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Albus, I've Got Something to Tell You... by dianahawthorne
08/18/2007Minerva McGonagall is in love with Albus Dumbledore, but he is married and not in love with her. Working on a project, she travels sideways through time, and falls in love with someone who actually loves her back.
The Big News by That One, There
04/20/2005In which Dumbledore has a Big Secret for our hero, Little Harry. Suffice to say, our hero is a bit less than impressed. Oh, and someone faints.
Eldritch by eldritcher
05/15/2011Albus believed in the greater good. Tom believed in the right to survive. Aberforth believed that he could save them both.
Alchemy of the Human Mind by Muguet au Bois
07/19/2004In which Harry evolves...into Dumbledore. "What is important is real, and what is powerful has yet to be defined."
And He Laughed by Christina
01/09/2003Draco and Harry, alone in a dark alley after Hogwarts and the rise of Lord Voldemort, catch up and chat a bit. Of course, this isn't exactly teatime at Buckingham Palace, especially due to Voldemort's consolidation of power. Resistance falters, and it seems there's nothing left for the two.
McGonagall: A History by The Tears That Heal
11/14/2007This is the tale of a Muggle who becomes a witch; a little girl who becomes a woman. It is a journey through life, through love, through loss. It is the story of Minerva McGonagall; sister, friend, lover, fighter and teacher.
Just Another Way of Destroying a Man by Unfading
10/15/2004Department of Mysteries. From detached thoughts, odd memories, and obscure facts, a strange picture is forming: a picture of something completely different... Can it be a key to that ‘kind of the heart of it all’ J.K.Rowling mentioned? Centres on Sirius' falling through the archway; though, is not truly about it.
He's a Gryffindor and he's okay by isla142
08/19/2005It's time for the Hogwarts Talent Show for a new year. Acts include 'Return of the Dead' and 'Harry and the Prefects'. A must-read for slash fans! H/G, H/D. Character death!
A young Severus Snape is learning Occlumency from Dumbledore under the watchful eye of the portraits on his office wall.
Something for Georgia by twilight_dancer
03/01/2004A sleek white cat stalked the corridors of Hogwarts. Its soft paws made no sound as it padded across the hard flagstone. It knew what it had to do. He would be there. Waiting for her. Master… no! Not master. Friend. Cats have no masters. He is a friend.
Lily and James - The Prophecy by trixytonks
03/10/2005Did you ever wonder how the fall of Lily and James came about? Why did Sirius convince them to make Peter their secret keeper? How was Dumbledore unaware? How did the last battle fought? This is an account of what happened when Lily and James Potter found out their baby son was to save the world from Lord Voldemort.
The Goddess and the Star by dianahawthorne
08/13/2007A set of seven short stories depicting the relationship between Minerva McGonagall and Sirius Black.
To Dwell In Dreams by SnorkackCatcher
01/16/2008There is danger in dwelling on past mistakes, as Dumbledore and Snape discover. Missing moment from PS/SS.
Setting It Straight by Meghling
12/05/2004At the end of The Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius tells Dumbledore the truth about everything.
Promises by Daphne Dunham
01/30/2004Following a run-in with Sirius Black, Severus Snape reckons with his conscience, reliving the fatal moments that caused him to turn away from the Death Eaters and to Dumbledore fifteen years ago. Romance/angst.
Playground Battles, Newspaper Deaths by Agnes Bean
09/15/2005Death brings out something new in Pansy. A one-shot character piece.
Justification by AkuMaru
04/13/2004A hypothetical followed by a serious conversation between Severus Snape and Albus Dumbledore. Dumbledore suspects that Snape wants to tell him something, and when Dumbledore presses for information, he gets more than he bargined for. The reasons Severus Snape betrayed Voldemort. For all those who can't stand a sobbing Snape story of redemption. Sometimes we just need to accept that we only need justification to follow the course of actions we are willing to perform.
Foreign Relations by Chysgoda
07/16/2003Dumbledore does a little maintenance on Foreign Relations...
Finding Magic by tinkerty tonk
09/26/2004Jacquelyn Randolf wants this Christmas to be the best Christmas for her and her orphaned brother and sisters. What happens when she gets her wish? How does Hogwarts and Harry Potter fit into all of this?
Is Believing by Scarlet Writer
09/07/2003After an Order meeting towards the end of Harry‘s fifth year, Moody speaks with Dumbledore, yet cannot see what is tormenting his old friend. Moody is half-blind, yet acknowledges this, and even his eye cannot penetrate the barriers of the mind. [OotP Spoilers]
A Dubious Confession by BluePanda
06/20/2005It's Peter Pettigrew's funeral, and someone's got a dubious confession to make.
