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Post-war fic. Percy's life is disrupted when a chance meeting with Hermione sets off a shaky friendship. Percy drinks Earl Gray tea, falls in love by firelight, and begins to understand patience and despair.

Harry tries to convince himself he doesn't love Ron.

Just how did Severus Snape earn the nickname 'Snivellus'? Here's my take on it.

“We have something to tell you,” said Dumbledore, very gravely. “The Potters are dead.”

How did a brilliant little boy become the Dark Lord Voldemort? What motivated this young man to make the decisions he did? What went through Tom Riddle's mind as he killed his father and grandparents that night? Who is Tom Riddle really? Simply "evil" is not satisfactory. How did he become the way he is?

Ron finally loses at chess, and against a most unusual opponent.

Peeves the Poltergeist gives us a brief history and explanation about who he is, and why he does his job so well.

Harry didn't expect it to happen, but it did: he survived the confrontation with Lord Voldemort. Though the wizarding community is quick to leave (though not forget) the event in the past, the war has left deep marks and challenging obstacles in the recovery effort. While Harry tries to reintegrate himself to homework and school intrigue, a sinister and virtually undetectable enemy threatens to infiltrate Hogwarts -- and if it's not stopped, what remains of the magical community.

Sitting on a cliff, waiting to kill myself, I try to force myself to think of all the things I fear...

--I looked you in the eye once a day, slipping glances between potion ingredients and magical beasts. Waiting for the instant when the spark would reappear and your spells would turn into caresses.--

Crazy random things! In the form of a note-to-self tape, this 'day in the life' extends to really encompasing all of Hedwig's deepest and darkest moments. Overall, a touching story, and a real tear jerker. Damn pigeons...

With Albus Dumbledore dead, you make the final decision that life is unbearable.

Ron Weasley is dying. But his deepest wishes haven't been fulfilled. With time running out, will he survive? And will his wishes be fulfilled?

Ginny Weasley was there when Sirius Black fell through the Veil in the Department of Mysteries. She knows he's dead. But when she starts having unsettling and increasingly vivid visions of him, everything she knows is called into question. Now she's on a desperate journey to the depths of Hell to free an innocent man from eternal torment. To save him, she will have to undergo dangerous changes and join forces with questionable allies. But will these seven Sundays bring Sirius back?

Luna sees things that others do not. (Hints of Harry/Luna. Eventual Ginny/Luna.)

A few years ago, I met a young woman in Knockturn Alley. Leaning against the cold stone wall outside the pub, she looked alien, like a colourful exotic bird suddenly appearing in the shadows.

What would Draco have faced if he had had the chance to face the boggart in POA? You know what they say, Your worst fear is.....

It's Hermione's birthday and she has got some really thoughtful gifts - or so she thinks! Soon, the gifts show their true colors and, well, you've got to read the rest!

Dumbledore has sent him on a mission -- one that could mean life or death. (In tandem with Into the Terrible Night)

There are several different types of drunk person. Sirius is a Philosopher. He sits in a bar and, in between drinks and coming up with an innovative new towel rail design, contemplates Love. (Post-Hogwarts Marauderfic), Remus/Sirius, James/Lily

This is my take on how the FINAL showdown between our hero Harry and that evil serpent Voldemort will happen! I've been told it's funny... but then again, I'm justifiably insane, so don't hold anything you read against me!

"There are no more statues of heroes with chivalry in mind, no more heroes with a kind smile and a brave hand. The only heroes in this world are those willing to live long enough to die."

The boy who lived - but doesn't anymore. BE WARNED- strongly implied necrophilia, dark fic. Not for the easily squicked.

An analysis of Gringotts and the Wizarding economy and monetary system, from a Vienna-Chicago-Virginia school monetarist perspective

It's in a decadent world of black moons, white roses, and siren's songs that Harry finds her, and he can't believe his eyes.

Sirius drops in to visit Harry. They talk about a lot of random stuff, from Muggle television to anime to Being Gay. This is a good example of why never to obey the impulse to jump up and scribble down half-dreams at three a.m.

"Narcissa stares at the child lying in his cot." The light that once illuminated Narcissa's life has gone out. It was flickering for the longest time.

He's finally snapped.

How can such a book series ever have a conclusion? What motives does J. K. Rowling have in ensnaring us all in her books on the wizarding world? When everything is over and done with, what lies at the very end of the Harry Potter series? A rather unconventional fan fiction, which is what I hope the final ending will be.

Draco and Hermione as discuss their last night at Hogwarts and the passion they shared through letters.

Dean experiments with his art, and Seamus experiments with frustration and aggrivation. How can they be happy when they don't understand each other?

In this AU ficlet set in 7th year, Harry and Hermione must learn to cope with a life without Ron. Harry blames himself; Hermione wishes she could help him fight his demons. Slight H/Hr overtones.

Make no deals with the Devil, child, and the Devil will have no power over you. Susan Bones knows that someone in her House is abusing a student in another. How does she react?

A one-shot response to the Fallen FQF. Remus is afraid of flying. James wants to teach him to enjoy it. However, there are some fears that you cannot just forget -- especially if those fears are not your own. Mild SLASH RL/JP.

