Here are the fan fiction stories based upon the Harry Potter books written by English teacher education students for this year’s fanfiction project, The Potter Project (2017). In total there were 18 stories (15 of which are available here). All were written by teams of 2-6, students who were given one of four different types of fan fiction tropes or genres to use:
- Alternate Point of View (e.g. Draco Malfoy and the Philosopher’s Stone)
- Prequel or Sequel (e.g. It’s Not Over Until I Say It’s Over)
- Missing Moment (e.g. Meanwhile, In Hufflepuff House)
- Alternate Universe (e.g. When Harry Met Pippi)
Detailed instructions and evaluation criteria available here.
Best Gryffindor Student in the 20th Century – Inspired by the sorting of Harry Potter during his first year, Minerva McGonagall reflects back on her own time as a student at Hogwarts and the path that brought her back as a teacher.
The Curious Case of Quirinus Quirrell – An alternate version to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone that follows Professor Quirrell at select moments during Harry’s first year at Hogwarts.
Desperate Dudley and the Padlocks of Pain – During the summer holidays after his first year at Hogwarts, Harry uses magic to take revenge on his bully of a cousin, Dudley Dursley. However his plan has drastic consequences when it appears he pushes Dudley too far.
The Diary of Tom Riddle – A prequel to the Harry Potter stories that follows young Tom Riddle as he records his own transformation into Lord Voldemort up to his first encounter with the young Harry Potter.
Draco and the Stolen Cup – (Available on Wattpad – registration required.) What was it like for a Slytherin, specifically Draco Malfoy, when the Hogwarts House Cup was awarded to Gryffindor at the end of his first year?
The Dreville Malbottom Affair – From their first meeting on the Hogwarts Express, a special relationship emerges between the unlikely couple, Neville Longbottom and Draco Malfoy.
Hagrid’s First Day with Harry – Harry’s first trip to Diagon Alley to buy supplies for Hogwarts told from Rubeus Hagrid’s point of view.
Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Calamity – Set in the future – Harry Potter is called out of retirement to help Headmistress Hermione Granger solve a series of sinister murders at Hogwarts.
Harry, Yer a Loony – It’s just another typical week at Hogwarts, but Harry is troubled by unusual dreams, mysterious paintings, and his friends’ peculiar behavior.
Magical Muggles – An alternate version to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone that follows Professor McGonagall at select moments during Harry’s first term at Hogwarts.
Neville Longbottom and the Diligits Fortemus – A missing moment from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone that explores how Neville managed to escape with the help of a special plant after being petrified by Hermione in Griffindor common room.
Neville Longbottom and the Rebel Uprising – It’s Neville Longbottom’s seventh year attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but nothing is the same. Harry, Ron and Hermione are missing, and, of course, the gossip is spreading. They are trying to defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and end the ongoing war. When Snape takes over as Headmaster of Hogwarts, and appointing known Deatheaters as teachers, it becomes abundantly clear to Neville that he and the other students are in no position to wait for Harry to rescue them. They needed to start an uprising, they needed to rebel. And with their main fighter out of the picture, Neville needs to pick up the sword.
The Petti-Wallflower – Raised by her loving mother, Megan is as normal as any other muggle – maybe a bit too invisible, though. But the past of her unknown father catches up with her when she receives a letter. One that her father had once received, as well. Her name is written on it in emerald green ink. The wax seal read the letter ‘H’. Our heroine has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!
Severus Snape and the Boy Who Lived – An alternate version to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone that follows Professor Snape during the first few weeks of Harry’s first year at Hogwarts.