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Chasing Dreams

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Time 25h 2m

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Lyra Nott is Slytherin's pride on the Quidditch pitch - a ruthless, calculating Chaser and the newly appointed team captain. With her sharp tactics and sharper tongue, she's led her team to the top of the rankings, and she's determined to crush Gryffindor in the final match of the season.

Her biggest obstacle? Oliver Wood - Gryffindor's fierce, annoyingly passionate captain, and the one person who knows how to get under her skin. Their rivalry is infamous at Hogwarts: brutal showdowns on the pitch, biting remarks in the corridors, and enough tension to make even Professor Snape raise an eyebrow.

They're sworn enemies.

But when a strange magical accident during a Quidditch practice leaves Lyra and Oliver magically bound - forced to feel each other's emotions until the link is broken - everything changes.

Now Lyra must balance leading her team, hiding her growing confusion, and trying not to fall for the one person she's meant to hate. As the final match draws near, the question isn't just who will win the Cup...

...it's whether Lyra can keep her heart from betraying her house.All Rights Reserved

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Our Secrets In The Starts by unseenpatronus

Lyra Black has always lived in the shadow of secrets. The daughter of Liora Greengrass and the supposedly dead Regulus Black, she grew up with unanswered questions and a mother who refused to speak of the past. Now, at Hogwarts, Lyra is determined to carve her own path-one that doesn't belong to her family's Slytherin legacy, but to her own Ravenclaw brilliance. But life at Hogwarts is anything but simple. Her closest friends are the Weasley twins and Angelina Johnson, partners-in-chaos who drag her into more trouble than she can handle. Quidditch becomes her escape, the sky her freedom-until Gryffindor Keeper Oliver Wood notices her talent. What begins as a rivalry turns into something sharper, warmer, and far more complicated than Lyra is ready to admit. As she battles exams, Quidditch cups, and her own stubborn heart, whispers of her father follow her through the corridors. With every diary entry and every memory, Lyra edges closer to the truth about Regulus Black-and the weight of the legacy he left behind. In a world where loyalty is tested, secrets unravel, and love grows in the unlikeliest of places, Lyra must decide: is she defined by the family she comes from, or the one she chooses?

Snake's Pen and Lion's Den by CharlotteUnderwood05

Eleanor, a Slytherin princess with a reputation as the ultimate party girl, finds herself caught in a complicated fake relationship with Oliver Wood, Gryffindor's determined Quidditch captain who devotes all his time to the sport. What starts as a simple ruse to aggravate a common enemy begins to blur the lines, leaving Eleanor questioning whether their relationship is still just for show. As they spend more time together, however, they begin to realize that maybe a snake isn't meant to roar, and a lion isn't meant to hiss.

Rivals and Rings | Oliver Wood x Reader by theinkwitch

No one takes Quidditch as seriously as Oliver Wood - Except maybe Y/N Montague, the sister of Slytherin Chaser, Graham. He's Gryffindor's relentless Keeper - driven, loud, and absolutely obsessed with Quidditch. She's Hufflepuff's Chaser - calm under pressure, sharp-tongued, and just as competitive as he is. But when a first-year named Harry Potter joins the Gryffindor team and turns the spotlight on a new generation of players, both leaderships and your pride are suddenly put to the test. Y/N and Oliver find themselves caught between rivalry, pride, and something neither of them expected - understanding. Because maybe the only person who can keep up with her... is the one she swore she'd never fall for after all this time. [ Not Canon, but some things from the books/film are included (apart from voldemort) | Both in their fifth year ] ❤️💛

COLLISION - o. wood by lmawrites

˗ˏˋ 'ˎ˗ Zora Krum has spent all her life in the shadow of her cousin Viktor. Raised in a traditional Bulgarian family more concerned with finding her a husband than supporting her Quidditch ambitions, she hides her frustration and anger behind a sharp tongue and bold heart. Oliver Wood's final year at Hogwarts means only one thing: winning the InterHouse Cup. Quidditch-obsessed and oblivious to what happens around him, he seems to be good at one thing only-keeping the Quaffle out of his goal. Zora and Oliver have known each other for years, their known rivalry is born from summers spent at an elite Quidditch camp in France. She lives to get under his skin. He can't stand how good she is at it. But when she arrives at Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament, everything shifts. She's determined to prove she's more than just Viktor's cousin and he's determined to achieve his goal. As the pressure on Zora grows and Oliver tries to fight his distraction, everything gets messy when they fall into something neither of them can ignore- feelings they've both been avoiding. Or in which two rivals collide and the game is no longer just about Quidditch. ˗ˏˋ 'ˎ˗ #1 in oliverwoodfanfiction #1 in viktorkrum #1 in oliverwood #1 in gryffindor

