Slythersara
New Fanfic Idea I’m Working On — Would Anyone Read This?
I’m outlining a Harry Potter / MCU crossover that follows a genderbent Harry — Holly Jamie Potter — a few months after the Battle of Hogwarts.
This version sticks to the film timeline but explores something we don’t really talk about in canon:
what surviving all of that trauma would realistically do to a person.
Holly is 18. Deep PTSD. Depression. Substance abuse. Isolation at Grimmauld Place with only Kreacher. She’s trying to recover while also knowing she’s all baby Teddy has left.
One element I’m exploring carefully is a non-sexual, trauma-based child regression coping response tied to her early abuse with the Dursleys (around ages 4–6, where her clearest memories begin). It’s written as a psychological healing/trigger response, not infantilization, not kink, not “baby play.” Just a hurt survivor trying to feel safe in her own head.
The story eventually crosses into the MCU timeline during the Battle of New York, where Holly is forced back into war and meets Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.
Themes:
• PTSD & recovery
• Addiction & rehab
• Found family
• Healing through safe people
• War survivor mentality
• Magic vs. superheroes
• Holly/Steve/Bucky slow-burn
I’m trying to handle the mental health aspects with realism and respect, while still keeping the action, magic, and emotional weight.
Would anyone be interested in reading something like this?
Salena_Knight
@SyltherSara I'd love to read this! There just aren't enough stories discussing the mental health aspect of the HP universe—especially after the battle of Hogwarts.
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PhoenixForce127
Been meaning to ask did you finally get a chance to watch Immortal Man? What you think?
PhoenixForce127
@SyltherSara Fair! When you do get the chance let me know what you think, I'm interested to hear your thoughts!
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mjl2056
Would you ever post more of Solaris and Tommy Shelby
Slythersara
I will! It’s not a abandoned. I just go when the inspo hits. I am slow about it. My mind is all over the place.
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h123r456s
Okay I finally watched the movie I have mixed feelings. It was good acting but I didn't like the storyline very much.
PhoenixForce127
Peaky Blinders movie tomorrow and I am so excited!!!!
Slythersara
Omg! Me too!
Unfortunately, I can’t watch it. I won’t have time for a few days just by myself to even allow relaxing. >.<
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BraveKali21
Hi….im sry to bother you but I tried looking up your profile on AO3 and I can’t find you?
Sleepywillow100
I LOVE YOUR STORIES!!!!!
krystalvargas27
Where can I read your story called? You belong to me harry potter x thomas shelby
Slythersara
Dear Readers,
I wanted to take a moment to speak to you directly.
Life has been… full. Between family, work, and trying to take better care of myself, my time and energy have been stretched thinner than I expected. Writing has always been a hobby for me — something I do because I love it — and lately I simply haven’t had the space to sit down and create the way I used to.
On top of that, I’ve been struggling with a bit of writer’s slump. It’s a strange place to be: wanting to write, missing it deeply, but sometimes opening the document and feeling nothing move. Some days I’m inspired. Other days, I’m tired in ways that creativity can’t fix.
A year ago, I almost stopped writing entirely because of bullying surrounding my stories. I won’t pretend that didn’t leave a mark. But what’s happening now isn’t about that — it’s just life. Life demanding attention. Life asking me to focus on surviving, healing, and handling things behind the scenes that I don’t always talk about.
My mental health hasn’t been stellar lately, and I’ve had to accept that I can’t pour from an empty cup. Writing will always matter to me, but I need to protect my energy and my peace first.
Please know this: I am not abandoning my stories. I’m not abandoning you. I’m just moving at a pace that allows me to stay healthy and whole.
If and when I post, it will be because I genuinely have the heart and space to do so — not because I feel pressured.
Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your kindness. And thank you to those of you who continue to love these characters alongside me.
— Sara
IndayFaith
@SyltherSara I just read this. And all I want to say is , take your time to heal. We would still be here waiting. I love all your stories and Paper dolls saved me from not being here anymore. It gave me something to look forward too so thank you
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