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Summary:

Born to Fenrir—the colossal wolf son of Loki the giant trickster—and a mysterious priestess of Hel, Harry's origins are woven from ancient myth and cosmic power. His earliest years are spent wandering the frozen, wild expanse of Jotunheim, the giant realm where his grandfather Loki was born and still holds influence. From there, Harry moves to the shimmering halls of Asgard, where Loki, ever the master of mischief and cunning, takes him under his wing. Under Loki's tutelage, Harry learns the art of deception, shape-shifting, and the manipulation of ancient magic that defies mortal understanding. Yet even among gods and giants, Harry's wolfblood heritage marks him as other—part beast, part divine, and part human. His mother's connection to Helheim, the realm of the dead, adds shadows to his bloodline, granting him the chilling ability to walk between worlds of the living and the dead.

Despite this extraordinary upbringing, Harry's fate is tied to the mortal realm. When he is sent to Hogwarts, the famed school of witchcraft and wizardry, he finds himself an outsider in a world bound by rules and traditions far removed from the gods' politics and giant struggles. His powers clash with wizarding magic, his nature misunderstood and feared by classmates and teachers alike. Harry must navigate this complex web of identities—son of Fenrir, grandson of Loki, heir to Hel's priestess—and find a way to balance his wild, divine blood with the human heart beating inside him. As ancient forces stir, and tensions between realms threaten to spill into the mortal world, Harry's journey becomes not just one of survival, but of self-discovery and defiance against the fate others would impose on him.

Requirements:

Include scenes or backstory elements showing Harry's life in Jotunheim (giant realm), Asgard (god realm), and Helheim (realm of the dead). Portray the cultural, magical, and social differences of these realms and how Harry adapts.

Weave in rising tensions between the Norse realms and the mortal wizarding world, creating external conflicts that forces Harry to choose alliances or forge new paths.

Keep the story grounded in personal choice and character-driven conflict, avoiding prophetic destiny or "chosen one" tropes.

Harry must inherit 25% Frost Giant via his father Fenrir who carries that Frost Giant blood from Loki.

Present the Potters as guardians, foster parents, or protectors — not his true parents. They care for him and raise him, but they never adopted him magically, legally, or by blood. He does not carry the Potter name, possesses no connection to their legacy or magic, and is not heir to any Potter rights, bloodline, or family protections. They are caretakers only, acting under obligation, request, or circumstance — not as true family.

Neville is the Boy-Who-Lived.

Harry must be raised in one of the Eight Realms other than Midgard (the mortal world). His upbringing should reflect the unique cultural, magical, and environmental aspects of that realm—whether it's the frost giants' harsh wilderness of Jotunheim, the divine courts of Asgard, or the shadowy mysteries of Helheim.

Harry must return to Hogwarts (Midgard) sometime between Second and Fourth Year — not earlier, not later. He may skip First Year entirely. His return can be voluntary or forced (e.g., summoned, bound by oath, chosen by prophecy, etc.), but the return must fall within that window.

Snape must serve Harry in one of two capacities:

  • As a slave, bound by a powerful magical oath or binding (enhanced by Norse magic), compelled to obey and serve regardless of his own will; or
  • As a guardian, charged with protecting and guiding Harry, possibly under similar magical obligation, but retaining more autonomy and responsibility.

Possible ice-related abilities Harry might have:

  • Frost manipulation: Creating and controlling ice and snow, conjuring ice shards or frost storms.
  • Cold resistance: Immunity or high tolerance to extreme cold environments.
  • Freezing touch or breath: Ability to freeze objects or enemies on contact or with a breath weapon.
  • Ice illusions: Using ice and frost to create shimmering, shifting illusions (tying into Loki's trickster magic).
  • Shapeshifting enhanced by frost: Maybe Harry can shift into a wolf form with icy fur or frost-covered claws, enhancing his wolfblood powers.
  • Aura of chill: A subtle cold aura that can slow opponents or sap warmth from the environment.

