Stories by Ralinde

When the famous Quidditch player Rolanda Hooch is admitted in the Hogwarts hospital wing for a concussion, Poppy Pomfrey finds that her symptoms indicate a different problem. While she tries to help her overcome her health issues, there is something sparking between them that either witch tries to ignore.
Elections are coming up, and Seraphina is determined to be become the youngest Minister for Magic Britain has ever had. AU set in 1920s England instead of 1920 America.
Lucius thought second-year Severus Snape was a promising wizard, who could go far in the world if helped by the right people. And a Mudblood was not what he considered 'the right people'.
An ode to Molly Weasley. This is written for the Hogwarts Open Day Competition on the HPFC, for the category Care of Magical Creatures - Unicorns.
Callidora is preparing for her debutante ball, but things don't go exactly as planned.
Remus and Tonks are talking about their soon-to-be-born baby, and one of the most important decisions is picking a name.
This collection will have 15 chapters. They will all be written for the 'Character Pyramid Challenge' where I'll get different characters and prompts each time round. As we move up the pyramid, the entries will become longer/complexer.
Percy likes Kingsley. Kingsley likes Percy. Neither of them acts upon it, convinced that the other doesn't feel the same. But then the annual ministerial Yule party happens...

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Or things that happen at a Yule party. Percy/Kingsley, told in 5 drabbles.
Parvati and Lavender's relationship, told in five drabbles. For alyssialui's Five Drabbles Competititon on the HPFC.
As Arthur and Molly's family expands, so does their home. Snippets of their life at The Burrow. Ch12. Molly is determined to learn how to produce a Patronus and calls in the help of her brother Fabian.
Molly turns seventy-five and her grandchildren Lucy and Lily have thought up something to surprise her. They gather their extended family, and lure her with a little help from their grandfather. Just another classical Weasley family gathering? Maybe. Maybe not. One thing is certain. There will be food. Lots of it.
Petunia had always pretended the world her sister belonged in was fictional, a figment of some over-imaginative weirdo's. Yet on two occassions, Petunia received correspondance from the other world, both with shocking news.
Bellatrix devoted her life to Lord Voldemort
All Ted really wanted, was for Andromeda to give him a chance.
Remus and Tonks never did have an easy life. In the year that they were together, a lot happened.
AU. The war is over and together with the Ministry, Tonks sets up a program to help werewolves reintegrate into wizarding society. Fleur is there for moral support and to help her. Can something more come of this? Written for the Fanfiction Dominoes on the HPFC, for the pairing Fleur/Tonks.
Ginny doesn't need a man to make her feel desirable. All she needs to do is look into the mirror - or into the eyes of a dear friend. Written for the Fanfic Dominoes Game on HPFC.
Narcissa is not too pleased at the prospect of having the Dark Lord and the Death Eaters reside at their Manor.
When all lessons of the day are over, and no preparations need to be made for the next day, Gilderoy likes to sit down in his office and have a chat - with himself.
Once again, it's the annual Bring Your Child To Work Day at the Ministry of Magic. Today, it's Percy's turn to tag along with his father.
Every couple has to overcome their differences when they move in together. Minerva and Elphinstone were no exception.
Minerva didn't want her lessons to be interrupted for anything that wasn't serious. But when Albus came knocking, she didn't know how serious thing would get.
Sirius is dead set to get himself a motorcycle. Remus doesn't share his enthusiasm. At first.
Valentine's Day is coming up and Molly has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Lucy decides to take action to make it a memorable day for her nonetheless.
A collection of prize fics for people that have placed in any of my competitions. 1. Hermione and Ron are ready to start a new adventure. 2. Ron suggest he and Hermione go camping for their holidays. 3. Harry wants to try out roleplaying. Lucius doesn't. 4. Remus gets quite a shock when he opens his Daily Prophet.
She didn't know why she kept coming back to him. Then again, she didn't know why she left every time either. Petunia/Severus for Lamia of the Dark, for winning my OTP Competition.
Draco wants this Valentine's Day to be perfect, so, with a little help from Daphne and Blaise, he has prepared a surprise for Astoria.
Minerva is not amused when she finds out that Mister Weasley and Miss Prewett have been paying more attention to each other than to their Transfiguration essays.
A collection of Drabbles with different pairings, most of them on request by reviewers, or written for various competitions or challenges. This collection is now finished.
