Until, as Master of Death, he's reborn one Turais Rigel Black, older brother to Sirius and Regulus. You are forced to invest your time, family, and even your wallet to make your dream come true. Regulus Black didn't fit into the equation; he wasn't suppose to be so distracting. Becoming an actor, model, or performer is tough. tapestry, Editors: Steve VanderArk and Jeanne Kimsey. Share with us your thoughts in the comments below! This story is about the daughter of Remus Lupin. [Okay, so the thing is, the author has created a huge and complex world of pureblood etiquette and culture. Follow Etta Potter as she discovers there is a lot more to her than just the girl who lives under the stairs. Regulus goes to school with the Golden Trio. Start Date: 3rd April 2018 Having no luck, he decides to take a little break to try and see if he could at least find more of Voldemort's Horcruxes. Rated T.], A mysterious little boy named Harry moves in next door to Draco Malfoy, and hes determined to make him his friend and learn all of his secrets. Romantic short stories, multiple pairings, mostly Dramione but some by request. Inside the locket he found the defiant note from the mysterious R.A.B. who had apparently figured out that Voldemort had a Horcrux. "ron you little shit! For the love of Merlin, I could not let him do that. If youre a newbie, try out these stories too! I had to stop him. Updated fairly regularly by fan fiction standards. As Harry begins his slide down, fighting desperately all the way, Draco is more than happy to take advantage of the Heros fall from the Light. 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When 8 movies appear on the great hall in 1976 with a message and a person saying that the movies are about the future everyone curious and there would be a chaos. The author has other great Drinny fanfictions too. Find the latest movie casting calls, TV auditions, Modeling jobs, acting opportunities, acting tips, and entertainment news for the biggest movies and TV shows filming across the world. [Although there are some egregious Americanisms no, British people do not have underclassmen and upperclassmen the fic is hardly unique in having them, and its a very well-thought-out story. This is what happened to Sirius Black after he fell through the Veil of Death. tip: austen words:10000-50000 sort:title, Due to the incredible support of the community, we've raised US$252,343.98 with an average donation of $32.14, and added 6450 new members this drive. The dialogue is whip-sharp and the characterisation is perfect. Regulus and Mary co-parent Harry. He was presumed dead one month later. Regulus Black will always have time for troubled kids, including dead ones. They get a special surprise from the future. Gender If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. As she feels torn between herself, a particular Weasley comes into her life to give her confidence to finally make her own choices. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Regulus never married and never had children. Regulusis Latin for 'the little king;' the brightest star in the constellation Leo. (We also accept donations year-round, so you are able to donate whenever is convenient for you.). Rated M.], Ill kick your arse regardless, Malfoy, I murmured. They were supposed to raise him together, after the war, the three of them together.But James and Lily are dead.And Regulus doesn't get to be. That depends. SLOWBURN!!!!! Here they learn what happens to them and they get a plan of how to stop it. -- Regulus Black in his note to Voldemort (HBP28). Before. Katie is becoming obsessed with Marcus. An emergency meeting reveals starling Amelia sat in the Great Hall, beside her best friend, Hermione Granger. Scenes of a sexual nature, attempted rape and ETHALINE FLORENCE MALFOY, twin of Draco Malfoy and the second choice finds comfort in a certain raven haired boy the Malfoy family despises after Death Eaters invade the Quidditch Tournament. Rated Mature: For Depictions of Violence, Torture, Implied Assaults etc. Both sets of Sirius's grandparents were direct descendents of Phineas Nigellus Black. Grey!OC. This work could have adult content. Harry travelled to the sea cave with Dumbledore and retrieved the gold locket which Regulus and Kreacher left in the stone basin. Looking for Disney, Game of Thrones, or Marvel movie casting calls? View 1 thoughts swirling around the pensieve. [Marcus Flint x Katie Bell. "Whats your favorite color." one chapter long; others are multi-chaptered. It's unknown what Voldemort believes to have happened to Regulus, as he would likely be aware that Regulus wasn't killed by the Death Eaters. Some are finished; others are still works in progress. A Much Better Son: Character Essay on Regulus Black, Severus and Regulus and Their Paths to Redemption, Ep. He started to feel trapped and the shame grew each time he was sent on a mission for those people. For more information, please see our In some ways this is just basic sibling rivalry - the "Mom liked you the best" syndrome -- since Regulus was supposedly more obedient to their pureblood parents. Thank you so much! In 1978, Orion Arcturus Black meets Hogwart's newest Defense against the Dark Arts teacher, one Hadrian Altair Peverell for the