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  1. Rec *

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    The door to his cupboard opens, and his uncle flings Harry into it. His shoulder wrenches from the violence as Harry tumbles in.

    The door slams shut behind him.

    Harry stumbles across the small space towards the tiny mattress pad that makes up his bed, his injured arm curled against his chest. He inches forward, and forward, but the mattress pad is nowhere to be found, and—

    His cupboard can’t be this big, surely? Where is the back wall?

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    Harry Potter spends years (and no time at all) in a land that should not exist. He finds family and light, and when he returns he is changed... and he brings that change with him.

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    29 Jul 2026

  2. Rec *

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    “It has recently come to our attention that we cannot trust everyone in the Order with your well-being.”
    “You mean…a traitor?”
    “Yes. The Headmaster is cleaning up internally, and in the interim you are to stay away, even from people you think you can trust."

    In the wake of Sirius’ death, Harry must go into hiding in the muggle world with Snape. Surrounded by forces that are desperate to either kill or preserve him, Harry weighs the value of his own life.

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    29 Jul 2026

  3. Public Bookmark *

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    An exploration of what a strict, unapproachable, safety-conscious potions teacher MIGHT have been like.

    Featuring homework feedback, discussions between teachers, and a growing awareness that Potter is not quite what Severus was expecting...

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    29 Apr 2025

  4. Public Bookmark *

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    With the war gearing up to begin again, the Dark Lord running rampant, and a ministry official wearing (shudder) pink taking over the school, Severus Snape just knows this year will be one of the worst in his life. At least there’s the mystery of the new History professor to keep him distracted. Why does the new professor simultaneously terrify and intrigue him? And what’s with his strange friendship with Potter? Should he be concerned the man might be an assassin? Should he help him?

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    03 Apr 2025

  5. Public Bookmark *

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    In the middle of their second year, Draco and Harry discover they're soulmates and do their best to keep it a secret from everyone.

    Their best isn't perfect.

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    “Are you trying to get killed, Potter?” Malfoy drawls, stalking forward. Quick as a serpent himself, he reaches out and grabs the snake just below the head. It thrashes in his grip, but is no longer able to bite anyone. “This is a poisonous snake, and I doubt anyone brought a bezoar with them.”

    Harry glares. He opens his mouth, and feels the beginning the snake’s language pass his lips, and this isn’t what he wants, what’s the point of insulting Malfoy if he can’t understand him –

    Malfoy’s eyes widen. He slaps his hand over Harry’s mouth, “Potter, what the hell–”

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    (Now with a TV Tropes page!)

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    04 Nov 2024