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Joined 08-31-04, id: 663783, Profile Updated: 06-02-12
Author has written 15 stories for Harry Potter.

Hey! I'm just your average cephalopod trying to make her way in the world of Harry Potter fan fiction. I am currently residing in the warm waters off the east coast of the Sunshine State : ) I am also known as squidlytales at livejournal! All my other works are under this name at Checkmated and The Quidditch Pitch.

Loves: Ron/Hermione, Remus/Tonks, Harry/Ginny, Harry/Draco, Remus/Sirius, Severus/Remus.

Guilty pleasures: Ron/Harry, Draco/Ron, Harry/Ron/Hermione.

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The Painted Past by Adelaide E reviews
"To be fair, we're all a bunch of teenagers," she added generously when she spied his taken offense. "Hormones and the like. Add post-war trauma to it and you're bound to have mangled soap opera plots worthy of the daftest of heroes." RW-HG-DM
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 480,241 - Reviews: 498 - Favs: 246 - Follows: 121 - Updated: 12/14/2015 - Published: 6/11/2004 - Harry P., Ron W., Hermione G., Draco M. - Complete
Resolution by GreenGecko reviews
Sequel to Resonance and Revolution. Harry enters his second year as an Auror Apprentice. Snape's wedding looms, and Harry's odd new powers mature, creating mayhem, perilous temptations, and opportunities to gain real wisdom.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 83 - Words: 787,823 - Reviews: 3084 - Favs: 1,637 - Follows: 1,786 - Updated: 11/13/2012 - Published: 4/1/2007 - Harry P., Severus S.
beautiful contradictions by drowning goldfish reviews
COMPLETED - Looking for an in-character, realistic, original, canon, post-OotP LilyJames fic from 6-7th year with attention to character development and interaction? With no mary sues, set in 1970's Britain, with correct spelling and grammar? Well this is it!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 18 - Words: 94,286 - Reviews: 1368 - Favs: 1,578 - Follows: 707 - Updated: 6/8/2012 - Published: 6/4/2004 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Hogwarts High II by Siriusly Amused reviews
Ron's a junior, Ginny's a sophomore, and they're going back to Hogwarts High alone this year. Will they survive? The second installment to the story of a school with a weird name.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 76,537 - Reviews: 574 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 186 - Updated: 6/13/2008 - Published: 7/10/2005 - Ron W., Ginny W.
Origins: A Young Remus Lupin Story COMPLETE by FullMoonDreams reviews
Remus Lupin is admitted to Hogwart's where he finds friends and enemies as he struggles to keep the secret that he is a werewolf safe. Now HBP & DH compliant. Please read and review.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 44 - Words: 102,272 - Reviews: 238 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 1/19/2008 - Published: 10/7/2004 - Remus L. - Complete
Origins: A Young Severus Snape Story COMPLETE by FullMoonDreams reviews
The story of the whole of Severus Snape's first year at Hogwart's with the young Marauders & future Death Eaters. Told entirely from Snape's POV. Now HBP and DH compliant. Please read and review.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 47 - Words: 92,661 - Reviews: 118 - Favs: 109 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 1/19/2008 - Published: 10/1/2004 - Severus S. - Complete
A Secret Worth Keeping by Red Writing Hood reviews
Letters between Hermione and Dumbledore reveals a secret that Hermione had kept from Severus. Now Complete!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 48 - Words: 159,219 - Reviews: 1874 - Favs: 1,190 - Follows: 495 - Updated: 8/22/2007 - Published: 7/31/2003 - Severus S., Hermione G.
The Ties that Bind by Chelles reviews
Remus was sure that his chance for love had died with his wife years ago. Now, in the midst of reforming both his friendship with Sirius and the Order, a second chance at love presents itself. Will he have the strength to seize it? Sequel to Potter Legacy
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 47 - Words: 242,790 - Reviews: 1014 - Favs: 277 - Follows: 159 - Updated: 3/23/2007 - Published: 8/22/2005 - Remus L., N. Tonks - Complete
Fellytones & Fuzzy Slippers 2: When Blondes Attack by The Treacle Tart reviews
Ron and Hermione are getting married. Harry and Ginny have moved in together. What could go wrong? The sequel to Fellytones and Fuzzy Slippers. Featuring Fanon!Draco, terribly twisted fandom clichés, and the return of the girlfriend from hell. COMPLET
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 33,318 - Reviews: 156 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 55 - Updated: 3/12/2007 - Published: 12/30/2004 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
The Last Sanguimagus by valis2 reviews
Severus finds himself up to his neck in intrigue, bothersome students, and two new teachers that complicate his already complex double life. The Dark Lord's powers threaten them all. Sixth year, SSOFC, OotP spoilers.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 78 - Words: 170,771 - Reviews: 433 - Favs: 162 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 3/9/2007 - Published: 3/8/2004 - Severus S., Harry P.
