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Harry Potter fanfic links (most of them involving Snape!):
Poetry

The great majority of fannish poetry is just... abysmal. Much of it is almost indescribably bad. Yet I learned when I was first interested in Star Trek and Blake's Seven fandom, twenty-odd years ago, that if you plough through the dross there are a fair number of decent pieces out there, which have something interesting to say and say it competently - and there are a precious few which are of the highest professional standard, and could stand alongside any poem ever written and not look shabby. So I've done the ploughing for you, and turned up lots of decent hard-wearing flints and a few nuggets of real gold.

This is not, btw, an exhaustive list of all the "real" Potter-verse on fanfiction.net. At time of writing this I am still working my way through them, and in any case there have been some poems which were perfectly proficient, "proper" poems but which I decided against because I didn't find them very interesting; while at the same time I have include some pieces which are technically a bit ropey but which I thought were interesting and original. Poems which I consider to be of exceptionally high standard, such that even someone who wasn't a Potter fan might want to read them just for their quality, are marked with a star -

See also A Note to Aspiring Poets on the FanFiction Follies page, for some advice on things to bear in mind when writing poetry.

2 poems by dreamcatcher
The names of the two poems are sirius in azkaban and the moon godess to remus lupin, which should be fairly self-explanatory.... The 12 Days of Voldemas! by Professor Cassandra
A slightly demented Potterverse version of The 12 Days of Christmas, with humorous asides. addict by WildeOne
This is (bizarrely in my opinion) supposed to be about a slash relationship between Hermione and Pansy, but it could be anyone thinking about a female ex friend or lover they are trying to get over. Tiny, elegant almost-haiku. After the Fall by savageland
Elegant, sad sequence of poems tracing Snape's fate after the death of Dumbledore. You may find you have to go to the Occlumency site and set up an account before you can access this story. After the Match by Ember Nickel
A series of viewpoints in sonnet form, surrounding the scene in PoA where Dementors invaded the Quidditch pitch. Afterlife!Snape by Minerva McTabby
A humorous look at Snape exploring his options in the afterlife. Again.... by kestinstewart
An intense, harrowing little look at Snape having fallen into Voldemort's hands. Alone by Kitsuchi
Petunia wondering why Lily got all the glory and she got none. Alone by QuidditchFlea101
Snape takes a perverse pleasure in the thought of dying as alone as he has lived. Among These Thorns by Karbon Okapi
Hermione nurturing a secret yearning for Snape. And Because He Loved Her by yesterday's footprints
Short, dreamy series of sketches of a couple stealing a kiss on the eve of battle. Andantino by Noldo
On Andromeda Black, turning away from her sisters. and death did apart them by miss Foxears
A tiny but neatly-constructed piece about Lily and James - well worth a look despite the somewhat mangled English. And we all fall down by Lotten
Sinister little piece charting the fate of the Marauders, as fate knocks them off one by one. Anyways by Ron
Bittersweet little conversation between Snape and Poppy Pomfrey. As The Clock Stops by emmareth
Fate is ticking onwards for Draco, leading him down dark paths as he regrets the friendship (or more?) which might have been possible between himself and Harry, and is now lost to him. As Winter Falls on Hogwarts by NefertariHime
A series of vignettes of different characters, seen as the snow begins to fall. The author has attempted a complex rhythmic structure which sometimes goes hopelessly haywire, but where it works it works well and the poem is full of beautiful images. Atropos by Buckbeak's Revenge
A look at the workings of fate in the Harry Potter universe. Attribute/A Tribute by duj
A companion-piece to the chapter What Hermione Did Next of Borolin's (which is to say, Dyce's and my) story Lost and Found, based around the structure of Emily Dickinson's poem Pain (but more powerful, IMO). Snape has been retrieved after months of torture by Voldemort, and is slowly recovering, but memory still has the power to paralyse him with dread. The court referred to in the poem is his own self-judgement. The Automaton and The Automaton Revisited by White Silence
Somebody is not what they seem.... Avada Kadvra by Avatar000
Prose-poetry rather than poetry: Harry thinking about how he had to become a killer to stop a killer. Avada Kedevra by Gil-Estel of Mirkwood
A killer (possibly Voldemort) contemplates the pleasure of the kill, in Shakespearean sonnet mode. Aware by Purple Rubber Ducky
Draco as a self-harmer, trying to get some sensation other than the icy cold his father trained him up to. Barely There by My Sharpie Is Green
Narcissa thinks of herself as a blank canvas. Beautiful Affliction by spheeris1
Harry and Draco as obsessed lovers (the writer is kind-of obsessed - but she does it so well). Beauty Beheld by Phoenixburning16
Somebody (unspecified) looks at Harry and finds him beautiful. A poem of very high standard, in the manner of Pablo Neruda. The Beauty of Tawny Hair and Magic by Cole Pascal
Somebody (unspecified, but probably Harry) thinks about the tawny-haired girl (unspecified, but probably Ginny) who inspires him to keep up the fight. Beyond Yesterday by TwilightSong
Lily welcomes Severus to a peaceful (but rather passive) afterlife. Biased by whitehound (me, of course!)
A filk (Science Fiction or Fantasy-based folk song) about the way in which Snape is judged in comparison with the other characters. Big boys don't cry. by lilesas
Horribly sad poem about Draco. You have been warned. The Birth of the Phoenix by EleanorLilyPotter
Dreamy surreal piece about a phoenix coming to be. Black by Eizoku
A look at the death of Sirius, and the appropriateness of his name. Black by XillyriaX
Qua poetry I would say this is competentish but unexceptional - but as a look at the inner workings of Voldemort's mind I thought it was creepy enough to be worth including. Black Humor by Tabbycat2000
The death of Sirius - from his own p.o.v.. Blanket by Jesena
I'm at a loss how to describe this, except to say that somebody male who is about to make a sacrifice (Harry, Draco, Albus, Snape, Ron - could be lots of people) is dedicating their sacrifice to various aspects of life. Maybe. Or then again, maybe not. Blizzards by Myth1
Lupin looking for some answers about Peter's treachery. Elegant but confusing. Blood and Fire by IckleRonniekins
Of Voldemort, being slowly consumed and colonized by Harry's blood. Blurbs by the Wayside by Kelpie Green
Sirius has a moment of clarity and rage in this interestingly-constructed poem. A Book of Hogwarts Verse by Lucillia
A series of comic verses about various aspects of Hogwarts life: not deathless poetry exactly, but very amusing, telling little stories in verse form. You could make a musical out of this lot. Brave by Darkaus
A look at the different houses of Hogwarts. Breaking Down the Dragon by Phoenixburning16
Harry looks at Draco, and sees someone as tense as he is arrogant. Breathe by tweedledumb
Somebody (unspecified, possibly Snape because it's someone who doesn't like being touched) is trapped and panicking. Bring Your Army by Sam Vimes
Harry's riposte to Voldemort's threat in the same author's poem When I Come For You . Broken Hero by columbine-icetree
Sirius running towards his death. I wasn't sure whether to include this or not as I felt the last verse was very weak - but I decided on the whole that it was still pretty good. A broken spirit's hope by Alannis
Snape thinks of himself as something broken into sharp pieces, so that anyone who wants to touch him will cut themselves. Not nearly as sloppy as the title suggests, although it is really poetic prose rather than true poetry, in that it has nice ideas elegantly expressed, but very little rhythm. Burn Baby Burn by Nest Freemark
Ginny Weasley as damaged and desperate (and gay). Totally canon-shafted by the way Ginny later developed in the books, but still a good poem. Calm Before the Storm by gevenni
