Stories by FlashFiction

Lorcan Scarmander has a serious problem. A romantic problem. And it's one he's not sure he knows how to solve. Sometimes, you just need a little pep-talk from your friends: enter ultimate Wing-Woman, Hannah Abbott.

In a time when Death Eaters roam the country, looking for support and victims, one group of wizards will rise up against them. They are the Auror Office and this is the faithful recollection of the story of one particular unit, headed by Amelia Bones, Auror. Lots of incident reports, office romance, intense battles, one common enemy, even a shotgun. What could possibly go wrong?

"You've come all the way to Scotland to drink in an empty bar," she said. "Which tells you what?" Septima Vector and Kingsley Shacklebolt meet for the second time in their lives at closing time at The Three Broomsticks. They finish their drinks and start something new.

Augusta Longbottom and Minerva McGonagall had a long and complicated relationship. A collection of drabbles written for the Femslash Drabbleathon at the HPFC forum. Not in any sort of chronological order.

At the funeral of Amelia Susan Bones, four men reflect on how they could not help but fall in love with her.

When a teenage girl is killed in Salem, Massachusetts, the BAU is sent to investigate. But this isn't a straight forward murder. Once they uncover the mysterious Salem Institute, they realise that things are more complicated than they could've imagined.

Teddy Lupin thinks it's hilarious when his charms professor shows an interest in his grandmother during a meeting at school. Andromeda Tonks is less amused. However, her true feelings may be less to do with disinterest and more to do with fear.

Dolores Umbridge tries to take control of Hogwarts using many techniques. But when she starts to mess with Quidditch (The Noble Game, as Rolanda Hooch calls it) Minerva McGonagall thinks she's gone too far. And when she refuses to reform the Gryffindor team, well, Minerva isn't going to stand for that! But all actions have consequences, as Minerva soon finds out.

A collection of unlikely pairing drabbles for the "Creepy Pairing of the Day" challenge at the Harry Potter FanFiction Challenge Forum.

Because the students weren't the only ones who stressed over, got excited for and attended the Yule Ball. One night as told through the stories of a few female professors.

"Thank God for books." For some reason, it had never occurred to Irma Pince that Minerva McGonagall might worship at the same temple.

On the eve of her first day as headmistress, slightly nervous and slightly afraid, Minerva McGonagall is reminded that everything takes time.

A collection of snapshots of the life of Amelia Bones. Written for the Minor Character Boot Camp Challenge at the HPFC Forum

It's the last night of term and Poppy Pomfrey just wants a quiet, peaceful night. But Sirius Black, as usual, has other ideas.

In which two old professors come to some new conclusions about beauty, life and love.

"Fudge has stepped down," Rufus explained..."We are a ship without a figurehead." "Figurehead?" Amelia said with a laugh, "Are we indeed?"

Erin explains to David why she's doing what she's doing.

"Beliefs," Ted said quietly, "are kinda like those paper boats. You build them to be strong and seaworthy, you put them in the water and sometimes they float. Sometimes they weather storms and go for miles. But they always sink. Always. Things will change, Andromeda, they always do. In time, your family will come to accept us."

"Mum... well, you've seen what she's like. She won't accept we're going 'til we've gone." The moment Molly Weasley has to accept that they've gone.

Welcome to the 72nd Annual Hunger Games. This year promises to be a good one, with strong tributes, fierce competition and an arena that will force contestants to face up with their past, in more ways than one. So sit back, relax and, most importantly, Happy Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favour.

Who needs it anyway?

Susan Bones is at home, by herself, when her aunt appears in the fire. Susan talks of school and holidays and all the while Amelia listens intently. How could Susan possibly have known that these were to be the last few minutes of her aunt's life?

Whatever happens, I hope I shall not disappoint you. I hope you do not look back on this with regret. I hope that you have lived, as I have so far, and not merely existed. Written for the A Letter From My Hogwarts Day Challenge at the Harry Potter FanFiction Challenge Forum.

Andromeda knew these questions would come. Teddy was ready to know, but was she ready to tell?

It's the Second Wizarding War and Muggle-borns are being carted off to Azkaban by their thousands, leaving the Order without reinforcements. Kingsley Shacklebolt decides it's time for a jail break. Not an easy task. Sirius Black did it and now one woman will follow in his shadow.

Narcissa wonders if she has forgotten how to feel and Lucius wonders why she stays. They both wonder if the adventure has gotten too big and what would happen if they decided to bow out now.

