Author: parakletos

Story: The Sins of the Fathers

Part: Prologue

Rating: Teens

Setting: AU

Status: WIP

Reviews: 56

Words: 16,963

Progress Notes: Sorry, but I will no longer be posting future chapters of this story here.

Its AU setting probably belongs elsewhere. Thanks for your reviews and all the best for the future.

As many have asked, any future updates will appear at www.metafic.com

Summary:
In 1879, to repay a debt of honour, Cyriac Weasley promises the hand of the next Weasley girl to be born to the eldest male heir of the Potter family. A reworking of many once-original ideas that have now become clichés in the world of fanfic. This features Slytherin (and super!)Harry, a betrothal contract, redeemed (?) Bella and, of course, Ginny.

The story will no longer be posted here.

Author: parakletos

Story: Twelve Months

Part: 1: All Change

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-OotP

Status: WIP

Reviews: 757

Words: 206,783

Progress Notes: Hi, I'm officially admitting defeat on this and declaring 'End of Part One'. Sometime in the future a second part may appear but I have no idea when.

Thanks for your review, your encouragement and your patience.

Summary:
Following his recovery from the final battle with Voldemort, Harry decided that everything in his life needed to change, beginning with his relationship with Ginny.

Author: parakletos

Story: A Father's View

Part: A Father's View

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 19

Words: 2,920

Summary:
As Christmas draws near, Harry and Ginny look forward to the birth of their first child. The pregnancy has gone well but Ginny is getting tired both of being prodded and poked by the medical profession as well as her increasing size. As Harry’s manager she also has an eye on England’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Germany.

Author: parakletos

Story: A Greater Love

Part: A Greater Love

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 23

Words: 3,056

Summary:
The whole of the wizarding community is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the end of the war against Voldemort. Everyone except Ginny Weasley, for whom the day holds too many painful memories. But as the day progresses, it becomes a reminder of the nature of true love. The love of her friends, her love for Harry and the love that ensured that they would never be parted.

Author: parakletos

Story: A Time To Weep and A Time to Laugh

Part: A Time To Weep and A Time to Laugh

Rating: Teens

Setting: Post-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 31

Words: 3,562

Summary:
Saying goodbye to Fred was never going to be easy, especially when all your memories of him were of laughter and fun and all you wanted to do was cry. But as George said, "I know everyone's going to spend today crying, but we're here to celebrate who he was. There's a time to cry, but there's a time to laugh as well."

Author: parakletos

Story: And On the Eighth Day?

Part: 1: Saturday

Rating: Teens

Setting: AU

Status: Completed

Reviews: 189

Words: 38,565

Summary:
It's the final week of Harry's time at Hogwarts and he's looking forward to spending some lazy days by the lake with his girlfriend, Susan Bones. But there's an end of year and end of war celebration to attend and Susan insists on their being involved in the preparation for it. The only fly in the ointment is the Bitch Queen of Slytherin, Ginny Weasley, and the fact that all is not quite what it seems.

A/N Some chapters are available with two different ratings. There's nothing too bad, but a few minor adjustments allow everyone to enjoy the fic. Thanks to Sherry for helping with this.

Author: parakletos

Story: Rainbows and Butterflies

Part: Rainbows and Butterflies

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-HBP

Status: Completed

Reviews: 20

Words: 6,484

Summary:
Decades after Hogwarts, Harry finds himself somewhat alone. Ginny is a widow and a close friend, and after reflecting upon their past, he realizes it's time to make his move.

Written Originally for the Harry/Ginny Ficafest. The challenge was "Decades after Hogwarts, Harry finds himself somewhat alone. Ginny is a widow and a close friend, and after reflecting upon their past, he realizes it's time to make his move."

The title is taken from the Maroon Five song 'She Will Be Loved'.

Author: parakletos

Story: The Oak Tree

Part: 1: The Oak Tree Part One

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-HBP

Status: Completed

Reviews: 22

Words: 17,348

Summary:
This is an out-take / flashback from Chapter Five of Twelve Months. It is set in the summer before the start of Harry’s sixth year. He has spent some time at Privet Drive, including his birthday, before escaping to The Burrow. He is trying deal with the death of Sirius as well as coming to terms with the prophecy.

Now completed.

Author: parakletos

Story: The Perfect Gift

Part: The Perfect Gift

Rating: Everyone

Setting: Pre-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 24

Words: 3,138

Summary:
It's Christmas Eve and Harry's plan to buy all his presents in one go has gone horribly wrong as the day presses on and he still has nothing for Ginny. A chance meeting on Oxford Street changes that and brings Ginny and her family a present they could never have dreamed of.

Author: parakletos

Story: The Red Engine

Part: The Red Engine

Rating: Young Teens

Setting: Post-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 35

Words: 1,258

Summary:
It's the early hours of the first of September, and for Harry (and Ginny) it once again means a sleepless night and a red engine.

Author: parakletos

Story: Yes, Minister

Part: Yes, Minister

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 23

Words: 3,527

Summary:
As she muses on her life, Ginny Weasley, Minister of Magic, decides that life is unfair. Not only does she have a new grey hair, but she faces another boring Ministry reception without the presence of Harry Potter. Written as a Christmas present for elsielann this is a revised version of the original that appeared on my Live Journal.

Author: parakletos

Story: Turn, Turn, Turn

Part: Turn, Turn, Turn

Rating: Teens

Setting: Pre-DH

Status: Completed

Reviews: 31

Words: 3,243

Summary:
Newlyweds Harry and Ginny wake up to a Christmas morning nightmare and the pressure is on to get everything ready for Christmas dinner.

Author: parakletos

Story: Ginny's House?

Part: Ginny's House?

Rating: Teens

Status: Completed

Reviews: 28

Words: 4,297

Summary:
Written for the fourth wave of the Harry and Ginny Ficafest.

To quote one ficafest reviewer, “marriage is like a garden; you have to keep working on it to keep it in shape.” What happens when all you can see is weeds?

For those who have asked, the story is complete and no further chapter planned.