first time. Given the presence of the Dementors at Hogwarts this year, the last thing your mother and I need is for you to needlessly endanger yourself trying to prove Sirius innocence. When he was 17 he left home to get his own place, thanks to an inheritance from Uncle Alphard. Reborn into the past, Harry fights for the future. With only an immortal being - Death - as its companion, they built a friendship throughout the years. Example: A story where Ron marries Lavender instead of Hermione. Read What if Harry Potter had been born a girl? the half-blood daughter of Sirius Black, is reborn into the Wizarding world. Harry had never been able to comprehend a sibling relationship before, but he always thought he'd be great at it. Good thing he was raised by a very wise wizard and has very wise friends. Skin colour [A cute, funny, and romantic one-shot. She was precise. Fem harry (Rosalie Potter) is betrayed by the people she thought she could trust. Together with Ancestor Bennett Witches, they have bring these from different timelines, so they can change the past and future A mysterious little boy named Harry moves in next door to Draco Malfoy, and he's determined to make him his friend and learn all of his secrets. Regulus Black survived the inferi only for the aftereffects of the cursed cave to attack his magic and turn him into a squib. Jo tells us "Regulus got in a little too deep. Blood status Rated M.], Brilliant student and prospective MI5 recruit Hermione Granger is inadvertently thrown back in time by a top-secret government experiment- Right into the lap of aspiring bio-engineer Tom Riddle, who she knows in her time as the man whose dangerous ambition will herald a nations ruin[Non-magical AU with a wonderfully original premise. [At over 700,000 words, this is certainly a behemoth but utterly hilarious and so worth it! -siriuslycv 2020. Loyalty The old rivalry turns deadly when Draco abducts Harry for Voldemort. Thanks to . Like Draco. Later while hiding with Hermione and Ron at Grimmauld Place, Harry saw the name Regulus Arcturus Black and figured out he was R.A.B., then he asked Kreacher to tell him what he knew about the fake locket and the Slytherins real Horcrux locket. "Would I get to live for myself? Now the Head Boy is in the Hospital Wing with no recollection of who he is or who she is but he certainly doesnt care enough to keep his perverse thoughts to himself. Not complete, but author is active on Tumblr and has been promising to update for the last six years], The Head Girl makes a mistake. A fanfic that combines Harry Potter, Merlin, and Twilight. It's possible that Voldemort assumed him to have died by other means. How can we help? asked Harry. [An extraordinarily well-written fic. Harry, however, is sick of people dying for him. Together, they conquered the night. From 1989 to the end of the war. What if he and Lily got married and had Harry? . It wasnt as if they went out of their way to look for trouble; trouble just seemed to have an uncanny way of finding them. A world where she'll meet a certain werewolf whom is also one of her teacher. Example: Hermione acting unusually stupid. . Do I need to put a towel down on the front seat before youll get in the car? She lifts her chin. Regulus ordered Kreacher to return to the island with him, substituted a fake horcrux for the real one, then told Kreacher to take the real Horcrux locket and destroy it. [Ginny Weasley x Tom Riddle or, as I prefer, Gin n Tonic. Harry explores Regulus' and Sirius' bedrooms. Wellthe wizarding community better prepare, because I will not be a pawn. This is a work just to post additional content for the series I am working on about Harry basically being the next Merlin but is raised in Forks Washington by Regulus Black. Usually they are given character names just to keep order on a film set. Deserves a lot more recognition. Read to find out. Community content is available under. In Latin, regulus means "little king" and was one term for a basilisk. Until the war was over, and he could face his brother.But his brother betrayed the Potters. [Ignore the unprepossessing summary. Prisoner. #1 in HP 5-5-2021. Dream-seer. Unlike Sirius, Regulus was favored by their parents because he shared their overweening pride in their heritage and their belief in pure-blood supremacy; indeed, Regulus became one of Voldemorts Death Eaters around 1977 at the age of sixteen. "Oh" Rated M. Warning: typos. The Quarry. The future is in a contant flux, and nothing is as it seems. What do you think? Losing her muggle mother early on as a casualty of the wizarding war, Abigail is raised dutifully by the very young, freshly graduated Marauders. [Author description:Story includes time-travel, Slytherins that arent evil, romance, betrayal, death, angst, and some comedy thrown in. Rated M.] Okay, so this isn't the film actor for James Potter. [A non-magical AU. [A hot, well-written one-shot featuring Hermione Granger x Teddy Lupin. Also possibly the only one with its own website. Rated M.], Well, arent you precious, he remarks, tongue darting out to flick at his bottom lip. 60 years have passed since Erebor was reclaimed and the Ring of Power has been found. HP Essays (LiveJournal): A Much Better Son: Character Essay on Regulus Blackby