For many years she put everything into what she had seen. At the time, fortune telling seemed the only explanation. But now she knew that couldn't be the case. For, if indeed the mirror spoke of what was to come, where was the staggering brunette? Where was this promised woman? And why was she still 'Plain Jane', dreaming of unmitigated order and subtle shades of pink.

Who really knows what Alphard Black is thinking? He just stands there; tall, dark, unreadable. Sometimes even he doesn't know what he's thinking. But when he makes a decision, he sees it through.

The old house that the Black sisters had grown up in may have fallen apart, but the memories remained. And the memories were poisonous.

She does not remember and she can not forget. It will haunt her always: Red, rock, dog, garden, dead. White.

Minerva gets the feeling that everything is not right with Severus Snape. Could his behaviour be a sign of things to come? Written for the Lion and the Serpent: A Gryffindor/Slytherin Challenge at the HPFC forum.

Minerva McGonagall was once married. I know! I didn't see it coming either . The partner J.K.Rowling chose for her was a man called Elphinstone Urquart and this is how I think their engagement would have gone. Written for The Proposal Challange.

The Weasley Twins have convinced Rolanda Hooch that her Magic 8 Ball is really a powerful magical object. Minerva McGonagall knows this is rubbish and would do anything to get her to believe it. Oh Magic 8 Ball, can we expect laughs from this story? Yes.

Through the course of their married life, Lucius and Narcissa have learnt that decision making is about a few things: team work, intelligence, logic and seeing who can out argue the other. Written for the Your Favourite Couple Challenge at the HPFC forum

I CAN BEAT THIS. I WILL BEAT THIS. She will put the piece of paper inside. A message in a bottle. Perhaps someone will find it and then she will be saved. Written for the Controversial Challenge at the HPCF. A story looking at alcoholism.

As cloaked figures began to materialize around her, Amelia thought: I'm going to die. Alone. In a locked room. Written for the Woman in Black challenge at the Harry Potter Challenge Forum.

One you leave a place you can never go back. And, if you do, it is never the same. Written for the Death Eater Competition at the Harry Potter Challenge Forum.

The first kiss with someone is never quite what you expect. A collection of oneshots about various first kisses.

Lavender Brown never really got over Ron but, quite frankly, Hermione doesn't care. Written for the "SongxPrompt Challenge" at the Harry Potter Challenge Forum.

The paths of Rolanda Hooch and the famous wizarding hospital have met many times, with interesting consequences.

Life, love and loss according to Poppy Pomfrey. The story of everyone's favourite matron from the moment she begins at Hogwarts.

Minerva McGonagall returns to the school of witchcraft and wizardry for her 41st year of teaching. Even though Snape is now headmaster, she tries to continue as normal. But things are not normal and Minerva knows the storm draws near.

A look at the four houses of Hogwarts.

Andromeda is a bad kid. But she doesn't care. What is bad to her parents, is her entire world. Written for the Lady Gaga contest at the Harry Potter challenge forum.

Mrs Norris is an animal that has gained many enemies. Rolanda Hooch is one of them and she will stop at nothing to make sure the cat gets exactly what it deserves!

Harry Potter is dead and Bellatrix just feels like singing!

Narcissa Malfoy has become very good at hiding things, things like emotions. But the love she has for her husband is something too strong to hide behind the mask she wears. With Lucius in Azkaban, how can Narcissa face the days ahead?

Harry Potter gives the eulogy for the bravest man he ever knew.

Rolanda Hooch loves holidays and Hug-A-Slytherin Day is no exception. With her usual exuberance, she selects who she believes to be "the ultimate Slytherin" and embarks on a quest to hug the seemingly unhuggable!

George gives the eulogy for his brother, Fred. Friends and family gather to remember a man who died as he lived; smiling.

A poem about Molly's duel with Bellatrix. A little bit of swearing.

Narcissa remembers a sister, who was just too big for this little world. Written for the Sibling Rivalry Competition

"Why do people even play this game?" Rolanda Hooch's game of Truth or Dare has staff out of their comfort zone. WAY out of their comfort zone!

It's Valentine's Day at Hogwarts and Gilderoy Lockhart has his heart set on the beautiful Septima Vector. Until he met her, he never knew it was so bad to be alone. Until she met him, she never knew she wanted to be alone so badly. Hilarity ensues.

Minerva McGonagall, Pomona Sprout, Rolanda Hooch and Poppy Pomfrey walk in to a bar. A short tale about four friends sharing a drink and a laugh amidst troubled times.