The year is 1997, and an order has gone out from the Ministry of Magic that all students between the ages of eleven and seventeen who were formerly taught at home must now present themselves for attendance at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Howard Sutton, the seventeen-year-old son of sheep crofters on the Isle of Skye, who formerly received his magical education at home, arrives at Hogwarts at the beginning of what will be the calamitous school year of 1997-1998. The Sorting Hat says, "It's not a matter of which House you need, but of which House needs you." What can a crofter do for Hogwarts?
Featured Story, Spring 2022 Bulletin
Finalist in the Golden Ink Awards, 2022, for Long-Form Story
Story of the Month, August 2023
Catherine Xavier-Lehnsherr thought that she was a rather mature, sensible girl. She never argued with her parents over her curfew. She saved up her birthday money to buy herself a gaming laptop. She even didn’t get goaded into a fight by William Stryker, Westchester Prep’s biggest asshole, when he said that girls were stupid.
And then she developed a crush on the wrong person: one of her best friends.
Written for dreamshadow's Friends Don't Challenge.
Beatrice Ellsworth would just like a normal, completely average year. Just one. Nothing exciting, nothing weird.
And then her friend disappears, and she receives a weird present.
bee is the main character or is she?
chat fics from a host of characters in warpaint verse.
Dive into a captivating tale where Scorpius's unexpected selection as a champion sparks suspicion and intrigue. As he strives to prove his worth, a sinister organization's recruitment efforts tangle the plot. Scorpius's refusal ignites a partnership with Rose, and together they unravel a web of deception. The story unfolds at a mesmerizing masquerade ball, leading to a thrilling climax where they unmask villains and forge a new future together. Get ready for a journey filled with twists, turns, and a touch of romance!
How didn't I know?
I like like her.
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heartstopper fic
imogen/sahar
banner by Kris (starbuck.@TDA)
We are a generation defined by the expectations laid upon us.
Albus/OC
A new school year at Hogwarts is starting for the Golden Quartet, and it doesn't look good.
As the Marauders try to pick up the pieces of a damaged friendship and Harry struggles to get used to a new family and a new identity, Neville has to deal with his resentment for a role in the wizarding world that wasn't supposed to be his and discovers that maybe there's a reason if he belongs in Slytherin.
Meanwhile something obscure is crawling, menacing the safety of the students inside the castle...
Second installment in the Jimmy Portman's AU
Betaed by Emma (facingthenorthwind), Abby (kuusi palaa) and Bianca (victoria_anne)
Inkys 2021 finalist for best cast-ensemble
Stunning banner by Deni (something wicked)
Or, the flipside of Catherine and Alex's relationship.
Written for RogueSlytherin's 100 Ways to Leave a Lover Challenge.
Iris/Yukata fluff, along with a few Catherine/Alex fluffs.
For RogueSlytherin’s I'll Read Fluff If I Want To challenge
Drabbles 1-15 were for the challenge. Drabbles 16 onward are just for funsies.
Awesome banner by down-in-flames @HPFT
"Look, you two are a walking cliché. You fake date to make people jealous, end up falling in love, your brother kills James and gets put in Azkaban, and the best friend doesn't get to marry the love of her life."
Jess Kenny isn't having the best start to her sixth year. Enter James Potter and his uneven nostrils.
Banished from the Slytherin Common Room while the purebloods celebrate Longest Night, Severus (quite against his will) makes a friend.
Written for the HPFC Holiday Bingo 2022
absolutely perfect banner by aurevoir @ fft!
Seventh year Gryffindor Augusta Crequer loves her friends, flying, and quidditch. She also writes poetry in her secret journal (not that she'd ever admit to it). She'd never admit to liking Slytherin Seeker Arcturus Longbottom either.
Would she?
Augusta/Arcturus Longbottom
banner by la_topolina
Teaching Potions to Luna Lovegood is turning out to be one of the greatest trials of Severus Snape's life. Little does he know it, but this will 'o the wisp of a girl is about to teach him a lesson he never expected to learn.
Written for the Severus Snape BigBang 2019
MFWHATAs 2020 Winner: Fluffiest Snake Tail
Featured Fic November 2020
Golden Ink Awards 2021 Finalist: Best Dialogue
Four times Miranda went home for Spring Break,
and
One time she didn't.
A story in letters following three young Thunderbirds from their first through their fifth year at Ilvermorny.
Third Place in just.a.willow.tree's Epistolary Challenge
glorious banner by beyond the rain @ fft
Cassandra Borgin was determined to learn Defense Against the Dark Arts, whatever it took. But what will Headmistress Umbridge and Professor Snape say when they discover a Slytherin in Dumbledore’s Army learning from Harry Potter?
Muggle ghost Mairi Alpin has spent her death atoning for her sins. Neville Longbottom is struggling to endure his potions classes. Together, they may be able to help each other.
Special thanks to Oregonian for allowing me to spin-off her wonderful story Forgive Us Our Trespasses. Mairi is her creation, and I loved getting to continue her story with Neville here.
Everyone has dreams. Even Professor Binns.
No-Maj born David Clearwater never expected to become a wizard; and with his careful, studious nature, he never expected to become a Thunderbird either. As for convincing the fun-loving Miranda to choose him over the charismatic pure-blood Aaron Lee--he might as well wish for the moon.
a story about a young thunderbird; a tale about severus snape; and a portrait of charity burbage.
Sometimes lovers, always friends, Remus Lupin and Chi McAllister have a complicated relationship. She looks at him like he's worth something, and that terrifies him.
A series of one shots throughout Remus's life from Hogwarts and beyond, featuring Maraudering animagi, the Order of the Phoenix and fighting wars, all set to a rock and roll soundtrack.
Awesome banner by azimuth @TDA.
Something is threatening the stability of North America's notorious School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Sixth year student Marcy Oakley isn't sure what dangers lie ahead, but with hearing dog Posie and best friends Zara and Candace leading the way, she is certainly going to be stuck in the middle of it.
For the "Overused Line" and "Bi-Rep" Challenges
In the far north, the changes in the seasons are dramatic as we cycle through the years. Four different worlds, four distinct ways of living, ephemeral but predictable, inexorable, rooting us firmly in the rhythm of time. Hogwarts Castle and its inhabitants have lived through this cycle a thousand times. Our friends who dwell closer to the equator have no idea...
The Cycle of the Year was awarded Second Place for both Best Description and Best Poem in the 2021 Golden Ink Awards.
(banner by me)
They can outlive war. They can outlive anything.
(A collage of moments. A relationship pieced together. The birth and death of a constellation.)
Inspired by Halsey's "Young God"
Newt Scamander had always been different, even from a young age, from other children. He had been very introspective and anxious. Follow young Newt as he begins his first year at Hogwarts while he learns to navigate the world of magic while on his own in Hufflepuff’s house without his family’s guidance. He will have to overcome obstacles that make it difficult for him to connect with his peers as he forms friendships.
*January 2021 Featured Story