Waifs and Strays Series

Waifs and Strays Series by Vidicon
http://www.tthfanfic.org/series.php?no=2232&rewrite=true

Awesome series with 24 stories and counting and while I know there is no actual picture of Simon I kind of like Gary Oldman since he mostly meets the description and is one of those men that is always hot no matter the age. Anyway the series revolves around Joyce a very underused character and what would happen if she met someone on the first day in Sunnydale. Someone who turns out to know all about Magic as the former Magistrar of New York. He is also extremely wealthy and has connections in all circles, wand withes, covens, demon hunters, pillars of society as well as the dregs of society. There is a list of the order the stories go in as the 2nd story is the main one with the others taking place between certain chapters. The character of Simon Mayer is well thought out and is not all knowing or all powerful just a good man who is willing to stand up for what is right and for the protection of his family.

Child of the Storm (Gen)

Child of the Storm by Nimbus Llewelyn
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8897431/1/Child-of-the-Storm

Great story and one idea that I have not seen before. When attacked by the Dementors Harry lets loose a magical cry for help. One that reaches the ear of an uncle he knows nothing about. Loki realizes that the time for secrets is at end and awakens Thor's memory of his FIRST banishment. When he was born into a mortal body by the name of James Potter. Thor rushes to save his son and the world takes a sharp turn to the left. With ancient enemies on one side and a horde of super allies on the other there is a major storm brewing for Midgard and its allies. The author pulls in characters from all over and ties them neatly to the main characters. Harry has to deal not only with suddenly having his father back but the fact that he is now Asgard royalty, a friend to the Avengers and related by family friendship and blood to other major characters. I love the way Loki is portrayed in this story showing his attempt at redemption, feelings for Sif, and his family. The scene showing just how much he is affected by dark magic is absolutely brilliant.

The Secret Return of Alex Mack (Alex/Ray, Willow/Jack)

The Secret Return of Alex Mack by DianeCastle
http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-28614/DianeCastle+The+Secret+Return+of+Alex+Mack.htm

Awesome story third in the Brane of Extraordinary Women, you really need to read the first story League of Extraordinary women for some of this to make sense. When Alex returns to her dimension she takes the advice of the other heroes to heart and decides that she is ready to take that final step. To do this she searches for the counterparts of the people she met and once she drags the shy but highly intelligent computer genius into her secret world the rest starts to fall into place. Meeting Colonel Jack O'Neill with the Superpower Research Institute along with Finn and Graham she has the beginning of a fixed team to take on the world. Then she meets Hermione, Ron, and Harry and suddenly she is international and now there are characters from all over the place making an appearance, Batman, Firestarter, Hanna to name only a few. The characterization is believable and people being brought into this world are done in such a way that you feel like they were always there.

The League of Extraordinary Women (Gen)

The League of Extraordinary Women by Diane Castle
http://www.tthfanfic.org/wholestory.php?no=26436#chapter1

Great story in which this time Hermione is the focus of a prophecy. She needs to go to different realities to fetch the women that she will need to defeat a god that is threatening all realities. Of course it is our favorite divination professor who gives the following:

THE GATES WILL OPEN. THE CREATURES WILL BE FREED. THE MISTRESS D’LAZZA WILL RELEASE HER ARMIES ONTO THE WORLD. NO MAN OF WOMAN BORN MAY STOP HER. ONLY THE ONE OF THE THREE, AURUM BUT NOT LILY, BROWN BUT NOT RED, MAY SUCCEED. THE ONE MUST SEEK THE SIX. THE MISTRESS OF THE GATES, NOT A MINOR BUT MAJOR. THE TREE OF RED WHO IS NO LONGER BLACK. THE CHOSEN ONE, SISTER OF SUNRISE, WHO HAS CHOSEN ALL. THE FELINE WHO HAS TURNED TAIL. ONCE WHOLE NOW PART NOT LEGS NOR ARM NOR EAR. NOT A DIETER BUT FROM DIET TO DIRECT. ONLY THE SEVEN MAY TRIUMPH. AND IN TRIUMPH NOT ALL WILL SURVIVE.

So Hermione buckles down and finds a way to get her teammates, for me only 3 were obvious but once she got them I was oh that was obvious. The story has great characterization, snarky quips, character growth, weaknesses, and the triumph balanced by loss.

A Marauder's Plan (Harry & Sirius)

A Marauder's Plan by CatsAreCool
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8045114/1/A-Marauder-s-Plan

Awesome story! This is a very pivotal point in the story and the author uses it well. In this case Sirius stops by Godrics Hollow instead of continuing his flight to safety in order to say goodbye. In doing so he realizes the mistakes he makes and what he could and should have done in regards to Harry. At that point the desire to get as far away from England suddenly fades and he realizes that he was under a mild compulsion spell. His resolve strengthens when he realizes that he can no longer trust Dumbledore explicitly. It is time he turned to his roots because the only one that can stand up to Dumbledore, the Ministry, the Wizengamot and the Deatheators is going to be Lord Black of the Ancient and Noble House of Black. Look out Britain the Blacks and Potters are back and stronger then ever. Voldemort will never know what hit him.

Far Beyond A Promise Kept (Gen)

Far Beyond a Promise Kept by Oliver.Snape
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8646550/1/Far-Beyond-a-Promise-Kept

Excellent mentor story. No bashing, no super Harry, no instant parent, instead a story about a promise kept, a trust earned, a life saved and a child that learns that he can depend on someone to be there when he walks into danger. I love this story in that Snape remains in character. He does not become some sentimental lovey dovey guardian. He is sarcastic, obnoxious, tells the truth no matter how it hurts and will do anything and everything to protect the son of his best friend. First as an obligation then because he sees him as his son. New twist for getting rid of Voldemort that I have seen variations of but not this particular method and it follows the laws of magic.

Death's Pride (Harry/Hermione/Luna)

Death's Pride by Paladeus
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4321881/1/Death-s-Pride

I love this story poor Harry he just cannot get it right. This story is in response to a challenge posted and is one of the few going back in time stories that is not over the top. He has power but it has its own problems. He has two possible soul bonds and accidentally bonds with both instead of choosing one. He is changing things left and right and I love how he deals with a Snape that is much more then he seems. The story flows well, there is action, romance, humor and they have to deal with some dark issues that they may not be ready for. The characterization of Ginny is very interesting and one I do not remember having read before. I cannot wait to see where the author is going with it. This is a great story and one that only gets better as it goes along.