The young Tom Riddle prepares to leave the orphanage, on a quest to kill his father.... Slightly canon-shafted, but very good and very creepy. Cards Delt by season5girl
Draco has to play the cards life dealt him. Castle by spheeris1
Draco looks at Harry, caught up in his own myth, with a mixture of desire, understanding and rage. Cat by Sir Francis Drake's Heir
Minerva cannot bring herself to sit at Albus's desk, in Albus's chair - unless it's in cat-form, seeking his memory. Cause Sirius Is Camp by Thieving Gypsy
Originally written in protest at some bad Mary Sue pairings with Sirius - but also probably quite true! Chain by spheeris1
Draco and Harry and a somewhat S&M relationship.... Dodgy though that may be, it's too well-written to pass over. Chamber of Secrets by Serpentina
Draco invites Ginny to look inside his heart. Cherries by Rhys Quinn
Petunia and Vernon look back at their life together, and how they met. This is only borderline as poetry - it has no rhyme and little rhythm, and is more a series of poetic monologues - but it's very readable and the ideas are interesting and quite touching. Childhood Presumptions by LiteraryLuminary
Lupin thinking about maturity and the lack of it, and why he never quite fit in with the rest of the Marauders. Choices by kestinstewart
A look at the choices which led Snape into and then out of the Dark. I wasn't sure whether to include this as it is erratic in a way which suggests English might not the the writer's first language, but I decided it had enough good lines and images to be worth it. Choices by Pessimistic Poet
Young Severus is offered a choice between becoming a Death Eater and... becoming a professor. Claventino's Verse by Resonance
The odd and archaic words that a strange youth called Hugh Claventino speaks to the Sorting Hat. Companion-piece to a very surreal one-shot just called Claventino . Cold Abnormal Aftermath by ryanzraindrop
A series of poems about Sirius's largely unrequited passion for James. Cold Fire by koolgirl1993
Lily brought a warming fire into Severus's life, but when he lost her, the fire was left to burn without an object. The Colors of My House by CallaHaruka
An outstandingly good poem: in the wake of Dumbledore's death, Snape contemplates the different meanings, both good and bad, of the Slytherin colours. There is a second poem on the same page, called To Compel, which is competent but IMO nothing like as strikingly good. You may find you have to go to the Occlumency site and set up an account before you can access this story. Come and look by Heir of Darkness
Draco contemplates suicide as a form of self-expression.... Come See by QueenStrata
A look at different characters, trapped behind a series of masks. Could The Snape Save Hogwarts? by Moey
A very strange parody of Dr Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas - yet with a fairly serious theme. Crabbe's Poetry Book by duj
Vincent Crabbe has unexpected depths and a rough but genuine gift for poetry. This is really a prose story, but it incorporates two poems from Crabbe's point of view. A Creature Who Still Smells of Sea by rae-sim
A small, bright island is beleaguered by the sea. An old man defends the island and befriends a creature who comes from the waves, who desires the light and the land but can never be wholly free of the sea. The characters are not named but appear to be allegorical versions of Snape and Dumbledore. Crucio by Amanda Swiftgold
A look at how Snape sees life, at how he would feel in extremis . Strange, elegant, obscure - and ultimately not as depressing as it sounds. Damn you Malfoy-a correspondence of thought by Marina Floyr
Snape and Lucius thinking about each other, and each other's loyalty or otherwise to Voldemort, after the incident at the World Cup. The Dance by Spiral1
Sonnet to Snape, keeping to the sidelines for fear of falling.... Dance of the Deatheater by AngeloftheOdd
Lucius looks at Snape's betrayal DANE'S POEM by hrmi'nebook
This one really shouldn't be here, because it's about another story entirely (The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E Pearson) and the author just listed it under Harry Potter because they couldn't find where else to put it. But it's so exceedingly good - about somebody who is, or feels themselves to be, an artificial construct (complete with translation into binary) - that I had to list it. The dangers of recalling the Past by EleanorLilyPotter
Snape tries, and fails, to overcome his memories of James in order to teach Harry Occlumency. Dare by Orion's Star
Neville, thinking that the people who laugh at him would not actually be able to cope with what he does. The Dark by lLibitina
Peter Pettigrew looks back with some regret. Dark Mark by spoke
A tiny, creepy look at the Death Eaters' vow of allegiance. Date to Expire: Yesterday by rapunzel.in.black
Someone thinks of a lost love as a sort of disease, eating away at them. I'm not sure why it was listed under Harry Potter fics as there's no indication who the characters are, although I suppose it could be Severus thinking about Lily: but it's a very clever piece whoever it is. De l'Un D'un autre by xx.just.a.contradiction.xx
Three poems, of which the first is a cool, refined and formal piece showing Andromeda Tonks contemplating the death of her sister Narcissa. The other two poems - Snape thinking about Lily, and George about Fred - are in my opinion much less successful, but the Andromeda/Narcissa one is a gem. Dead Skin Mask by Skull Bearer
A look at how the Death Eaters' individuality is subsumed by the masks they wear. Dead Words by imber
Of a book, desiring to be read.... Dear Tom: A Ghostly Correspondence by PallaPlease
Years after the fall of Voldemort, Ginny is still trying to deal with her feelings about Tom Riddle. The Death Eater's Lament by Severa1
Snape at the moment when he turned his back on Voldemort. The Death Eaters Monarchy by NocturneM
A look at what the wizarding world dreads. Starts very well and creepily. Goes on a bit. Death of a Dream by Darkaus
Snape after Dumbledore's death, thinking that all his life he had wanted to go through the door from darkness to light, but now he's trapped on the wrong side of that door and it's closing fast. Death Has Dark Hair by stuttermoan
Slash piece, moderately explicit - Harry sees Snape as a beautiful personification of Death. Deep Connection by npetrenko
Creepy gnomic little almost-haiku - Voldemort to Harry. The Dementor's Kiss by lookinginward
Portrait of a Dementor as a creature consumed by its own emptiness, drawn to human warmth like a moth to flame.... A poem of the highest technical standard. Demon Company by Delusion
Draco looks to an offer of friendship (possibly love) from Harry to save him from the stigma of the dark company he used to keep. Derelict Taxonomies by stuttermoan
Snape thinks about how his loyalty to Albus was carried, reductio ad absurdum, to the command to destroy the very thing he served. Desire by Pheo
Formal piece, arranged as a series of cinquains. Remus tries to tell Tonks that their relationship is unsuitable, but she has better things to do with her lips than argue. The Diagnosis by SakuraxxDrops
A surreal medical examination of Harry. Diana's Toy by Tiamat's Child
Lupin thinks about the moon as if she was his mistress, in both senses. The Difference Between He and I by EmySabath
Salazar looks at Godric (or any typical Slytherin looks at any typical Gryffindor) and ruminates about different types of courage. Disease by Watermelon Wishes
Harry falling for Luna. Divergence by Lustreole
Draco and Harry catch sight of each other in the mirror, and are to some extent mirror-images of each other. Not slash. Dog Star by AMDUSIAS
A sonnet about Sirius. Don't Know You by TheEric
Harry realizes that he didn't really have the chance to get to know Sirius very well. Down the Rabbit Hole by Phoenixburning16
Harry fears he may be cracking up. Draught of Living Death by Irish Anor
Snape feels that the cold, unfeeling mask which he projects has taken him over. drowned in memories by Kathara
After the war, Harry gradually falls apart and descends into drink-fuelled memories. Duet for One by whitehound (me, of course!)
