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One Shot. Takes place during the summer before HBP: Luna Lovegood hatches a plan to help her deal with her feelings of loss. There is just one thing that she needs before she can act on her plan. She needs Harry's invisibility cloak.

She screams and screams for help, and she cries, and holds him, but in the end he is dead. And when she wakes up she cries, because she remembers.

Hermione Granger is in a race against time. A recent series of Muggle deaths have drawn the attention of the magical community and as a member of an elite Auror team in charge of monitoring the activities of suspected Death Eaters, Hermione in charged with tracking down the perpetrator before the killer can strike again. Hermione x Marcus

A woman attempts to force Lord Voldemort to stop the hostile and senseless killings--a woman who is, and has always been, happily untouched.

A little stream-of-consciousness meditation on Snape's part, on the vexed subject of Sirius Black and the Whomping Willow. What would it feel like, to confront two people who had tried to murder you, in the very place where you had so nearly died - in order to save three children who would despise you for doing so?

Sirius remembers all the first times - memories so tender, so sweet, so miserable, so painful that even a Dementor can't touch them. Slash, would be fluff if it wasn't agony. One-shot.

When seven-year-old Argus Filch still hasn’t showed signs of magic, his father fears the worst. The result is a tangle of bloodlines, rejection, and even mention of the dreaded “s” word – “Squib.” Based on Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby."

One thousand years ago, Godric, Salazar, Rowena, and Helga created a school together. They had everything planned, until one has a vision of the school under attack and a teenage boy in danger. They also saw that their young descendants have their "unusual" powers. But will the young ones be able to control their powers, and their feelings for each other? It's all up to Draco, Edward, Jinx, and Mystique.

Harry can't handle the joy of Bill and Fleur's Wedding -- he can only see the futility of it all, with the new war upon them. His own parents lost their lives soon after marriage... so what was the point? Until Voldemort was gone, how could there possibly be room for happiness? His parents' memory haunts him, but can their memories cure him as well? (Featuring the POV of Harry, Lily, and James). A mix of angst, humor and love, but all drama.

Fragments from the life of Sirius Black. From seventh year to the Veil.

The night of the Easter dance, Remus and Hayley have a lot of things to sort out. Will he ever let her into his heart, and his secret? Can she ever forgive him for lying to her?

The date is December 31, 1999, and the time of the Final Battle is drawing near. After a devastating loss, Harry gathers his closest friends for togetherness and remembrance, drawing, as always, the strength that he will need to prevail in the end.

A clever satire on the world we live in today, using ideas from the Harry Potter world as its base.

A Neville story. "Somehow, day to day life was difficult after she’d died. It wasn’t as though he’d relied on her, or had seen her that often, or that she’d been there to wipe up his tears when Uncle Algie did something especially painful." What it feels like to lose a mother, by somebody who knows.

[AU] It's Halloween and Hermione pays Harry a visit. But then something happens. Something with a girl. Something with fear.

Harry begins to receive racy letters form a mysterious sender. A story done in sections of 100 word drabbles. Slash.

Ashes, ashes, we all fall down. Such morbid words from an innocuous rhyme seemed quite adequate in his situation. After all, wasn't everyone dying? (Remus centered)

Harry comes back for seventh year along with Hermione and Ron, only to find strange things afoot - unsurprisingly, with Slytherins in the thick of them. What are they up to now, and where have all the Muggleborns' familiars disappeared to?

James Potter has found himself wandering around Lucius Malfoy's dark manor in an Invisiblity Cloak, spying on Death Eaters and learning Voldemort's plans. It's a bit nerve-wracking. But when he's finally ready to leave, a stupid flutter of cloth gets him captured, alone in the hands Voldemort himself and his inner circle. How will he ever get out with his life?

Ginny lies in pain, and there is nothing that an anxious Harry can do to help. This isn't the time for Harry to fall in love with someone new, is it?

Draco's life is filled with regret. How could he have been so stupid as to let himself lose her simply for his father's expectations? D/G, Hidden in Plain View songfic ("Belly Full of Kerosene" off of their self-titled EP).