Revolution by GreenGecko reviews
Sequel to Resonance. Harry continues his Auror training and begins a journey of mastering his unusual and growing powers. Harry, with the help of his adoptive father, is finally making his own way, but fate and prophecy are never completely absent.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 41 - Words: 397,328 - Reviews: 2559 - Favs: 1,793 - Follows: 729 - Updated: 11/27/2006 - Published: 9/6/2005 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
The Seventh Horcrux by Melindaleo reviews
Harry has to decide who to trust as he moves closer to fulfilling his destiny. Will he be able to find and destroy all the Horcruxes? And at what price? Will he be able to find the strength within himself? And…can he do it and still get the girl
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 37 - Words: 317,637 - Reviews: 1623 - Favs: 1,539 - Follows: 565 - Updated: 11/11/2006 - Published: 2/25/2006 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
In Blood Only by E.M. Snape reviews
Snape is Harry's father. No one is happy to hear it. [R due to colorful language, dark themes, and nongraphic violence.]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 45 - Words: 185,251 - Reviews: 3966 - Favs: 3,619 - Follows: 1,093 - Updated: 8/15/2006 - Published: 8/24/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Evanescence by CreativeQuill reviews
[COMPLETE!] PostHBP, Harry's quest for the horcruxes... but he's not doing it alone! HG RHr RemusTonks BillFleur
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 62,439 - Reviews: 1242 - Favs: 843 - Follows: 278 - Updated: 8/24/2005 - Published: 8/3/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
The Potter Legacy: The Story of Lily and James by Chelles reviews
James, Lily, and their friends have managed to survive Hogwarts. Are they ready for what lies beyond? Sequel to Before Harry: The Marauders' Tale. PreHBP Completed!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 61 - Words: 404,746 - Reviews: 1660 - Favs: 640 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 8/15/2005 - Published: 4/12/2004 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Two Kinds of Light by CreativeQuill reviews
[COMPLETE] Third and final installment of Chasing Rainbows trilogy. The Dark Lord is gone, the magical world breathes a sigh of relief... but have they let their guard down too soon? What does Hermione know, and why isn't she talking? HG, RHr, et al.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 58,675 - Reviews: 549 - Favs: 265 - Follows: 67 - Updated: 7/14/2005 - Published: 6/13/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Battle of Wills by Jocelyn reviews
PostOOTP, Snape blows his cover as a spy to save Harry from Voldemort. To win the war, even those who loathe each other must unite, and many lessons are learned in the process. COMPLETE!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 51 - Words: 356,457 - Reviews: 6246 - Favs: 4,119 - Follows: 944 - Updated: 7/12/2005 - Published: 11/27/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Foreshadowing the Unexpected by A-is-for-Amy reviews
The promised sequel to of “Foreshadowing the Past”. Harry and Ginny’s son, Connor is moving into his third year at Hogwarts, and will face a new set of challenges in the form new characters, new classes, and an unwanted increase to his precognitiv
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 28 - Words: 204,990 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 7/12/2005 - Published: 11/8/2004
The Private Journal of Nymphadora Tonks by Rubine Goslay reviews
A year in the life of a loveable young witch. Follows Tonks through Book 5. OotP spoilers NTRL COMPLETE!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 12,876 - Reviews: 124 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 7/11/2005 - Published: 9/3/2004 - N. Tonks, Remus L. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Curse of the Damned by Melindaleo reviews
Sequel to PoE. With Harry's power increasing, and Voldemort now aware of the Prophecy, can Harry find a way to destroy him before Voldemort learns the secrets of the ancient texts? Would this be HP Fanfiction if it were? that easy?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Adventure - Chapters: 33 - Words: 270,978 - Reviews: 2125 - Favs: 2,009 - Follows: 471 - Updated: 7/8/2005 - Published: 11/19/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Resonance by GreenGecko reviews
Year six and Harry needs rescuing by Dumbledore and Snape. The resulting understanding between Harry and Snape is critical to destroying Voldemort and leads to an offer of adoption. Covers year seven and Auror training. Sequel is Revolution.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 79 - Words: 528,272 - Reviews: 4816 - Favs: 5,102 - Follows: 1,267 - Updated: 6/27/2005 - Published: 3/29/2004 - Harry P., Severus S. - Complete