In Truth the Spirit Lives in Us All by dancingcarrot21
12/22/2007Adonis Rookwood was brought under mysterious circumstances to the Rookwood household, the most notorious and wealthy Wizarding clan in Britain, on the day of his birth. Katherine Reynold is a driven young witch who lost her mother to the hands of war. So what do these two have in common? Lord Voldemort. Their meeting was no coincidence, for there are no real coincidences. And as their seemingly different worlds clash, both begin to unravel Lord Voldemort's hidden past through cryptic objects, dangerous encounters, and tales from the most unlikely of people. Throughout their journey, not only do they learn of how Tom Riddle became the Dark Lord, but of themselves, and what it truly means to be human.
How Sweet It Is by pixie84
06/12/2004A quick songfic about the relationship between Dumbledore and McGonagall.
The Favourite by Edythe Gannet
08/13/2007Ever wondered about that scar above Dumbledore's left knee (the one that was a "perfect map of the London Underground")? Or why he said scars can be useful? Or why he likes chamber music? This story explores all those things, and also speculates about how Severus Snape spent the summer before Harry Potter started at Hogwarts. Two wizards meet a Muggle woman who learns something about magic, and about her own family.
The Last Christmas by Chthonia
06/29/2013Every Christmas, Albus Dumbledore has a date with his conscience.
The Deepest, Most Desperate by Mistress Siana
11/27/2005The deepest desire, the one craving written onto the surface of the very soul is never altruistic. It is what self is; the blueprint, the essence. Snape, Dumbledore, the Mirror of Erised, odd explanations, odd style, general oddness...
World Enough and Time by ScopArt
08/26/2009Due to mysterious circumstances, Harry and Ginny's daughter, Lily, ends up back in 1997, the end of Harry's sixth year. While Lily tries to adapt to teenage parents and a foreign Hogwarts the Wizarding World is entering a war. Meanwhile, Lily's family struggles to unravel the cause of her disappearance and figure out a way to bring her back. Time travel. DH spoilers.
More Cold Days In Hell by dalby
02/16/2005"When you save somebody's life you're forever going to be responsible for this life..." -- Severus is looking for trouble. James is looking for authority. Dumbledore is looking for a resolution. James' POV on life debts, innocent bystanders, father issues and what else strikes his fancy that fateful day when he is told that one of his friends must have betrayed him and Lily.
Life During Wartime by Aeryn Alexander
09/23/2004Moody opens the door and sees Dumbledore for the first time in nearly five years -- since he left school, since the war started, since a lot of things, most of them bad, have come to pass. ~ An Auror and his former professor share quarters for the night. Slash.
And the Blood Tears Will Fall by EchoTheSilence
03/25/2005This is the story Ivy told at Halloween in Blood Seduction. It explains a lot of her mistrust against humans and her relationship with Dumbledore. (Prequel to Blood Seduction.)
When Your World Crumbles by Julri
08/22/2005Pansy reflects on her relationship with Draco Malfoy.
In Memory of Fawkes by Beyondthebloodredsunset
07/12/2003Dumbledore is rambling his way into the prologue of his autobiography, when he dies mid word in front of the screen. Short fix. No pairing. No worries.
This Side or the Other by TheTreacleTart
02/25/2005Saying goodbye is never easy, no matter on which side you find yourself.
Only Power by Kt.M.M.
08/25/2005Albus Dumbledore sneaks out at night in his seventh year upon the prompting of a friend and reluctantly discovers his own power.
The Lightning-struck Tower by arulupinaustin
08/11/2005The events of the astronomy tower, from Severus' perspective. Spoilers for HBP
Burden of Prophecy: The Devil's Daughter by Carly
11/23/2002Dumbledore's nephew is in love... with a feisty redhead who happens to be working for the wrong side. What is Tom Riddle's plan? And what does this woman have to do with a prophecy about a boy to bring about the downfall of her master? A very twisted Romeo and Juliet.
Adventures Through the Firewhisky Glass by PrincessSchez
06/15/2006Just where exactly
If Only Tom Riddle Would Have Found a Hobby by Ningerbil
07/07/2006...and took up tenpin bowling instead. In this AU and very silly ficlet, Tom Riddle never becomes a dark lord, but channels his energies on a bowling league.