Chasing Victory by coffechocolateetc

🏆 CHASING VICTORY Harry Potter Fanfiction | Enemies to Lovers | Quidditch Rivals Dorothy Honey is a Hufflepuff hurricane in golden robes-sharp, stubborn, and dead set on winning the Quidditch Cup in her final year. As captain, nothing matters more than glory... except maybe beating Oliver Wood. Oliver Wood is Gryffindor's golden boy-relentless, infuriating, and entirely too smug for someone who's never managed to outrun her in the air or shut her up on the ground. He's been her rival since second year. And if you ask either of them, they hate each other. But when the season gets personal-and the stakes rise beyond the pitch-Dorothy starts to realize that there might be more to Oliver than strategy and scowls. Because when it comes to them, it's never just about the game. It's everything.

Strategy { Oliver Wood} by kmbell92

To say that Oliver Wood had a slight obsession with Quidditch was an understatement. It was borderline unhealthy. He loved the sport, but he hated losing. While he hated losing to any team, there was one team he hated losing to the most. Surprisingly enough, it was the Ravenclaw team. But it wasn't for reasons that many would suspect, it was because of who played on the Ravenclaw team. Melanie Anderson has been playing for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team as Chaser since her second year. What started off as friendly competition turned into rivalry as she and Oliver Wood made it their sole mission to have their teams beat each other every year. Oliver wants to win for the sake of winning, but Melanie wants to win just to see the frustrated look on Oliver's face because it's just so damn cute. Plus, who wouldn't want to hear the sexy Scottish voice curse their name?

Acquaintance - Oliver Wood/OC by willowelijah

When Willow is appointed as the new Hufflepuff Quidditch captain all she wants is to have peace and a little bit of fun. But for some reason Oliver Wood won't stop picking fights with her. Word count: 67 577 Content warnings: • Swearing • Alcohol consumption • A few depictions of bullying

The Chaser : A Fred Weasley Fan Fic by slytherin_may

Fred Weasley +18: smut : mature themes With the Quidditch season about start, it's Oliver Wood's last chance to win the Inter-House Quidditch Cup, when he makes fifth year Matilda 'Tilly' Wilde try out for the first time, he thinks she just might be the answer. Tilly is not accepted by the team right away, after taking an existing team mate's place and clashing with the Weasley twins. But everybody knows there's a thin line between love and hate... *Starts during the POA year* *All characters apart from my own belong to JK Rowling (unfortunately)*

𝑨𝑰𝑹𝑩𝑶𝑹𝑵𝑬 (𝕺𝖑𝖎𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖂𝖔𝖔𝖉) 𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙿𝙻𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙳✔ by RevengefulRiddance

"You're so gonna lose, Captain Oliver Wood." Marceline smirked widely, her grip on his hand was tight but not nearly as tight as the one Wood shared with Flint. It wasn't deadly, it was rather testing. She gave him a competitive glance, Marceline loved being challenged. "I disagree, Chaser Marceline Airborne." Their hands parted, he didn't know what he was getting himself into but what he did know for sure was that he was gonna win. From enemies to friends. From friends to lovers. Later she learns that she can't always depend on others and needs to first find herself. Later he learns to stop shutting out his feelings and to set the butterflies free.