Hogwarts High by Siriusly Amused reviews
COMPLETE WITH EPILOGUE! Hogwarts High is a normal high school. The HP kids have no magic. This is a story about normal kids attending a high school with a weird name.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 92,822 - Reviews: 832 - Favs: 443 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 6/8/2005 - Published: 1/29/2003 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Live And Let Die by DescendingAngel reviews
After 5,focus on Snape's pov; also with Lupin, McGonagall. Harry returns to Hogwarts sooner than expected,new year begins,he gets into trouble,Snape and Lupin are sent on a rescue mission. I swear the story's better than the summary ;) (complete)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 22 - Words: 91,470 - Reviews: 350 - Favs: 106 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 4/13/2005 - Published: 6/24/2003 - Severus S., Remus L. - Complete
The Others: Outtakes from Chasing Rainbows by CreativeQuill reviews
Outtakes from my fic "Chasing Rainbows" - a few missing scenes from the viewpoint of other characters.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,437 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 4/8/2005 - Published: 4/6/2005 - Harry P., Ron W.
Chasing Rainbows by CreativeQuill reviews
[COMPLETE] Sequel to Shades of Grey Harry's seventh and final year at Hogwarts. What is the power he knows not? Who can tell him? Harry spends his final year learning many things.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 35 - Words: 91,986 - Reviews: 971 - Favs: 413 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 3/31/2005 - Published: 3/3/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
The Cottage In Hogsmeade by Tirzah A. McGaffin reviews
Part 2 in the Marauders' Trilogy! Remus Lupin never thought he would see the halls of Hogwarts again. Old memories and enemies darken his return, but an escaped murderer and an unhappy reunion will make this one of the most trying years of his life. Rlang
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 40,069 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 2/23/2005 - Published: 9/1/2004 - Remus L., Albus D.
Love on Earth by Nutsaboutremus reviews
COMPLETED! EPILOGUE UP! REVIEW(Post-Hogwarts,DG,a bit AU)This dark, romantic tale asks whether it is possible to survive a love that consumes you. Full summary inside.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 6 - Words: 27,200 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 2/10/2005 - Published: 8/18/2004 - Draco M., Ginny W. - Complete
Shades of Grey by CreativeQuill reviews
[COMPLETE] What secrets does Petunia Dursley have, and what will Dumbledore do when Harry turns seventeen, and he can no longer be told that he must stay in the Dursley household? And where do his feelings for Ginny fit in?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 43,422 - Reviews: 637 - Favs: 563 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 2/9/2005 - Published: 1/27/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Chemistry for Werewolves 101 by Laren Goldstar reviews
CHAP21UP!Dumbledore's muggle goddaughter is staying at Grimmauld Place; Remus is about to learn that muggles really can be very, very interesting people...pls r&r! COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 22 - Words: 65,611 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 12/21/2004 - Published: 3/23/2004 - Remus L. - Complete
Trust by CreativeQuill reviews
[COMPLETE] A seventh year fic. HG and RHr and other ships... but about the importance of trust in all relationships, not just romantic ones.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 96,557 - Reviews: 764 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 12/20/2004 - Published: 11/12/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
All Secrets Sleep in Winter Clothes by enlightenedkitty reviews
[Complete!] When Snape, ever the bastard, is exposed as a spy, top auror Hermione is sent to Hogwarts to protect him. But meanwhile, Harry's behaving erratically, Draco's slimy as ever and Ronald Weasley desperately needs a woman. HG&SS
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 133,769 - Reviews: 674 - Favs: 662 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 11/18/2004 - Published: 9/27/2002 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
In the Beginning by CreativeQuill reviews
(COMPLETE) The prequel to Harry Potter and the Power of Truth, and it's sequel Harry Potter and the Power of Faith. Enjoy!