In order to pass as a Death Eater, Snape must rotate the dark side of his mind forwards and suppress every good thought and impulse which might betray him to the Dark Lord; but doing so isn't exactly psychologically healthy. Dumbledore's Last Request by jennifer snape
Snape will grit his teeth and accept the insincere praise of those who had been ready enough to believe him a murderer. The Eager Arms of Consequence by 2L82Apologize
A surreal look at Dumbledore, looking at Harry. Echoes by kangeiko
Snape looks back on his long rivalry with James Potter - and on one single night when they were lovers, not enemies. [Written before OotP made it plain how viciously James treated the young Severus. ] Echoes by QueenStrata
In the cemetary where Cedric died, an echo lingers.... Emeralds and Silver by SilverRaven17
Longish and very dark poem in which Ginny becomes a ruthles killer - but it has some very clever images and phrases. The End of His Double-Life by valis2
The Death Eaters meet in dark and cold, and Snape's secret is finally uncovered.... You may find you have to go to the Occlumency site and set up an account before you can access this story. The End of September by Gonetoday
Ginny contemplates the coming battle. An Entreaty of Strange Faith by Scarr C
Immensely surreal and moderately explicit Shakespearean-sounding slash poem about Draco and Harry. The Epic of Wizard Baruffio by neoepiphany
An epic poem about one of the minor historical Potterverse characters, in a deliberately old-fashioned clunky style, complete with scholarly footnotes. Erised by whitesilence
Hermione looks in the mirror, not to dream of her heart's desire but to learn what it is.... You may find you have to go to the Ashwinder site and set up an account before you can access this story. Eulogy by Yulara lordhellebore
A very short piece about Snape, stranded as he is between two sides. A Face In Shadow by Atalanta Pendragonne
Snape as a dark mage who prizes "knowledge over innocence." Face Up On A Gravel Road by LotrNaustenfan
Elegant obscure look at the fate of the Marauders-era characters. The fall of the Phoenix by EleanorLilyPotter
Harry pledges himself to Ginny - a bit OTT I think but has some very nice images. a falling star by Avindara Nirvene
A series of cool, sad, atmospheric poems about Narcissa, coming to terms with the divisions between the sisters, and her new life as a Malfoy. More poems are being added.. Farewell by kestinstewart
Draco remembers Snape, who died a hero, leading his students for the light side. Adapted from a poem by AC Swinburne called Adieux a' Marie Stuart . Father to Son: The First Lesson by Lys ap Adin
Lucius teaches Draco that he is bound always to follow the self-same pattern as his ancestors. Fear by kestinstewart
A look at the fear which Snape feels towards Voldemort and his general situation. I wasn't sure whether to include this as it is erratic in a way which suggests English might not the the writer's first language, but I decided it had enough good lines and images to be worth it. Feeling the Wind Storm Through in Lansing by A Darker Shade of Bright
A strange little poem about loss, only indirectly connected with the Potterverse by the fact that it inspired the prose vignette Brooding which follows it, and which is Snape thinking about self-hatred. Fidelius by Sabrina Myst
A rhythmic piece looking at Sirius's thoughts in Azkaban. find you empty by Ashura
Draco looks at Harry, damaged and outworn but being expected to put a brave face on things for the public gaze. Slightly slashy. Folie by wishfinger
Remus dreams of seeing Sirius again, after his death. For love of the dragon by Acsid
A cold, sad, elegant slash piece - Harry and Draco were lovers, and after Draco's death Harry thinks that all the great things he has done (by no means all of them very nice) were done for Draco. For My Father by Rais Majere
Draco is still devoted to Lucius. For now by emily.down
A series of slightly surreal haiku, supposedly written to each other by Hermione and Severus as their relationship gradually develops. For Snape by besnaped
Three jingly little poems in praise of Snape. For What It's Worth by jenelin
Cedric Diggory thinks about his death. For You by Jacalyn Hyde
A little meditation on Bellatrix's loyalty to her Lord. Forbidden Fruit by Neo-Marauders
Of Tom Riddle, worming his snaky way around Ginny. Forever Gone by EllenHockley
Narcissa thinks about Lucius, condemned to be Kissed.... Forget by Mari Sofia
Hermione offers Snape a comforting distraction from the pains of memory. Forgive by Moonlight Phoenix1
Draco as an abused child whose father tries to salve his conscience with expensive presents. Four Houses by Amarth Obstreperous
The Sorting Hat details the faults of the four Hogwarts Houses. A Fragment of Soul by Anonymist
Harry thinks about a blue eye seen in a sliver of glass, and about fragmented souls generally. Free and Equal by Leona-da-Quirm
Compares the choice to serve freely made by both Dobby and Harry. Friend by Lady Sarcasm
Snape as a self-harmer - an idea which might be thought overdone or exploitative except that he's just the sort of person who might - and this is of course very well done or I wouldn't have listed it. From the Mind of the Half Blood Prince by darkhelmeti
A series of spiky little pieces in which the young Severus ruminates about hexes he is working on. Frozen Wine by Smarmy Penguin
Slash piece: Harry thinking that it's Draco's bitterness and coldness that he loves best. The Golden Boy by Street fairie
Draco looks at Harry as a character from Arthurian myth - and feels himself fated to be the villain. The Garden by Ivydoll
A very accomplished, dreamy poem in which somebody looks lovingly on Neville, tending his garden. According to the intro. it's meant to be slash and the viewpoint character is Percy, but there's nothing in the poem itself to indicate either the identity or the gender of the speaker. Gardening by kangeiko
A grim look at one of the things which turns Snape against Voldemort - when he walks in on Voldemort's own personal take on a bit of pruning and weeding.... A Ghost Story by GlidingQuill
Haunted by Dumbledore's death, Snape imagines himself surrounded by angry or sorrowful ghosts. Gilderoy/Severus by Lyle
Silly little piece - Lockhart makes a pass at Snape, and gets slapped. Ginny's song by Spacedunderhead
A short look at a tough gal. glass bombardment by ShinigamiForever
Abstract, surreal and mildly slashy look at Draco looking at Harry. Godric's Hollow by Daisymay79
Harry visits his parents' graves the night before battle. Gone by Super Shayde
Sirius in Azkaban. Gorgeous by TheBitterWord
A sort of prose-poem about Snape's true love: his art. Green Owl Post, From a Man by aldalindil
Lockhart attempts to seduce Snape, in a style parodying Dr. Suess. Rather crude, but technically accomplished. grey and semisoft by Gonetoday
Hermione is dead and Hogwarts is destroyed, but Ron keeps plugging on with a sort of bleakly cheerful stoicism. The Gryffindor Girl by Anne Davies
The other students whisper and look askance at Hermione during her first few months at Hogwarts, prior to the troll incident. Guiding Light by OnceWasLost
Harry picking his way along a path he didn't choose. hagrid's poem by bloodmoonchild
Odd little humour piece, half sad and half silly. Haikus by Lurk
A series of haikus from the p.o.v. of various characters - Gred and Forge keep butting in. Lightweight but fun. HaiPu by Setsuna529
Little verse vignettes, not quite haikus but quite fun. Half by lupin-girl88
Somebody thinking about a lost friend or lover - probably Remus of Sirius. A Hand in the Dark by Lady Amiere
Well-written but obscure: somebody (unspecified) thinks about promises (unspecified) which were never kept, until somebody (unspecified, wearing black) offers him their hand from the shadows. Harry on the A Train by Lizzzie
Described as "wizard rock for grownups" - lyrics about reading Harry Potter on the train, and imagining magic in the office. Harry Potter and the Alphabet of Cliches by Kamerreon
Humorous examination of fanfic clichés about Harry's background and character. Harry Potter and the attack of the Limp Wrists by aMazon-qUeen
An extremely silly bit of humorous slash, told as a series of haikus. Harry Potter and the Sonnet Sequence by Ziggy Sternenstaub
This is intended to grow into a series of sonnets about different characters. It begins with a very polished, thoughtful piece about Snape. The Harry Potter Musical! by mentta
Humorous theme-songs for various characters - with more to come. Harry's Dinner by The-Rose-Has-Wilted
Slash piece: Harry set up a dinner for himself and Draco, but Draco didn't show up. That sounds simple, but the poem is full of complex imagery. Hate by Lady Liadan
Snape's feelings about Dumbledore, post HBP. Have a Taste by BasketKiwi
Swinging, jazzy piece in which Tonks tells Remus it won't kill him to unbend a little and have some fun with her. Haze by Guanin
A suicidal Draco sits by a lake and thinks about the loss of a male lover (red-haired, possibly Ron). Heaven Never Shatters by Soleil Fonce
A dead lover (intended as Draco to Harry but could be anybody) speaks to the living. Deeply depressing but quite accomplished. Hermione Triumphant by Jenwryn
A peaceful evening, and Hermione quietly watches Snape, her lover. Hermione's Secret by hpcheerfreak
Cleverly-constructed little piece about a secret, illicit affair between Hermione and Draco. Hero in Hell by QueenWeasel
A look at Snape's lone stance against the darkness. Only so-so as poetry, but has several interesting images. Heroes by Irish Anor
Harry is expected to save everybody - but who will save him? Hidden by superhan
A little jingle about somebody looking at Snape and wondering what lies behind the frosty facade. Hidden Shadows by Gaby-Black
A series of poems about the relationships between the Marauders (mild slash elements in some cases).