Sans Serpens by Oscura
02/25/2007Harry is back for his sixth year stronger than before, Voldemort's on the rise, and the Wizarding World is locked in an epic battle between good and evil. Add in a mysterious orb, sparking romances, and a new Defense professor, and watch the events unfold. PG-13 for now, will probably change later.
New World Symphony by kazooband
07/12/2006At the end of it all, Dumbledore picks up his viola.
The Letter by Elana
02/16/2005Anne knows there's no such thing a magic. Then one day, her eleven-year old daughter receives a thick yellow envelope in the mail... “Mum...?” She stood in the doorway to the kitchen, torn envelope and letter on the same yellow parchment held out to Anne in her outstretched hand. On her face was an expression of such mingled terror and excitement that Anne’s heart froze, then leapt, pounding, into her throat. She rose and took the letter. Every protective mother instinct was aroused. What on earth could make her daughter look like that?
There is a single candle on the table by Kt.M.M.
01/28/2005Late at night in July of 1981, Albus Dumbldore received information that the Dark Lord intended to attack the Potters. Two scenes.
Redemption by Christopher
03/28/2003Who is the True heir of Slytherin? What is his plan and how does it relate to defeating the Voldemort? What is the secret of the border, the Hogwarts four and the Dannan? Will the Gryffindors ever win the house cup with THREE Slytherin professors?
Dawn of the Dark by AkuMaru
12/21/2003The rise of the Dark Lord was not sudden. It was a long process of waiting and calculations. A short ``one-shot delving into Voldemort's goals and setbacks as he gained his reputation.
I Quit by Dimgwrthien
05/03/2005The Sorting Hat, after much thought, decided to quit singing.
Grindelwald by The Heirophant
10/01/2002Dumbledore defeated the dark wizard Grindelwald in 1945... what if Harry and co. had something to do with that particular triumph?
How could Cedric be Champion if all Hufflepuffs are so mediocre? Why don't the Ministry just assume all Slytherins are Death Eaters? What's with Percy? These and other questions answered here.
Monkey Business by Sigune
09/20/2005Some animals just don't make good pets... A tale of friendship, choice, and many, many familiars.
Someone to Look Up To by Lavinia Lavender
07/01/2004A one-shot from the perspective of first-year Blaise Zabini, at the end of the year.
The Deep End, Somewhat Shallow by Lanni Weasley
08/13/2005"But at the ends of the earth, will the deep end be any different than the shallow if we are there for the same purpose?" Someone thinks about a certain death and his great promise to Harry after the funeral.
His Heart's Desire by Spacedunderhead
08/23/2005It's about Snape and his heart's desire
The Shadow of the Platypi by PinkBunnies
02/22/2003An evil more dangerous than Lord Voldemort has risen to power and only Harry Potter can save Hogwarts from it.
In The End by sunnycouger
02/07/2003The second prequel to Somewhere in Between. This fic follows on from Of Purple Mice & Floating Paperweights but can also stand alone. It's Ginny's Graduation and an unexpected visitor interupts with a warning.
The Substitute by ColtonGirl
08/15/2007Hogwarts' Defense professor is out and Dumbledore needs a stand-in for a few days. The only problem is that the one person willing to do it is Sirius Black.
Larger Than Life by Laica
11/04/2005Leaving Hogwarts behind for the last time, Hermione reflects on the death of a great man, and comes to a realization.
The Tale of How the Giant Squid Got to Hogwarts by Pierre
05/20/2004This is the story of the journey of young Albus Dumbledore and his school friends to India after their last year at Hogwarts. There they find great perils, wonders and a baby squid...
Best Served Cold by Mila
03/09/2004Professor Binns just woke up one morning and went to class without his body. This is his story.
Dumbly's Demise by Nienna Perianedhel
11/05/2005"Voldy had a plan, a very GOOD plan, make all the boy plans. . . wait. . . " What you are about to read is how our favourite headmaster REALLY died. . . and the really odd, disturbing story Jo didn't want you to know.
Beating James Potter by LunaLudwig
03/01/2006Quinnellia Chamberlain, aka Quinn, has come to Hogwarts from the United States to finish her magical education. She is befriended by Lily Evans and her dormmates and for the first time in her life has good friends, is getting good marks, and is staying out of trouble. Until she tries out for the Quidditch team and is told by the Captin, James Potter, that girls don't play Quidditch at Hogwarts. Can Quinn and Lily beat some sense into James? Moreover, can Quinn stop thinking about her own problems long enough to help Lily with her own crisis
Change the Weather by Jessica V. Darcy
11/26/2005The Bones' deaths bring more angst to the Wizarding World, which has already suffered from many such deaths from Voldemort. A short one-shot on the thoughts of Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore during this time.