Your time is running out. But what is time exactly? Many say time is an illusion, others don’t take it very seriously. But their, as your time is running out. What can you do about this? You could try running. You would have many reasons to run from time. Age, upcoming nerve-racking events… but it wouldn’t help. Because time is running with you. Time isn’t something you can wave away or hide from. It’s something you have to stand up and face. The seconds are ticking… have you faced it yet? The clock is running… Have you faced it yet? Because if you haven’t, you should soon… for your time is running out.

Inspired by the introduction of this wonderful character in Order of the Phoenix, I wrote a short story about a few days in the life of Dung.

Professor Binns' narrative now tells the real story of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain and his assassination.

Sometimes even Santa needs a little help.

He left her when he said that he would always be there. What is she to do now that he's gone? He was the only person she could trust, and now she's alone. Will she be able to go on in life? Will there be anything worth living for now that he's gone? Can there be a way for life as she knew it to go on as she knew it, or will it all fall apart?

When everything is crashing down around her, will Olivia find more than dirty clothes in Draco's room?

Memories of a past love can be sweet... But not for Ginny...

Tierney Dearborn comes back to Hogwarts a changed student. He knows that his father is still alive and more importantly is helping him reach his goals of becoming an Auror and to help defeat Tom Riddle. But with his new knowledge come new fears. And one of them appears in his Defence Against The Dark Arts Class.

Written from Harry's point of view. He ponders what he is and what it means to have fulfilled his destiny. The hero's dilemma; I've completed my task... now what?

All these years, I have lingered, neither dead nor alive...I have paid for my sins, in tears and regret...If only there was a way to take them back...

Of them all, Sibyll Trelawney was the only one that saw through to the stark truth of the world, which gave her the Insight into the stark truths of the Future. She alone was Wise, possessed of the Powers that Judge, and was profoundly screwed up.

A mother would do anything for her son. Post-HBP, rated PG for angst and oblique references to future violence.

When the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.

Ginny looks back at her and Harry's relationship throughout their Hogwarts terms.

Harry Potter wants to die. Draco Malfoy wants to help. The question is: With what?

Draco confronts the body of his father and reflects on whether he is yet worthy to be a Malfoy.

"Then I wake and think to myself: how quickly dreams of reason can produce monsters." (Neville fic)

Her mother had told her stories of ladies in towers, imprisoned there by wicked relations, and rescued by knights. But the visions faded quickly, leaving nothing but the filthy little shack in the woods. And there were no knights in Little Hangleton.

One night, with the birth of their child just days away, Katie confronts Oliver about her fears.

Short ficlet, where we find out why Peter 'Wormtail' Pettigrew really did those nasty nasty things to poor old Lily and James.

Sirius' wife reflects upon her time spent with him, and she realizes that even though he is gone, he is still here. Oneshot. SB/OC.

What if---just what if--Voldemort had once been able to love? And what if that love was torn from him just like everything else? Was she just a toy—a memory? Or was she something more? (OC/Voldemort)

In his sixth year, on the night of the World Cup, George is separated from Fred and Ginny in the crowds. He meets a stranger in the woods who saves his life and warns him that Harry is in grave danger. Slight AU, since things might not go exactly according to canon.

Harry never wanted a destiny. Draco always thought the future would be easy. Hermione likes to see the world in books because life is far too unpredictable. As war approaches, everyone has choices to make and the suprises are just beginning. AU.

For every end, there is a beginning.

Beast, Evil, Dark, Killer, Just another werewolf. Right?

What if Hermione had been the one who confronted Draco Malfoy in the bathroom instead of Harry during

Draco takes Ron for a ride, and Ron doesn't mind.

Hermione had always believed she could stand up for herself. She'd done it often enough as a student in dealing with Harry and Ron. Why couldn't she do it now?

Remus remembers Sirius, as he was and as he was not.

All was quiet in the waiting room of the esteemed marriage counselor, Dr. I. D. Vorce, save for the ticking clock on the wall and the numerous couples screaming their lungs out at each other. In this story, said marriage counselor will receive a visit from the unhappiest couple in the wizarding world: the Lestranges. Much like my other stories, this is extremely OOC for the sake of comedy. I hope you enjoy it!