Her Keeper: Oliver Wood by lilywriter2024

Oliver Wood Gryffindor's Quidditch Captain is in need of a tutor. Alina Dawson Slytherin's Chaser is in need of more credits. How will they get along as rival houses? "Do you like insulting me?" "A little bit" "I'll see you tomorrow Mr Wood" " "See you Miss Dawson!" "Hey Bonnie!" "Bonnie? Have you finally lost it Mr Wood?" "Please get back up here" "Loosen up Captain" "I'm going to die" "You'll be fine, I'll save you" He could get used to something other than Quidditch She could get used to something other than homework. #55 in wood #185 in weaslytwins #264 in quidditch #287 in oliver

Beneath the Surface - Oliver Wood by desireswords

When moon meets the sun. At Hogwarts, Calliope Genevieve Black, the calculating Slytherin Quidditch captain, and Oliver Wood, the fiery Gryffindor captain, share an unrelenting rivalry that fuels their every move. Both are driven by a fierce desire to prove their superiority on the pitch-Calliope, with her icy determination and perfectionism; Oliver, with his relentless passion and unyielding loyalty to his team. Each sees the other as an obstacle, a challenge to overcome, and neither will back down. Their fierce competition is legendary, but beneath the surface, there's a quiet, unspoken tension that neither fully understands. As the stakes rise, and the Quidditch Cup final approaches, their rivalry reaches new heights. What drives them? What secrets are they hiding? In a battle of pride, power, and ambition, only one can emerge victorious-but will their conflict stay strictly on the pitch, or will it evolve into something far more complex?

a bludger to the heart | oliver wood by pars3ltounge

"You like him, Aoife," "What?" "You have a fat crush on Oliver Wood." "No I don't!" "Yes you do" "I do.... don't I?" Aoife Carrington, a beater for Ravenclaw's quidditch team, Catches the eye of Oliver Wood, known for being the Captain of Gryffindor's Quidditch team and also EXTREMELY passionate about Quidditch. As Aoife helps him to keep up with his potion's assignments, they start to discover their true feelings for one another. But how will their Quidditch rivalry affect their relationship? Will the competitive nature of Quidditch draw them away from their feelings? 'A Bludger to the Heart' follows their love story and also includes side characters with their own conflicts and complex personalities. Disclaimer - while I have created my own story and lots of original characters, all rights to Harry Potter and the character of teachers and Oliver Wood and the entire concept of The Wizarding World belongs to JK Rowling ( even while I don't support her views ) [oliver wood x fem reader]

Captain - An Oliver Wood Fanfiction by Alpacalypse

"What? No, of course not. You're joking right?" That's what Oliver Wood told Erin Evans when she had finally gathered the courage to ask him out on a date. He had stepped on her heart and didn't even seem to notice it. But this year Erin is going for team captain of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team, so she'd for sure be on Oliver's radar. Erin wants to protect her heart from getting hurt all over again, but can she keep that up when Oliver can't seem to leave her alone? All characters except for Erin Evans are owned by JK Rowling. I do NOT support JKR at all, but I wrote this fan fiction years ago when I didn't know any better, and the Harry Potter universe was a big part of my teen life. Includes LGBTQ+ themes/characters, but the main romance is a boyxgirl.

Keep My Heart | O. Wood by notdaijoubooo

"I've always been so focused on keeping the Quaffle out of the goal, but you've completely scored on me. I didn't even see it coming." -Oliver Wood

LYOVA RASMUSSEN - A Durmstrang Quidditch Captain. by FaYeMs

The yearly Hogwarts Quidditch trophy is a legacy handed from Quidditch Captain to Quidditch Captain. Only the best teams achieve winning this price - only those who genuinely mean it. Oliver Wood craves it. Just once, he wants to hold the golden trophy before graduating. He prepared for his last season, made strategies and observed every player of the other house teams. His plan has just one weak spot - a new team with a determined captain. Who will win the matches of quidditch, betrayal, friendship and love? 🔴Oliver Wood x OC 🟢Marcus Flint x OC English is not my mother language. Please help me by marking grammar and timing errors! - This is my first story, so I would love to get feedback. LAST EDITED 2021/11 All characters and backstory belong to J.K.Rowling. I own the rights about: Lyova (Lev) Rasmussen Davor Lazarev Mislav Silva Adam Kazlauskas Wojtek Farkas Chris Orlov Ivo Horvat Vadim Rasmussen Alexej Rasmussen Irina Rasmussen Emeryk Kasprzak Kaspar Iwanow Furthermore, I own my story plots and the book cover.