shaggydogstail, Tags: One extraordinary family, and how they became one. PWP:Alternatively meaning Plot, What Plot?, or the slightly seedier Porn Without Plot. Exactly what it says on the tin. Rated T. A curious fic, but by far the best one with this pairing. Camille has light brown hair and green eyes. Suddenly, shes Head Girl, her mates are acting strangely, and theres a new James Potter she cant seem to get rid of. In alchemy, a "star regulus" is formed from heating the shiny metal antimony, part of the process in creating the Philosopher's Stone (Indiana University: Chymistry, Wikipedia: antimony). James eyes were as dark as the dephts of a river,their gaze a mirror that reflected every flaw of Regulus. [A very funny Drarry fic from one of the ships most popular captains (aka authors). Harry Potter makes it worth it. [A classic AU. But the healers were able to save Remi, who was born nearly a whole month to early. Make connections. The last thing he ever plans to do is let her know. *: . "Yes Malfoy what the bloody hell is so important to wake me up at 2 in the morning for?!" Who even knew he was still alive? "Point me!" However, the elf was left behind to die by Voldemort on the secret island in the sea cave where hed hidden the locket Horcrux. What happens when they realise they've been lied too? (TLC). Sirius found a new family as part of the Marauders, and spent more time on breaks away with James and his parents. [Exactly what it says on the tin Scorpius Malfoy x Hermione Granger. From arrogant hints the Dark Lord had dropped, Regulus figured out what the locket was an evil Horcrux. [A dark fic, with dark Draco and dark Harry. Suggestive and explicit sexual themes, and mild offensive language. Also effy is a single mom bc i think that's bad ass, no hate to fleamont, i really just didnt feel like adding in another character. It has to be a mistake. What if in that universe Harr Dead to the world, the Mistress of Death Corona Lily Potter is on a mission. The world of Harry Potter fan fiction can be highly overwhelming, especially if youre a beginner. In the end I just say fuck it and instead of hitting the target, I just waste the bullet. At the age of 130, Harry Potter dies long after his friends and family have. The last thing I remember before the darkness consumed me, was the smell of a hospital and a figure with a scythe. Bright child. I am here for the sole reason that the alternative was community service. / Hermione moderates a post-Avada Kedavra support group. ***** The blurbs are generally taken from the authors, but Ive added extra notes for detail. Singer. [extended description inside] Go go go! There are currently over 608,000 Harry Potter fan fictions on Fanfiction.net. Disclaimer: I own nothing but my own original character and plot. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1972 and was . And two, Harry Potter, James Potter's son, is in danger. or, a marylily oneshot + a (sorta) fame au. A Draco Malfoy love story. Eventual Hinny. Strong men rise from such beginnings, and powerful gifts can be gained in terrible curses. And perhaps the many other Horcruxes the Dark lord made. The last thing she saw before blackness consumed her was a plume of metallic dust and vitreous fragments, tiny prisms dancing behind her eyelids. it will most likely be not consistent but when i do upload it will most likely be two or more chapters bc when im in the writing mood it just flows. That clock that shot bolts at everyone and those old robes that tried to strangle Ron; Regulus might have put them there to protect the lockets hiding place, even though we didnt realize it at . Rated T.], They meet on the playground. What can we do to clear Sirius name?, Uncle Regulus eyes flashed. Conqueror or Usurper. End Date: 29 March 2020, Harry Potter and the Fellowship of the Ring, Reincarnated as Holly Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Death's Friend (Female Harry Potter/Tom Riddle|Voldemort), Marauder's Daughter (Eventual Tom Riddle X OC), EDITING | ; avengers x harry potter, The marauders watch the movies about the future. Are you awake." Cookie Notice Sirius Black died, but woke up with a green-eyed teenager offering his Slytherin scarf to him. And then Regulus had someone to fight for. So I did the only conceivable thing I could think of. Physical information When Ginnys daughter ends up in grave danger, Hermione sells herself to the Death Eaters to save her life. (DH10). Amelia asks her curly haired friend. Sirius vs. Regulus: Who Was Really the Better Black? Regulus Remembrall What if instead of fighting against Voldemort she moved to America and met a certain Canadian mutant by the name of James Logan Howlett? Then one day, on a whim, he decided to check on his brothers godson. Six years after the final battle at Hogwarts, Harry James Potter disappeared from his cell in Azkaban, never to be seen again. "My pick-up lines are great." The Harry Potter Lexicon is an unofficial Harry Potter fansite. After the events of The Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter is more than ready to kick back and enjoy life without the knife of a prophecy over his head. Still in progress. But, of course, when has things ever went as planned. Reader ends up with characters. [Rated