Buried Gems [13] Old classics that have been highlighted in SIYE's new 'Buried Gems' feature.
Cursed Child and beyond [12] Stories relating to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, its background, and its consequences. Should refer to the play's plot and/or key characters.
Post-Hogwarts [438] All stories that take place after Harry would have completed his 7th year at Hogwarts, or graduated, but has nothing to do with book 7.
Post-DH/AB [573] All Canon stories that take place after DH was released and continues after the last chapter where the final battle ends.
Post-DH/PM [129] All Canon stories that take place after DH was released and picks up at the Epilogue or after, Harry & Ginny married with children.
Post-OotP [1275] All canon stories that take place after OotP was released.
Post-HBP [954] All canon stories that take place after HBP was released.
Pre-OotP [198] All Canon stories that take place before OotP was released.
SIYE Challenges [636] Stories written in reponse to a SIYE Challenge or contest.
Holidays [52] Stories centered around the observance of a cultural or religious holiday such as Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day, etc. This does not include vacations, breaks, trips, etc .
Trophy Room Stories and Authors that have been recipients of Silver Trinket Awards
Best Time Of Our Lives Challenge 2019-1 Update
Ginny sighed with frustration as she dropped her quill onto the table in the Gryffindor common room where she was sat with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. "I'm going to have to go down to the Library and get a book out before I can finish this Charms essay," she said with a smirk at Harry.
Catching on quickly, he stretched and said, "I'll come with you, I could do with a break."
Ron eyed the pair of them shrewedly as they got up, while Hermione only murmured her agreement as she scribbled furiously on a piece of parchment that was already hanging off the table.
As soon as they had clambered out of the portrait hole Harry pulled Ginny in for a kiss, ignoring the exclaimations of the Fat Lady behind them. "I didn't expect Hermione to fall for that," chuckled Harry.
"Me neither," replied Ginny as they began to walk down the corridor hand in hand. "How long do you think we have before she realises and decides to come looking for us?"
Harry thought for a moment. "Maybe half an hour, longer if Ron annoys her and they start arguing."
"As per usual you mean. I wish they'd just get on with it and admit they like each other."
"I know, I'm sure arguing is their way of flirting. But enough about those two, do you fancy going for a walk down by the lake?"
"You read my mind," replied Ginny.
Harry said to Ginny that those few weeks while they were dating at Hogwarts was like something out of someone else's life. Your challenge is to write a story set during those few weeks while they were together at Hogwarts.
Submissions close midnight 15th April. Any suggestions for future challenges are more than welcome, please either comment here or email me.
ginnyweasley777 on 2019.02.18 - 05:19PM (0 Comments)
Buried Gems 02-2019
In today's edition of the Buried Gems, I present you a story nominated by ginnyweasley777. The story has won the award for the best Comedy back in November 2006, so be prepared for some fun, and probably, fluff.
When Ginny realises that she is firmly entrenched as Harry’s friend in the strictest, most platonic sense of the word, she is determined to banish any of her own definitely non-platonic sentiments once and for all. She comes up with a plan – an ingenious, infallible, perfect, foolproof plan – but how was it supposed to work if Harry seemed to be everywhere she looked?
I'll open a new thread for this story in the HarryandGinny Reddit Sub where you can tell us if you liked the, or simply follow the discussions there if don't want to register.
If you want to nominate your own favourite story for the Buried Gems, just send an email to Gin110881@yahoo.com. The nominated stories should have been published on SIYE in 2010 or earlier and they should be complete. As always, it would be nice if you could tell us with a few lines what you liked best about the story and why you recommend it.
For an overview of all Buried Gems, please follow this link.
Don't forget to nominate your favourite for the next round of trinket awards. P.S. Keep an eye out for a challenge update within the next few days!
ginnyweasley777 on 2019.02.11 - 01:49PM (1 Comments)
Annual Fundraiser
UPDATE: Thank you all for your generosity and support of this website. It wouldn't be possible with you. We've raised a goodly amount.
It has long been SIYE's tradition to forego obnoxious advertising and pay for the domain and the hosting with donations provided by patrons like you. The time for SIYE to pay its annual hosting bill is approaching. If any of you happen to be rolling in dough or have some extra dollars that need a home, please consider forwarding some money our way. We prefer to collect via PayPal. The link can be found under EXTRAS > DONATE TO THE SITE. Thank you for your consideration and support.
ginnyweasley777 on 2019.01.22 - 11:06AM (0 Comments)
Buried Gems 01-2019
The first Buried Gem of the year 2019 was nominated by SilvaGrey with the praise 'In my opinion it's the best ever Harry and Ginny fanfiction. It's sweet, but not overly so, moving, hopeful, funny, even with a strange twist in chapter 2'.
Summary: In the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry and Ginny can finally put their feelings first.
Please tell us what you think about the story, just follow the 'comment' link at the bottom right, or follow this link to the HarryandGinny Reddit Sub.
If you want to nominate your favourite story for the Buried Gems, just send an email to Gin110881@yahoo.com. The nominated stories should have been published on SIYE in 2010 or earlier, and they should be complete. As always, it would be nice if you could tell us with a few lines what you liked best about the story and why you recommend it.
