Stories by swamygliders

After Cedric's death, Harry is sent to Japan under Ministry orders to "recover." Alone in a silent flat in Kyoto, he begins to break. But when he steps onto a bridge one night and thinks he's ready to fall, he meets a man who shouldn't exist. Someone who doesn't try to fix him, just stays. A ghost who remembers what it means to lose everything, and what it means to keep going.

Abandoned at a run-down orphanage by the Dursleys, Harry struggles with fresh injuries and a growing sense of betrayal. Confronting a world of unfamiliar faces and hesitant kindness, he cautiously navigates the bustling corridors and guarded smiles of Little Haven Orphanage. With his pillowcase of scant belongings, Harry steps into a new chapter fraught with uncertainty.

After a fight with Sirius shatters his trust, Harry accidentally lands in Alabama, hurt and alone. Struggling with pain and betrayal, he meets Bruce Banner, who helps him heal. Far from home and unsure of his next move, Harry must confront his past and decide where he truly belongs.

The discovery of Harry Potter's private journal exposes a life Severus Snape never imagined. As each entry reveals painful truths about Harry's isolation and suffering, Snape must confront his own assumptions. With the clock ticking, he is forced to step beyond his role as a professor to intervene, knowing that saving Harry may challenge everything he believes about the boy.

After surviving the Triwizard Tournament, Harry is dragged to a Ministry interrogation chamber instead of safety. Stripped of his wand, bound to a chair, and surrounded by hostile officials, he must defend himself against accusations and their relentless pursuit of the truth, no matter the cost.

A winter night brings Harry back to a familiar, snow-covered graveyard and a Hogwarts he thought he'd left behind. Old mentors and unspoken words tug him toward a choice he isn't ready to make. As he sits in the snow he faces memories long buried, he finds himself questioning where he truly belongs—and if he can shape a future from the past he's tried to leave behind.

After a fierce battle at Hogwarts, Harry finds himself in an unknown forest, injured and disoriented. Struggling against the elements and his injuries, he is captured by a band of orcs, thrown into a world of darkness and cruelty far from his own world. As he faces the brutality of his captors and his new harsh realities, Harry's resilience is tested like never before.

In a bid for anonymity and a fresh start, Harry Potter moves to New York City, hoping to escape his past and the relentless media scrutiny that defined his life in England. At a community center support group led by Steve Rogers, he joins others dealing with their own struggles, searching for a semblance of peace.

In his sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter is summoned to the Headmaster's office, frustrated and overwhelmed. As he leaves the office, he's consumed by thoughts of Dumbledore's cryptic messages. Confronted with revelations about his connection to Voldemort, Harry grapples with fear, anger, and the burden of his destiny. In his darkest moments, he is found and offered some solace.

In the heart of the Chamber of Secrets, Severus Snape follows Fawkes to a critical moment where Harry and Ginny's lives hang in the balance. With time running out and danger all around, Severus must use every ounce of his knowledge and skill to save them. Will he succeed in his desperate mission, or will the chamber's secrets claim two more victims?

In the shadowy confines of Grimmauld Place, Harry Potter grapples with profound isolation. A surprise meeting with Nathan, a newcomer to the Order, unveils a clandestine mission targeting Voldemort. As Harry embarks on a perilous night venture, unseen dangers await, his fate teetering on the edge of revelation and peril.

In Harry's fifth year, Umbridge, arrives as the new DADA teacher. Tormenting Harry as part of her campaign to control the narrative about Voldemort's return, Umbridge escalates to casting the Cruciatus Curse. Harry endures the brutal torture, hiding his pain and torment from his friends. However, his teacher, McGonagall, notices his struggle and calls him for a private discussion.

In the Triwizard Tournament's second task, Harry confronts his fear of water. Panic sets in as he cannot breathe as he's pushed into the lake. Harry fights the heavy water as he sinks further down. Darkness approaches, and his survival hangs in the balance.