T. Dramatic, a bit dark. Pure-blood[1] . Due to all his absences from Grimmauld Place, Sirius just didn't seem to know Regulus very well because he was more concerned with fighting for the Order of the Phoenix. Written for The Quidditch League Fanfiction Competition. But when Dracos world turns upside down, the fight to save himself and Harry begins. All Regulus wants is Harry to have a happy, healthy childhood. This is a Hobbit and Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix crossover. And, whatever happens, youre not to go looking for Sirius, insisted Uncle Regulus. Cookie Notice And he was legally the parent of their son. As a name, it has also been applied to the star Alpha Leonis, which is situated at the heart of the lion in the constellation Leo. This is her story through Hogwarts, the first war and the second war. It's time for another year at Hogwarts for Holland Potter. 1959[1] (aged 52-53) [A fluffy one-shot in an AU where your soulmates thoughts tattoo themselves on your skin. Lots of OOC. Not Abraxas). #1 in Potter 4-20-2021 at . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Regulus Black, haunted by his past ,must confront his deepest fears and make difficult choices that could have far reaching consequences. While Im by no means an expert on the fandom, I love everything about the Harry Potter universe. Harry and Ron exchanged a glance. Rated M.], Potter was going to say that he wasnt my boyfriend. Team: Chudley Cannons. Add your own. The story Kreacher told Regulus was the last straw and the young manbecame determined to destroy Voldemort (DH10). Rated M. In the interests of full disclosure, this fic hasnt been updated since 2009 but its so flawless Im still glad I read it! (pairing) Remus/Sirius. Regulus Black was supposed to die on said day in 1979, it was his plan, but luckily for him, he was friends with a very clever, muggle-born, red-haired and green-eyed witch who saved him. He could contently wait for the boy to come of age now, and continue the last of the prophecy. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Until, as Master of Death, he's reborn one Turais Rigel Black, older brother to Sirius and Regulus. The real locket had been hidden at Grimmauld Place when Harry and the Weasleys were staying there. Harry had never been able to comprehend a sibling relationship before, but he always thought he'd be great at it. Saved at first by her quick wit, Luna learns the depth of human eviland becomes the Dark Lords greatest weakness. Funny, very sexy one-shot. : *: . Rated M.], Pureblood vignettes of various pairings. Her mother died after a run in with a deatheater. Certainly he had lost more than a few, but Harry Potter was still alive and well. He lived long enough to see his brother arrested and imprisoned without trial. Losing her muggle mother early on as a casualty of the wizarding war, Abigail is raised dutifully by the very young, freshly graduated Marauders. Harry asked. And yet, they were the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Unfortunately, said master of death has grown to be a sociopath that is hellbent on making Dumbledore suffer And maybe forgot about the dark lord who takes offense to this. I update every Wednesday What will happen? Abigail Nova Black, the half-blood daughter of Sirius Black, is reborn into the Wizarding world. What if a half a year after his death voldemort tries to rise again, but instead he gives Harry and his people a second chance?Harry gets his family back. Regulus Arcturus [6] Black ( 1961 - 1979 [1]) was an English pure-blood wizard, born to Orion and Walburga Black, and the younger brother of Sirius Black. Will they be able to prevent the dangers that are too come? He was a member of the noble House of Black, an old wizarding family which probably started around the Middle Ages. This is going to be a long night, Granger.[Smutty, but not PWP. Ron told her that if she doesnt fight for herself no one will ever leave her alone so shes just trying to follow his advice. [2], *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. In his thirteenth life, he is Harry Potter once again and the wizarding world changes from the awakening of a reincarnated master of death. (Dark AU. 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And maybe save that smug Potter while she's at it. ], Hermione is sorted into Slytherin; how will things play out differently when the brains of the Golden Trio has different friends? Can you do that for us?. Rated M.], As a captive of Lord Voldemort, Luna Lovegood never thought she would live beyond the first 24 hours. Sirius similarly told Harry that Regulus was either killed by Voldemort or on his orders (most likely the latter). This is a collection of one-shots with different characters, based in that world. Hermione x Scabior. How did you two meet? Mary isn't really surprised that the mention of a significant other is sparking the interest of the interviewer more than her music, she should be disappointed, but she really can't pass up an opportunity to talk about Lily. [Funny, angsty, smutty Rose x Scorpius. Played Quidditch as Slytherin Seeker (DH10). (HBP29). A dark, well-written, complex tale. Rated M.], Hed watched the swotty Gryffindor for years, jealously nursing his