Severus Snape encounters a new student and decides to cellebrate Halloween. In his own inimitable fashion. A translation of the first story of the 'Slytherinade' cycle by Toroj. The original stories in Polish and some more English translations can be found here: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/584806/

Following the final battle, Harry struggles with his losses and tries to run from the one person who can help him cope. WARNING: Tear-jerker. Have some tissues on hand.

Believing his life forfeit, Draco Malfoy makes a final stand against his father in the wilderness. By his side is an old rival, but she is far more than she seems, and there is far more to the world than he has ever suspected ... Draco POV. OCs, slight AU. One shot. Warning: This fic is far from straightforward. Lots of angry language.

It's the middle of September, but the Trio isn't at Hogwarts. They're getting ready for their mission. This summer's been a long one, between figuring out Horcruxes, dealing with sleepless nights, and bad memories, and preparing for the new chapter in their lives, Harry, Ron and Hermione haven't had much contact with each other. Hermione thinks it's okay, since there's a lot on their minds, but deep down she'd love it they... well, if they hadn't forgotten...

Sirius arrives at James' house after leaving Grimmauld Place.

The sky outside was turning steadily darker. There would be no spectacular sunset today, no vivid oranges and burnt reds. No hues of bronze and ribbons of lavender. Only gray. The night will be clouded over. A storm is brewing and a boy will be confronted with a fear he is not sure he can overcome.

Natalia and Juliette are best friends. Oh, and identical twin sisters as well. Written as two opposing journals of the Tiernan girls, A House Apart tells the story of how they were separated at the infamous Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony and the chaos that ensued. **A collaboration project**

Lucius Malfoy takes a moment to ruminate over a rather important milestone in his life late one night in the Slytherin common room.

Pansy makes her own choice about her life, and finds contentment. Pansy/Goyle.

Draco would do anything to be beautiful again... Draco suffers from tricotillomania (compulsive hair pulling disorder).

Draco must confirm where his loyalties lie with this one last mission. Dean is on a mission to protect the few friends left in his life. Alternating between Draco and Dean's POV, with mild Dean/Luna.

A little scene from the fabulous story "Interwoven," by Katinka, with permission. Sirius Black's thoughts as he prepares to leave Abigail Loomis and the welcoming home she has provided him.

There are times when a change of scenery offers us a welcome break and a refuge. (Remus/Charlie, takes place in the summer of 1993 before Remus comes to Hogwarts)

You've had no input into how this is run, none at all except for the fact that you told everyone not to wear black. When your mother asked why, you were going to say that's how he would have wanted it but then stopped yourself at the absurdity of that statement. He wouldn't have wanted any of this at all. He would have wanted to be here, with you.

A Malfoy will dictate every phase of his existence, even his own death. (LM/DM, deathfic, and HP/LM/DM undertones)

Remus returns to the ocean - a place he shared with Sirius - to search for comfort.

At Christmas 1993 both Remus and Luna take comfort in looking for what is hard to find, and just where it’s hardest to find it. (Teacher/student love, but no sexual acts.)

"Lucidity and sanity mean nothing when scourges and ministers crowd into your dreams. Does it matter? The beast is no more, but his hawk is his handsaw and his north-north-west madness no longer has a method." [One-shot, AU completely]

Based loosely off the 30 Seconds to Mars song. The Dark Lord has won by tricking Harry into a false sense of security and then springing a trap. Hermione escapes to the Americas but is detained in a wizarding mental facility for women where they try to erase emotion and remake the person into a good member of society. Hermione relates the genocides of Britain to others in the past and reveals that maybe the treatment that was originally quite good is maybe not as good as they originally thought. Rated for language.

Remus comes across a surprise on the way back from a late night outing with the marauders. With his friends encouragement, he decides to try and tackle his problems head on. Sequel to Feelings of the Heart, please read that one first, it helps.

Draco Malfoy was preconditioned for a life of evil, a life drenched in sin. When the final battle between the light and the dark rolls around, will he be able to stand up for what he truly believes in?

