Harry Potter
Also known as: The Chosen One, The Boy Who Lived
The Boy Who Lived, a powerful wizard who defeated Lord Voldemort. Known for his bravery, loyalty, and lightning bolt scar.
Popular Harry Potter Ships
Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter
65k works
The enemies-to-lovers pairing of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, two rivals from opposing houses at Hogwarts.
Ginny Weasley/Harry Potter
35k works
The Boy Who Lived and the fierce youngest Weasley, whose canonical romance blossomed from childhood crush to true partnership.
Common Tropes in Harry Potter Fanfiction
Enemies to Lovers
650k works
Characters who start as adversaries and gradually develop romantic feelings for each other.
Fluff
750k works
Light, happy, feel-good stories focused on sweet moments and happiness.
Royalty AU
240k works
Characters are placed in a royal or aristocratic setting with kings, queens, princes, and nobles. Romance often crosses class boundaries or involves political intrigue.
Touch Starved
250k works
A character has been deprived of physical affection and desperately craves touch. Simple gestures become incredibly meaningful and powerful.
Domestic
340k works
Characters in everyday, intimate domestic situations like cooking together, sharing household chores, or quiet moments at home. Romance in ordinary life.
Established Relationship
380k works
Characters are already in a romantic relationship at the story's start. Focus is on maintaining, deepening, or navigating challenges within existing love.
Other Harry Potter Characters
Neville Longbottom
497k works
Shy Gryffindor who grows into a courageous leader. Proves that bravery comes in many forms.
George Weasley
398k works
The other Weasley twin, co-founder of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Creative, loyal, and endlessly inventive.
James Potter
396k works
Harry's father, a talented wizard and Marauder. Arrogant in youth but grew into a brave man who died protecting his family.
Draco Malfoy
385k works
Pure-blood wizard from the Malfoy family, former Death Eater turned reluctant hero. Complex, sharp-tongued, and deeply conflicted about his loyalties.
Sirius Black
348k works
Harry's godfather, a wrongly imprisoned Marauder. Charismatic, reckless, and fiercely devoted to those he loves.
Tom Riddle
313k works
The brilliant and terrifying young wizard who would become Lord Voldemort. Charming on the surface, deeply manipulative underneath.
Ron Weasley
290k works
Loyal best friend and strategic thinker from the Weasley family. Often underestimated but proves his worth time and again.
Ginny Weasley
269k works
Youngest Weasley and powerful witch in her own right. Fierce, independent, and an exceptional Quidditch player.
Fred Weasley
263k works
Half of the legendary Weasley twins, known for his pranks and humor. His loss is one of the most mourned in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Harry Potter?
Harry Potter appears in 341k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Harry Potter fandom. You can browse all Harry Potter fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Harry Potter ships?
The most popular Harry Potter ships include Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Ginny Weasley/Harry Potter. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Harry Potter fanfiction?
Common tropes in Harry Potter fanfiction include Enemies to Lovers, Fluff, Royalty AU, Touch Starved, Domestic, Established Relationship. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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