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What kind of person is Gilderoy Lockhart deep down inside? What makes Sibyll Trelawney so clueless? Here's a possible (and rather silly) exploration of both questions, tied together with an emerald-green scarf and a bottle of Ogden's Old Firewhisky. (I Wonder If...) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 05/15/04

Dancing with Shadows ( Reviews: ) by Mosylu

Ginny comes face-to-face with a Boggart and realizes that not all fears can be laughed away. Sugar Quill Halloween Challenge Entry. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 10/27/02

Dangerous Ruminations ( Reviews: ) by Lone Astronomer

Remus reflects after the first fall of Voldemort. First Annual Sugar Quill Fan Fiction Tournament Entry (Category: Angst) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/18/02

Danse Macabre ( Reviews: ) by Thing1

A silly story about Snape This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/14/02

Dare ( Reviews: ) by Arabella

(with B Bennett) Hermione decides to play a game of Truth or Dare with Lavender and Parvati. Who does she think is cuter, Ron or Harry? This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/28/02

Dark Before Dawn ( Reviews: ) by AllyBear

An idea of what will happen directly following year four; a Dark Mark threatens one of our heroes, and the forces for light come together to mobilize for the oncoming fight This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/17/02

Dark Chrysalis ( Reviews: ) by Ransom

This is a speculative piece, chronicling Snape's transformation into a Death Eater. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 03/27/03

Dark Phoenix ( Reviews: ) by Swirly Head

It deals with certain events in Snape's past, his feelings about MWPP and his entry into the Death Eaters, all brought to the surface by the discovery of a necklace. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/27/02

Dark Thoughts ( Reviews: ) by shellebelle

Molly Weasley shares some thoughts with herself in the hospital wing after the Third Task. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 05/06/03

Dawn Of A New World ( Reviews: ) by SelDear

Victory shouldn't feel like this. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 02/10/05

Daydream ( Reviews: ) by Jen

Ginny has an interesting daydream during Transfiguration. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/16/02

Dear Harry ( Reviews: ) by Mosylu

When Harry finds out what his friends have been up to, is he going to
let it destroy the Trio completely? This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 09/29/04

Dear Miss Granger ( Reviews: ) by Suburban House Elf

There are some things far worse than failing Potions. As Hermione Granger had the misfortune to discover, passing the Potions Practical Assessment Task with flying colours can leave an unpleasant taste in one's mouth. In this epilogue to Harry Potter and the Brotherhood of the Besotted, the Ministry of Magic offers its condolences. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 05/07/03

Dear Tom ( Reviews: ) by Firebolt909

Chamber of Secrets from Ginny's point of view. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/15/02

Death Before Dishonor ( Reviews: ) by Robin

After being rescued from the Dursleys by Sirius, Harry finds that
there are still plenty of ways for Voldemort to catch him--and that his life may have to be bought at a very high price. Set in 5th year and the summer before it. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 06/17/03

Deathdays ( Reviews: ) by Jack Ichijouji

When Draco Malfoy chooses (is forced to) attend Nearly Headless Nick's deathday party, he meets someone whose life he changes... so to speak. Sugar Quill Halloween Challenge Entry. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 10/27/02

Decisions ( Reviews: ) by Jane

After the terrible events in GoF, Ginny confronts a shattered Harry Potter. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/16/02

Dennis's Detention ( Reviews: ) by Grace has Victory

Second-years are not allowed to visit Hogsmeade. So what brought Dennis Creevey to the meeting in the Hog's Head? This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 05/04/05

Descent ( Reviews: ) by DarkWitch

A dark journey of the mind. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 02/05/04

Desk Duty ( Reviews: ) by Mosylu

A librarian's job is never done . . . especially not at Hogwarts . . . and especially when a certain toadlike High Inquisitor is nosing around. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 10/12/04

Destination Unknown ( Reviews: ) by Starsea

The night and morning after the Department of Mysteries from the
point of view of the man, the rat, and the traitor Wormtail... There is no such
thing as absolute good or absolute evil... absolute joy or absolute pain... absolute madness or absolute sanity.
(Alternate Point of View) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 12/19/03

