Prequels, Coquels and Sequels in Contemporary Anglophone Fiction

Calling this a fanfic doesn't really do it justice. This novel is huge. I'll admit, I started this book not knowing how EY would blend the world of magic and the scientific method and rationality, seeing as how magic is the epitome of the non-scientific (for lack of better wording). But, he does it, and does it well.

Harry Potter, rather than being raised by an abusive family, is instead raised by his aunt Petunia and an Oxford professor. They teach him about science and rational thinking. The story begins with a letter to attend Hogwarts, and unwinds from there.

There were times when this story made me laugh, cry, and smile, and a story that can invoke such intense emotion is, by my books, a really good one. I found it hard to put this down (even though I read a good chunk of it on an overnight flight), and am glad I read it.