Mystery/Suspense

Black as Snow

by Celestial Melody

Bellatrix and Tom Riddle--two of the most enigmatic characters in Harry Potter--have puzzled writers and readers alike since their equally horrifying introductions. Why did Bellatrix believe she was Lord Voldemort's most dedicated and favored follower? Why did the Dark Lord indulge a woman whom he could have squashed like an insignificant bug; why did he allow her to continue in her 'delusions,' if, indeed, they were delusions?

I believe that these allowances are not simply coincidences. Why should the most feared dark wizard of all time cater to a pawn? There must have been prior connections between the two to create this bond.

In "Black as Snow," we glimpse a snippet of Tom Riddle's life at Hogwarts, his (hypothetical) introduction to Bellatrix, and, afterwards, the special bond the witch and wizard shared ... then, and now.

Created for the wonderful rita_skeeter in MNFF's Ravenclaw Christmas Exchange, 2006.

12,746 Words,  Started 12/18/2006,  Updated 07/17/2008

One Riddle More, the Verboten One

by nagandsev

Ginny reflects on some diary entries that were made between her and Tom, leading Voldemort to find out that Ginny still has a bond with him. What’s a Dark Lord to do? Written for the LJ community worshipdarklord 2013 fest, based on and combining two prompts that were given.

4,491 Words,  Started 06/29/2013,  Completed 06/29/2013

Vampire Hunting

by themistresssnape

THE HOGWARTS VAMPIRE CHRONICLES: Part II
Catching a runaway vampire is harder than it seems. Especially when she doesn't want to be found.

4,757 Words,  Started 11/13/2008,  Updated 07/18/2011

After the Silence

by Celisnebula

What happens when a witch can?t remember who she is?
Written for omniocular?s March challenge: The Post-War Challenge.

807 Words,  Started 03/07/2006,  Completed 03/07/2006

Death Eater Heroes

by MuseAmusant

Severus and Lucius team up to save wizarding Britain...

528 Words,  Started 02/07/2010,  Completed 02/07/2010

Henry

by Jinxie

When her crumbs and the monsters get the upper hand over him, she gives him Henry.

AU, drabble in 200 words.

257 Words,  Started 11/01/2010,  Completed 11/01/2010

The Riddle of the Manor

by phoenix

Hermione goes to Riddle Manor to search for a Dark artifact hidden there by Voldemort. Unfortunately she's not the only one looking for it. EWE

7,319 Words,  Started 04/03/2013,  Completed 04/13/2013

The Anniversary Present

by Raira

For their wedding anniversary, Molly gives Arthur a mirror that features prominently in the events that follow.

This story was originally posted (in embryonic form) in response to a challenge from the 30minutefics LJ community. I don't own any of these characters, but then you knew that.

Many thanks to my beta, Callicrates, for his insightful suggestions, and tireless editing.

3,725 Words,  Started 11/19/2006,  Completed 11/19/2006

The Count

by i lust snape

An extremely short story. It seems obvious what happens to some people.

58 Words,  Started 05/19/2008,  Completed 05/19/2008

The Wolfgang Variant

by timestep

Someone has made an attempt on Severus' life.

5,992 Words,  Started 10/14/2009,  Updated 10/29/2009

As October Dies

by charmed3

In memory of James and Lily Potter on the 25th anniversary of their death, 31st October, 2006.

1,445 Words,  Started 11/01/2006,  Completed 11/01/2006

Him Again

by Apocalypticat

Minerva hasn't been able to heal the grief inside her and Harry and Ginny are having their first child. But what if a certain deceased returns in a way that will push Minerva to the brink? ADMM with a twist!

5,685 Words,  Started 03/02/2007,  Updated 03/16/2007

The Altered Elite

by Freya Da Noch

They were the elite, those altered at birth in secret and destined to lead difficult lives. Their gifts were curses, and to make peace with who they were, they needed to use their skills to bring peace to their world.

735 Words,  Started 02/15/2008,  Updated 02/15/2008

Fallacy

by Fervesco

My HBP explanation... HBP SPOILERS *cough*

2,080 Words,  Started 10/17/2005,  Completed 10/17/2005

Aftermath

by cmwinters

"Come to the right side, and we can hide you more completely than you can possibly imagine."

Explores a life in exile for of some of those who have been hidden.

(VERY slightly A/U, and even then, only if you take all interviews really literally.)

NOT DH compliant!

10,269 Words,  Started 01/09/2007,  Completed 01/16/2007

A Yuletide Reconciliation

by Aling

Someone breaks into Hermione's home on Christmas Eve.

663 Words,  Started 12/16/2009,  Completed 12/16/2009

Unfaithful

by ZahariaCelestina

Severus Snape?s wife has always admired his wicked imagination, especially when it comes to sex...

6,998 Words,  Started 02/26/2006,  Completed 02/26/2006

Forever Yours

by hbustudent07

Will Ginny be able to cope with the pressures of being a prefect? How will she cope with her traumatic past in the war? Will she find love in comfort in an unexpected person?

5,061 Words,  Started 10/01/2007,  Updated 10/30/2007

Crow and Crown

by chivalric

Four years after Ari and Dagur’s forced marriage, not many know the man at the future king’s side. Dagur, the king’s nephew, is convinced secrecy is necessary for Ari’s safety. Ari, on the other hand, doesn’t mind that not many know of his existence, let alone what he looks like. But one day, everything changes. The king dies and Dagur is called to court—alone. When he’s attacked on the way, it’s up to Ari to find out who the enemy is. And if that’s not enough, he also has to figure out who wants the king dead, deal with a wayward healer, and find a missing fiancé.

993 Words,  Started 01/29/2014,  Completed 01/29/2014

Chirality

by expected aberrance

Women... have an affinity for evil for supplying whatever the evil lacks in itself for drawing it about them instinctively as you do bed-clothing in slumber fertilizing the mind for it until the evil has served its purpose whether it ever existed or no... One-shot

7,454 Words,  Started 01/23/2007,  Completed 01/23/2007

Please Rescue Me!

by blue artemis

Viktor wakes up married to Lavender Brown. What has really happened?

1,026 Words,  Started 01/09/2011,  Completed 01/09/2011

Not Now

by acciobook7

An 1100 word serial drabble written for the page 314 challenge at grangersnape100. If you are not in the mood to be very, very sad, I suggest you don't read this. I had a terrible time getting through this myself. This is the first time I have ever teared up while composing a drabble. You've been warned!

1,176 Words,  Started 09/05/2007,  Completed 09/05/2007

Resurrection

by Doomspark

Twenty years ago, Severus Snape lost the woman he loved. Now he knows a spell to bring her back.

625 Words,  Started 06/16/2005,  Completed 06/16/2005

Herovillainy 1

by ladyofthemasque

These 100-word drabbles were previously posted all over the place here at PetulantPoetess. I've added them as a collection so that you can read them all at once, if you like (the individual ones are still somewhere around here). The warnings are for minor stuff, but I didn't want anyone truly conservative to squawk needlessly...

971 Words,  Started 03/04/2006,  Completed 03/04/2006

Scent of a Crime

by imhilien

Postwar. Snape has no idea why Hermione often visits the potions shop he now runs, but when something goes wrong, he may be glad she does.

8,302 Words,  Started 01/12/2007,  Completed 01/12/2007