Poetry: added 14/01/08 HOGWARTS IN OZ! by Elijah's Chick
What would the Harry Potter books be like if they were set in Australia? Very silly. [N.B. "Thongs" in this context are a type of sandal, elsewhere called flip-flops. ] The Hogwarts Library by Ephemeral Eternity
A sequence of narrative verses in which Tom Riddle has left a note inside a Hogwarts library book, which Hermione later finds, opening a connection between them. Elegantly written, although the writer's assumption that readers will need a dictionary is annoyingly patronizing. Hufflepuff Is The Place To Be! by Final Fiction X
Why Hufflepuffs are the best. I Am by Draco-luver
A look at the four houses - riddled with annoying typing-errors, but well-written and very amusing. I Am by Silver Sailor Ganymede
An unusual one for me to include, since it's an anti-Snape poem which portrays him as a villain, but I thought it was good enough to be worth the effort. I am blind by Silbermond
Ginny mourns for Harry, slain in the war. The writer is German-speaking and the English goes a bit haywire at times, but it shows real talent nevertheless. I Am Lord Voldemort by AquaRias
Tom Riddle's boast. I Am the Other Enemy by Darkaus
Snape contemplating Harry. As poetry, this one barely qualifies - it's almost completely devoid of rhythm - but it has some interesting ideas and images. I am the Very Model of a Future Evil Overlord by Elspeth1
Gilbert & Sullivan do Draco.... I Dream of Conquest by SakuraxxDrops
A look at Tom Riddle's thoughts and goals. The rhythm here is a but clunky and erratic, but despite this this poem contains some highly original and creepy imagery. I Know I Can Have Him, A Dance Where I Bleed by Lethe
Draco desires Harry from afar. I Listen to Stories by Cede
This is done as if written by Teddy Tonks, aged about eight, and as such is not exactly deathless verse: but it has some nice lines and nice ideas. I Love You, Hagrid by Arsenic Kiss
A love poem to Hagrid - well, sort of.... I Remember You, Child by Allocin
Dumbledore thinking about the rope of destiny which has bound him to Harry from the first - based on the structure of the poem Catrin by Gillian Clarke. I, Sirius by almondcrescent
Young Sirius's view of himself. I Take Your Name to Bed With Me by stuttermoan
Unrequited slash - Snape gazes at Harry from afar. i would for love by Ms0Rephorttary0padfootlet
What would Harry do to be loved? I Would Have Learnt To Hate You by cedera
If Harry's parents had lived, there would have been things about them that made him angry, that he resented; but instead, they are just ciphers to him. Icarus by Bil
A sad look at Harry's progress through life. If God would Send His Angels by Empress Jejune Tome
Not really a Potter-verse at all, though it was on the HP listings; just a bit of musing about the state of the world. If you asked them by black lambs don't lie
A sad, creepy little piece - Peter Pettigrew looks at what his betrayal has done to the other Marauders. imperfect by The Cynic
Tom Riddle, stripping away his inconvenient humanity. In A Tree by Liberty Ford
A slash poem from Pansy's viewpoint, wondering how to tell Draco that she really prefers girls. Very slightly crude but very well-written. In Darkness' Presence by Gwachaedir
Of Snape, sunk in darkness so long he doesn't know how to live any other way. In the balance by Fleurette Chauvelin
Sirius tries to remember what first caused the enmity between him and Snape, and wonders whether it has to go on. In the distance, it shines. by lazymeoo7
Of life and Quidditch.... [Warning: annoyingly tiny print, very hard to read.] In the House that Severus Built by potteresque-ire
Meditative, not-very-explicit slash piece. Harry and Draco are among several students who return to Hogwarts to do or redo their final year. A relationship gradually develops between them, fuelled by the knowledge of the sacrifices which Snape made for both of them. Into Oblivion by TheOriginalHufflepuff
A view of Sirius not-quite-cracking-up in Azkaban. It had to be him by dreyd
Snape contemplating the deaths of James and Lily [language slightly stilted in places due to having been translated from the French ]. It Makes A Fellow Proud To Be A Pureblood by aihjah
Humour: Sirius Black sings a mocking song about his pureblood relatives. It Was Me by New Dragon Rider
A very dark take on Remus. Jagged Eternity by fractured-shadow
Accomplished, surreal and obscure. According to the summary the idea is that Harry has taken steps to prevent himself from feeling emotion, in order to prepare himself for battle - though that isn't really clear from the poem itself. Just Kill Me Now by Alex the Anachronistic
A jerky, jazzy look at Snape's life - rather awkwardly-written but the repeat refrain is nice, and it ends better than the books did. Just Know by Hojo no Miko
Lucius thinks about growing old, about losing his sex-appeal, about a quite unexpected past relationship.... Just Like a Flower, We Too Must Die by dragonallie23
Sad but well-written look at the inevitability of age and death. Just Waiting by ScarlettBladeDancer
A look at an edgy, uneasy slash relationship between Harry and Draco. Keep You by stuttermoan
Two lovers in lamplight - intended as Harry and Snape, but could be almost any couple of any gender. The Key To My Heart by PseudoJuliet
Hermione being objective and sensible about a failed near-relationship. King's Cross Again by FrameofMind
George watches Fred disappearing away from him. The laboratory, late at night by Mary West
Sonnet about Snape, brewing... what? the lady of the flowers by stylo
Someone (unsepcified, but the author suggests it might be Draco and Hermione) looking at their partner, sleeping at daybreak. Written in a slow, trickling style, one word per line. Lament of the Broken by GraveDigger Resurrection
Remus thinks about Sirius after his death. Another one which is only middling-good as poetry, but which has some interesting images and phrases. The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed (formerly A Collection of Acrostic Poems) by Fragile-Strength (formerly midnightandemerald)
Starts off with a series of acrostics and then branches out into other formal poetry-forms. Some of these pieces are more poetic prose cut up into short lengths than actual poetry, but the language is good and full of interesting ideas and all are worth a read. Last Laugh by TeriakiKat
A sinister look at Pettigrew at the moment he framed Sirius. The Last Night I Ever Cried by Duskrider Q
Voldemort thinking about the night he killed his father. Slightly canon-shafted, since we see in HBP that the orphanage he grew up in, though a bit bleak and impersonal, was reasonably humane and well-appointed - but the imagery is still interesting. The Last Sanguimagus: Blood Dreams by valis2
Companion-piece to the epic story The Last Sanguimagus, in which Snape encounters a new young Faculty-member to whom he did serious and lasting damage when he was a Death Eater, and who has had to resort to Dark magic to keep herself functioning, and they end up collaborating in an attempt to heal injuries which were designed never to be healed. Last Thoughts of a Fighter by Artimis Potter
Harry contemplating Ron's death, and his own, in Shakespearean sonnet mode. Slightly slashy if you want to see it that way. Lavender's Lament by Syl Rose
Lavender Brown thinks about being dumped by Ron. Leave Me Be by Pessimistic Poet
A cat's-eye view of Prisoner of Azkaban. Lemuria by My Leather Couch
This is intended to grow into a series of contemplations from Snape's point of view, although at time of writing there is only one so far. Atmospheric, genuinely poetic but a bit (OK, more than a bit) obscure. Let the Rain Come by AlLhAiLtHeSoCkMuNcHeRs
Harry isn't afraid of fate. Life is a Painter, Painting Me by Nshebo Izyakan
Tom Riddle feels that he is at the mercy of fate, constantly re-worked. Like A Castle In The Sand by AlLhAiLtHeSoCkMuNcHeRs
Harry thinks about how he has been affected by the death of a loved one. Very well-written, but with annoyingly over-fussy, headache-making formatting. lilacs by Betty Black
A small reminiscence of James watching Lily. A Little Slytherin Poem by Dien Alcyone
An amusing look at what it means to be Slytherin. Little Soldier Boy by ImproperUseOMotorVehicles
Harry trapped by his fate. Lord by Fubsadoo
Bellatrix's thoughts about her master. Lord Voldemort Belches in an Undignified Way by The Blue Toxin
Very silly but quite accomplished piece about a rabble-rousing speech by Voldemort which goes horribly wrong. Losing by Lexie-H
Of George, thinking about his loss. Lost by tweedledumb
Somebody (unspecified) has a long road to walk, but walking it helps them not to think about something (unspecified). Love is Faith, Sev by Phoenixburning16
Snape finds a soulmate, but one of them does not survive the war.... Not bad, although IMO not quite up to this author's usual very high standard. A Love Story by Syrus1
A rather chilly, detached look at Harry and Ginny. lovesparkles by wild.birds
Of Cedric and Cho, catching each other's attention. Low as Dirt by Nattish
Harry and Snape are lovers, but they hide their relationship away in an outdoor nook. It is to be hoped that when the poem calls Harry a "little boy" it's referring to his size more than his age, and that he is decently sixteen-plus. Lucifer Is Not A Name, But A Destination by spheeris1
