Another Mind Game
Harry Potter - J. K. RowlingCrack Treated SeriouslyHe gets betterSlow BurnMentor Severus SnapeStrong Harry PotterAlbus Dumbledore Bashingnot terribly but a bitslow burn severitisMagically Powerful Harry PotterFluff and AngstI mean it's kinda crackSnape becomes more OOC overtimeChild AbuseSassy Harry Potterbut only sometimes

Another Mind Game

by May_May_0_0

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CHAPTERS

17

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54.0K

RATING

4.8

Summary

Harry’s occlumency reveals his disturbing home life which sets off a chain reaction that cannot be undone. Snape finds himself begrudgingly caring about the bespectacled boy, Harry discovers what it's like to have adults who care, and Hermione finds herself becoming an accidental crime lord. Draco Malfoy is very much along for the ride, in all senses of the word.A ridiculous blend of hilarity and tragedy, Another Mind Game is the multi-faceted fanfiction you didn't know you wanted but will absolutely adore.Featuring a sassy Harry Potter, good friends, and a great deal of sarcasm. There are also ridiculous endnotes if you make it far enough. (You can do it!)

Reader Reviews

sno_white0

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HARRY POTTER IS THE MAGGOT I KILLED SO MANY TIMES YET STILL HAUNTS ME

Spade_Z

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Just a Spade casually dropping by ♠️💚

spoopihen

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bro im cryinf in the club rn

embermoto

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I can't wait to see where this goes!

itcouldbeworse

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I'm legit going to cry this was amazing I love it so much

TheDragonOfManyFandoms

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This is so great pls keep writing I'm excited to see where it takes you as a writer and me as an audience. Because you clearly have a gift.

Secreterces

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OOF right in the feels

Enelye (Malohkeh)

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I didn't expect that when Harry said the memory was cold around the edges. That's quite an understatement oO this way of fighting a legilimens' attack is very interesting and well though.And my heart didn't break with the "Adequate, professor. You told me I was enough." bit. Nope. Not. at. all.I really like how you are depicting Harry's way of thinking, and Snape's reactions.I look forward to read more!

Chapter 1

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This was a great story. It made me tear up which is unusual for me. I thought it held the tone of the books- everyone seemed in character- and yet managed to humanize several of the relationships in a very sweet way.And yes, being told you are enough is a great and meaningful blessing.

RainbowO

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Harry you sweet boy , you are much more than enough.

lunapotter2

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“ he were wrapped in a thousand blankets as a heavenly choir sang“ you really have a way with words. I’ve read many fanfiction trying to depict magic with words but they’ve always felt flat to me. But the way you described that Patronus was beautiful I really felt like I could visualize prongs with all his beauty and glory just like I would in a movie. You’re really talented!

the_brightest_light

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Omg this chapter has tearing up on the train and people are staring but its do heartbreaking I can't stop 😭

RuhRo7

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Oh gods, just started this and I’m crying already at that last bit! Can’t wait to keep going!

Minryll

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Oh wowIm crying now

Aristi

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Woah! This was such an interesting concept for Occlumency!! And yes, I love when authors help us see that Harry isnt dumb, he just learns differently. I need the same sort of practical application as well (god, my therapist trying to get me to meditate was a TRIP till we figured out what I needed to visualize). I really really love this. And that memory was very sad, that Dudley’s small words meant so much to Harry. “You told me I was enough.” SOBS I also liked how you described the happy memories used for a patronus needing to be tinged with sad. That resonates a lot actually, though I’m not sure I can articulate why. Very excited to keep reading this.

Raven_Wizard

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holy shit this is good, your characterization is pretty spot on, and it fits with the AU.

Elvwin

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I love how complex their relationship is already its entertaining to read. For some reason my vindictive side is coming out to play and it wants Severus to go "Oh shit I've been verbally abusing an already abused child." and feel bad, but eventually get better, but the bad parts first for that tasty angst. I can't wait for Sev to start caring for Harry and Harry being so confused about it lol. Keep up the good work!! <3<3<3

StuffedWithChaos

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Jesus. First chapter and I’m already in tears.

Spoofymcgee

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I'mma just go cry now thanks.

