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Awesome! I've only seen a few of these. Thanks!

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Cool! I think the only one of these that I've read is your "Weatherby," which was very good!

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condwiramurs.livejournal.com

No Problem!

Also, I forgot to add: any of pogrebin's fics. unsticking the shadow is especially brilliant. An actually intelligent, successful Voldie!

http://pogrebin.livejournal.com/39591.html

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I will have to do some digging to find a couple of stories I really loved. Jinx and Rabbit always make me laugh, and I enjoyed their "Another Story about the Dursleys". I think you can find it here: http://www.sugarquill.net/read.php?storyid=588&chapno=1

And I have a few on my blog and on Snapedom, but I think you've probably already read them? Let me know if not, and I'll provide the links. Otherwise, my favorites are Terri's stories, Anne-Arthur's, and Sydpad's wonderful cartoon. You'd need to friend her livejournal in order to see it; otherwise, Jodel has the text and a couple of illustrations on her blog.

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http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4912291/1/The_Best_Revenge
AU. Yes, the old Snape retrieves Harry from the Dursleys formula. I just had to write one. Everything changes, because the best revenge is living well. T for Mentor Snape's occasional naughty language. Supportive Minerva

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3979062/1/Hogwarts_Houses_Divided
The war is over, and all is well, they say, but the wounds remain unhealed. Bitterness divides the Houses of Hogwarts. Can the first children born since the war's end begin a new era, or will the enmities of their parents be their permanent legacy?

http://lop.shoesforindustry.net/
(because I'm lazy, c/p the original reccer, scoradh here)
I was in love with this fic for a very significant (and embarrassing) length of time. Malfoy Instrinsica and the surrounding area seemed so real to me, I thought if I went to England I could find it. And live there. And play pool with the villagers. That is how in love I was. There is something about rural England that just grabs my imagination -- Calendar Girls or anything by Jane Austen epitomises it -- and that AJ could recreate this in a fic is a beauty in my eyes. Very, very plotty, of course -- this is serious fanfiction -- and with lots of OCs (hardly something I am about to object to, naturally). In my view these two points do nothing but make this another lovely little world that I can hide in, with plenty of characters to populate it. Not to mention that the depiction of Draco and Neville's relationship is touching and unique -- although the story does not hinge on it the way most other long fics do.

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My favorite fics' list(of course, with links)
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I have been lurking at this site for a long time & finally decided to make a list of the best fics I have met after ≈2 years of enjoying hp fanfiction both at this site & others. To make choice easier I will sort them by genre, each fic will have a summary & the rating.

http://elanor-x.livejournal.com/2813.html

Posts with "fics" tag on my lj hold several more recs.

In addition, this lj user constantly publishes new good fics and drabbles:
http://terri-testing.livejournal.com/

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I know I've seen some of your stuff on your own LJ, but I'm not sure about the ones on Snapedom. I also really like Terri's stories, but I haven't yet read the other authors you rec'd, so thanks!

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"The Best Revenge" is one of my top picks as well. I just recently read "Hogwarts Houses Divided." I usually don't read next-gen fic, but it truly is an amazing story. I started reading A.J. Hall's series a few times but never finished it, for some reason, but I know a lot of people absolutely love it.

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I don't think I've come across any of those on your list. They look really interesting. Thanks!

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You would have to tell us a little bit more about yourself and your likes and dislikes for us to recommend the right material :)

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Do you know of any good Draco and Harry material that is written by men?

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oryx_leucoryx

For a couple of excellent Severus-Harry mentorship, see these two by Theowyn:

Theowyn of HPG. They are AU Y6 and Y7, with great characterization and world-building.

My favorite WIP (well, aside from Terri's) is Caeria's Pet Project SSHG, intelligent Voldie, Arithmancy, interesting House-elves, smart Ron, Dark Harry, creepy and Machiavellian Dumbles.