lust. He lived long enough for his mother to disown him. Relationship information To save the House of B "It really is a shame that such a pretty face is about to get so fucked up." ], Hermione has a loving husband. Still, with Uncle Regulus staring flintily at them from across the table, all the two of them could do was nod. Sometimes this has happened accidentally, because the fan fiction was published before Deathly Hallows. give me back my cookies!!" Reborn into the world of Harry Potter, Poppy Evans has only one goal; make sure she's not the only magical Evans alive by 1982. Dancer child. ], Marcus is becoming obsessed with Katie. anyways, enjoy <3. Long, angsty one-shot. [I came across this because it was recommended in a Time article nearly ten years ago its a total classic. Still going strong, just slowly. Now, with the new rewards Voldemort has given his followers, captured Mudbloods, he is in over his head with Hermione Granger. Regulus Black was the younger brother of Sirius Black. Out of desperation, Hermione suggested a ritual. However, there were four people who knew that this wasnt the truth. I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER OR THE X-MEN! There are no OCs, and it is not a love story. Does co-parenting with Lily count? Absolutely fabulous. Okay, so this isnt the film actor for James Potter. Regulus Black Raises Harry Potter Hurt/Comfort Implied/Referenced Child Abuse Past Child Abuse Implied/Referenced Suicide Suicidal Thoughts Introspection Manipulative Albus Dumbledore Albus Dumbledore Bashing Molly Weasley Bashing Prejudice Against Slytherins Prejudice Against Squibs (Harry Potter) Horcruxes Angst HARRY POTTER, characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of Warner Bros. 2001 2023. Regulus Black I (1906 - 1959) was a pure-blood wizard, the youngest child of Sirius Black II and Hesper Gamp and the younger brother of Arcturus Black III and Lycoris. Do give it a try. -COMPLETED- Started: May 5, 2017. Regulus will continue to survive for him. Regulus never married and never had children. The filmmakers had no way of knowing she would play such a role when they assigned her name to the background actresses from previous films, which is why her actress changed in the sixth film. But the Valar took pity on him and decided to grant him another chance at life in Middle Earth, as a Dwarfling. Privacy Policy. pride Marital status When the Winter Soldier; the only person she has ever known, goes rogue, she is given one mission; to kill the Winter Soldier. [The funny first installment in a series of Jily-centric fics. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Where friends becomes enemies and enemies become allies. One, the locket he worked so hard to steal was never destroyed so the Dark Lord still lives. Single Or Sirius Black died, and found that Voldemort is his nephew father. This is Aaron Taylor-Johnson from Nowhere Boy. And fan fiction tropes which have become so pervasive, even diehard fans might be fooled into thinking theyre genuine JKR products! . Haughty look like all the Black family, slighter build, not quite as handsome as Sirius (in Harry's opinion), Kreacher and Voldemort visit the sea cave, Harry and Dumbledore retrieve the fake Horcrux from inside Voldemort's sea cave. You know who else knows youre pretty Reggie?orRegulus reflects on his friendships with Lily and Remus on his way to a gossip session with Lily. Parents convinced that to be a 'Black' made you "practically royal." [A complex and well-written AU fic. When he arrives at Hogwarts for the Tri-Wizard Tournament 13 years later, everything changes and the battle for the magical world of Britain begins. She gets sent back to the Dursley's the day of her cousins eleventh birthday by death. For James and Lily, he might have, yes. Rated M.]. Rated M.], There was never a hatred so profound as that of Rose Weasley and Scorpius Malfoy, but when a challenge is issued the pair embark on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and confusing, passionate meetings. Before I begin, however, heres a quick guide on fan fiction terminology. I kissed him. Slytherin (possibly) But this year is not as it seems. Abigail, however, has a very big secret she is keeping from them. (character/theme) Death. He survived and is now living with the burden of what that means. He was attracted to [Voldemort's power], but the reality of what it meant was way too much to handle." Community content is available under. James Potter, meanwhile, must learn that the world he once knew is gone and survival means doing whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity. *** NOTES: [Harry Potter fanfiction] Disclaimer do not own Harry Potter and etc. When Regulus Black wakes up in 1991 after he was supposed to die twelve years prior, he realized two things. Thank you so much! Rated M. Still in progress. Mother: Walburga Black (1925-1985); her portrait is permanently mounted in the hallway of the Black family home.Father: Orion Black (1929-1979), who heavily fortified the family home at 12 Grimmauld Place, London. For instance, Sirius spread the story for years that he was "stupid" and a coward as a Death Eater, someone who would never even be noticed by Voldemort (Lupin, for one, believed the story).