For an overview of all Buried Gems we had so far, please follow this link.
Harry said to Ginny that those few weeks while they were dating at Hogwarts was like something out of someone else's life. Your challenge is to write a story set during those few weeks while they were together at Hogwarts.
The categories for judging will be Most Romantic, Most Unexpected, Best Overall, and the People's Choice Award. All stories should be submitted by midnight 15th April. Results will be posted 1st May. Thanks to Gin110881 for the topic suggestion.
Usual rules apply - multiple chaptered stories are allowed but must be completed, stories over 20,000 words and R-rated are allowed but discouraged and judges aren't required to read them. All stories should be posted under the 2019-1 challenge category.
Anyone with questions feel free to contact me. Same goes for anyyone wanting to suggest topics for the next challenge. Either comment,pm, or email.
Edit - Please note the correction to the deadline.
ginnyweasley777 on 2019.01.11 - 02:06PM (10 Comments)
SIYE Challenges
Following GHL stepping back from running the challenges, I will be taking over until a suitable replacement is found. Suggestions for challenges can be submitted here, or to me by PM or email. I plan to post the new challenge in the New Year. Happy Christmas!
Edit 9/1/19 - Apologies for the delay but the new challenge will be up within the next couple of days.
ginnyweasley777 on 2018.12.20 - 04:37AM (3 Comments)
Buried Gems 12-2018
The last edition of the Buried Gems in 2018 is dedicated to the memory of Jaquelyne. Jaquelyne was a writer and senior stuff administrator on SIYE when she passed away in the young age of 33 in 2006. My thanks go to Melindaleo for directing my attention to her by nominating 'any of her wonderful stories'.
Matching to the season, I selected her contribution to the Christmas Challenge (2003-6). If you like it, please check out her other stories on her user page, or her never completed story she wrote together with Jeconais, Chances.
Summary:The dreaded Yule Ball is back. Can friends make plans to go to the ball and stay friends?? Who knows when a fluff writer tries to have fun with her favorite ship.
If any of our long-established readers/authors still remember Jaquelyne, feel free to share your memories with us.
Not much time for you to vote as winners will be announced on Friday 30th November.
ginnyweasley777 on 2018.11.27 - 11:02AM (0 Comments)
Buried Gems 11-2018
In the 11th edition of the buried gems, I introduce you to a story by an author who is active here on SIYE for many years, and of whom I'm pretty sure many SIYE readers still hope for the completion of a story.
It was hard to decide which of her gems to choose and if her gems could even be considered buried, but her it is.
Summary: When your life's a little bit ... sucky, you can count on your friends. Well, most of them anyway ... well, some of them at least ... maybe just one.
If you like the story, check out her others.
I'll open a new thread for this story in the HarryandGinny Reddit Sub where you can discuss the story if you want, or simply follow the discussions there if don't want to register.
If you want to nominate your favourite story for the Buried Gems, just send an email to Gin110881@yahoo.com. The nominated stories should have been published on SIYE in 2010 or earlier and they should be complete. As always, it would be nice if you could tell us with a few lines what you liked best about the story and why you recommend it.
For an overview of all Buried Gems, please follow this link.
“You know we're goin' to Surf City, gonna have some fun.” Harry, Ginny and friends make use of a three day layover in California for a little sun, surf and music! Frankie and Annette are covering their eyes at the fun and Ron at Ginny’s driving. “Kowabunga dudes!”Rating: PG Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Action/Adventure, Humor, Songfic Words: 12193 Chapters: 1 Published: 2008.03.26 Updated: 2008.03.26 Hits: 3936 Reviews: 4
The war is over, and grief hangs heavy over victory.
Slowly, Ginny and Harry must learn to pick themselves up and live again.Rating: PG-13 Category: Post-DH/AB, Post-DH/AB Genre: Action/Adventure, Angst, Romance Words: Chapters: 5 Published: 2019.02.04 Updated: 2019.02.20 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 1182 Reviews: 8
In the fall of 1996 Harry finds a book about the ancient holidays just before Samhain, or what has become Hallowe'en. Tradition says communication with the dead is possible. Harry enlists Ginny to help him find out if its true.Rating: PG-13 Category: Post-OotP, Post-OotP Genre: Drama Warnings: Death Words: Chapters: 16 Published: 2017.10.09 Updated: 2019.02.16 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 7376 Reviews: 30
Before Harry could treat Ginny like a queen, he had to change.Rating: PG-13 Category: Post-OotP, Post-OotP Genre: General, Romance Words: Chapters: 2 Published: 2019.02.08 Updated: 2019.02.16 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 529 Reviews: 10
Ginny Weasley loves attending the muggle primary school in Ottery St Catchpole. There she befriends a boy named Harry. AURating: G Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Fluff, General Words: Chapters: 2 Published: 2019.01.16 Updated: 2019.02.15 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 1028 Reviews: 9
Valentine's day is nearly over. Harry has been held up at the Ministry, and knows Ginny must be disappointed. Rating: PG Category: Post-Hogwarts, Post-Hogwarts Genre: General, Humor, Poetry, Romance Words: Chapters: 1 Published: 2019.02.14 Updated: 2019.02.15 Status: Completed Hits: 256 Reviews: 2
Most things didn’t come naturally to Harry -- like brewing a Pepperup Potion or making a halfway decent treacle tart. In fact, the only thing that had come naturally was Quidditch… until he met Ginny Weasley.Rating: R Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Fluff, Humor, Romance Warnings: Extreme Language, Intimate Sexual Situations, Mild Language, Mild Sexual Situations Words: Chapters: 10 Published: 2018.11.09 Updated: 2019.02.15 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 5941 Reviews: 29
It's been a couple of years since Harry died in the Forbidden Forest and Voldemort declared his victory over the Wizarding World. Running an errand in Diagon Alley, Ginny sees a familiar face.