While on the hunt for a Horcrux, Harry finds himself trapped by a swarm of Death Eaters. His kidnapper also appears to be his rescuer- and an unlikely ally.

Lee Jordan is down in the dumps after his best friends fly the coop. What will he do without Fred and George? And how can he undermine Umbridge? Suddenly, inspiration strikes.

My name is Kathtera....and I hate the color pink.

Summer 1953. Twenty-eight year old Auror Minerva McGonagall is watching the finals of the European Quidditch Champions' Cup. Or rather, she would if she could take her eyes off the Holyhead Harpies' new Beater, Rolanda Hooch.

Harry is a little bitter about how fate has treated him.

When the Room of Requirement provides an enchanted library for Ginny to relax in, her dreams take on a strangely literary bent... (Written for the SIYE Peter Pan challenge.)

An anonymous soldier reflects on the bloody aftermath of the final battle. Pain, blood, and death. Obsession.

A fanfic chapter of Book 7. Voldemort captures Ron and, for cruelty's sake, commands Wormtail to kill his kindly former master.

[One-Shot] The silent wind ruffled his hair... Harry Potter is visiting his parents' graves. Some things are better if they won't stay inside the heart...PostHBP

She had made herself numb, oblivious to the world surrounding her. She had stopped trying to be courageous and strong, and had become impassive and unresponsive to their sadistic pleasures. And suddenly, she didn't really feel like doing that anymore. There was no reason she should forget that past life, with those that she had loved. Suddenly she wanted resolution. She wanted answers. She wanted her life back. Songfic Lacuna Coil "Senzafine"

Merope’s agony over the loss of her husband is tempered only by her unborn child. Songfic to Les Miserables I Dreamed a Dream. One-shot.

Life is a series of choices. Severus Snape’s choices have been more difficult than those most people are faced with. Step into his mind and see what he was thinking when he made his most important choices.

Neville is dismayed to receive a toad as his animal. But he learns that he got a whole lot more, as well. Written for a Hogsmeade weekend contest in Hogwarts_Elite on LiveJournal.

Regency London is going to be braced with two, unknown characters. Harry Potter and Cara Dawson travel back in time due to a mysterious locket Dumbledore insists they collect... Soon enough they are trapped in a web of deceit, jealousy and intrigue. How do they escape the sudden poison? Two enemies; strangers that soon enough are falling in love?

For James Potter and Lily Evans, the road to love is a long one. (Companion piece to Coming Around.)

Sirius and Remus visit Panera Bread one crisp afternoon for a little nourishment.

Hermione Granger is many things - Muggleborn witch, class topper, good girl, trainee healer, and for reasons that no one seems to understand, a smoker.

The last minutes in the life of Emmeline Vance.

She was trapped in that house, the walls suffocating her. But it hadn’t always been like that; there was a time when she was happy there. Yet that time is gone, but can she justify – even to herself, if to no one else – performing the greatest of crimes? Can she justify betrayal?

I never really understood why people wrote in dairies. I still don't and I write in one. I named mine White Lilies. I can't explain now though, I think Petunia's about to blow. Five, Four, Three, Two .... "What do you mean Lily has a friend from school coming over! I don't want any more Freaks in this house then we already do! Make them leave!" My sister, everyone. Boy, this is going to be one long day.

Remus and Sirius are reunited, but things will never be the same again. Sirius is forced to return to Grimmauld Place, and Remus comes with him for support.

When Lily Potter is in isolation under the Fidelius Charm, her thoughts wander.

Her names is written in those stars, as strongly as it was stitched into their family tapestry all those years ago, and he thinks sometimes, that there is something inescapable in this, that it has all been set in stone long before he even existed.

Inspector McGill of K Division doesn't believe in magic. But then, he meets lovely Bellatrix. A follow-up of sorts to "Hermione Granger and the Talons of Fu Manchu" but can be read as a stand-alone.

A certain entity's thoughts about those within Hogwarts. . .

AU Year 6. Takes place instead of the Half-Blood Prince. Novel-length story, sequel also planned for Year 7.