All week, Charlie has been grumpy and sarcastic and snapping at everyone. The atmosphere was very tense, everyone was walking on tiptoes around him and even that did little to improve things. One day, when Molly left the room in tears after another one of Charlie's outbursts, Arthur decided this nonsense had lasted long enough.
Andromeda always knew that one day, Teddy would start asking questions about his parents. She just hadn't thought it would come so quickly, when she wasn't ready yet. Andromeda/Teddy bonding fic, with a dollop of Andromeda/Molly friendship on the side.
Gilderoy's first overseas book tour starts in a little town, a quiet village, in the north of France. While he's there, he meets a man who dismisses books that have no pictures in it and who, as a specimen, is just intimidating.
The castle at the edge of Loch Donan is almost ready to accept the first pupils who'll study at the Academia Hochwairtha, but its founders haven't quite decided yet where said pupils should reside. A discussion between Helga and Salazar leads Helga to question certain things. Takes place in the same universe as "The Foundation of Hogwarts" but can be read as a stand-alone piece.
"I've done terrible things and I've done unspeakable things / But you've done wonderful things to save me." In which we encounter Percy again, in the spring of 1998. Will eventually be a three-shot.
She is five and he is six when their parents introduce them to each other. She cries and he has a fit. They could not possibly be destined to marry one another, right?
Outside, a snow storm is raging. On top of that, it is Solstice, so darkness falls early. But, according to Molly Prewett, that's something they should take advantage of.
What happened after Umbridge got carried into the forest by the centaurs.
Lime green business suit showing a bit of cleavage; check. Matching stiletto heels and clutch; check. Ruby red lips, curled in a seductive smile; check. I'm ready to go.
Series of unrelated drabbles and oneshots on the Weasley kids when they were children and teenagers. Chapter XI is up. 't Was the night before Christmas...
A collection of (unrelated) oneshots about the members of the first Order of the Phoenix. The collection title and chapter titles are based on Clannad's album 'In A Lifetime' (though they're not songfics). 1. Lily and Alastor discuss recent events in the Order. 2. The First Wizarding War wasn't the first war Benjy took part in.
In which a little harmless wandwaving goes wrong. Oneshot.
In Astronomy, focusing on the right things is very important. It's what Aurora keeps telling her students - and sometimes herself as well.
Hermione gradually changes her opinion of Severus. Very belated gift for silver-nightstorm in the Gift Giving Extravaganza 2013. Oneshot.
Percy's world is falling apart, but can he pick up the pieces soon enough or will he only fall deeper into the abyss?
Out of all the people Bellatrix hates, Alice is the one she hates the most.
On their wedding day, Ron and Hermione receive a photo album with (embarrassing) childhood pictures and personal anecdotes about them from their relatives and friends.
Five 500 word drabbles that will be my entries for the Biathalon event of the Hogwarts Winter Games at the HPFC. 1. Sprint (Severus/Lily) 2. Individual (Neville), 3. Pursuit (Molly/Arthur, Percy/Audrey), 4. Relay (Minerva, Malcolm, Robert), 5. Mass Start (Molly, Arthur, Fred).
"Percival Ignatius? Really, that's your full name?" Audrey chuckles. "Poor you." A part of him screams to snatch the parchment away so she can't come too close to his personal life, yet another part of him wants her as closely involved as possible. - In which Percy receives a letter that reveals more about him to Audrey than he might feel comfortable with.
When Molly complains to Andromeda about her (lack of a) sex life with Arthur, Andromeda buys them tickets to a Muggle erotica event to help them rekindle the fire between them. But what they find there is far from anything Molly had expected.
On a cold winternight, Aurora finds out she's not as good in keeping secrets as she had thought. Implied student/teacher.
When Ginny got dragged into the Chamber of Secrets, it brought back memories Arthur and Molly'd rather not relive.
It's been twenty-five years since Arthur and Molly married and still little has changed. Well, apart from the fact that they now have kids to take into account as well.
"Don't tell anyone you've heard it from me, okay? It's kind of a scoop; you'll probably read all about it in tomorrow's Daily Prophet." Rita grinned inwardly. By emphasising that the news was top-secret, she had just ensured that it would be spread faster than fire in room full of wooden furniture.