Written for the Harry/Ginny Subreddit's Valentine's contest, this story does not take place in my extended Potterverse.Rating: G Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Angst, Drama, General, Romance Warnings: Dark Fiction, Death, Mild Language Words: Chapters: 1 Published: 2019.02.12 Updated: 2019.02.12 Status: Completed Hits: 401 Reviews: 7
Texting a random number and meeting a stranger is commonplace...but texting a random number and meeting the perfect woman? Well, Harry thinks there’s a word for that: Serendipity. Rating: PG-13 Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Comedy, Fluff, Humor, Romance Warnings: Extreme Language Words: Chapters: 1 Published: 2019.02.09 Updated: 2019.02.09 Status: Completed Hits: 520 Reviews: 9
Albus has his challenges during his first year. Cleopatra is obviously his soulmate, and has brilliant insights into magic, except she cannot do it like anyone else. Albus has to help her while keeping peace between the two brightest and most competitive students at Hogwarts, Scorpius and Rose. It doesn’t help that people are out to get Albus. Harry is not sure he can keep everyone safe. Then you have Ginny and Cleopatra.
Rating: R Category: Post-Hogwarts, Post-Hogwarts Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Humor, Romance Warnings: Death, Intimate Sexual Situations, Violence, Violence/Physical Abuse Words: 126172 Chapters: 30 Published: 2016.03.20 Updated: 2018.11.28 Status: Completed Hits: 33173 Reviews: 77
What happened to Harry and Ginny after their mysterious Portkey journey and how did the legacy of Regulus Black change their lives, up to the defeat of Tom Riddle? Becomes more and more AU during the story.
Sequel to The Legacy of Regulus BlackRating: R Category: Pre-OotP, Pre-OotP Genre: Action/Adventure, Humor, Romance Words: 58462 Chapters: 11 Published: 2018.11.09 Updated: 2019.01.11 Status: Completed Hits: 4612 Reviews: 53
Most things didn’t come naturally to Harry -- like brewing a Pepperup Potion or making a halfway decent treacle tart. In fact, the only thing that had come naturally was Quidditch… until he met Ginny Weasley.Rating: R Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Fluff, Humor, Romance Warnings: Extreme Language, Intimate Sexual Situations, Mild Language, Mild Sexual Situations Words: 37102 Chapters: 10 Published: 2018.11.09 Updated: 2019.02.15 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 5941 Reviews: 29
Harry and Ginny are at a crossroads with their professional lives that spills over into their personal lives as well. Originally published in 2005 and a part of my "Reconnecting" Potterverse.Rating: G Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Fluff, Romance Words: 11181 Chapters: 1 Published: 2018.12.22 Updated: 2018.12.23 Status: Completed Hits: 857 Reviews: 3
Impetuous Decisions made in childhood are meant to stay there, but Ginny's first year at Hogwarts was more life-threatening than most. She swears never to do anything to put Harry at harm again, but never is a long time. Voldemort is dead, but will echoes of the Chamber prevent her and Harry from ever finding happiness? Rating: PG-13 Category: Pre-OotP, Pre-OotP Genre: Action/Adventure Warnings: Mild Language Words: 28136 Chapters: 6 Published: 2018.12.23 Updated: 2019.02.08 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 1350 Reviews: 12
It's Christmas during Harry's fifth year, and his friends have finally called him out on his foolishness. While Harry is relieved that Voldemort isn't possessing him, he realizes that he owes a certain red-headed witch an apology. In the process, Harry begins to realize that Ginny means much more to him than he could have ever imagined.Rating: PG Category: Post-OotP, Post-OotP Genre: Drama, Humor Words: 2524 Chapters: 1 Published: 2018.12.27 Updated: 2018.12.27 Status: Completed Hits: 781 Reviews: 3
It's Teddy's senior year and his ideas about his future clash with Harry's ideas for him. A visit from a past acquaintance complicates matters.Rating: G Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Action/Adventure, General Warnings: Mild Language Words: 69383 Chapters: 12 Published: 2019.01.09 Updated: 2019.02.01 Status: Completed Hits: 1658 Reviews: 18
Ginny Weasley loves attending the muggle primary school in Ottery St Catchpole. There she befriends a boy named Harry. AURating: G Category: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe Genre: Fluff, General Words: 7437 Chapters: 2 Published: 2019.01.16 Updated: 2019.02.15 Status: Work in Progress Hits: 1028 Reviews: 9