Draco is cracking up under the pressure of his father's dark expectations. Slight implied Harry/Draco slash. Lucius' Theme by the merrinator
Lucius struts his stuff. Lullaby of Lucius by Phoenixburning16
A creepy little song, from Lucius to Draco - according to the summary, the sins of the fathers are visited on the sons.... Luna by S. Thanatos
Profoundly creepy look at why Luna Lovegood seems so unconcerned about being persecuted. Luna's Song by Althior
Luna as a voyager on strange seas.... Lupus by ParoBlitz
The Marauders call wolf-Remus out to play. Madness is by celisnebula
On Lupin, suffering from sensory overload.... The Man Who Makes Potions by Galatyn Renner
Snape thinking about the power that potions give him. Not technically brilliant qua poetry, but not bad either and full of interesting images. The man who sacrificed life for love by totally obsessed
Snape's feelings and motives examined in a mixture of poetry and prose-snippets. Mary-Sue by Clayin
A typical Mary Sue-type plot in verse form. A Mary Sue Alphabet by Irony-chan
Quite funny and technically accomplished, although the alphabet form (requiring, as it does, twenty-six verses) inevitably means that it goes on a bit. Meant to Be by AlLhAiLtHeSoCkMuNcHeRs
On the relationship between Harry's fate and the prophecy about Harry's fate. Well-written, but with annoyingly over-fussy, headache-making formatting. Measure the Night by Flame Tigress
Sirius and Remus are each caged - Sirius in Azkaban, Remus in his affliction. Metronome by GlidingQuill
Ginny is seriously injured, and Harry sits by her hospital bedside, listening to her heart-beat. A Midnight Sneak by Epsilon3
Snape lying in wait, hoping to catch Harry out after curfew. Mimbulus Mimbletonia by stuttermoan
Neville is rather like his favourite plant.... Minaret of Black by spheeris1
Remus looks back on a time when he and Severus were briefly lovers. Companion-piece to Num Vomica. The Mirror by wild wolf free17
The Mirror of Erised calls to somebody (probably Draco) to look and see "everything wanted and never given." Molded by Ginny.Potter0114
Tonks nerves herself up for the final battle. Molly's Home by Veruka
A dreamy, strange look at the Weasley household, in the style of Sylvia Plath. A Moment of Silence for Harry Potter by Writting2StayHalfSane
Simple but affecting series of verses (really one poem, but for some reason broken across several chapters) about the experience of being captivated by a fantasy world, and then having the story, and the world, come to an end. Moonlit Resonance by l'Ciel
Slash piece: Snape and Lupin were once lovers, and Snape looks back with regret. Moony's Prayer by Mainecoon
Lupin thinking about how the Marauders saved him from a dark past, and how much he misses them (written before OotP showed how gratuitously vicious they could be). Mrs Snape by Angel with broken wings
A Severitus (Snape is Harry's Dad) poem, now very AU but well-written, in which Snape and Lily were lovers and James was only ever a front. Murdered by Fate by Paradise Oro
A little piece attributing Cedric Diggory's death to his drive to live up to his father's expectations. I personally think this is unfair - but it's still a good poem. Musings by Alannis
Snape finds himself cold and numb, trapped between two masters. My Choice by lostandforgotten
Not clear who is speaking here. My Grandma Was A Veela by theodyssey
A bit of humorous fluff about animal attraction.... Natty, Nasty, Sloppily Primped by stuttermoan
Somebody - possibly Tonks - thinks about transformations, including implied cross-dressing or gender transformations. Never by Pessimistic Poet
A look at Voldemort's feelings. Neverending Poems by Neverend
A series of poems on various events and characters. These are really verse rather than true poetry, and the quality is a little uneven, but there are some very nice ideas here. No Longer Golden by Phoenixburning16
The children of Hogwarts approach the final battle. A poem in the manner of TS Eliot. No man's an island by rina riku
Snape tries to isolate himself from all personal contact. No Man's Land by Princess Sassafras
Currently unavailable as author is re-working it. Harry striding towards the final battle, with his friends on either side to lend him strength. Noctis by Edhil
A disaffected Death Eater expects to be found out and killed at any moment - could be Snape, Regulus or Karkaroff. Nocturne by Kathryn Anne
Harry's mother hopes he won't remember her death, and his future wife wishes he could forget it. Nothing for Christmas: Slytherin, DE version by Lady Lestrange
Two Slytherins (a sort of even-more-malicious version of Gred 'n' Forge) recount all the awful things they've done to explain why they will be getting no presents this year. Slightly nasty, but technically accomplished and funny in a sick, Tom Lehrer-ish way. Nothing Gold Can Stay by Phoenixburning16
As they get older, the Golden Trio drift apart. Num Vomica by spheeris1
Severus looks back on a time when he and Remus were briefly lovers. Companion-piece to Minaret of Black. Oceans and Seas by LastOfTheSummerWine
Outstandingly good poem about fluidity, daring and changeability, supposedly addressed by Lily to James (a waste of effort on her part, I would have said). The Odd Brother Out by Liz Skywalker
Percy's isolation within the family drives him to contemplate a very final way out (could be suicide, or could just be walking out for good). Ode to a Fallen Warrior by laughing serpent
A celebration of Hedwig, done in the Norse manner. Ode to Book Six by infiniteviking
A jingle about the fans eagerly awaiting The Half-Blood Prince. Ode to Mary Sue by Kerichi
An amusing delineation of the Sue "type". Ode to Snape's Nose by wellyuthink
The title kind-of speaks for itself.... Ode to the Desk by Sailor Shroom
In praise of a sturdy desk and its alternate uses. Ode to the Order by Demon of Fear
Clever bit of humorous verse about the sheer size of Order of the Phoenix. Of the Shadows by nightoasis
Young Remus wears a cloak of false normality, to protect himself from the rejection he fears. On The Midnight Veranda by BonniDolle
Baffled, reluctant and slightly self-pitying, Remus thinks about love and relationships. On The Rise And Fall Of Kingdoms by Noldo
On Regulus and Sirius, two brothers going their separate ways. Once by White Silence
Somebody, probably Snape, lies mortally wounded on the battlefield, cradled by probably-Hermione, and longs for a final gift. One Night by Deceiving Words
Two poems looking at one night of Snape's life, isolated and waiting for the Dark Lord's call on a snowy evening. Suffers a bit from poetic inversion and forsoothness, but still has enough interesting ideas and images to be worth the effort. One, Two, Three And Then She Fell in Love by Betelin Notecor
Odd little piece about Rose Weasley, Scorpius Malfoy and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. One Year More by swanpride
Complex piece based on a scene from the musical of Les Misérables; at the start of DH, various characters sing about their expectations for the coming year of revolution and blood. Only Failure by meretrix simiorum
Odd, slightly surreal, 1920s-ish poem about Snape being haunted by memory and guilt. Orpheus by Elwing Alcyone
Remus thinking about the death of Sirius: a common theme for Potter-verse but this is really strikingly good, somewhat reminiscent of Yeats. Paint a Pale Canvas by Irish Anor
Beautiful obscure surreal stream of consciousness as Harry (?) bends and fades under too great a burden. A Pair of Sonnets by Erynien
Harry to Voldemort, Voldemort to Harry - humorous, accomplished and creepy. A Parallel Path by lookinginward
Draco and an unspecified "she" (probably Hermione) each desires the other, and each believes that the other could never desire them.... Parseltongue by gwenandromeda
On hearing voices - a tiny, lightweight thing, but well done. peace stolen by a nuther
Sirius is free, but he left his peace of mind in Azkaban. The Pensieve a short poem by Ella Diver Sophis
Dreamy, surreal vignette of Harry looking into Snape's memories. Phobia by Angelee
Draco thinks about fear. Phoenix Song by Kybo
A little chant about the phoenix, left behind when all around him is dying. Phoenix Sting by Firecross
A look at the murder of the Potters. So heavy on metaphor that it has to have a glossary at the bottom, but it has a grand sound for all that. Photograph by Harry Potter by ColdomadeusX
A filk (Science Fiction or Fantasy-based song, usually folk-derived but in this case pop) about a grown-up Harry looking at photographs of his school-days. pieces by reenka
Odd, disjointed little slash piece for Harry and Draco. po tolo by Half-Blood Princess
Sirius poised on the point of his death, thinking about Lily and all that brought him there. Poem Collection by Eldr-Fire
A series of poems examining different characters, beginning with Snape and with Tom addressing Draco. The quality is erratic - some stanzas have obviously been bent round like a pretzel to try to make them fit the rhyming scheme - but parts of it are very good indeed. Poems & Drabbles by Alcina vom Steinsberg
This is meant to be going to be a series, but at the moment it consists of one desperately sad and beautifully-written, delicate vignette of Headmaster Snape looking down from his tower room, watching Minerva walking across the grounds, unhappily regretting the estrangement which has resulted from the rôle he must play. Potions Lesson: A Guide by Imhilien