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condwiramurs.livejournal.com

sam-storyteller's "Alternate" is ok.
http://sam-storyteller.dreamwidth.org/31126.html?#cutid1

Other than that I don't know of any specifically written by men, but I read H/D fairly rarely and am not well acquainted with the authors who write it. I'd try the H/D Worldcup; there's some good fic there, and I'd assume that the major authors of all genders would participate.

Sorry I can't be more helpful!

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Oh, I'm not all that picky. In any case, I'm thinking of this as more of a post for the whole DTCL community than for me specifically. So, even if a particular fic is not my cup of tea, someone else might really enjoy it.

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Pet Project is one of my favorites as well. :)

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Here are my own recommendations. I've read a lot of good fics, but these are the ones that really stand out in my memory. Quoted summaries are in italics.

Harry/Draco
I love H/D fics, so it's hard to narrow down my favorites. The Sacrifices Arc by Lightning on the Wave (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/895946/) is probably the most well-known H/D story. I also recommend almost anything by Lomonaaeren (http://www.fanfiction.net/~lomonaaeren). The following are also very original stories.

Heir to a Warlord (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4300805/1/Heir_to_a_Warlord) by OccAmy Phyre (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1393613/OccAmy_Phyre) (Currently a WIP)
At six years old Harry Potter becomes the heir to a Somali Warlord. This story follows his life from 6 to 16 years of age as he grows up in a country ripped apart by war before being dragged into the one waged against Voldemort. dark!Harry

The Prince of the Gallows and the White Raven (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5247769/1/The_Prince_of_Gallows_and_the_White_Raven) by skylights22 (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1851468/skylights22) (Currently a WIP)
Features a lot of Norse mythology. "Grim is the doom of norns." When a young boy from Durmstrang is found to be their son, the Potters are not the only ones convinced of miracles, but darkness treads on his heels and no matter who he comes to love, his Fate is decided.

Gyspy Caravan (http://www.hpfandom.net/eff/viewstory.php?sid=18012) by witchdragon (http://www.hpfandom.net/eff/viewuser.php?uid=3732)
5 year old Harry Potter overhears his Aunt complaining to his Uncle about the "freaks" camping nearby. Maybe if they are the same type of "freak" he is they will want him?

Hermione/Severus (I'm not generally a fan of Hermione/Severus, but it seems that many of the best authors like to write for that pairing.)

Spellcaster (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3553046/1/Spellcaster) by SGCbearcub (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/771305/SGCbearcub)
Has some really interesting world-building. Hermione Granger was a witch. By the time she was done, the whole damned pureblood world was going to know it.

The Princess of Gryffindor (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5490903/1/The_Princess_of_Gryffindor) by Aurette (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1374460/Aurette)
No Harry. No Ron. No hope. A broken Hermione goes through the motions of living until the one comes who can truly make her feel alive again. Canon through pg309 of DH. AU, Multiple Character Death

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Others

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Redux (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4072698/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_Redux) by va32h (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1494355/va32h)
This is what DH should have been. Fidelius? Fixed. Camping? Cut. Elder Wand? Eliminated. A rational Lupin. Hedwig lives! Slytherin redeemed! Snape doesn't die in such a lame way! The seventh book as I'd have written it. CANON SHIPS. Most canon deaths.

Harry Potter and the Battle of Wills (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2009130/1/Harry_Potter_and_the_Battle_of_Wills) by Jocelyn (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/169252/Jocelyn)
This was written pre-HBP and is set post-OOTP. Snape blows his cover as a spy to save Harry from Voldemort. To win the war, even those who loathe each other must unite, and many lessons are learned in the process.

Out of the Night (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5087313/1/Out_of_the_Night) by Raining Ink (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1944343/Raining_Ink) (Currently a WIP)
After 5th year, Harry takes charge of his own life. He's making decisions that will change the course of the war, and he's determined to learn the truth about Dark magic. Long, slower-paced fic. Independent!Harry, Dark!Harry, NOT Evil!Harry, No Romance.