Hermione gives Ron an enchanted alarm clock to get him up to study. But that boy could sleep through anything! Just a some silliness and a hint of R/H.

The dark confessions of Remus Lupin to a departed friend on the edge of Judgement Day. Grief can do strange things to an individual. A jaunt through the land of sexual frustration. Harry/Remus

Harry has had a bumpy emotional ride this summer. So what's this new feeling he has for Ginny? It's not a silly crush, but it's not just friendship. Once again, he turns to Ginny with his problems and get's an answer that will turn his world around. Will this change be for the best or the worst?

Hermione and Ron are married and are expecting their first child. However, things are not as wonderful as they should be for Hermione as she thinks about her someone else. He/R, Ha/D, one-sided He/?

Ron reveals all of his private thoughts about what really goes on at Hogwarts.

Harry goes for a walk late one night. He is overcome by memories of his lost godfather... but he is not alone.

Sirius and Remus, the tilt of the earth makes the seasons.

Set during Seventh Year. Ron tries to ready the team for its last match of the schoolyear. Harry and Ginny interrupt practice when they begin dancing...on their broomsticks??? Inspired by the musical track "Fawkes the Phoenix" from the Chamber of Secrets musical score.

Draco is exiled from the wizarding world and now he is without wand, without money and out of rum. And who does he run into? The last person in the world who would ever help him, Harry Potter.

He of all people should’ve known better than to take Remus joyriding. Sequel to A Madness Most Discreet.

Draco is dead and Harry is clinging onto his ghosts and memories. Draco needs to move on, but Harry doesn't want to let go.... HP/DM slash.

She is depressed and wants to find a way to end all of her pain. No one notices her, no one cares for her, no one loves her. She tries to end all of the grief, not wanting to live through life anymore. She is bleeding and screaming for salvation. She prays to be saved by someone. And someone does.

Malfoy hexed Ron: now he's obsessive-compulsive. How will Harry and Hermione resolve the problem? Button fixing, making faces in food, and book-straightening. Idea primarily from Monk, on USA. (TV show)

This is a short and sweet one shot of Lily and James in their seventh year.

Insane version of MWPP, set entirely in the wrong time line. Not to be taken cereal (seriously), or with medication.``Prepare to meet: Loony Loppy Lupin, Peteranna, Cereal and Antler-boy!

I don't know how to summarize this story, it hits rather close to home to me, but I'll try....How the certain someone feels when they want are wanted back but they don't feel like they're good enough

"It had been nearly two months since that terrible night of June; two months since the members of the Order had made sure that Harry was on his way to his uncle and auntie's house; two months since everybody else had moved back into Grimmauld Place; two months that Remus Lupin spent every day in his room."

"It's alright... it was only a dream"

In which Ginny broods about her situation, then makes the first move. (Pre-slash, Ginny/Hermione, implied H/D)

Draco thinks back on his life and the clear image of Ginny Weasley comes back to him. Memories come leaking back to his mind, and then he realizes what he's lost. One shot!

Her lungs were bursting inside of her ribcage, her mind fogging up from the lack of oxygen. Suddenly, she felt her head bash against something hard. Ice, Hermione realized with rising terror. Trying not to panic, she slammed her fist against the frozen surface. Nothing happened. Oh, God, we’re trapped.

New transfer students are coming to Hogwarts and two of them are the grandchildern to Lord Voldemort. There's something going on between Draco and Alexia (the new girl).

He was as cunning as a snake, and Ginny wept as she understood this finally.

Dudley enjoys a nice hot dog, when someone comes along to put a claim on his lunch.... Short and silly.

Between the forces of good and evil, there is always a traitor in the midst. When Draco and Pansy are found to be double agents, they know they have very little time before their so-called friends tell of their whereabouts - while the only ones they truly love are completely ignorant of it.

He’s been following me now for two days. Not outright about it, of course, otherwise Mum’ll have his head, but when I turn around during dinner, he’s watching, when I leave the table, he’s watching, and when I walk up the stairs, he’s still watching. Ginny/Sirius, rated R for a touch of non-con.

Dean/Ginny. Ginny must come to terms with her fading relationship with Dean and decide whether all the emotional trouble his leaving has caused her is worth still having him in her life.

Hermione, helped by Luna, has finally persuaded the house-elves to strike a blow for their freedom. Now everyone has to cope with the consequences -- and they\\\'re far worse, and far more wide-ranging, than she could ever have expected.

It had been purely by accident that he had even stumbled upon her refuge. A small courtyard — was that what this would be called? — surrounded by great fir trees. He didn’t know precisely where on the grounds of Hogwarts that they were, but he didn’t really care, because he wasn’t thinking of such things. He was thinking of her.

Arthur doesn't know what to do about Percy. No wizard can help him Then, he has an idea, which he knows Molly won't approve of. He goes to see a Muggle psychiatrist.

Bellatrix reunites with Rodolphus the night the Death Eaters escape from Azkaban. The story features her thoughts of him prior to her trial, her early time in Azkaban, and the night the prisoners were set free.