Possible Names (First or Middle):

  • Eirik / Eiríkr — "Ever ruler" or "eternal ruler," common in Norse myth and royal sagas, suggesting strength and legacy.
  • Fenris / Fenrir — Directly referencing his father's name, but as a given name to honor lineage.
  • Hrafn — Means "raven," a bird often associated with Odin, death, and prophecy—symbolic of mystery and wisdom.
  • Sköll — The wolf who chases the sun in Norse myth, connecting to his wolfblood heritage.
  • Mørkr (pronounced "Murk") — Meaning "darkness," perfect for a child born of Hel's priestess.
  • Leifr — Meaning "heir" or "descendant," emphasizing his role in the lineage.
  • Dagr — Meaning "day," representing hope or light despite darkness in his heritage.
  • Járn — Meaning "iron," symbolizing strength and resilience.
  • Sól — Meaning "sun," a contrast name highlighting duality (dark mother, bright potential).
  • Vetur — Meaning "winter," evocative of Helheim's cold realm.

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Summary: While staying at the Weasleys during the summer, Ron and the other boys get in trouble for something. I have tagged all the Weasleys but you don’t have to include all of them. This can be up to you. Harry tries to cover for them but Molly witnessed what it was and gently scolds Harry for trying to take the fall. Molly punishes the boys (not Harry) with chores. Harry tells the boys they got off lightly because he would’ve got a whipping with a belt (thinking this is normal).

The extent of Harry’s abuse is discovered and the Weasleys want to adopt Harry. Unfortunately Dumbledore in his infinite wisdom, makes Snape take care of Harry instead. Snape is a bit of an ass and first refuses to not see Harry as the devil incarnate and at first treats him harshly. Gradually, he sees Harry for who is.

Please do not have CP (including mouth soaping) as part of this story. In fact, you could mention its illegality (an idea not mandatory). Harry can expect it from Snape, even assuming that would be his punishment for something. However, it shouldn’t be used. Anything else is fair game. Can happen at any year at Hogwarts.
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Summary: Muggles have created a virus that destroys a Wizard’s magic and unleashed it on the Magical world.
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Summary: One day while getting berated 'again' by Snape about how spoiled/entitled/etc. he is, Harry, feeling resigned and fed up at the same time, just calmly looks at Snape and says "Who, precisely, do you think I grew up with?" ..."Because I think you and I may be living in different realities." What happens next?
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This is not an official P and S fic fest. This is a fic fest /challenge issued by me.

Fest Rules:
- Write a story about Harry overcoming something especially difficult. It could be his difficulties at home, his difficulties with Snape, with some emotion he's having trouble with, with an event that's happened that he's having trouble getting past, etc. The theme of this challenge is overcoming and coming out stronger in the end, so this should be the main theme of the story you submit. Whether he overcomes on his own or with another character's help is up to you.
- Length can be a one shot, a short multi-chapter story, or a longer story.
- This is an open ended challenge and has no end date and you can submit more than one story if you like.
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Summary: Probably only a oneshot.....maybe a comedy .... The daily prophet makes a list of the most powerful wizards and witches of the last millennium. My only desire is that the people below be definitely on the list AND the list has to be based on some actual magical ability test. 🤷Maybe skeeter sneaked around and read their auras or something I don't know what kind of testing it would be, I'd just prefer if the list has some basis in fact. 👌Must include: Harry, Snape, Dumbledore... 🤔Maybe include: the other professors, Grindelwald, Voldemort, Fudge.....
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Summary: Author: moonfeather58

Main Characters: Harry Potter, Garrick Ollivander

Important Side Characters: Madame Pomfrey, Severus Snape

Plot: Abandoned after arriving at the Dursleys, Harry is raised by Ollivander. Apprenticed as a healer and wandmaker, Harry learns the meaning of family and battles a sickness that has ravaged his body since that fateful night on Halloween 1981. With a family at his back and a desire for knowledge, just how will the world face the apprentice chosen by magic herself to rule and bring balance back to the wizard world?