Just Another Kid by MatureImmaturity
02/22/2004A lone Ravenclaw discovers that the eccentric Headmaster cares for all of his students.
Time Murders by Dimgwrthien
10/20/2005Time does not heal all wounds. Time digs the wounds deeper into the heart, forcing the salt of pain to worsen everything until it breaks the soul. Time is murder in a new form.
When Fear Rules by mgmerlin
06/10/2005"Yes, I know it sounds like a ghost story, but that’s what it was. Supernatural, I tell you, sir. He was just different." An old woman remembers one orphan in particular.
Beyond Dark by ruxi
05/30/2003Dumbledore's lingering contemplations as his former student, Lord Voldemort, casts the death spell and the regrets of a man to have his entire life lived for others.
Home by The Tears That Heal
09/30/2007She watched him turn his back. She watched him walk away. Into the unknown. Into danger. Away from her.
Harry Potter and The Power of the Coven by Writingmagic101
08/26/2008When the curse on the position of DADA teacher claims another victim and as the war with old Voldy escalates, Dumbledore decides that he needs to bring new blood to the faculty. A Coven of five American witches steps up to meet the challenge. After the farce in the DoM, Harry, who is getting more powerful by the day, needs training if he is going to face the Dark Lord and live. When new information is revealed, ties are formed, it becomes clear that Harry just may have found the power that the dark lord knows not. Ignores HBP and DH.
In The Paper by lembas7
04/13/2006Don't believe everything you read. But then again . . . (companion piece to 'Elijah's Cup').
Field Races by Ellie Weasley
05/13/2005"It’s a tractor," Harry said matter of factly as they drew closer. "If this is the idea then why don’t we just chew some corn and run after Voldemort saying 'Oh-arrr.'" In which Harry, Ron and Dumbledore are thrown into a field. Randomness ensues.
Confession by kizzibee
07/11/2004Snape confesses to Dumbledore that he is a Death Eater.
The Scream by rickfan37
11/08/2004Harry's been having bad dreams about a screaming book.
Insomnia by Sweeney Agonistes
06/17/2002Part of the 'One Wise Woman' world. Albus Dumbledore can't sleep one night; he must get a bit of assistance from a familiar object to defeat his insomnia.
"At night he sees Him falling, over and over again, even though he wasn’t in the right place to see it at all, on the other side of the towertop, but then Harry has always had a better imagination than he would have liked." Spoilers for HBP.
Quidditch, girlfriends, meddling inexpertly with the Dark Arts – Lucius Malfoy seems to get stranger by the day. Sixth-year Severus Snape is confronted not only with the changing nature of his social circle, but also with choosing sides.
Lily goes undercover to get a certain Death Eater to join the Order...
Mars, Bringer of War by Magpie Poet
07/13/2003Firenze is faced with a difficult decision. In SS/PS he first swore to fight against evils, even if it meant siding with humans and against the stars. Can he hold true to that? What role do the stars play, and where can you turn to for help when you believe in the very thing you've sworn to defy?````(Involves soul searching, the Forbidden Forest, a lot of angst, a bit of violence and maybe a dash of hope!)````(semi sequel to my fic Fighting Mars, but that isn't needed for this to make sense)
My Life in the Suicide Ranks by MonteLukast
07/05/2004The exact moment of Snape's disillusionment with being a Death Eater, eventually leading to his defection. Warning: dark.
Turn of Life by AngelZash
11/28/2004Remus finds a a little bit of hope unexpectedly.
Jumpers for Goats by Marauder
12/15/2007Aberforth Dumbledore may not have asked for Elphias Doge to come into his life, but family ties are family ties, official or not. Albus/Elphias, focus on the relationship between Aberforth and Elphias.
Lesson Number One by mysticloud
05/06/2004Find out what happens in the real Harry Potter world, what would happen if Harry had to teach someone to be a wizard, and why Dumbledore really likes cardboard so much! (Okay, that last one is a ``lie.)
Rivalry by TeenTypist
07/10/2004The two who know Hogwarts and its students best discuss the 1000-year-old rivalry between red and green that plagues the halls of Hogwarts.
Weasleyville by muggle_no_more
02/23/2004The war is over. See who fell, and who fell for whom.
Checkmate by LonelySilverWolf
02/07/2005After a little adventure with his Pensieve, Albus invites Minerva for a heated game of chess. Who will win?
