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  • Unprecedented Competition

    The Triwizard Tournament has come to Hogwarts, to the disgust of Quidditch players, but Harry agrees with Draco that only an idiot would want to get mixed up in something that dangerous. With two Lord Voldemorts out there wreaking havoc (one trying to befriend him) he is stressed enough already. Smart!Harry, Grey!Harry, Sane!Voldemort. Part 6 of "Perfectly Normal", updates 2/wkly.

  • Extraordinary Summer

    It's the summer of Harry's fourth year, and his holiday includes a promotional book tour on Lockhart's behalf! During his tour Harry meets werewolves, a hag, and other interesting characters, and visits the fascinatingly unique magical districts of Paris and Gabon. Smart!Harry, Grey!Harry, Sane!Voldemort, pure-blood culture. Part 5 of "Perfectly Normal". Complete.

  • Perfectly Normal: Have You Forgotten What Happened in this Series?

    This fic doesn't contain new information, it's a meta work providing brief summaries of fics in the "Perfectly Normal" series. Each chapter summarises one of the fics as an aid to refresh your memory if it's been a while since you read the series, but you want to pick up where you left off. Warning – major spoilers ahead!

  • Harry Potter Drabble Collection

    This is an ongoing collection of tiny drabbles (of precisely 100 words) and assorted short ficlets (under 1000 words) featuring Harry Potter and all the cast. Each chapter title has been carefully chosen to help you navigate to ones you might enjoy more than others.

  • Christmas Carol

    Harry never gets to have a nice, peaceful holiday. Christmas Eve is no exception. Harry/Ginny (with arguing), post-canon, mild Charles Dickens crossover. Complete ficlet.

  • An Abnormal Godfather

    Harry finds juggling studying for his Muggle IGCSEs and his Hogwarts subjects harder than he expected, especially with the distraction of Sirius Black escaping Azkaban. What he really needs is more time… why does Hermione look so guilty when he says that? Smart!Harry, Grey!Harry, Sane!Voldemort, pure-blood culture. Part 4 of "Perfectly Normal". Complete.

  • Ouroboros

    The first time Harry became a snake slithering through a forest, he thought he was dreaming. But he soon realised that in fact he was switching bodies with a magic snake. A very special snake who swiftly became his childhood friend – for when he came back to Privet Drive after body-swapping things were always better for him. Harry & Voldemort friendship, pre-Hogwarts, Dark!Harry.

  • Flora and Fauna

    The Yule Ball is coming, and Neville's time is running out as he searches for a girl who's genuinely interested in going as his date. Fluff, Neville/Luna (Luneville), complete.

  • A Special Girl

    Severus is thrilled to discover that young Lily Evans is a witch, when he sees her float off the swing set just like magic. But then Severus makes an embarrassing mistake. Pre-Marauder's Era, featuring Lily, Petunia & Severus. Complete.

  • Hermione Granger, Demonologist

    Hermione was eight when she summoned her first demon. She was lonely. He asked what she wanted, and she said a friend to have tea parties with. It confused him a lot. But that wasn't going to stop him from striking a promising deal with the young witch. Dark!Hermione, Slytherin!Hermione, occult theme. Complete.

  • Hermione Granger, Dermatologist

    Hermione makes new friends at Hogwarts – and one lifelong enemy – with her newfound love for proper skin and hair care. The wizarding world will be changed forever! A silly idea turned serious, and dedicated to those who skim read the title of my fic "Hermione Granger, Demonologist" a bit too fast. Hermione POV, humour, no pairings, complete.

  • Dark Lord Herod

    It was foretold that a child born at the end of July would be his downfall. Lord Voldemort didn't want to take any chances as to whom the prophecy could apply to. Malfoy POV, Complete.

  • World's Best Mum

    Have you ever wondered if there was a reason Petunia parented Dudley the way she did? She had a very good reason for spoiling him so – Petunia Dursley was determined to do nothing but the best for her son. Petunia & Lily friendship/rivalry. Complete.

  • A Moment of Choice

    The four Marauders discuss their planned electives for third year, and Peter seeks advice to make his choice that will affect the future course of his life. They also earn their nickname, thanks to James. Marauder's Era, complete.

  • Tom Riddle and the Fate Worse Than Death

    No-one ever understood the true horrors that Tom Marvolo Riddle had to suffer through, with his consciousness trapped in a diary owned by a young girl. Mild Ginny bashing (YMMV), humorous. Complete.

  • Out of Bounds

    Fred and George Weasley saw the name "Forbidden Forest" as a cute advisory warning to be disregarded. Certainly they weren't going to pay any more attention to Dumbledore's warning threat of a "very painful death" for trespassers in the forbidden corridor. Time to give the challenges there a try! Complete.

  • Parseltongue is Really Very Ordinary

    Harry's been learning about pure-blood culture, with Pansy's help, and trying to blend in as an ordinary wizard. But will all his attempts at seeming normal be ruined when they find out he can speak to snakes? His Slytherin friends take the news differently than the Gryffindors. Smart!Harry, Sane!Voldemort. Complete - new chapters uploaded twice weekly. Part 3 of "Perfectly Normal"

  • A New Kind of Normal

    Harry doesn't want to learn magic or go to Hogwarts – he just wants to be normal, like the Dursleys. But a meddling, crazy old wizard won't take "no" for an answer. Harry might have to learn how to be a normal wizard instead - but will he learn from Light wizards or pure-blood friends? Smart!Harry, Manipulative!Dumbledore. Complete. Part 2 of "Perfectly Normal".

  • Christmas Magic

    Nicholas Flamel decides to spread some Christmas cheer. One-off, complete.

  • Ronald Weasley vs The Sorting Hat

    Ronald has trouble with his sorting, and argues with the hat - it doesn't go at all well. Completed silly drabble. Gratuitous Ron-bashing.