Advice to Hermione on how to comport herself during Potions classes. Sweet, sad and touching, and of very high standard. Pride of Serpents by Marina Floyr
A sympathetic yet deeply creepy look at what it means to be Slytherin. Put not your trust in heroes by Danny Barefoot
A sequence of poems about various characters - the ones about Luna and Peter Pettigrew are probably the best. Queues by kangeiko
Lucius thinks with some regret of all the gallant if misguided youths who died for Voldemort - and then shrugs and gets on with pursuing his own self-interest. Quicksilver by Verdandi
Child-Lupin's mother contemplates killing him before he becomes dangerous. Red Paper Hearts by Jeune lune
Percy feels himself to be not quite one of the family.... Redundant Self by whitecoatswontgetme
A dark look at Snape reviewing his own actions; portrays him as having been much worse in the past than the books would suggest, but this could well be how he sees himself and it's powerfully-written. Reflections Upon the Revelations of the HBP by Veresna Ussep
A poem about the fans' reactions to the ending of The Half-Blood Prince - takes rather an anti-Snape line, but is so well done I felt I had to include it. Rejected Sorting Hat Song by ColourInfinity
The songs Dumbledore didn't let the Sorting Hat sing - noteworthy mostly for the last line of the first poem. Rejoinder by Reyn
Odd, downbeat little love poem - intended as Harry and Draco, but could be any couple. Remember Me by Tigerlily1
Voldemort like a whisper on the wind.... Remember Me Fondly by dragonallie23
A young couple have broken up; the boy reminisces about their summers together, and hopes for the girl's return. Supposed to be James and Lily - it doesn't sound anything like them, but it's beautifully-written. Remembrance by The Book Thief
Minerva remembers the last time she saw Snape, who was her lover. Remus's Lament by Tabbycat2000
Remus thinking about Sirius. Renegade by Patrick-Henry
Snape sees himself as something vile, yet consciously braces himself to dare to do good. Sophisticated and obscure but seems to be about young Severus nerving himself up to speak to Lily for the first time. Return by Crimson Sun
A strange little chant about Voldemort returning, rising inexorably with the seasons. The Return by kangeiko
Voldemort has creepily personal reasons for accepting Snape back into the fold.... Returning by White Silence
Snape, freed at last after a long period in Azkaban, fears that his lover will not have waited for him. Rhyme and Song by Bil
A series of poems, written before DH and now mostly AU, examining the motivations of various characters. Rockstar Gilderoy Lockhart by ColdomadeusX
A filk (Science Fiction or Fantasy-based song, usually folk-derived but in this case pop) about Lockhart thinking about the lifestyle he craves. A Room with Curtains by A Darker Shade of Bright
Lupin thinking about how it feels to be the wolf. Again, this one is really poetic prose rather than true poetry, in that it has elegant imagery but very little rhythm. the rope ain't gonna hold you by atspay.
A very high-quality poem: Lily thinks about her progressive estrangement from Petunia. Roundel by Riddle by Rose Wolf Kimbrough
A taut, sinister meditation on power by the young Tom Riddle. There are two other poems on this page which are not IMO as good, but this one is excellent. Run by Pessimistic Poet
Lupin looking at the moon as the transformation overtakes him. run, little girl by The Cynic
Of the pregnant Merope, fleeing her husband's rejection. runfaster by Abigail-Nicole
A sort of heavy, rhythmic chant about Lupin trying to outrun the wolf-madness.... Running by orange sheep of the flock
A physically evocative look at Remus, running to escape from himself. sacrifice by Jente Bidernais
A brief look at the three Black sisters. Safety in Unwanted Things by stuttermoan
The war is over and Harry has won. Overwhelmed by applause and gifts he doesn't know how to cope with, he prefers to seek out the company of somebody sour and dour and spare. The Saint of Pain (aka Can't Think of a Title) by Ex-chan
Obscure and angsty, appears to be about Snape being sexually attacked by Lucius. I wasn't sure whether to include it or not as it's very melodramatic, but decided the first verse was good enough to warrant listing. Also, with its comment about finding no rest in sleep it sounds as if it could be a vignette from the period just before the opening of the story Lost and Found, written by Dyce and myself (whitehound). Saving Slytherin by Chess
Snape thinking about the battle to save his Slytherins from making the same mistakes he made. Seconds Ago by White Silence
A creepy little look at how the final battle might go. Secrets bubbling by Farfalla148879
Humorous snippet about an un-named sixth-year girl lusting after Snape in class. sepia by She's a Star
Lupin thinking about how faded and colourless his life seems without Sirius. Setting Sun by TheOriginalHufflepuff
Snape's regrets at the memory of the summers he shared with Lily, leading up to his last thoughts of her, and a meeting on the other side of death. seven by Dannyvangeline
Cryptic, creepy descriptions of each of the books. Unfinished, as no entry has been made for Book Six - even though there is a speculative one for Book Seven (which perversely comes before Book Five, because it is used to bridge the transition from peacetime to war). Severus by eosphorosa
A sad look at Snape, afraid that coming out of his self-imposed exile will hurt worse than loneliness. Shadow Child by blacksapphire136
Draco contemplates Ginny, seeing her as sunk deeper into the Dark than he is. Interesting images, although IMO it could have done with being a bit shorter. Shadow Dragon by Slightly Sinister Sinestra
After the final battle, Poppy Pomfrey sits by Snape's hospital bed, wondering if he'll wake up again. Not really very good as poetry but the sentiment was such a nice one that it won me over (being a huge Snape fan). Shadow of a Memory by Alseid
Tiny, creepy look at Tom Riddle. Shame and Disgrace by Lovely Spell
Short poem on the embarrasment of being in love. She by takenbyHim
The viewpoint character looks at a very reserved woman who nevertheless has a powerful influence on them, and with whom they feel a powerful connection. Originally written by the author about a real person, then reinterpreted as Hermione looking at Minerva. Could be femmeslash if you wanted to read it that way, or just friendship/mentoring if not. She Called It Love by My Sharpie Is Green
A sad look at Eileen Prince, falling into and out of love. Silence and Esoterica by Cedar
Long, elegant narrative poem following Severus through his schooldays to the point at which the Potters became targets. Silver Linings by Christian Alice
Harry after the war, looking at the sky with cynical realism. Full of irritating errors, but also of good ideas and images. Silver Serpent that is Mine, you shame me Still by Darkaus
Voldemort looks at Lucius with a cold, assessing sort of admiration. The Sisterhood of the Rose by VeilAbrya
A young couple are marrying in sunny innocence, until a spectre-like guest tells the story of her love for and bewitchment by Snape, who is here portrayed as a sort of psychic vampire, seeking minions. {Personally I think Snape is just this working class northern boy, struggling to do his best in a mind-warpingly stressful situation - but it's still an accomplished poem.] A slave of the Past by a nuther
Draco trapped by family tradition, as in a web. Sleeping Lolita by youarefurious
Watching Ginny sleep, Lupin is troubled by desire he is much too responsible to act on. Slipping Grasp by deathtodiscotexasliberalweirdo
A beautifully-written, sad look at Severus watching Lily slip away from him. Slytherin Pride by Galatyn Renner
A humorous look at why Slytherins are slightly superior.... A Slytherin Valentine by Serpentina
Snape sends someone (unspecified) an odd, self-doubting, slightly sinister little Valentine poem. A Slytherin's mind at twilight by Marina Floyr
A child of the house of silver longs for the moon. A Snake in Lion's Skin by Monki-Neko
A surreal, disjointed and sinister take on Hermione. A Snape Situation by Mykerinos
A serious, quite dark look at what it would be like to be on the sticky end of one of Snape's tirades. Snape the Knife's Sorting Song by Textualsphinx
A slightly sinister version of the Sorting Hat Song, supposedly written by Snape when he was still only a new teacher. Snape's secret thoughts by Snape Slave
Snape looking at his life and his job(s) - rather an odd thing, because the content is entirely serious and yet the rhythm is reminiscent of Ogden Nash. [Warning: lines very close together and hard on the eyes. ] A Snapian Rant by Slytherin Sister
Humour piece: Snape has his own "little list" of people who wouldn't be missed.... The Snarkier He Gets, The More It Means He Cares! by Great Greasy Git
Humorous piece detailing some fannish conventions concerning Snape and Hermione. Snarries are sweet 1 and Snarries are sweet 2 by Pehico
Slash pieces showing Snape and Harry desiring each other. The writer is French-speaking and the English is frankly mangled in places, but that somehow adds to their charm. May have other poems added to them later. Snippet 342 by Sailor Shroom
Tiny, dark snippet about Harry and Ginny. Snow by Confused-but-Happy
A brief look at Hermione, looking at Ron. Snowfall in Autumn by Darkaus