Destined For Reality ( Reviews: ) by Night Zephyr

Ron's homework procrastination leads him, Harry, and Hermione into something a bit more complicated. First Annual Sugar Quill Fan Fiction Tournament Entry (Category: General/Friendship) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/18/02

Did You Say Kids? ( Reviews: ) by Belphegor

A short piece of dialogue, between Lily, James, Sirius and Remus, about their kids' names. Don't be mistaken, it's not quite cute and full of love; there is more taunting and sarcasm than lovebirds' cooing... This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/16/02

Differences of Opinion ( Reviews: ) by Calanthe

'I am not accustomed to find my students brawling like trolls in the Common Room!'--Minerva McGonagall. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 09/09/03

Diminished C ( Reviews: ) by Swirly Head

An in-canon character study of Draco, through the eyes of a House Elf. Set during the Christmas holidays of Book Five. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/27/02

Dirt ( Reviews: ) by Arya

Ron and Hermione spend an afternoon gardening. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 07/09/06

Disadvantages ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

Anne makes the mistake of introducing Theo to Shakespeare. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 10/12/04

Disavowals ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

Theo and Anne's summer has been much like any other - full of relatives, letters, homework, and (of course) music. But Theo will soon be seventeen, and some decisions cannot be put off forever... This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 07/07/05

Discoveries ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

As they enter a new year at Hogwarts, Theodore and Anne will discover that some things change unforeseeably...and some stay almost the same.
(Alternate Point of View) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 08/12/04

Discussion ( Reviews: ) by Miss Gypsy

The night of Ron's birthday, Hermione, Lavender, and
Parvati realize that maybe all is not fair in love and war. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 08/23/05

Discussions ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

Anne and Theodore's correspondence over the summer after fifth year. Explaining cricket may take some time, but the world around them is darkening. Some battles are drawing very close to home.
(Alternate Point of View) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 05/22/04

Disenchanted ( Reviews: ) by Arabella

Dumbledore speaks to Ginny about her experience with Tom Riddle This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 11/12/02

Distinctions ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

A letter from his aunt forces Theo to decide how far his loyalties - to either side - go. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 09/27/04

Distractions ( Reviews: ) by Elsha

Theodore Nott would like to forget a future he doesn't want - and music has always provided a distraction. Anne Fairleigh just wants the chance to
practice her flute in peace. But a chance friendship between pureblood Slytherin and
Muggle-born Hufflepuff soon raises the very questions Theodore has been avoiding and Anne never thought to ask.
(Alternate Point of View) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 04/11/04

Divergence ( Reviews: ) by Olive Hornby

During a brief imprisonment in the first war against Voldemort, Andromeda meets another captive who understands her estrangement from her sisters all too well. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 10/26/04

Divinitas ( Reviews: ) by rebeccagrace

Sequel to Firetah. Draco records his thoughts in a journal. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 01/07/03

Dog Stars and Desires ( Reviews: ) by Jedi Boadicea

A sequel to Reflections of Truth. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/18/02

Dolores Umbridge ( Reviews: ) by Starsea

A simple little filk that came into my mind one day. Let's face it,
this song really does fit the Toad perfectly, doesn't it? I had great fun writing
it. ^^
(Parody) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 09/27/04

Domus Draconis ( Reviews: ) by birgit

After a wonderful summer, Mark Evans is preparing for his first year at Hogwarts. However, he does not know yet that being acquainted with Harry Potter is a guarantee of trouble; nor does he know that it will be impossible for him to
stay out of the war. The only thing Mark knows for sure is that, despite a nasty
Potions Master and meddlesome Prefects, he is going to have a lot of fun.

Sequel to “Artists and Scientists” and “A New Home”. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 07/01/05

Dorky Ravenclaw at Heart ( Reviews: ) by Arya

Fifth year Ravenclaw Mandy Brocklehurst's late night meditation is interrupted by a sobbing Cho Chang. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 04/29/06

Double Justice ( Reviews: ) by mary ellis

The third and final book in the trilogy, "Before the Beginning".
Eighteen-year old Minerva starts a new life of work in London, keeping three things in her heart: an image of her dear husband Dugald toiling away in Australia, her mother's struggle to realize her own lifelong dream, and a promise Professor Dumbledore made to her before she left school. The Muggle war may be winding down, but a greater conflict is just beginning, and it will suck Minerva and her friends, old and new, into its deadly vortex.