Throughout their years at Hogwarts the Marauders have always lived their lives in the same way, making the same choices and decisions over and over without change. Lily has always pushed James away in fear that if she lets her guard down he will let her down. Aurora is positive she's not in love with Remus and won't hear any different because she is ultimately afraid of what will happen if she faces her emotions. Raine is afraid to speak. Peter has always hid in the shadows of his three best mates. Well, this year they all decided that it is time for change. This is the year they never expected to come.
Fate by M. Ollivander
06/17/2003Dumbledore sits, surrounded by many, and contimplates the meaning of Fate. And yet a fear is growing inside him...````He fears the very worst. Has Fate come to take away the Boy-Who-Lived?
Damage Control by athenaprime
10/28/2003In a conversation taking place shortly after the events described in Tom Riddle's diary, Albus Dumbledore, Transfigurations professor, learns that a headmaster must put the school first, but at what cost? Dumbledore must convince Headmaster Dippet to save a student from an undeserved fate while preserving the reputation of the school.
That Night the Prophecy was Made by Auralay Isalay
02/16/2005Albus Dumbledore agrees to interview an applicant for the divination job. A kiss and a prophecy prevail.
Hallelujah by tocada
08/11/2004Ginevra Weasley returns home after several years of self-seclusion from the Magical world. Former Headmaster Dumledore is dealing with death issues and Luna Lovegood is being… herself.
Realization by Mydecember
09/29/2002Chapter 1 of the Allura saga. Tom Riddle was a fifth-year student at the age of sixteen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry that fateful year. His past and present catches up to him, and finds something he didn't know existed...
You're Dead, Potter by soul_of_fyyre
07/11/2004"I will return to Hogwarts in order to prepare it for the Dark Lord's imminent return. And when he comes to take the school, I will gladly give him what he deserves, and rid those unworthy of being in his presence."``Draco swears his revenge on Potter and his gang, as well as Dumbledore, who dares to try and understand him, and Snape, who betrayed the Death Eaters.
But It Is Late, and He Is Alone by Kt.M.M.
07/12/2005Follow up to There is a single candle on the table. James and Lily decide on a Secret Keeper at late at night.
The Gathering Clouds of Nonsense by M.S.Webster
10/21/2007Someone is playing pranks on the teachers and students of Hogwarts.
The Matrix Has You... by Son of Dumbledore
08/26/2003This is the Matrix...a world created and destroyed by the same people. Aurors and Death Eaters protect against reality, but how far does the rabbit hole go? A unique parody of Harry Potter and the Matrix series.
The Last Thought by Hermione Gaunt
09/14/2005This is what I think Draco Malfoy might have thought before he went to murder Dumbledore. I like Draco and I pity his because he was forced to kill for the Dark Lord. So read and perhaps you might forgive him for being a Malfoy.
Molluscan Intelligence by Einstyraeve
06/16/2005Is the Giant Squid merely a docile mollusk, or is there something more to this tentacled mystery of the depths? The fate of the world rests in Dobby's hands, and Dumbledore is at his cleverest.
The Gremlins by Viridis
10/18/2005Many pilots during the Second World War claimed they owed their lives to gremlins – small creatures living in and taking care of their planes’ engines. These unseen and unheard great heroes saved nobody knows how many lives of their Masters. Here is a true story of one such “gremlin”, whose mission followed in the steps of the most famous Hogwarts Headmaster...
Gambit by harmony_bites
04/15/2006Ron plays chess with Harry while contemplating ruthless choices and actions.
Gregory Goyle makes a midnight visit to the Gryffindor tower, only he bumps into Dumbledore on the way. Non slash, sweet story. Goyle/Gryffindor girl of your choice
The Greatest Adventure by Zarathustra
05/08/2007March 2007 FA Potions Challenge: Perenelle Flamel gave pumpkin juice to Hedwig.
A Christmas Vow by Alexannah
07/12/2015One Christmas Eve, after a particularly unpleasant Occlumency lesson, Severus is visited by a ghost. Lily is furious over how he has treated her son—and determined to make Severus see just how much Harry needs him. Loosely based on "A Christmas Carol".
Fall by Eudora Hawkins
01/10/2005Loss isn’t any easier to take the second time around. Left behind once more, Remus Lupin makes a midnight visit to the Department of Mysteries in an attempt to cope with the death of his closest friend. Is a fall through the black veil the only answer? Or will the unexpected appearance of a friend help him find the solace that he seeks? And just who is the mysterious lady in the photograph? Is she destined to be part of his future?