It's time for the OWLs exams and unforyunately for Remus, some of them are scheduled during the full moon. But Sirius is there for him.
It's Neville's first birthday and Frank is playing with him in their back yard.
Rabastan is about to receive his Mark and is anxious to find out what the initiation rite will consist off. Rodolphus won't tell him, and for good reason, he finds out later. Voldemort/Rabastan for Gamma Orionis in the 2013 Year of Gift-Giving Extravaganza. Warning: dub-con.
Rose doesn't agree with Hugo always getting to be the rescuing hero and her being the damsel in distress. She thinks it's time to reverse the roles for a change. Belated birthay present for Fire The Canon.
One night, when their four eldest grandchildren are staying at The Burrow, Arthur and Molly have the scare of their lives.
Peter had been looking forward to go to Hogwarts. He had hoped to make friends there. But in reality, he was still that guy everybody disliked, still that guy that got picked last when they needed to make pairs, still that guy that didn't fit in. Until James Potter decided to stop being a douche bag. Twelve decisive moments in Peter Pettigrew's life.
It's the middle of the night and Lucy is wide awake. She does not want to go to work the next day, and Lysander doesn't want her to go either. For The Original Horcrux in the 2013 Gift-Giving Extravaganza.
Colin's parents think something is wrong with him, and then, on his eleventh birthday, he gets a strange visit that will change his life.
Today was the final day in the week long Tourney of the Lily. Of the handful of knights still remaining, two names were whispered to have the best chance of winning the Tourney, and therefore the Princess Lily's hand in marriage. One was Sir Severus of the noble House of Snakes, the other Sir James of the brave House of Lions. - Jily, medieval AU, for Liza in the GGE!
Xenophilius gets invited to a dinner at the Malfoys, but it does not at all turn out the way he imagined it. Lucius/Xenophilius/Narcissa for Gamma Orionis' Kink Challenge on the HPFC. Warnings inside.
After a long day at work, Percy encounters Kingsley, who tries to give him some advice. But it seems that his advice falls on deaf ears. Drabble for the One Character Competition, round 7.
September 1st, 1998. The first day of a whole new way of life the Malfoys'll have to adjust to. But if you want redemption, you'll have to make some sacrifices.
"Everything Will Be Alright". That is what Hermione tells herself on several ocassions in the year following the end of the war. But healing takes some effort and there are inner demons to deal with. PTSD.
Sequel to 'How To Be A Muggle' and 'Perseverance' but can be read separately. Percy and Audrey are together now for a little over two months and they keep learning new things about and from each other.
Astoria is rather determinant to find out the truth about Draco but he just doesn't want to talk about it. However, Astoria is not one to let it pass that easily.
Percy is adapting more and more to his life as a Muggle waiter, and of course Audrey is there to point out the finesses even if she isn't aware of the fact that she's doing that. Sequel to 'How To Be A Muggle'. Can be read separately though.
Tom is utterly annoyed by Myrtle's presence and seizes his opportunity to get rid of her. Warning character death.
If this were a fairytale, I'd have my forever ever after. But this is not a fairytale, and besides, there never is a happy ending for the beast.
Arthur Weasley's day couldn't have started any worse than running into Lucius Malfoy at work.
"All throughout his life, Mungo Bonham had known that there was something special about him. Though it was not in a good way. No matter what he did or where he was, illness always knew how to find him. Or, that was what he told himself, for Mungo was your stereotypical hypochondriac." - Or, how St Mungo's was founded. (Unfortunately, Mungo Bonham isn't on the character list (yet).)
"Rolanda reread the letter and her eyes lingered on that one phrase: 'Just like old times.' She was almost sure that the 'old times' Poppy was referring to were those of before, because it was the after that had drifted them apart." Rolanda/Poppy Christmas fluff.
Of all the people she knew, Tonks never thought it would be Fleur who would understand and could reassure her the best.
He didn't exactly know what they were. Friends? He didn't know her well enough to call her a friend. Acquaintances? He knew too much of her – and she of him – to call her an acquaintance. Potential lovers? He would like for that to happen, but he didn't dare put his hopes up.
It was a strange combination, but it created beautiful colourful melodies. Lucy and Lysander's first Christmas on their own. Happy Christmas The Original Horcrux!
Just what the title says basically.