A Time for Changeling (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5733297/1/A_Time_for_Changeling) by Bloodpage-Alchemist (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/965157/Bloodpage_Alchemist) (Currently a WIP)
An unusually cliché-free AU. Harry's life changed the day two dementors showed up in Little Whinging. He sets out to protect himself and find his real cousin that he never knew. In the process he manages to learn more about his world and how to help change it into a better one.

One out of Nine (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5925865/1/One_out_of_nine) by silverbirch (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1455266/silverbirch)
A hilarious version of POA from Crookshanks's POV.

Sacrifice for the Side of Light (http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4939546/1/Sacrifice_for_the_Side_of_Light) and its sequels by Marj123 (http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1859236/Marj123)
A very dark and dystopian view of the Potterverse. Albus Dumbledore has taken the motto of 'For the Greater Good.' If sacrificing just one child can save thousands of lives, surely it is only logical and rational to do so. He cares for Harry Potter, of course, but it's for the Greater Good, - isn't it?

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On the Lam Severus/Percy. Post DH except Severus is alive. A very heartwarming story because aside from the pairing Severus gets much support from assorted war victors.

And in complete contrast Chaos is Come Again SSHG, Marriage Law Challenge (an old challenge that was issued sometime between OOTP and HBP in SSHG circles - a Ministry law forces Hermione and Severus to marry; or in this case, they marry in anticipation of such a law). Not fluffy at all, rather bleak with much politics, intrigue and world-building around wizarding politics, but there is hope in the epilogue.

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Best canon-compliant Harry and Severus achieve an emotional resolution: Branwyn’s “One More Such Victory”
http://www.potionsandsnitches.net/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=1414

I put this first because, in my shock and trauma over first reading DH, this is the story that hooked me on Potterverse fanfic. Had Jo written this instead of the Crapilogue, I’d never have looked for fandom.

Great AU’s not already mentioned:

Snarry: Cybele’s “If You Are Prepared”
http://www.walkingtheplank.org/archive/viewstory.php?sid=780

If you want a tragic Snarry, this is it. (If you don’t want a tragic Snarry, read it anyhow. It’s what got me reading Snarry, years before “The White Road” would have. Indeed it’s what got me reading slash, to my bemusement.) Warnings: slash, character death. canon-shafted. If you possess tear ducts, you will cry.

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Adventure: Elsa2 “The Horse”
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1785390/1/The_Horse

Hogwarts is besieged and cut off from the rest of the WW, Slytherin loses its Head of House in battle against Voldemort’s followers, and Harry and Draco bond in friendship (and Harry and Luna start a courtship) over an injured and irascible black stallion. Best Comrade Millicent and house cooperation) ever! Might I just point out that if someone writes a great Luna or a great Millie Bulstrode, that person is probably a good writer? Elsa2 manages both. Just mentioning!

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How one of our favorite characters came to commit himself to Voldemort’s cause:
Pasi, “Into the Fold” http://www.fictionalley.org/authors/pasi/ITF.html

—Heck, go read all the rest of Pasi’s while you’re tpver here; they are all excellent. *
Best idealistic-Hermione SS/HG: Caeria’s Pet Project, recced above.

Best grungy SS/HG: (WIP): Bloodcult of Freud, “Seven Preposterous Things”—
http://www.digital-quill.org/viewstory.php?sid=754

which also has a stellar Millie and a very unique take on Wizarding culture.
Warnings: het sex, unattractive characters, alcohol abuse, Azkaban….

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Best… Argus Filch? Is that a category?

“Right Nor Wrong” by kelly_chambliss

http://asylums.insanejournal.com/snapelyholidays/39223.html

Author’s Summary: “In Greek mythology, Argus the guardian of Io is sometimes said to have a hundred eyes. In the wizarding world, Argus the caretaker of Hogwarts has only two eyes, but he sees a great deal all the same.”

I defy you to either uncompromisingly hate Argus or to feel sorry for him after reading this, and I’d have thought previously that only one of those two reactions would be possible.

Perverse_idyll, in hir review, said s/he wanted to follow Argus around and listen to his internal comments on the other characters, and so do I!