Snape remembers when he was a naive young man, and Voldemort was beautiful and inspiring.... So It Must Be by RenegadeLegacy
A sympathetic look at Pettigrew as someone who had no hope of keeping his secrets once Voldemort got hold of him (rather canon-shafted by later revelations about how dedicated to Voldie he is). So lamented a Serpent by Darkaus
Snape waits to go down in battle following one master or the other.... Socks Is Good by Arsenic Kiss
Dobby is a sock fetishist.... Someday by Soleil Fonce
Someday, maybe, Harry will be the hero everyone is pressurizing him to be. Something Somebody Somewhere by Harmonic Friction
A series of different people (including Dudley himself) think about Dudley. Something Witchy This Way Comes by stormsandsins
Cabaret song, wizard-style. A Song Dedicated to Severus Snape by Clockwork Plum
This is an odd choice to include, because the tenor of it is sentimental and the writer is emphatically not a native English speaker, or anything like it. Yet, I thought there were signs of real talent shining through the mangled English, and the theme is interesting - being about what we, the readers, so often feel when we think about Snape. Song of a Cursed Man by Cherokee girl
Of Remus Lupin, living a life ruled by the calendar. Song of Peeves by Iris Lefay Longbottom
The author decided that there must be more to Peeves's "Oh Potter, you rotter" song, if he was able to add a dance routine to it. This is the result. Lightweight but technically proficient. Sonnet Redouble by Essy Lasaylan
Three linked sonnets on how Karkaroff, Crouch and Voldemort himself view Voldemort's return. Sorting Hat Song by any1
Verse rather than poetry, but it includes an interesting look at how the different Founders perceived magic itself. Sorting Hat Song by Bitch-Witch
A sarcastic look at all four houses, somewhat in the manner of Ogden Nash. [Warning: horrible mangled spelling alert. ] The Sorting Hat Wigs Out Song by Lucy Lupin
Just a bit of fluff - the Sorting Hat is very, very bored.... Soul's End by Noldo
Regulus Black contemplates his fate. A poem of the highest professional standard, somewhat in the manner of TS Eliot. Sourgrapes ? by wishfinger
Various characters indulge in three-line bitches about their lives. Borderline between poetry and prose. Speak Softly To Sleeping Demons by spheeris1
Draco thinks about his father with a mixture of admiration, anger and fear. Contains suggestions of past sexual abuse. a specialty by Jente Bidernais
Other teenagers may dream of fitting in and belonging, but Tom has something quite different in mind. Spine by stuttermoan
Stubbornness will keep Snape going, even if all else falls by the way. The summary says "A snake is just a backbone with a will of its own". Spinner's End by FrameofMind
Snape working out a slow, long-term plan to get revenge on Voldemort for the murder of Lily. Star of the Play by Shadow 3013
Harry's star eclipses all those around him - and who wants to be eclipsed? Stars and Glasses by Zanthe13
Extremely surreal, non-explicit poem about two lovers, officially Harry and Draco but only the line "Green and silver" suggests this, or that it is slash. Stiff by spheeris1
A bisexual Draco repeatedly shies away from sexual satisfaction when it is offered. Sting by Ker-rin
Albus Dumbledore as the bee who must sting Voldemort to death some day. I havered about whether to give this a star or not as it is full of annoying typing and/or grammatical errors and the end is weak: but it's so full of good ideas and images that I decided it deserved one. Stop by Antifishestablishmentarianist
A poem calling on Harry to stop a moment and see the sacrifices which all around him are making to help him. Stumble by Laicamiel
After the war, Draco desires Hermione but she is already beyond his grasp. The sun never sets by TigressLily
Draco, on his father. Survival by Tien Riu
Snape thinking about his Slytherins who will no longer be led by either side, but simply do what they can to live. Survivor's Guilt: Cedric by Victorian Beauty
An unnamed Hufflepuff friend mourns the death of Cedric Diggory. As poetry this is only so-so - teetering between poetry and poetic prose - but it has some nice images and is a worthy attempt to do Cedric's memory justice. Sweet Kiss Attraction by spheeris1
A thoughtful, elegant look at a slash relationship between Harry and Draco. Tale's End by lemke
Severus dreams without hope that Harry might have been his son. Ten Black Nails by Rain in Fire
Sirius in Azkaban (a popular theme, but this is well-done and creepy). That new spell by Dracul Puget
As far as I can make out this is supposed to be a dark spell performed by mermaids - the blurb says "Its a poem, but i though that mermaids could be horrorific creatures, so i write it like a song". Unfortunately the writer isn't a native English speaker, or anything like, so the result is confusing - but it still shows signs of real talent. There Be Ghosts by Mongoosey
A very accomplished series of vignettes from the lives of several characters, including the beginnings of a relationship between Harry and Draco. The section dealing with Tom Riddle has been canon-shafted. There Is Few by Purplereader
Hermione thinking about Ron, when she thinks she's lost him to Lavender. This is an oddity, because the English is absolutely mangled - one assumes the writer is either not a native speaker or is severely dyslexic - yet there are signs of real poetic talent here. there once was a man by chineezlamp59
Slash piece for any male couple, not really Potter-verse. Silly, slightly crude, but I included it because it's also strangely creepy and disturbing, in an odd way. They Called Me a Snake by D.L. SchizoAuthoress
Snape thinking about how isolation drove him to the dark, and even now he's turned his back on darkness he is still isolated. Short but very accomplished. They Were Four by Joan Milligan
A beautiful, touching look at the four founders (although slightly canon-shafted because it sets Hogwarts in England). Things unchanged by gonattsaga
Draco considering Harry. This One's For You, Dad by DevilShoes
Harry plays Quidditch in the rain, wishing his father could see him. Three Summers by Pepper Imp
A poem in which Ginny and Ron have mild (and apparently - and thankfully - unrealized) incestuous feelings. It's so well-written that I decided to include it, despite the dodgy subject-matter (and despite the totally anomalous inclusion of fireflies in a British scene). Threnody for the Times Between by Episcopal Witch
A poem about the act of fan-writing itself, and about the Harry Potter fandom in particular, and its loss of innocence; about how the tenor of it got so much darker after the end of OotP when readers realized that this was a story in which major characters could and would get killed off. Tier des Mondscheines by Rain in Fire
Grim but well-written piece; Peter sets Remus up to kill Sirius (although no explanation is offered as to why Sirius doesn't simply turn into Padfoot!). The title means "Beast of Moonshine." Till the Wolves Go Away by Hooks Mistress
Remus asks someone to stay with him until his transformation is done. I wasn't sure whether to include this or not as about halfway through it turns melodramatic and awkward - but it includes at least one really excellent line. The Time of the Two of Us by weasley74
Clever, original and immensely sad look at the timespan of a relationship (probably Ron and Hermione). Timeline by Harmonic Friction
Stream-of-consciousness piece which follows Dudley's progress from spoilt toddler to reasonably decent young man. Only so-so as poetry but the psychological development is convincing. Timepiece by stuttermoan
Snape looks forward with dread to the task Albus has asked him to perform, and sees them both like clockwork ticking towards a given end. To Dumbledore, On a Death Eater by Gaila
Obscure but powerful poem, full of classical references. The gist of it is that Albus saw grace in Snape, under his forbidding exterior, but he now feels that by putting on a cold face in order to force Snape to obey and kill him he has slain their friendship, and he is the one who has become a murderer. To Harry by EleanorLilyPotter
Lily to her son, in a joyful exultant mood rather than a sad one. To Lily by Kautalya
Not actually an original poem by Kautalya, but an original translation by her of a Hindi song which fits Severus's feelings about Lily very expressively. To Live Again by toujourspurPAL
On Harry, desiring to return from death. To Snape by Clockwork Plum
Somebody (unspecified) looks at Snape in all his closed-in unhappiness, and desires to be with him. A poem of very high standard. To the Tomb, Old Man by Darkaus
Snape contemplates Dumbledore's tomb and hopes soon to join him. To whom it may concern by Kooriya Yui
Odd, obscure little piece about Harry offering a helping hand to Draco - not very successfully. Traitor, Betrayed by MagusUmbra
Between Snape and those who use him, who is the real traitor? As poetry, I have to say, this is not very good at all - much of it is just prose cut into chunks, and not even poetic prose - but the ideas and images are so interesting I decided I had to include it. Transforming Into Ice by Nerfi-Tiri
Somebody, possibly Lily, watches Snape becoming more and more withdrawn. It's painfully obvious that the writer is not a native English speaker, but there's some real talent discernable through all the typos. Treacherous Road by whitehound (me, of course!)