In a haunting London night, Harry Potter, engulfed in grief over Sirius and Remus' deaths, reaches out to Clint Barton for help. Clint, understanding Harry's pain, sends Natasha to assist. Amidst shadows and doubts, Harry faces the challenge of trusting this new ally, his heart heavy with loss and fear. Sequel to Lifeline

REWRITE Harry has come back to Hogwarts for his second year and something is...off. Harry has tried as hard as he can to keep everything secret and hidden, but people who are watching him know something is wrong. Warning: Mentions of Abuse

In a quaint coffee shop on the outskirts of London, Clint Barton finds temporary respite from his high-stakes life. But when his trained eye spots Harry, a young teen with visible bruises and a guarded demeanor, Clint can't ignore his instincts. As he engages in a delicate conversation with the boy, the lines between protocol and personal involvement blur. In a world fraught with p

Haunted by the losses of war, Harry Potter retreats into guilt-ridden isolation in Godric's Hollow. His world is jolted when Severus Snape, once thought dead, knocks at his door. His mission? To help Harry face his guilt and reclaim his life.

In a quiet morning run through Central Park, Captain America stumbles upon an injured, disoriented stranger. As he lends a hand, he learns this man is none other than Harry Potter, displaced from his world and badly wounded from a battle. Steve seeks help from Bruce Banner, setting off an unexpected, cross-universe friendship.

When Severus, Hogwarts' feared Potions Master, is found critically injured in his private chambers, it sparks a race against time. With the help of Albus and Madam Pomfrey, they struggle to keep him alive. In the silence of his room, they attempt to keep him alive and every breath could be his last.

Due to a mishap with his medical records, Harry is reluctantly compelled to visit the hospital wing for a physical examination. Intent on avoiding the appointment, he tries to "forget." However, his final professor of the day, who was informed of the situation, is tasked with escorting Harry to the hospital wing, leaving him with no choice but to face his fate.

When Harry sleepwalks into a dangerous fall at Hogwarts, it's Snape who witnesses the catastrophe. Racing against time, Snape must navigate a castle shrouded in sleep to save Harry's life.

In his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter feels the weight of the world on his shoulders. Haunted by the death of Cedric and abused by the Dursleys, Harry feels more alone than ever. His solitude is disrupted by a tiny black kitten from the Forbidden Forest, offering a peculiar comfort.

In the shadowy corridors of Hogwarts, Severus Snape battles grief and self-destruction, a spectral figure haunted by lost love and gnawing guilt. As his isolation becomes a chilling sanctuary and cruel prison, Minerva McGonagall steps in, determined to pull him from the precipice. Will her empathy and love mend his shattered spirit, or will the tormented wizard succumb to despair?

Denied the safety of Hogwarts for the summer, Harry Potter, the boy who lived, rejects a return to his loveless Muggle life. He embarks on a daring journey of survival amidst the wilderness. His absence is noticed though and Harry finds a dark shadow following him.

In the wake of war, a suffering Harry Potter finds a lifeline from an unlikely source: Severus Snape. A potion offering a second chance at a fear-free childhood, free of past torments. As Harry grapples with his past, love, and loss, a decision must be made. Can he let go of 'the boy who lived' to be just Harry?

In the heart of Diagon Alley, renowned potions master Severus Snape runs a prosperous apothecary, seemingly content with his solitude. But beneath his calm exterior, a void gnaws at his soul. Haunted by regret, his heart is a battlefield of emotions. The appearance of Lily's son, Harry Potter, in his shop, triggers a surge of memories and emotions, stirring a profound longing.

Harry Potter, the youngest Triwizard champion in centuries, grapples with his nerves and loneliness before the tournament. But unexpected support arrives: the Weasleys. Amid comforting embraces and strategic advice, Harry realizes he has a family, even if not by blood.

During Harry's third year at Hogwarts, he faces a Boggart during a DADA lesson. Harry's Boggart takes a form that no one expects, and Remus investigates the matter. Conversations dance around the issue, but Harry was not as elusive as he thinks he was.

Struggling to find peace in a post-war world, Harry is offered a chance to heal in Middle-earth with the wise elf Elrond. Intrigued by the unknown, he cautiously considers leaving his responsibilities behind for a chance to rediscover freedom and belonging.