Valya001

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You write really convincing summaries....I have never read a summary before which made me want to read the story, not because I think that I will like to read it, but because the writer has me convinced that I should give it a try! I haven't started reading this one yet, I just came from completing the 9th chapter of dripping fingers. And since it's already 1 am, I will be going to sleep now. But one thing is for sure that I am going to read this story....after all dripping fingers was amazing and I can't wait to read it's next chapter.... PS : I came across dripping fingers thanks to a fanfic list that I follow by Riley Chung. The tomarry stories he includes in there are always worth reading. Here is the Google drive link to his list. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gI89aT9IWFmaTurtLYTtT0TwwWu4pEmFcxHm1V2zNGU/edit?usp=drivesdk

JrStrrLrs

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wtf?you already made me cry

maferlovesyoobi

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Im so sad, oh my god im literally crying

Deconblus

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You have such a lovely wit.

purelysarcastic

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Oh my god first chapter and you made me so emotional because it is so sad but also happy that Dudley was beeing a bit kind and that Snape said Harry doesn't have to call him sir.Brilliant writing ♥️♥️Kudos ♥️♥️♥️

Vampiratelycan

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It's amazing how you managed to capture Dudley finally starting to see that perhaps his parents were wrong in so few words.

5137Lea

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Ever wanted to cry because of a book you were reading because that’s what I feel like doing right now.

Chapter 1

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Fuck. Chapter 1 and I'm already crying

LittleVamp

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This first chapter gives good signs for a very good fanfiction, thank you!! Really like these versions of the characters your offer!

A_Boleyn

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Heartbreaking chapter.

Koalalilius

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Not me bawling me eyes out... Oh boy i am way too sleep deprived but this is way too good

shisuiswifey

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i literally cried the first chapter

The_Understudy

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dang I'm hooked and so fast too, I gotta say, I'm impressed

Jeeesssssss

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Oh jesus. I've only read up to chapter three so far but I love it and sassy Harry is like the thing I live for most and just I can't explain how much I'm loving this fic

wordsbetweenthelines

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love this angle on occlumency!

Peilin

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Oh, such an interesting beginning, this has emotion that i believe will carry and keep me interested ^^

libraryrocker

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I cried. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING AWESOME!!!

Darkside_Dreamer_of_Triton

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"Enough"Poor Harry.Redeemable Snape? Intriguing.

Fire Sidoni (FireSidoni)

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“ Potter was grinning so widely Severus feared his face was stretched to canvas. “Why are you smiling Potter?” “Adequate, professor. You told me I was enough.” Harry continued to grin.”... oh, isn’t that a punch to the gut. Oof.

pseudoreads

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I'm eating ice cream expecting to go through this with a feeling of anger against a lot of adults in Harry's life but ended up tearing up instead.

ghostco0kie1

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Estoy llorando

Mekallena

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I did not ask for these tears 😭This is the year where I went from I really enjoy Harry Potter!! to #relatable and why do I care so much. I was also 15 when the book came out soooo. Very relatable. Seriously Harry's 5th year is why I connect and relate to him so much.So stories like this just make me cry because Harry really needed someone in his corner and Snape could have been his biggest supporter if he knew who Harry actually was/what he had lived through.

IdkAtsushi

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¡Es la tercera vez que me lo leo y lo amo aun mas!

SassyDKitten

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why do i get the feeling that I'm going to need some tissues for this story? not a lot, but some.

FruitLemonTea

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omg the amount of joy i felt when i saw that cinnamon roll dudley was across all fics-That aside, SNAPE YOU IDIOT PLS HDHSJDJSJDJSJD YES… i absolutely LIVE for snape being a father figure instead of a huge arsehole meanie big bad guy all the time MMM you wrote it so well too!!! :DDD cant wait to read more

ravingflowre74

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jesus christ it's only the first chapter im already in tears

K1ller_HarleQuinn

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I'm enjoying this already I can't wait to wander down the path of this story

juststardustt

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Interesante👀💖

Myven_Nightshade

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I just came from your HPxMARVEL work, and I am in tears. I know Dudley is a prat, but that memory that you pulled up, and Harry's Patronus explanation... Literally moved me to tears.If this is the first chapter, I sincerely /cannot/ wait for the rest.

Chapter 1

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OMG. . . . . . . . What the hell just happened.. . . . . I have never been so emotionally invested so quickley to the point that I am crying in the first chapter! That hit me in the feels!! "I am enough" sobbing!This is ether going to disapont me cause the first chapter is setting the bar incredibly high or destroy me cause when it ends I will never be the same. And I dont even know wich one would be the better option. Damn

Chapter 1

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I laughed so much at the description of Vernon eating lasagne that I had to read it out loud for my partner. A strong start, I’m looking forward to reading more