A filk (Science Fiction or Fantasy-based folk song) about the position Snape finds himself in at the end of HBP. Trelawney's Lament by Tattycat
The seer thinks about the art of seeing. A technically-proficient and sophisticated poem, with references to Ancient Greek literature. turpentine by kangeiko
Sympathetic, sad and deeply creepy look at the portrait of Sirius's mother. The Twilight by Mz Dominatrix
About a boy who became a werewolf.... Two Lovable Young Women by kangeiko
A now very canon-shafted slash piece (it was written in 2001) in which Snape was James Potter's lover, and is now trying to stave off advances from Harry. Rather OC, but still well-written. The "two lovable young women" of the title are Debauchery and Death. Ultimate Believer by xNightcatx
A very sophisticated piece about a writer losing herself in her own creations, until she can no longer survive outside them. Unbreakable Memory by Super Shayde
A look at Remus Lupin in the Shrieking Shack. Uncanonical by wishfinger
Slash piece - Harry thinking about Draco in a tone as much sour as affectionate. Unholy Matrimony by Graciella Bellanotte-Diadora
Humour piece: an unexpected proposition makes a weird kind of sense. Unrelenting Blackness by BrokenForTheOrdinary
Intended as Snape but this could be the thoughts of any Death Eater who has come to regret their service to Voldemort, feeling him slowly squeezing the humanity out of them. untitled by RedSiren115
A poem about rather obsessive yet ironic love for a dour, cynical man; originally written about someone in the author's real life, but could easily describe Snape. Untitled by sashadavidovna
Lupin thinks about the death of Sirius as a blazing star, burning out in one bright flash (personally I think Sirius was a nasty little sociopath, but this is Lupin's p.o.v!). Untitled by twitchy-tennisplayer
A bleak but well-written look at Snape casting a very cold eye on Hermione. Unwanted by Shadowstar
A Severitus story (Harry is really Snape's son, not James's) in verse form. Up the Hill by supernova8610
An existentialist Harry Potter version of Jack and Jill - technically accomplished and deeply bizarre. Veiled by Itnikki
Sirius thinks about Peter. Veritaserum's Bane by wild wolf free17
A series of poems and more or less surreal short stories, mostly about Draco. Verus Amicus Est Alter Idem by Layha Siderea
Draco looks back at a brief moment of friendship with Harry, or even love, but which came to nothing. It's such a lovely poem, it's a pity it depends on having Draco think of autumn as "Fall" which in fact, as a Briton, he wouldn't. Via Media by eclecticmum
Peter Pettigrew, before the betrayal, wonders what sort of person he would be without his friends around him.... The Virgin Mary is a Whore by orange sheep of the flock
Teenage Remus hates Christmas, when it seems everybody has a partner except him. Vol De Mort by amadeus
A pair of poems about the meanings of the names Voldemort and Bellatrix - both pretty sinister, although the Bella one is more so, in both senses. Waiting by Chaos-chick3
Grown-up Ginny waits and worries as Auror Harry is overdue returning from a mission. Walking with a ghost by Sick Savage
Half poetry and half prose, a look at a slash relationship between Harry and Draco. Washed Away by Pessimistic Poet
Sirius in Azkaban, feeling his sense of self slowly going down the drain. Water Lily by Athena-Bridget
A short, dreaming little song - James watching Lily by the lake. [Warning: something peculiar and unpleasant has happened to the formatting.] We Are They Who Do Not Know by baise de les roses bleu
The wizarding world lives in cosy ignorance of the suffering that will have to be borne by the champion who protects them (who could be either Harry or Snape - it would fit either of them equally well). We Love In Shadows by Moonglow-girl
Moderately explicit slash poem about Harry and Draco. We Two Who Flee by BrieflyDel
Ludo Bagman and Karkaroff encounter each other while fleeing from separate nightmares. We Were Once Happy by QueenWeasel
The Golden Trio (or other students caught up in the war) look back at what the conflict has meant for their childhoods. As poetry this is only so-so, but I decided the imagery was interesting enough to warrant its inclusion. We Who Watch by Mikee
A sequence of three poems - Harry and Snape watch each other, and Dumbledore watches them both. Mild slash. A bit laboured at times but has some nice images. Werewolf to the Stay-bright Moon by Corbin Halloway
Lupin addresses the moon, who wants him to believe that the wolf is the real him. What do I see? by EleanorLilyPotter
If Tonks is always changing, how can Remus know if he's ever seen the real her? What I Am by AlLhAiLtHeSoCkMuNcHeRs
Harry's feelings about his place in the world and his intrinsic nature - a strange little chant, reminiscent of Amergin's Charm. What Remains by wishfinger
Harry at Snape's funeral (or possibly vice versa ) - mild slash. What Time Brings by WiseDraco
Harry and Draco years after the war: Harry discovers that victory does not bring personal peace. Mild slash. When by Tien Riu
Snape fears for the fate of his Slytherins once the war begins.... When I Come For You by samvimes
When the invasion comes, it will come covertly.... There is also a riposte by Harry, called Bring Your Army . When It's Raining by RoamingPony
Harry feeling angry and angsty Who are we to be Judged? by QuidditchFlea101
A Slytherin asks why Slytherin house alone is judged, when evil comes from the other houses too. Who Are You? by zoekay
Moderately explicit poem about the wilder shores of Snape fandom, and what Snape himself might think about it. The Winter of my content by entlzab
Snape thinks about loneliness and lack of contact. Only so-so as poetry but has some very interesting images. With all the love that's missing in the world, RW by charles weatherby
A jumble of mixed feelings, slightly slashy, from Ron to Harry thinking about Harry's death, which may or may not already have happened. Confusing, but with some nice touches. Wolf by Shila
Pounding, rhythmic chant of Remus, torn between wolf and man, desiring to run with Sirius. Mildly slashy. Wolfsbane by werecat99
A chant to be sung while making up the Wolfsbane potion.... Worth It by BasketKiwi
Tonks thinks about Remus, and wonders why they have to go through such complex difficulties first, instead of moving straight to a successful relationship. Would- The Song of A Veela by Rynde Dincht
A rather sad, dreamy look at the Veela. You Would by JFKiddie
Jaunty, sad, mildly slashy little piece - Draco looks at Harry (or possibly vice versa). Your Hero by QueenStrata
Harry's life has not really fitted him to be the perfect hero the wizarding world wants him to be. You and You and You by LadyStarflowerMoon
Intended as Hermione in love with Draco, but it could be anybody, talking about how they see their loved-one everywhere. Your Ladyship by darkrogue1
Somebody unspecified (not Ron - possibly Snape) looks at Hermione with growing admiration, and compares her to a famous 18^th C warship called The Hermione. The writing is a little awkward in places, since the author is French-speaking, but it shows real talent.