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,435 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 11 - Published: 11/1/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Power of Faith by CreativeQuill reviews
COMPLETE (21 Chapters)-- Sequel to Harry Potter and the Power of Truth -- the peaceful world they expected hasn't exactly come to pass... which is what happens when you leave Death Eaters to regroup.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 69,510 - Reviews: 247 - Favs: 93 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 10/28/2004 - Published: 9/21/2004 - Harry P. - Complete
The Awakening Power by sib-ff reviews
Complete! Challenges fill Harry’s 6th year: growing powers, Snape as defense teacher, new Potions teacher, a new crush on him, Voldemort, Ginny, Goblins? Lots of humor, drama, action and romance! H:G,R:Hr. Award winner!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 34 - Words: 250,118 - Reviews: 2601 - Favs: 3,530 - Follows: 843 - Updated: 10/14/2004 - Published: 1/29/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
Harry Potter and the Power of Truth by CreativeQuill reviews
COMPLETE! What if the magical world DID exist? What if Harry Potter and the major characters from the books were real, and there was a very real threat looming from the magical world?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 26 - Words: 90,936 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 213 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 9/14/2004 - Published: 7/8/2004 - Harry P. - Complete
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The Pursuit of Happiness reviews
[H.D] Harry Potter has great friends, a job he loves, and a peaceful life for the first time in years. So why can’t he just be happy like everybody else? [PreDH, no spoilers]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 20,867 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 9 - Published: 7/17/2007 - Harry P., Draco M. - Complete
One Day for Them reviews
[R.Hr] What exactly did Ron and Hermione get up to on their first Hogsmeade weekend all on their own? A PoA outtake.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,287 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 18 - Published: 3/25/2007 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
A Study in Décor reviews
Harry has an embarrassing secret. [H.R]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,028 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/30/2006 - Harry P., Ron W. - Complete
Hurtling reviews
hurtle: [v] to move with or as if with great speed. Two friends find themselves hurtling towards an unknown future. [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,493 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 13 - Published: 6/20/2006 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
There’s a First Time for Everything reviews
Hermione sees something she doesn’t want to see, Ron learns something he rather not learn, and Ron and Hermione tell some secrets. Pure fluff, no plot at all [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,325 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 7 - Published: 3/10/2006 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
A Midsummer Night's Dream reviews
In the summer following the trio's sixth year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione find themselves holed up at Privet Drive. Little did they know that it would be the final summer before their worlds were turned completely insideout. [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,821 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/12/2006 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
An Honor reviews
I was sixteen when I figured out I was in love with Hermione Granger. Sure, it must have been pretty obvious—well, obvious to everyone except Hermione and me. Especially me. I was a prat and I’ll be the first to admit it [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,542 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/8/2006 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
A Taste of Winter reviews
In a small country in a faraway village, two people rediscover what it's like to be in love. Spoilers for HBP [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,401 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 5 - Published: 9/27/2005 - Ron W., Hermione G. - Complete
One True Pairing reviews
After Hermione leaves him, Ron learns that life goes on and that love is all you need. [Ron.Squid] No, really. READ IT. It's a parody!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 727 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 2 - Published: 8/15/2005 - Ron W. - Complete
Kiss and Tell reviews
Sirius Black becomes very curious after hearing about Remus Lupin's kissing history. [RL.SB] Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 993 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/31/2005 - Sirius B., Remus L. - Complete
Detachment reviews
Hermione isn't sure how to feel or what to do...Comfort can be found amongst friends and loves, and Hermione is reminded that life goes on. [R.Hr]
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 537 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/28/2005 - Hermione G., Ron W. - Complete
Dean Knows reviews
I'm not stupid, you know. I knew, even from the beginning, that going out with her would result in heartbreak for myself. Funny, the things you do when you're in love. [G.D, H.G]
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,135 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 27 - Published: 7/26/2005 - Dean T., Ginny W. - Complete
November reviews
“Moony?” Sirius asks softly, without his usual swagger and confidence. “Do you ever feel like you’re going insane?” Remus considers the question carefully and then answers truthfully. “Everyday.” [RL.SB] Slash.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 940 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/1/2005 - Remus L., Sirius B. - Complete
I'll Remember reviews
We got married on a Sunday, right underneath the beech tree by the lake at Hogwarts. It was where we had shared our first kiss. I remember being a nervous wreck the entire time...We were both barely eighteen.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,328 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/22/2005 - Complete
It Happened One Night reviews
What really happened that night the Death Eaters came for the Longbottoms?...She felt a thrill over horror sweep through her before he screamed 'CRUCIO'...Written preHBP.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Tragedy/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,869 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 4 - Published: 11/13/2004 - Complete