After his dismissal from the Ministry, Percy is trying to live like a Muggle for a while. He's got a job in Muggle restaurant, but other than that he's still rather clueless. Now Christmas is coming up and he dreads the long and lonely night in his apartment. But an unexpected invitation might just change his life...
Was it wrong to love him? Probably. - Was it wrong to get involved? Likely. - Was it wrong to desire him? Most definitely. But forbidden fruits were the ones with the sweetest taste. - Aurora/Blaise, with a lemon in the end.
Severus slowly adjusted to the idea of becoming a father. The months of Lily's pregnancy come with ups and downs for him though.
Christmas at the Scamanders is always a special time. This time Luna and Rolf want to give the twins a pet. But what to get them?
Rodolphus looked at his parents expectantly. Would they consent to celebrating Christmas this year?
After the war, Blaise goes back to Hogwarts, but not solely for the purpose of completing his education. Can he convince Aurora to build further upon the affair they started before the war?
A chance encounter with Pomona Sprout might just change Neville's life. But is he ready to follow in her footsteps?
After a killing spree, the Dark Lord grants Bellatrix permission to serve him as no other Death Eater can. Written for several challenges and competitions on the HPFC. Rated M for torture and smut.
The Dark Lord feels that Bellatrix needs a reminder as to where her loyalties lie.
Draco struggles with the task he's been given by the Dark Lord. Will he be strong enough to complete it? Written for various competitions on the HPFC.
Vincent Crabbe thinks he's found the perfect way to be around Padma Patil: he's asked her to tutor him in Charms. Written for the Hogwarts' Games 2012, category Men's Football.
Written for the Hogwarts' Games 2012, category Women's Beach Volleyball (write a collab hate-fic). Three encounters between Bellatrix and Tonks.
A series of unrelated one-shots written for the Chinese Moon Festival Competition on the HPFC. 1. Family - Neville, Frank and Alice. 2. Friendship - Andromeda and Molly. 3. Romance - Susan/Ernie. 4. Rebellion - Astoria. 5. Separation - Percy and Weasleys. 6. Sacrifice - Regulus.
What happened in between Harry not being able to contact Sirius and the arrival of the Order members at the Department of Mysteries? Written for the Fanfiction Tournaments Competitions on the HPFC, edition October 2012.
What exactly happened in those early years when Hogwarts was founded? Helga's POV. This is a relay-story and it will be continued by TheTwoDL (Godric's POV), TwistedTale (Rowena's POV) and Under the weeping cherry tree (Salazar's POV).
She had been so lost in thought, that she hadn't heard the footsteps coming up the tower and she froze. Of all people, why did it have to be him? - Innuendo's, nothing too graphic. Written for - amongst others - Ladyoftheknightley's School Subjects Competition, for Astronomy.
When Marlene saves Sirius from a Cruciatus curse, he has mixed feelings about that. Rated M for smut.
Belvina Black is almost seventeen years old and faced with a not-so-pleasant legacy from her aunt Isla. Written for the Hogwarts Games 2012, category Women's Tennis - FINALS: write a story on someone of the Black Family. Warning: non-con, teen pregnancy.
"You don't know anything about what I've sacrificed Cissy," Bellatrix said darkly. "Well then, by all means, please enlighten me," Narcissa answered with sarcasm. They stared at each other, enraged. - Chapter 22 is up! Thank you Gamma Orionis for creating the lovely cover! - ON HIATUS
'Cause even if she's dangerous and she'll tear him apart without blinking, she's still a woman and he longs for her. Unrequited Rodolphus/Bellatrix. Written for the Hogwart Games 2012, category Rhythmic Gymnastics and the Music Awards Competition, category Classical.
On the day of her graduation, Lily tells her Dad what she wants to do after Hogwarts. The question whether he'll be happy with the news or not... This is a birthday fic for Pink Mockingjay in Hufflepuff. :D
A Narcissa/Lucius oneshot, especially for Wynnebat. Happy birthday!
When she goes to see an opera in Muggle London, the last person Hermione expected to encounter was Narcissa Malfoy. She even less expected to actually quite like her company... Written for the 'Secret Relationship'-, "I kissed a girl"- and "Crossgen relationship"-competition, all on HPFC Forum. Rated T for later chapters. Thousand thanks to Gamma Orionis for creating the cover. :D
Marius Black desperately wanted to perform magic, but there came a time when even Marius had to face the fact that he was unworthy. Written for the semi-finals of the Hogwarts Games 2012 - Women's Tennis. Hints of domestic violence and child neglect.