Opposite Attracks ( Oliver Wood × Fem Reader) by rynxxeLovesOllie

" Have you ever thought of falling inlove with someone from other houses, Potter? " "I don't think so, I'm afraid it'll cause a conflict between houses." " You never know, Potter. " " What do you mean by that? " " It's like what they say, Opposite Attracts. " When Y/N Potter, Harry's older sister, steps into her fourth year at Hogwarts, she's faced with unexpected changes. As a Slytherin, she's always felt at home in the shadows, but with Harry's arrival, her life is turned upside down. And then, there's him - Oliver Wodd, a charming Gryffindor who challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. As they navigate the new aspects of Hogwarts, Y/N finds herself questioning her own heart. Can she risk everything for love, or will her differences tear them apart? @: Credits to J.K Rowling for all the characters included in this story aside from my original ocs. All rights to all characters belonged to J.K Rowling.

Rivals (Oliver Wood & OC) by theimaginesgirl

When Ingrid Ferguson becomes the Captain of the Ravenclaw Quidditch Team she meets Oliver Wood. He's competitive, annoying and might want to work on his Interpersonal Skills. The worst thing was that he was the Gryffindor Captain and was eager to knock Ravenclaw out of the running. Despite thoroughly hating each other something begins to form underneath all that rivalry. Something that neither of them could expect... *Warning: This story is nowhere near my best writing. I wrote this when I was really young and it shows. Read at your own risk!* (Fully Edited)(I would appreciate it if you commented on any mistakes I have missed)

Rival // Oliver Wood by HPwriter101

"Jeez Caddell, do you always wear that much perfume?" Oliver asked, smirking. I turned around to glare at him. "Was it not your brilliant idea to avoid harassing each other outside of the pitch?" I shot back in the same tone. ********************************************************************************** Oliver Wood and Ivy Caddell have maintained an ongoing quidditch rivalry for the past five years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For most of their time at Hogwarts, winning and out-competing one another was all the Gryffindor and Slytherin captains thought about. In their sixth year, however, things start to change as the two develop feelings for each other. Follow Ivy and Oliver throughout their sixth and seventh years at Hogwarts. I do not own any rights to the Harry Potter franchise. All characters are J.K Rowling's except for my own. Best rankings: #1 in "oliverwood" out of 2.2k (4/1/21) #1 in "quidditch" out of 3.3k (3/7/21) #1 in "keeper" out of 1.3k (2/26/21) #1 in "ivy" out of 2.1k (2/25/21) #1 "wood" out of 2.1k (3/14/21) #1 "rival" out of 2k (4/14/21) #1 in "oliver" out of 5.5k (8/1/21) #2 "rivalry" out of 8k (4/10/21)

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑵𝑮𝑺 𝑾𝑬 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 [Oliver Wood] by toy_pom

"𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍-𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 ,𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉." "𝑨 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉?-𝒂 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉! 𝑺𝒉𝒆'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒚! 𝑺𝒉𝒆-𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒇𝒇, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒆'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑲𝒓𝒖𝒎!" When two people obsessed with Quidditch meet, sparks are inevitable. He lives for the game, she bleeds for it. The only thing certain? It is destin' to be messy. [𝑶𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒙 𝑶𝑪 (𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑭𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒕) ] *Oliver wood with slightly longer hair* Rankings: #1 Oliver wood #1 keeper #1 Goldensnitch #2 competitive

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Lyra Black has always lived in the shadow of secrets. The daughter of Liora Greengrass and the supposedly dead Regulus Black, she grew up with unanswered questions and a mother who refused to speak of the past. Now, at Hogwarts, Lyra is determined to carve her own path-one that doesn't belong to her family's Slytherin legacy, but to her own Ravenclaw brilliance. But life at Hogwarts is anything but simple. Her closest friends are the Weasley twins and Angelina Johnson, partners-in-chaos who drag her into more trouble than she can handle. Quidditch becomes her escape, the sky her freedom-until Gryffindor Keeper Oliver Wood notices her talent. What begins as a rivalry turns into something sharper, warmer, and far more complicated than Lyra is ready to admit. As she battles exams, Quidditch cups, and her own stubborn heart, whispers of her father follow her through the corridors. With every diary entry and every memory, Lyra edges closer to the truth about Regulus Black-and the weight of the legacy he left behind. In a world where loyalty is tested, secrets unravel, and love grows in the unlikeliest of places, Lyra must decide: is she defined by the family she comes from, or the one she chooses?