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rhianona ([personal profile] rhianona) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2011-03-30 09:19 pm
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Summer by Mountain 907 (T)

Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: gen with hints of Harry/OFC
Length: 80765
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: FFN Profile
Why this must be read: For a first story, this is phenomenal; in general, it is very nice example of a HP au. This takes place during the summer before fourth year. Due to some not so great circumstances, Harry finds himself agreeing to act as a Breaker Helper for Bill Weasley. Bill has been given the opportunity to join a curse breaking expedition in Central America but he needs a Helper to do so. With his family all traveling to Romania to visit Charlie, he's all but given up on the opportunity when Harry knocks on the door. After healing Harry up, he asks if Harry would like to join him, and of course Harry agrees.

What's nice about this fic is that it lets Harry learn new magics and about the wizarding world before everything goes to pieces in the Wizarding world. This fic stands strong with all of the original characters and it's nice to have a magically powerful Harry but one who is also learning. He takes the opportunity to learn about magic from all the different people joining the expedition. It is also not just about Harry learning about curse breaking; politicking in Britain makes Harry's future uncertain and interesting. In the end, this is a solid story that sets up a believable au.

Bill cleaned up, as he thought of the eventful day. His family on a trip, the Boy-Who-Lived showing up after spending the night knocked out by the roadside, and his own dilemma of needing a Helper. Looking in the living room Bill noticed Harry already asleep, be a surprise if he awoke before noon tomorrow. Then where would he go if Bill left, should he stay and keep an eye on Harry? That would mean no trip for him, or maybe, would he want to go with. Was it possible Harry would be his Breakers Helper? This would help both of them, Harry needed a place to stay Bill needed help, plus from all that he's heard from the twins Harry was very resourceful and smarter than he let on. He would ask in the morning, for now he would have to wait. Something no Weasley was good at.


Harry Potter and the Cursed Summer

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