Stories that are set in alternate universes; includes dimension travel, alternate parentage and crossovers. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:21:40 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:21:40 +0000 DLP https://forums.darklordpotter.net/forums/the-alternates.16/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:36 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-apprentice-by-deborah-peters-m.18914/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-apprentice-by-deborah-peters-m.18914/ invalid@example.com (Provis) Provis Author: Deborah Peters
Rating: M
Genre: Drama
DLP Category: Time Travel
Pairing: Severus/Lily
Chapters: 21
Words: 94,312
Updated: September 28, 2011
Published: September 7, 2010
Status: Abandoned
Summary: In 1998, Severus Snape was given a second chance. In 1976, he has to figure out how to take it.
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6306296/1/The_Apprentice

Many here at DLP will likely be turned off by the pairing,...

The Apprentice by Deborah Peters - M]]> 65 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:27:03 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/fictional-by-dark-syaoran-m-crossover.16880/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/fictional-by-dark-syaoran-m-crossover.16880/ invalid@example.com (Dark Syaoran) Dark Syaoran Author: Dark Syaoran
Rating: M
DLP Genre: The Alternates
Pairing: ???
Chapters: 10
Words: 58,251
Updated: September 20, 2011 (ff.net)
Updated: February 16, 2012 (DLP)
Published: April 5, 2010
Status: Abandoned
Summary: The dictionary defined fiction as thus: something feigned, invented, or imagined; a made-up story. The act of feigning, inventing, or imagining. Yes, Harry thought, this defined him nicely. Harry Potter & Fate/Stay Night Crossover....

Fictional by Dark Syaoran - M - Crossover]]> 27 Fri, 29 May 2026 06:32:56 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/better-living-through-chemistry-by-not7real-pg13.6746/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/better-living-through-chemistry-by-not7real-pg13.6746/ invalid@example.com (Kardikek) Kardikek Author: not7real (maybe)
Genre: AU/Comedy
DLP Category: AU
Pairing: None to possible Harry/Daphne/Hermione if it ever becomes more than a one-shot
Status: One shot (21K)
Rating: PG13
Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CaerAzkaban/files/HP_Chem2.html
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2565609/39/Odd-Ideas

Note: Can't find either the author nor the fic anywhere else but on rorsch's group. Basically...

Better living through Chemistry by not7real (?) - PG13]]> 45 Mon, 25 May 2026 22:48:17 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/alexandra-quick-and-the-thorn-circle-by-inverarity-k.13590/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/alexandra-quick-and-the-thorn-circle-by-inverarity-k.13590/ invalid@example.com (ray243) ray243 Alexandra Quick and the Thorn Circle
Author: Inverarity
Rating: K+
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
DLP Category: General???
Pairing: None
Status: Completed

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3964606/1/Alexandra_Quick_and_the_Thorn_Circle

Summary: The war against Voldemort never reached America, but American wizarding society has its own problems. For eleven year-old Alexandra Quick, learning she's a witch will only be the first of many surprises....

Alexandra Quick and the Thorn Circle by Inverarity - K+]]> 688 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:44:54 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/prince-of-the-dark-kingdom-by-mizuni-sama-m.7398/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/prince-of-the-dark-kingdom-by-mizuni-sama-m.7398/ invalid@example.com (headbanger22) headbanger22 Author: Mizuni-sama
Rating: M
Genre: Drama/Adventure
DLP Category: Alternates
Pairing: N/A
Chapters: 139
Words: 1,141,338
Updated: January 6, 2013
Published: September 3, 2007
Status: Work in Progress
Summary: Ten years ago, Voldemort created his kingdom. Now a confused young wizard stumbles into it, and carves out a destiny. AU. Nondark Harry. Mentor Voldemort.
Link:...

Prince of the Dark Kingdom by Mizuni-sama - M]]> 455 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:04:56 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/beyond-the-curtain-by-bobika-t.38353/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/beyond-the-curtain-by-bobika-t.38353/ invalid@example.com (Conquistador) Conquistador Author: Bobika
Rating: T
Genre: Adventure/Drama
Status: In-Progress
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: None
Summary: "I'm going to make you immortal, Harry. The least you can do in exchange is to stay civil." - in which Voldemort learns the truth behind Harry's scar and the world changes greatly for it. AU from the Battle of Hogwarts. Powerful!Harry. Independent and at times mature, too.
Ff.net Link:...

Beyond the Curtain by Bobika - T]]> 25 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:15:54 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/harry-the-mysterious-curse-of-the-girl-who-lived-by-jeram-t.17415/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/harry-the-mysterious-curse-of-the-girl-who-lived-by-jeram-t.17415/ invalid@example.com (Nuhuh) Nuhuh Author: Jeram
Rating: T
Genre: AU
DLP Category: The Alternates
Pairing: Harry/Platonic Harem + older love interests
Chapters: 18
Words: 144,993
Status: WiP
Summary: Harry is the Boy-Who-Lived. So why does everyone think he's Harriet, the Girl-Who-Lived? Wizards are nutters...
Link: eFeFahhhhh.net

DLP likes when...

