Harry Potter and The Story In The Runes by IHateSnakes

Summary: Lord Voldemort is no more, but the victors paid a high price. This story begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s seventh year comes to an end and Ginny's starts. While delving into the ancient story of Merlin, Percy Weasly brings attention to what appears to be the complete collapse of magic. Can he, or anyone stop the changes before it's too late?
Ratings: 3rd-5th Years [ - ]
Category: Post-Hogwarts
Characters: None
Warnings: Character Death, Sexual Situations, Violence
Challenge:
Serie: None
Chapters: 47 Completed?: Yes
Wordcount: 246004 Viewcount: 177722
Published on: 09/02/05 Updated On: 12/29/06

1. Damage Assessment by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2999 words)

2. Awakening by IHateSnakes [ - ] (6714 words)

3. Moving On by IHateSnakes [ - ] (7082 words)

4. Opportunities by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3374 words)

5. Steak Knives and Shotguns by IHateSnakes [ - ] (6783 words)

6. When You Play With Fire… by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4264 words)

7. Strong Drink Giveth The Desire But Taketh Away The Ability by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4189 words)

8. ...You Sometimes Get Burned by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3283 words)

9. Percy's Memory by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4261 words)

10. Many Changes by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3959 words)

11. Theology by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4441 words)

12. Strike Two, Hermione by IHateSnakes [ - ] (5878 words)

13. A Night To Remember by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2353 words)

14. Some Hope by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2689 words)

15. A Story of Endless Curses by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2454 words)

16. Investigations by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4710 words)

17. Rudy’s Surprise by IHateSnakes [ - ] (6363 words)

18. Threads by IHateSnakes [ - ] (5703 words)

19. Preparations by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3396 words)

20. Madam Tumult's Story by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4135 words)

21. Another Piece of the Puzzle by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2833 words)

22. Pillow Talk by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2385 words)

23. Commitments and Smiles by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3537 words)

24. Snape's Mistakes by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9938 words)

25. What Was That About? by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3642 words)

26. Into The Corners Of The Mind by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4186 words)

27. What Lay Hidden Beneath by IHateSnakes [ - ] (7586 words)

28. More Changes by IHateSnakes [ - ] (10741 words)

29. Fudge Returns by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3636 words)

30. Olga's Story by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4407 words)

31. Absolute Power, Almost by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9120 words)

32. Ginny’s Contribution by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3580 words)

33. Home Again by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9870 words)

34. Friday Night with Fred by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2777 words)

35. From the Cave to the Heavens by IHateSnakes [ - ] (5385 words)
Hermione speaks with Keric about her recent runes translation. Merlin finishes his part of the story but leaves a big question unanswered. Peter returns from the grave with a message, and Harry follows it.
36. The Beginning of the End? by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4761 words)
Harry has disappeared into Percy’s mind to find Snape. Back at the Burrow an import revelation is made. The Dover police have an ugly crime to solve.
37. A Healer And A Cave by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4694 words)
Hermione makes an interesting discovery about Merlin’s past. Ginny offers an unexpected gift to the Thompson’s. A casual wish separates Harry and Snape.
38. What Everyone Can Now See by IHateSnakes [ - ] (2951 words)
Harry and Snape start to learn the answer to their questions about the problems with Magic. Brian and Mary Thompson give Ginny an answer. Kingsley runs into a lot of trouble.
39. The World Turned Upside Down by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9968 words)
The entire world of Wizards and Magic is exposed for the first time in sixteen centuries.
40. Investigations by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9712 words)
Tiernan makes an important observation. Hermione’s parents make her and Ron an offer. Arrangements are begun to get families back together.
41. Reunion & Rescue by IHateSnakes [ - ] (6052 words)
My apologies for the long delay, work has taken a decidedly nasty turn for the worse and I have little time to write or revise. Thank you for your patience. S.
42. On the Run, On the Attack by IHateSnakes [ - ] (7339 words)
After rescuing Ginny from the hospital, everyone gathers at the Burrow and plans strategy, learns more about what they lost and what they can regain. Harry plans a reconnaissance.
43. Secrets in the Sand by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4857 words)
Harry’s reconnaissance turns up more than he expected.
44. Minerva’s Secret by IHateSnakes [ - ] (3025 words)
Harry, Ron, and Hermione go after Ginny. Family and friends mourn Percy. McGonagall calls for help from an old friend but has to decide if the price is worth it.
45. Filiolus Ex Preteritus by IHateSnakes [ - ] (5995 words)
The consequences of McGonagall’s petition for help are realized.
46. The Giftie (The Gift) by IHateSnakes [ - ] (9520 words)
The Burrow is filled with sorrow and joy as Percy is buried. Ginny receives a gift from the Thompson’s. Joyful reunions cheer a sad house and decisions start to help the transition from two separate worlds to one.
47. Epilogue by IHateSnakes [ - ] (4477 words)
A few months later, a party at a Muggle club brings the players back together to see where they've been and where they are going.