In the aftermath of the Triwizard Tournament, a guilt-ridden Harry finds himself on the brink of despair at the Astronomy Tower. As he contemplates his life's worth, the unlikeliest of saviors intervenes.

Harry Potter and Severus Snape come face to face at a post-war party, where they engage in an unexpected conversation. As they talk, they realize they have more in common than they previously thought. However, things take a twist when Severus probes Harry about taking the position at Hogwarts and consulting a mind healer.

Severus Snape, consumed by his work as a potion master, has been struggling to cope with the grief and pain of losing Lily and the trauma of the war. He works long hours brewing potions. Despite feeling physically and mentally exhausted, Snape is determined to avoid drawing attention to himself and pushes on. When he falters kind hands are there to catch him.

Harry has come back to Hogwarts for his second year and something is...off. Harry has tried as hard as he can to keep everything secret and hidden, but people who are watching him know something is wrong. Warning: Mentions of Abuse BEING RE-WRITTEN

Harry's life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a mysterious letter from his late mother revealing his wizarding heritage. As letters continue to arrive in massive numbers, Harry's already difficult life with his relatives becomes unbearable. Just when Harry thinks he can't take it anymore, a dark stranger appears offering to take him away to a new world, full of magic.

Harry is abandoned on a winter's day by his uncle and left to fend for himself. Through sheer luck, he stumbles upon the property of a kind-hearted individual who saves him from the bitter cold.

Harry laid in a heap on the ground with his eyes pressed closed. His hip felt as if it were on fire, and he was certain that his arm was badly broken. Burning pain was radiating down his leg from his hip, and he didn't think he could move even a little.

In the depths of the dungeons of Hogwarts, a school for witchcraft and wizardry, there was a dour man teaching his least favorite class of the day, fifth year potions. It was only his least favorite because of the amount of cauldron melting dunderheads in it. In particular, a defiant raven hair brat known as Potter. However, on this day, the Potter brat held a mystery...

Sirius dies and Harry throws everything away and distances himself from everyone who cares about him. Only one person notices As Harry falls into a deep depression, can he get the help that Harry needs before he boy does something to hurt himself more than he already has? Warnings: Mentions of abuse and suicide. If you don't like then please skip to the next story on this site!

Harry comes back for his 4th year at Hogwarts he comes back with a nasty chest cold. He tries the best he can to hide it from everyone, but his friend Ron notices something off and promises to keep a close eye on him. After their chat, things progress quickly and Harry finds himself collapsed on the bathroom floor needing the help he would never ask for.

During Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts, he makes some discoveries about himself and tries tell his Godfather on his Christmas break. While trying to tell him, other things come out about his life with the Dursleys. With friends and families surrounding Harry, will he begin to heal? Warnings: Mentions of abuse and rape

Worriedly Lily has been watching her friend barley eat for two months. When Severus finally collapses in the hallway will he finally get the help he needs? Prequel to the story Going Home Two chapter story Warnings: Mentions of Abuse

A few weeks after the final battle Harry's friends seek help for their friend who was suffering in mind and body. Turning to the one person they both trusted will they be able to save Harry from any more pain? Warning:Mentions of Abuse and suicide Oneshot

Ron finds Harry crying in his bed one night after a detention. When he goes to get help for his best mate Harry runs. Where does he go and who finds him? Warning: Mentions of Abuse

Remus can't wait to reform the family he had once thought he had lost. As he walks by Harry's door to fetch him for breakfast though he sees something that does not bode well. Warnings: Mentions of abuse and characters are a little out of character

Remus heads up to the top of the astronomy tower for some fresh air to help clear his head. What he finds there he will never forget. Warnings: Suicide attempt and mentions of abuse inside. Don't like, don't read.

What if Umbridge found four thick books written about Harry Potter and while reading those books Harry Potter reacts rather strangely. Warnings: Mentions of abuse, slight language and Snape a little out of Character

Sitting at Number 12 Grimmauld Place Severus and Remus were not expecting a letter that would change their lives. Oneshot Warnings: Mention of Abuse

As Dumbledore walked through the hall one night he heard something unexpected and what he finds is even more unexpected. OneShot Warning: mentions of abuse