Matthew Longbottom sets out on a quest to find the Fifth Founder of Hogwarts. Together with his brother Frank and a group of readers they explore a part of Hogwarts' history that was long forgotten. Written for the Hogwarts Games 2012, triathlon.
It's Hugo's birthday and Ron takes him to the carnival. Father-son bonding fluff :D This story placed 2nd in TheTwoDL's 'Masterchef Competition, round two - invention test'.
"Maybe, some day, you could be a macaw too." Angelina/Fred freeverse written for several challenges and competitions on the HPFC forum, amongst which The Hogwarts Games 2012: women's football canon pairings , round 1.3
Cygnus has gambled most of their money and Orion is willing to help out...On one condition. Dubcon and hints of domestic violence. Written for several challenges on the HPFC forum, including The Hogwarts Games, category Women's Tennis, quarter finals - write a fic on anyone from the Black family.
Follow Hagrid and Mme Maxime as they embark on a non-conventional journey together. Written for the 'Meet the Parents' competition and the 'Milestones' competition, both on the HPFC forum. The original title of this story was 'Meeting the Parents' when it was still a one-shot. It is now elaborated.
A little Arthur/Molly moment, set during OotP. Written for divers challenges and competitions on the HPFC forum.
Alecto Carrow hated Muggles. Period. Charity Burbage was determined to make her change her mind.
Because of a perfume given to him by Fred and George, Harry has the freakiest day of his life. Written for the Hogwarts Games 2012, Athletics, hurdles 100-1000 words write something you don't usually write .
The morning after Louis' stag night, Lorcan wakes up in a bed that isn't his own... Written for Mew&Mor's Weird Pairings Competition 2012 on the HPFC and my own Pairing Diversity Boot Camp Challenge, also on the HPFC.
Hannah/Victoire freeverse, written for Mew&Mor's Weird Pairings competition 2012 on HPFC.
Upon first seeing Hermione, Viktor is attracted to her. But she would barely look at him. Then he found the way to her heart... Written for the Hogwarts Games, women's football - round 1.2
He thought it was fun. She was scared. And it all went wrong. Warning: sibling cruelty, psychological abuse, character death. Written for The Black Family Tree competition and The Hogwarts' games, women's tennis - one shot about a member of the Black family.
"Uncle Charlie, why aren't you married?" Charlie replies by telling his nieces and nephew's a story... Written for: Characterization Competition, Hedwig Black's Weekly challenge, Nightwish Songfic challenge, Relatives challenge; all of which are found on HPFC.
Michael Corner/Lavender Brown drabble for Mew&Mor's weird pairings competition on HPFC.
Even though they fight once in a while, they still love each other. Written for the Hogwarts Games, cycling: BMX - less than 2000 words on a character from the Marauder Era
On Ron and Hermione's wedding day, Harry is asked to give a speech. He reminisces about how they came to be together. Written for the Hogwarts games 2012 on HPFC, category women's football - assigned canon pairings - round 1.1.
Life really wasn't being kind to Albus Dumbledore. The one person he loved would be the one person he'd have to bring down in order to save the world. Finished 3rd in the Hogwarts Games 2012, category men's boxing - slash : 500-1000 words.

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A series of 26 drabbles-diary-entries from Ginny Weasley set during CoS. Will be alphabet-based.
Andromeda's musings about her daughter. Finished 1st in the 'Masterchef'-competition on HPFC - round one: surprise basket
After the First Wizarding War, Voldemort has disappeared but so have all of Remus' friends.
Ron's been having unnerving dreams lately involving a certain dark haired Death Eater. What will he do when said Death Eater offers him more than he could ever imagine? Situated during DH. Two-shot, COMPLETED! Rated M for a very good reason.
A drabble about the birth of Teddy Lupin, written for the word count drabble challenge on HPFC. Remus/Tonks, 342 words
Various characters, various situations. Based on the song Hotel California by the Eagles. Chapter 5 is up: Filch at the Yule Ball.
One-shot about the evening Voldemort killed Lily and James. Written for Shira Lansys' 'Word count drabble' challenge on HPFC.