Harry & The Mysterious Curse of the Girl-Who-Lived by Jeram - T]]> 54 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:52:39 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/stunning-shifts-by-mindcandy-t.32122/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/stunning-shifts-by-mindcandy-t.32122/ invalid@example.com (Stan) Stan Author: mindcandy
Rating: Fiction T
Genre: Adventure/Friendship
DLP-Category: The Alternates
Pairing: none
Chapters: 15
Words: 93,621
Updated: January 14, 2016
Published: November 14, 2011
Status: WIP
Summary: During a publicity stunt, Harry and 5 others are sent to another world where a well timed Stupefy made all the difference. As Harry looks for his peers and a way home, another Harry investigates the odd arrival of his doppelganger. (Canon, EWE, dimension...

Stunning Shifts by mindcandy - T]]> 25 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:49:01 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/phoenix-insurgent-by-bolshevikmuppet99-m.39196/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/phoenix-insurgent-by-bolshevikmuppet99-m.39196/ invalid@example.com (Villanelle) Villanelle Author: BolshevikMuppet99
Rating: M
Status: In-Progress
Words: 55945
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: Gen
Summary: Ousted from Hogwarts by a gang of corrupt, incompetent officials, Albus comes to the understanding that Voldemort is not his only enemy. Now, fighting on two fronts against the Ministry and Voldemort, he finds himself in dire need of an ally. One who, like him, is a wizard of uncommon power and skill. Canon Departure from OotP. Gen.
Link:...

Phoenix Insurgent by BolshevikMuppet99 - M]]> 17 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:08:20 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-havoc-side-of-the-force-by-tsu-doh-nimh-t-hp-star-wars.22681/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-havoc-side-of-the-force-by-tsu-doh-nimh-t-hp-star-wars.22681/ invalid@example.com (Hw597) Hw597 Author: Tsu Doh Nimh
Rating: T
Genre: Fantasy/ Mystery
DLP Category: Alternative
Chapters: 7
Words: 31,217
Updated: October 24, 2012
Published: September 6, 2012
Status: Work in Progress
Summary: I have a singularly impressive talent for messing up the plans of very powerful people - both good and evil. Somehow, I'm always just in the right place at exactly the wrong time. What can I say? It's a gift.
Link:...

The Havoc Side of the Force by Tsu Doh Nimh - T - HP/Star Wars]]> 393 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:24:47 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-mind-arts-by-wu-gang-t.37609/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-mind-arts-by-wu-gang-t.37609/ invalid@example.com (Haze) Haze Author: Wu Gang
Rating: T
Genre: Romance/Supernatural
Status: Work in Progress (71,742 words)
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: Harry/Daphne
Summary: What is more terrifying? A wizard who can kick down your door or a wizard who can look at you and know your every thought? Harry's journey into the mind arts begins with a bout of accidental magic and he practices it and hungers for the feelings it brings.
Link:...

The Mind Arts by Wu Gang - T]]> 131 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:14:15 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-thief-of-hogwarts-by-bluminous8-m.13968/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-thief-of-hogwarts-by-bluminous8-m.13968/ invalid@example.com (Jtemplar8) Jtemplar8 Author: Bluminous8
Rating: M
Genre: Humor/Adventure
DLP Category: The Alternates
Pairing: H/Multi
Chapters: 19
Words: 105,046
Updated: June 22, 2010
Published: July 7, 2009
Status: WIP
Summary: AU Young Harry learns to steal as he is fed up from his deprivation of his wants and needs by his guardians. A Thief is born in Privet Drive.
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5199602/1/The_Thief_of_Hogwarts
Link:...

The Thief of Hogwarts by Bluminous8 - M]]> 76 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:23:07 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/there-is-nothing-to-fear-by-callmesalticidae-t.39687/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/there-is-nothing-to-fear-by-callmesalticidae-t.39687/ invalid@example.com (Lindsey) Lindsey Title: There is Nothing to Fear [Series]
-Having the Right Enemies
-Men Who Are Resolved
- I Have Killed a Man for Wounding Me
- According to His Own Nature
- What a Very Nice...

There is Nothing to Fear by Callmesalticidae - T]]> 6 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:02:57 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-madness-of-ravens-by-autumnsouls-and-darienqmk-t.39960/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-madness-of-ravens-by-autumnsouls-and-darienqmk-t.39960/ invalid@example.com (Download) Download Author: AutumnSouls and darienqmk
Rating: T
Genre: Adventure/Humor
Status: In-Progress
Library Category: Alternate universe
Pairings: None.
Summary: The fuckery of Lyra and James, two idiots who can't agree on how their thrust into the wizarding world should be handled. Double SI. Co-written with darienqmk.

ff.net...