Dumbledore never asked for the power he has been given and with each passing day he is finding it more and more of a burden. He’s a tired old man who wants nothing more than to enjoy life but how can he while he has to hold the entire Wizarding World on his shoulders? Not to mention leading the fight against Voldemort and dealing with a very angry Harry he views as a son and a certain teacher that is falling further into darkness.

Draco's parents call him down to the drawing room one afternoon in August for a "chat," and he grudgingly obliges, unaware that this is one afternoon that will turn out like no other...

A song fic to the Celine Dion song "Seduces me". This is about the night Draco expalins his feelings and finds out that Laura feels the same. Lotsa kissy kissy action!

For all those who like conniving!Gabby, this is for you. A bittersweet Gabby/Denny, exploring a manipulative!Gabby character. . . something not used much, but just an experiment.

This is a chaptered outtake to RobinLady's Unbroken Universe series, detailing Horace Smeltings' first few months at Hogwarts.

Draco can't sleep the night before the big battle and goes to talk to someone who's awake; Bill Weasley.

Remus is uncertain, and Sirius is not. The London rain washes away colours, but that's not all it washes away, and both Remus and Sirius know where love and hope can be found. Remus/Sirius.

The aftermath of the final battle between white and black, dark and light. Who will win? Or will there be any winner at all? DM/HG

You-Know-Who was gone, thought banished by the very boy who now stood at his side. The boy who now bowed to the wizard who had killed hundreds, including the boy's own parents. No one is what they seem, least of all Harry Potter. AU

During their second year, Ron sneaks down to the hospital wing to pay a special visit to Petrified Hermione.

It's sixth year, and Remus's change is becoming more difficult.

"It... seemed like we had nothing else left but each other. We thought we were going to die. The crushing feeling of realising you only have an hour or so left to live was... like nothing else I've been through.``We were both desperate for comfort... but, we weren't thinking about each other. Does that make it worse? ``Probably. We both regretted it, anyway.``I always will." H/Hr, one-sided D/H.

Wormtail tells his side of the story to a reporter. Post war, one-shot, pwp.

Regulus just wants to be respected.

Was the diary that Lucius Malfoy gave Ginny Weasley the only diary that Tom Riddle had? Was that the only diary that could talk back? Well, Alaina Malfoy, the daughter of Ginny and Draco, knows. Join Alaina on her time in Hogwarts and the mysteries that unravel again...

After the events of Order of the Phoenix, Remus Lupin ponders life without Sirius, and wonders if there might still be a chance for them. If he's brave enough to try.

When I’m around you time seems to stop, and the world freezes and I can’t breathe. It feels like I’m going to die from the lack of oxygen and it’s physically painful and I smile when I think about it because I know now that I’m capable of love. I’m capable of the one thing I thought Tom had stripped from me.

‘You can’t give me an heir, what are you doing here? Get out!’ The words always hurt worse than any punch he could have thrown. Tell a woman that she cannot be a mother, and you take away everything that defines her as a woman. Tell a woman that she cannot be a mother, and you are left with nothing but a shell-shocked excuse, a woman who has no use in this world.

In this slash fic, Draco has very strong intense needs and he feels that only one person can satisfy them...

Ron Weasley decides to go for a stroll late one night; not taking notice of the phase of the moon. A mysterious werewolf attacks him, thus, making him one as well. How will deal with this life-changing ailment? Will his friends find out? How will they react if they do?

Harry writes, and discovers.

"That's Dorcas Meadowes, Voldemort killed her personally..."

Harry Potter discovers the world of electronics--and fandom!! Watch while he slowly becomes a FictionAlley addict! (once the author regains some semblance of sanity).

In their work for the Order of the Phoenix, Snape and Sirius must confront their deepest fear... together.

A tree-lined park was where it happened, yet three days later another man has been blamed. Who is he? Why has it happened?

While remaining alone at Hogwarts over Christmas vacation, Harry spends an unfortunate session with Professor Trelawney, during which he discovers a plot against his life, and a curse whose effect is worse than death. Can Harry, accompanied by Professor Dumbledore, find a way to shield himself from the curse before it is too late?

Padma always wanted to fly. Blaise told her she didn't need to. Padma decided she wanted to be an angel.

Although she despised Muggles and Mudbloods, she had never wanted their extermination... until Voldemort appraoched her... "this is and shall always remain... the memoirs of a pureblood".

Draco watches Pansy and realizes, despite all its imperfections, he really does love her face. D/P goodness.

Harry finds out something is about to happen to Draco and he doesn't know what to do with these newly discovered feelings. (Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy)

Minerva Marcela McGonagall reminisces on the love of her life...on his birthday. “It’s painful to know that the boy that I laid with night after night would evolve into the monster he is today...all because of his child hood. It’s scary to know that even now he pulls at my heart strings, holds my handles tight, only to let me fall.”

Distressed at the possibility of getting a Lockhart-esque teacher for their fourth year, Dean and the other Gryffindors try to convince Professor Lupin to come back. Set in the summer after PoA.

Two men trapped inside silence, with so much they can share if they'll only start to talk.... Post OOTP, Remus and Harry compare battle scars.

The musings of a Gryffindor gone bad. A little out of character.