarts either. Have fun! He is a 100% a Disney Princess, lets just hope he doesnt become a damsel too (he will). Good luck! He could hardly be called a hero at all. 1. Due to Ron's inability to listen in class and his need for revenge, Harry was involved in a potions mishap with Malfoy and Snape changing his life forever. Harry Potter is too traumatized after the war to return to his normal life. ), I found myself suddenly immersed in the world of, is an Old School fanfic from the active days of Sugar Quills. Press shuffle on your playlist2. No one knows. Hes going to try and talk to it. Hes used to seducing others for his gain. Harry punya banyak rahasia, salah satunya ia bisa melihat apa yang tak bisa dilihat orang lain. One day, she gets a letter to Hogwarts and decides to take a risk. Who is Dumbledore to think a child should be responsible to win a war? tip: austen words:10000-50000 sort:title. No Slash. Dude. Work Search: Short Summary:Harry escaped the Dursley's at the age of five. There are varying ships and ratings for each one shot so please read the notes. No Archive Warnings Apply; For ten long years Harry Potter has been missing. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. And God knows that neither former soldier will give in without a fight. It's the very first time i'm really writing something. The moment the Killing Curse hits, he wakes up the day after he and Hermione traveled through time. In five books, the alternatively titled. This content contains affiliate links. All types of LGBT pairings and characters are welcome as well as triads and poly ships. Genres: Fantasy , Drama Emery Dean was anything but normal. She makes friends, enemies and even finds out more about herself. No one expected the docile small boy who looks and acts more like he is an abused princess from a fairy tale. tells the story from Hermiones point of view in the form of a diary. Nominated for a bunch of fanfiction awards when it came out, this story is long and hard and somehow sweet. The meeting of the two finds a story of love and achieving the impossible in the first instalment of 'Inspector Rose'. So on each birthday he wishes for this nightmare to end. He is the only one to stand by Harry. Whats better than an Epilogue-compliant story that goes awry? At least he had only one Riddle Remaining left. Link to LSMH (Marvel HP)Link to YTT (Wednesday HP)Link to G&G (Twilight HP)Link to 7YoC (Trauma HP)Link to Sober (Drugs HP). However I don't care who you think you are. Join Madam Pince in Year Five as she is visited bythe High Inquisitioner. Having fled to live in isolation with Harry after Lily's death, James worries that Harry's ancestry will produce a creature inheritance. When he found out about the time turner can lead him back into the past. Harry Potter is Tom Riddle's Favourite Person The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black Pureblood Culture (Harry Potter) Misguided Albus Dumbledore but he's kinda right in suspecting Tom and Harry He just goes about it the wrong way Arcturus Black III adopts Harry Potter OC Character Names sees Harry living a not-quite-HEA with Ginny and the Kids, and after a surprising evening, waking up to see what one different choice might have changed. Black Hermione. Aka: Harry gets to kill people in gruesome ways while a horde of maniacs cheer him on in the background (and join in more often than not).