The Madness of Ravens by AutumnSouls and darienqmk - T]]> 6 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:29:52 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/victoria-potter-by-taure-t.37504/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/victoria-potter-by-taure-t.37504/ invalid@example.com (LinguaManiac) LinguaManiac Author: Taure
Rating: T
Genre: General/AlternativeUniverse
Status: WIP
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: Too soon to tell. Also, only goes to third year.
Summary: Fem!Harry. Years 1-3 of Victoria Potter's adventures at Hogwarts. Magic, friendship, and boarding school life. Mostly canonical world but no canon rehash. No bashing.
Link: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2866324

Taure is a powerhouse on DarkLordPotter, so I don't think I have to go...

Victoria Potter by Taure - T]]> 227 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:01:41 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/circular-reasoning-by-swimdraconian-m.1606/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/circular-reasoning-by-swimdraconian-m.1606/ invalid@example.com (ip82) ip82 Author: Swimdraconian
Genre: Action/Adventure/Angst
Rating: M
Chapters: 21
Words: 165,297
Updated: June 5, 2012 (ff.net)
Updated: January 4, 2013 (DLP)
Published: November 28, 2005
Status: WIP (rather slow updates)
Pairings: None (smells like multi-het)
Summary: Chance and Fate are two very similar beings with very different outcomes. Due to circumstances beyond his control, Harry ends up in his thirteen year old body with a war...

Circular Reasoning by Swimdraconian - M]]> 156 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:51:44 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-star-empire-by-rahxephon-m-nc-17.18834/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/the-star-empire-by-rahxephon-m-nc-17.18834/ invalid@example.com (Pasta Sentient) Pasta Sentient Author: RahXephon
Rating: M / NC-17
Genre: Sci-Fi/Adventure
DLP Category: Dark Arts/Time Travel
Pairing: Possible serious Harry/OC...Also a Rapist Harry

FF.net Stats:
Status: Work in Progress
Chapters: 65
Words: 382,420
Updated: September 4, 2013
Published: October 24, 2012

Summary: A reviled Harry Potter was imprisoned and exiled into space. Many centuries later, he wakes up to a solar system devoid of magic, but infested with...

The Star Empire by RahXephon - M/NC-17]]> 97 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:25:28 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/old-blood-by-oil-on-canvas-t.37972/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/old-blood-by-oil-on-canvas-t.37972/ invalid@example.com (Lindsey) Lindsey Author: Oil on Canvas
Rating: T
Genre: Adventure
Status: In-Progress
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: No pairings as of yet.
Summary: The Battle of Camlann never happened, thus the legacy of Arthur lives on. The blood of the founders still walk the halls of Hogwarts, while ancient enemies clash to this day. Years later, Harry Potter wakes up a stranger in a strange world. Between over competitive house relations and never ending mysterious plots, he must struggle...

Old Blood by Oil on Canvas - T]]> 37 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:07:11 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/harry-potter-and-the-den-of-snakes-by-sunmoonandstars-t.38561/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/harry-potter-and-the-den-of-snakes-by-sunmoonandstars-t.38561/ invalid@example.com (Sesc) Sesc Title:
Harry Potter and Den of Snakes
Harry Potter and the Monster of Slytherin
Harry Potter and the Truth of the Traitor
Harry Potter and the Center of the Maze
Harry Potter and the Secrets of Vipers
Author: sunmoonandstars
Rating: T
Genre: General
Status: Year 1-4 finished, Year 5 WIP
Words: 635k
Library Category: Alternates/Dark Arts
Pairings: Various, but not the point
What's this-TL;DR: A brilliant Slytherin!Harry that's ca....

Harry Potter and the Den of Snakes by sunmoonandstars - T]]> 92 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:52:10 +0000 https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/toppling-heroes-by-steelbadger-t-hp-dc-comics.39807/ https://forums.darklordpotter.net/threads/toppling-heroes-by-steelbadger-t-hp-dc-comics.39807/ invalid@example.com (Steelbadger) Steelbadger Author: Steelbadger
Rating: T
Genre: Adventure/Mystery
Status: Complete
Library Category: The Alternates
Pairings: Hints of Harry/Wonder Woman
Summary: When a high profile robbery is foiled by Superman, and it is revealed that a witch may be involved in the attack, Harry must get to the bottom of it lest the secrecy of his world be put in danger. Sequel to Kicking Gotham, which can be found on my author's page.
Link:...

Toppling Heroes by Steelbadger - T - HP/DC Comics]]> 12