Last updated 10/13/08

Down from the Tree: Consequences ( Reviews: ) by Arabella

A sequel to Down From the Tree: Actions, by Firelocks. - "Sirius here played a trick on him which nearly killed him, a trick which involved me -" This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/28/02

Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titllandus ( Reviews: ) by Hallie and Andy

In 1994, Charlie Weasley and Ariadne Rutherford find themselves back
at Hogwarts, managing dragons. But the old castle soon brings back memories of the
past... and a day that neither of them would ever forget. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 10/07/02

Draco Malfoy's Diary ( Reviews: ) by The Morning Starr

Meet Draco Malfoy--a teenage Slytherin who is certain he would have
all the answers if he could:

a. lose 15 pounds
b. win the Quidditch Cup
c. win the House Cup

Draco Malfoy's Diary is the devastatingly self-aware, tongue-in-cheek daily
chronicle of Draco's permanent, doomed quest for self-improvement--a school year in which he resolves to: beat Potter at Quidditch, beat Granger at O.W.L.s, and beat Weasley at everything.

Takes place during Order of the Phoenix.
(Parody) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 09/21/04

Draco Malfoy's Diary...2004 ( Reviews: ) by The Morning Starr

Draco Malfoy reluctantly accepts an invitation to the Sugar Quill's
3rd Birthday Party. After a night of sugar quills, Dragon Rum, and Goldie's Liquid Curse, Draco learns that not only do Quillers know how to throw a ROXin' party, but
they know a HEX of a lot about friendship and community as well.

This was written in honor of the The Sugar Quill's 3rd Birthday. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 03/29/04

Dragons, Diaries, and Diagon Alley ( Reviews: ) by St. Margarets

Harry and Ginny have a chance meeting in Diagon Alley two weeks after the events of "Wallpaper Moments." This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 05/11/04

Dramatis Personae ( Reviews: ) by JK Ashavah

It's 1988 and a young wizard is embarking on the train journey which
marks the start of the rest of his life ...

Prequel to "Dux Dolosus" and "Anomalies". This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."

Last updated 10/29/05

Drastic Measures ( Reviews: ) by Paleologus

In September of Harry's fifth year, heavy security reigns at Hogwarts. Harry must step in to rescue strained friendships, and to save the birthday of Gryffindor's beleaguered prefect. First story of a series. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/15/02

Dream a Little Dream of Me ( Reviews: ) by Ciircee

Goodnight, Harry. Pleasant dreams... This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/15/02

Dream Diaries, Skiing, and a Very Certain Weasley ( Reviews: ) by Miss Gypsy

"Well, to tell the truth, skiing's not really my
thing," said Hermione. "So I've come for Christmas." There was snow
in her hair and her face was pink with cold. "But don't tell Ron that,
I told him it's really good because he kept laughing so much."

OotP, pg. 498 (American Edition) This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 02/17/05

Dreamer ( Reviews: ) by Hunter's Moon

What ever happened to the snake that Harry set free at
age eleven? This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 02/15/05

Dreams ( Reviews: ) by Mincot

Sirius has a long-overdue conversation with Remus. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 12/23/04

Dreamscapes ( Reviews: ) by Sweeney Agonistes

Vignettes with Snape inspired by T.S. Eliot, among others. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 08/10/02

Dreamwalkers ( Reviews: ) by Jedi Boadicea

Sequel to Job Hazards. Bill travels to the US on a mission for Dumbledore. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/16/02

Drink With Me ( Reviews: ) by Starzie

A songfic, centering around Remus Lupin's memories. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."

Last updated 07/27/02

Dutch Courage ( Reviews: ) by DarkWitch

"I betrayed my friends and everything I had been brought up to believe in, ignored every example that had ever been set for me, took the friendships that had been given to me and destroyed them, one by one. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I should start at the beginning." This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 02/18/04

Dux Dolosus ( Reviews: ) by JK Ashavah

When you're 17, the world is yours for the taking. That is, until you get swept up into the cut-throat world of Death Eater politics, Malfoys and the Dark Lord's dominion, where any mistake could be your last ... This fic is rated R. This story was written prior to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last updated 08/19/04

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