Pairings: Up to Writer, but Gen for the first two years of Harry's wizarding school years

Rules:
  • Must start in Pre-Hogwarts years (0-11) and go up through at least Year 5 if not longer
  • Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff Harry
  • Light or Gray Harry
  • Harry must inherit a talent from James and a talent from Lily
  • Studious and smart Harry though with a bit of fun
  • Severitus (ally, friend, mentor)
  • Harry has a different wand than canon
  • Harry has a muggle hobby and a wizarding hobby he likes to do in his spare time (besides Quidditch)
  • Harry must explore different career options, though mainly look into Healing and Wand Making due to his apprenticeships
  • Sometime after first year, Harry must go a foreign school (Ilvermorny, Castelobruxo, Koldovstoretz, Uagadou, Mahoutokoro or an OC school) for one school year. If 4th year, Harry must be selected to represent his host school.
  • Gen fic for first two years wizarding schooling
  • Harry explores the Peverell bloodline
  • Lily was a descendant of Mordred
  • Harry must be an apprentice & heir of Ollivander as well as an apprentice to Pomfrey
  • Harry has healing magic
  • Harry cannot take Divination as an elective
  • Killing curse must affect Harry in some way
  • Dark creatures and wizards/dark magic can easily corrupt Harry and physically and mentally harm him, causing him to be wary/fearful of anything dark, yes this includes Remus Lupin
  • Light and neutral creatures/muggle animals see Harry as their protector
Guidelines:
  • Crossovers
  • Super or OP Harry
  • Elemental Harry
  • Corporal Punishment
  • Harry explores other magical cultures/other ways of magic
  • Harry chooses to stay at the school he studies at for a year
  • Creature Fic! Bonus if Harry is something besides a vampire x werewolf hybrid or angel x demon hybrid
  • Betrothal contracts
  • James and/or Lily are alive but thought dead due to being in a coma
  • Severus has a child that is a friend, ally or love interest to Harry
  • Harry resurrects and becomes king of Camelot
  • Sirius escapes Azkaban before canon but he cannot get custody of Harry back
  • Business-minded Harry
  • WBWL (Wrong Boy Who Lived)
  • Familiars (no basilisks, dragons or phoenixes, no known dark creatures)
  • Potter family has living branches (ex. Charles Potter and Dorea Potter nee Black)
  • Neville and Harry best friends
  • Harry's patronus is different than in canon and matches his animagus form
  • Harry befriends Flich
Forbidden:
  • Dark Lord Harry
  • MOD (Master of Death) Harry
  • Auror Harry
  • Harry joining Voldemort or the Order of the Phoenix
  • After first year, Horcrux Harry
  • Horcrux Hunting
  • Ron being Harry's friend
  • Lazy Harry
  • Dark or Evil Harry
  • Gryffindor or Slytherin Harry
  • Harry/Ginny pairing
  • Durmstrang or Beauxbatons as the schools Harry studies at for his year abroad
  • Quidditch obsessed Harry
  • Harry being expected to defeat Voldemort, let the adults handle this
  • Conquest rights (no winning lordships by conquest)
  • No mpreg
  • Harry cannot be Sirius's heir
  • Harry as a reincarnation of Merlin, Morgana or the Founders
  • Cedric dying in the tournament
Anything else is up to the author. Note that Harry's Potter grandparents are not Charlus and Dorea, they are Fleamont and Euphemia.
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Summary: Severus receives a letter meant for someone else (probably Harry, or the letter is about him in some way,) The choice is yours, one-shots are preferred.
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Summary: Harry wins a golden ticket when he’s pre Hogwarts age. And Snape works for Willy Wonka, as a potions master/chemist. Oompa Loompas are House Elves from a different continent. Willy Wonka is either a Wizard or a Squib.
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Summary: Something suddenly happens to cause magic to act differently. Spells have completely different effects, and no magic works as it should.
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