Read Again They Were Good (clayrin)
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Latin; a dead language with no practical applications except perhaps the deciphering of old texts and as a particularly quaint party trick.
Thankfully, as Harry finds out, Latin is not as dead as he was first taught when he decided to learn the language. It wouldn't have mattered anyway, of course; he loved Latin, and would have been proud to know it even had it been as useless as it was pretty. But in the world of Wizards, the world of Magic, Harry realizes his rare talent with words is particularly valuable, and allows him to use magic that no one's ever heard of, that no one's ever seen. But as time goes on, and he becomes more and more entangled in the webs spun by those around him, he starts to realize just how deep the magical rabbit hole goes and how dangerous power like his can be.
All Harry had ever wanted was for the world to make sense.
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To Buy the Moon and the Stars (For You I Would) by Hopeless_1322
Fandoms: Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (2013), The Great Gatsby (1974)
16 May 2026
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"I can buy you the whole damn city, old sport; anything you can possibly dream of," Gatsby whispers feverishly into Nick's ear, pressing a kiss to the other man's temple. "The New Amsterdam Theatre, Central Park Zoo, even....hell, even Lady Liberty, baby."
Nick laughs and shakes his head, the liquor still warm in his throat and causing the world around him to spin too fast. If it weren't for Gatsby's arms around his waist, he'd surely be laying in a heap on the ground.
"You don't need to buy me anything, Jay," he insists softly, feeling as if he's said such a thing too many times to count now.
"But I could. I could buy-"
Nick shakes his head again, turning around in Gatsby's arms and silencing him with a a lopsided smile and a sloppy kiss.
"You could, yes, but you don't have to. In fact...in fact you could sell this grand palace of yours, Jay, and....and lose all of your damned money in the stock market, and I'd still want you."
Gatsby doesn't respond, looking torn between disbelief and tears.
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The Heir of the House of Black by ravenclawblues (ravenclaw_blues)
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
21 Apr 2026
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It was the year 1998, and Wizarding Britain was finally beginning to heal from the wounds of the devastating war. Auror trainee Harry Potter was leading his first field operation when he was struck by a Killing Curse. This led to an unexpected encounter with Death, who revealed to Harry that he could turn back time to remedy his deepest regrets.
Unbeknownst to Harry, dark wizarding activities were erupting across Britain, threatening to shatter the fragile peace once more. But who was behind these sinister plots? What were they trying to accomplish? Was it too late to stop them?
Perhaps all the answers lay where Harry was headed...
This is a journey of family, friendship, self-discovery, and, as always with Harry Potter, a healthy dose of world-saving.
Inspired by Tsume Yuki's "Time to Put Your Galleons Where Your Mouth Is" and with her expressed permission, this is the author's fiction re-imagined.
Prologue (Ch1-5): 19k words
Pre-Hogwarts & Year 1 (Ch6-16): 61k words
Year 2 (Ch17-30): 77k words
Year 3 (Ch31-52): 153k words
Year 4 (Ch53-68): 100k words
Year 5 (Ch69-83): 115k words
Year 6 (Ch84-?): ongoingSeries
- Part 1 of Master of Death
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Harry Potter and the Shadowed Light by WritingbyAnnie
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
15 Apr 2026
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After the final battle Harry learns some unsettling truths about himself and those who he trusts the most. Forced to come to terms with the revelations, Harry decides to get even with those who've wronged him and embrace who he his by going back to when it all started.
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It's All Just Temporary with a Bit of Necromancy by TC_Hand
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
22 Mar 2026
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Harry gets his magical inheritance as a Necromancer on his 16th birthday, the first in centuries. Unsure of his future or even who to trust after the Light shuns him, Harry turns to the Dark, the only other side that can assist him in seeking his revenge. However, it's all just temporary. It's just an alliance until his goals are met and then that's it. Just temporary...right?
Slight Dumbledore and some Order member bashing. Sane Voldemort but Horcruxes do exist. A Harry/Voldemort but incredibly slow-burn. Not really graphic in deaths at least not yet. If that changes the rating will change.
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What's said is said, and Sarah said, "My Will is as Strong as Yours and my Kingdom as Great." And then, of course, she lied.
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- Part 1 of Her Kingdom as Great
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National Service by burntcopper
Fandom Chronicles of Narnia (Movies), Chronicles of Narnia - C. S. Lewis, Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Torchwood
18 May 2015
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R2-D2 Saves the Galaxy (Okay, so Obi-Wan helps a little) by kj_feybarn
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
15 Feb 2023
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R2-D2 was hoping for a little bit of excitement when he was sent with Mistress Padme and Little Ani as part of Mistress Padme's protection. That was not what he got.
Now, Jedi Kenobi is clearly in trouble. As far as R2 can see, the best way to keep Mistress Padme safe is to save Jedi Kenobi.
Clearly, R2-D2 is the droid for the job.
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There is always a seat left for The Absent Third.
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The Way of Conquest by pagination
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, The Mandalorian (TV), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - All Media Types
26 Jun 2025
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All Din wanted to do was find the Child a sorcerer teacher, pick up a job or two, and follow his Creed.
Three out of three is good, right? Right?
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- Part 1 of The Way of Conquest