Shadowed by bellatrix-black-lestrange

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: Have you ever felt undermined, discouraged, shadowed? I have. For all of my life, I have been pushed deep under the surface, struggling to break free.
The worse part, the person who daily commits this crime is the person I call; Mother.

Smothered and suffocated by her darkness, still I search for light. Can I ever break free?

This story was written as a character study for the characterisation class on the MNFF beta boards.
I want to thank my amazing beta Becca aka ringobeatlesfan4, or for those who know her on the boards, twilightHPgirl18. Thank you, without your amazing talent this would never be :)
Also I want to thank my Prof's, Prof Nikki, Prof Haylee, your class has been amazing.

It Was the Worst of Times by ToBeOrNotToBeAGryffindor

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary:

In times of peace, tales of strife and angst tend to fall out of favor with the masses, but stories of happy endings and the concept of everything turning out all right don’t often make for good reading. There are rare occasions, though, when both can be met with equal accord and form a bond in the written word.

The first sentence in the Charles Dickens classic, A Tale of Two Cities, simply states that ‘It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.’ An anonymous writer sent in a letter to Roxanne Weasley’s weekly featurette in the Daily Prophet, telling the story of his father’s murder and his journey to recovery, which seemed to be the incarnation of that very line. Sometimes, it takes a loss for one to truly appreciate what one has in life and even in death.

 

This story has been podcasted by the MNFF Mermuggles. Its reading starts at 16:26. Thanks to Olivia/Apollonious for reading it so wonderfully.

Choice by itty_bitty_witch55

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: The day after the battle of Hogwarts Draco Malfoy finds himself looking back on his mistakes and tries to figure out how he can start his life over.

Returning by Annalise28

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: You suddenly realize, as you round a corner, that you are alone. You can leave, finally be free. You can go where you have been wanting to go for several months...

You all stand there in the boiling sun, holding each other, unfazed by anything else.

The story of a journey and what it truly means to be home.

Whispers from the Past by Equinox Chick

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: After his recklessness leads to a savage attack on someone he loves, Teddy Lupin sets off on a quest to discover a black unicorn.

The black unicorn is reputed to have magical healing properties.

The black unicorn could be Lily Potter’s only chance of a future.

The black unicorn, he is told, does not exist.

But Teddy is not alone in believing in the animal. Backed by the Scamanders, he travels across three continents in search of a myth, all the while aware that he’s following in his mother’s footsteps.

I am Equinox Chick from Hufflepuff and this is my entry in Round 8 of The Gauntlet.

Disclaimer: I'm not JK Rowling. I doubt that shocks anyone. ~~~

The Mrs. Norris That Was by Olney Phoenixwing

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: In Harry's second year, suspicion is mounting. Is he is the Heir of Slytherin? Tension is high throughout the school. Mrs. Norris has already been attacked. So has Colin Creevey. Tonight, Harry discovers Justin Finch-Fletchley and Nearly Headless Nick to be the latest victims. We join Harry and Professor Dumbledore in the headmaster's office soon after the find. Dumbledore has just invited Harry to confide in him anything that he needs. Harry keeps his concerns to himself, but inadvertently triggers a story from the headmaster. In it, Dumbledore explains the true nature of Argus Filch and Mrs. Norris' bond. We get an interesting glimpse into the history of these familiar characters that we know so little about. Things are not always what they seem.

Common Cold Won't Keep Me Down by hestiajones

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: One shot featuring James Potter, star Chaser of Gryffindor Quidditch Team, in action.



Submitted for James Week in MWPP Class at the Boards.



DISCLAIMER: Not J.K.Rowling

Hedwig's Tale by red haired mom

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: My name is Hedwig, and this is my story of what dying is like, and what happens next. Follow me on my journey to the other side. Meet the others who love Harry, and died to save him.

Not What It Seems by Dumbledores_Fave

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: Rose, Scorpius and Al have finally started Hogwarts! They think they know what to expect but will a surprising Gryffindor change that? And will James let old family problems get in the way or let them go? And which is better anyway? And when a threatening letter is received, things get a little complicated. Join Rose, Al, Scorpius and James on their journey through one crazy year at Hogwarts! And, believe it or not, it's only their first year! At least one thing is for sure, next year has to be better!

Gilderoy Lockhart’s Guide to Teaching by red haired mom

Rated: 1st-2nd Years •
Summary: Not having any experience teaching, Gilderoy Lockhart was only worried about looking good for his students during class. Making sure they bought all of his books, he had put all of them on the booklist for his class.

Join in the laughter, as Gilderoy tackles his hardest mission to date… teaching children how to defend themselves.