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Best Hermione-is-true-to-her-roots (rather than the canon converted-to Gryffindor norms Hermione who evolves into the witch of “Caveat Inimici”):

“In Loco Parentis” by Dolores_Crane

http://archiveofourown.org/works/109558/chapters/151674

Hermione discovers sex, Azkaban, the WW’s oppressive patriarchal base, Mud Pride, and an evil plot masterminded by a competent villain. (Obviously that last detail makes it entirely AU from Jo’s Potterverse, eh?)

AU from the end of OotP: Dumbledore’s dead wrong about how another prophecy will play out, Severus saves the day in the confrontation with Voldemort but Lucius gets the Order of Merlin, and Hermione, Harry, Severus, Tonks, and Hestia Jones end up having to try to save the WW from itself.

After Riddle’s defeat, All was decidedly Not Well.

Harry and Severus end up getting a happy ending; Hermione (and Tonks and Hestia) get a challenging new beginning; Dumbledore gets brushed off as irrelevant.

What’s not to like?

Warnings: Slash and het sex. Azkaban. Language. Bitchy graffiti in the girls’ loo. Serious and controversial issues, addressed seriously.

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----Had Jo written this instead of the Crapilogue, I’d never have looked for fandom.

Well I'm very glad that you looked for fandom. Thanks for these recs!

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Thanks for all of these recs and for taking the time to search for the links to all of them!

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Here's a link to a few of the fics on Jodel's site. "Dark Gods in the Blood is astonishing, and the text of Syd's "Trains" is here. That one is not quite so good without her charming drawings and comments, but still well worth a look.

http://www.redhen-publications.com/AfterHogwarts.html

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Oh - and one of mine I think you'd like, and which you may not have seen! I did it for an exchange fest on Snapedom, and the artist was the wonderful Sigune. The title is "Ride of the Valkyrie"

http://asylums.insanejournal.com/snapedom/141416.html

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>> Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Redux by va32h
This is what DH should have been. Fidelius? Fixed. Camping? Cut. Elder Wand? Eliminated. A rational Lupin. Hedwig lives! Slytherin redeemed! Snape doesn't die in such a lame way! The seventh book as I'd have written it. CANON SHIPS. Most canon deaths. <<

It was certainly better than Deathly Hallows, but stuck to it too closely in places. Didn't Hermione still carry out the chilling mind-wipe and don't the characters all come across as very much like girls, even Voldemort?

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I haven't read the fic, but I have to wonder what's wrong with being like a girl.

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Very nice! Severus needed somebody who cared more about him than Harry or Voldemort.

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Should be a great place to ask: Does anyone remember that crackfic where Dean kills Voldemort by dropping a heavy weight on him from a crane, and it turns out the prophecy was really about him?

Also, there were some excellent fics from the Snarry Games, one where in order to destroy the Harrycrux Severus has to poison Harry, very slowly. And one where as a side effect from some protection, after Voldemort's death Harry becomes an unperson and Severus is the only one who remembers him?

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Voldemort should never come across as affable! He would not ask someone nicely to sit by him on a sofa!

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Essentially you are saying that Dumbledore was scarier than Voldemort and that may be so, but that doesn't change how Voldemort ought to be depicted in order to keep to sense of the text.

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How do you think Voldemort should be depicted? With a low voice instead of a high voice? With a Teddy Roosevelt-like "Bully, fellows, let's have at them!" instead of as someone who uses flattery and ceremony and playing followers against each other?

I'm not saying that Voldemort's traits as they are shown (or more likely told) to us are female. I just think it's an odd thing to state that so-called girlish traits are (1) lesser for a particular character or (2) anything that can be defined with great certainty.

I think a lot of villains are actually ambiguous in gender, and authors rely on this to make them unsettling to readers. You might identify a villain as being definitely one gender with all the stereotypes that go with that, but it might not be the case that everyone does.

Edited Date: 2011-11-08 03:54 am (UTC)

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