This is a list of HP fics where Harry removes, alters or transfers the Dark Mark from Severus or another Death Eater, or creates his own.

There are three sections to this:

> Fics where the Dark Mark is Snape's
> Fics where the Dark Mark is another Death Eater's
> Fics where Harry is a Dark Lord and transfers a Dark Mark to himself, or creates his own


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Fics where the Dark Mark is Snape's.


A Dream Come True Or Not by Smorefan
Severitus Challenge. What happenes when a secret Dumbeldore has been keeping is revealed? Will Snape accept it? Will Harry? And what is up with Harry's powers? Harry removes Snape's Dark Mark. Unsure of pairing. Rated M.


Amulet of Time series by Luna the Moonmonster
After Harry gets a strange birthday gift he and his friends end up in the time of the Hogwarts founders. Harry removes the Mark from Snape and an OC. HP/GW. Rated K+.


Blood and Fire by Cluegirl
After the deaths of Dumbledore and Voldemort, Severus Snape must learn to cope with yet another Master; Harry Potter. I think he replaces the Mark with his own? HP/SS. Adult.


Blood Magic by GatewayGirl
Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry safe, but his relatives are expendable. Blood magic was supposed to keep Harry looking like his adoptive father, but it's wearing off. Blood is a bond, but so is the memory of hate -- or love. Severitus. In chapter 80, Harry removes the snake from the Mark, destroying its power. Minor HP/HG. Rated R.


Blood of the Mother (some extra bits in a yahoo group here) by BertaS
Harrys summer stay at the Dursleys brings surprises for Harry, Dudley and Voldemort. Harry uses blood magic to transform the DM into a 'protection mark'. Gen. Rated T.


Bodyguard by lilyseyes
Dumbledore has decided that Harry needs a bodyguard during the summer after his sixth year, and who better to keep him safe then Professor Snape. Harry removes the Mark. HP/SS. Rated M+.


Bound by lilyseyes
Voldemort tries to enslave Harry and Severus. Harry removes the Mark. HP/SS. Rated MV.


Bound to You by Aeowen
Harry and Severus choose to be bound together to save Snape's life. Harry transfers the Mark to himself. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


Breaking the Dark Mark by lightgoddess
TSS Contest #5 Challenge #5: Snape is still a virgin! Harry finds out and takes care of his little problem. Harry transfers the Mark to himself. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


Cat Tales by Katling
Harry gets some very interesting help in a very interesting form. Snape vows an oath of fealty to Harry, which removes his Mark. HP/GW. Probably PG?


Chimera (more here and here) by Shallow Blakkoda
Severus has to come to terms with his new master, a wizard by the name of Harry Potter. Harry changes Snape's Mark into one depicting a Chimera. Incomplete. HP/SS. Rated PG.


Come What May by The_Minx_17
Pushed into a corner Severus Snape handles it the only way he knows how… he kills Albus Dumbledore. Harry Potter returns to the castle determined to find the power to kill not only Voldemort but also the man who took his mentor away from him, Severus Snape. Instead, he overhears a damning conversation between two people he trusted. Finally using his innate Slytherin cunning, he digs deeper and finds not everything is as it appears. Will it change his loyalties or just the way he fights? Snape's DM is transferred to Harry, and later he also gives it to Draco. HP/SS, HP/DM. Rated NC-17.


Crumbling Pedestal by Shivani
AU. When Voldemort tries to force Harry to duel in the graveyard at the conclusion of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, things take an entirely different direction. Harry removes the Mark. HP/SS. Rated T.


Dealth, Destroyer of Worlds by Lady FoxFire
Death has the power to take lives or to save them. He's about to do both. Harry changes the DM to a 'phoenix mark'. Gen. Rated M.


Destiny Turns by julesmonster
What if Harry never made it to Hogwarts at age 11? What if five years later, Severus Snape happens to come across Harry in the red light district of Muggle London? Harry removes the Mark. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


Dumbledore's Army (sequel here) by Bobmin356
Harry distrusts Dumbledore, he transforms the DA in anticipation of the coming war. Harry stumbles upon a way to interact with the Dark Mark and even get rid of it. HP/GW, HG/RW, RL/NT, SS/OC. Rated M.


Equipero by Meri
Snape and Harry get married. Snape has expectations. Harry disagrees. The marriage bond removes both men's connections to Voldemort. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


Harry Potter and the Daemon Sidhe by Katling
In the aftermath of the events of the Ministry, Harry is in dire need of help. That help arrives in the form of six mysterious people, along with his friends and even foes, who give him the strength and support he will need to defeat Voldemort. Harry removes the Mark. You'll have to join the Yahoo group to read it. HP/GW, RW/HG. No rating given.


Harry Potter and the Heir of the Four Founders by Mione5
It's Harry's fifth year and things aren't going well at the Dursley's or Hogwarts. New powers, a prophecy and Snape! Harry removes the Mark. Rated PG.


Harry Potter and the Manipulator of Destiny by Wheezy1
Harry finds that Dumbledore has been less than honest or helpful with him, takes control of his own life and finds the training he needs from others. He removes the Mark. HP/HG, NL/LL. Rated PG-13.


Lesser of Two Out of Three Evils (sequel here) by Rowaine
Sev has been saving Harry's life for years. What happens when the tables are turned? Harry transfers the Mark to himself. HP/SS. Rated R.


Not Your Usual Veela Mate by Janara
Draco is a Veela and guess who his mate is? Harry finds a way for Severus and Lucius to get rid of their Marks. HP/DM, LM/SS. Rated M.


On A Clear Day by stellahobbit
"It's not really the end of the world, more like a pause between breaths." Harry removes Snape's Dark Mark. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


On the Wings of Magic by Bil
Harry understands some hard truths, Minerva and Severus are drawn in. Hero!Harry, Manipulative!Dumbledore. He removes the Mark. Rated PG-13.


Tachycineta Carmina by Ziasudra
Severus Snape values his freedom. Harry replaces Snape's mark with Gryffindor lion that suppresses Snape's magic. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


The Awakening of a Magus by the-dreamer4
Harry: new powers, new look. But the powers of a Magus aren't so easy to control, and they don't make life easy. Harry transfers the Mark to himself. HP/? (het), RW/HG. Rated T.


The Domino Effect by Dr Jeckell and Mrs Hyde
Harry discovers that when he kills Voldemort, all of his Death Eaters will die as well through the bond that they share with the Dark Lord through their Marks. Harry vows to do anything it takes to allow Severus Snape to escape that fate. Harry transfers the Mark to himself. Sex magic, BDSM. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


The Forced Bond by Ditzy
No summary given. Harry transfers the mark to himself. HP/SS. Rated NC-17.


The Green Lion by Cluegirl
Snape and Draco conspire, and Harry is their target. They force him into transferring their Marks to himself, making him their Lord. HP/SS/DM. Rated NC-17.


The Return of the Prodigal by Lachesis
When Harry is tossed backwards in time through a magical accident, he has no choice but to return the hard way. One day at a time. Harry removes the Mark. HP/SS. Rated R.


These Words, Alone No More by Mikee
Harry has withdrawn into himself, and immersed himself in his studies. He has withdrawn so far into himself that he is in danger of losing himself. Who will help him? Harry removes the Mark. Rated M.


The Time of Destiny (sequel to The Refiner's Fire) by Abraxan
Harry Potter returns to Privet Drive for the last time, prior to his Seventh Year at Hogwarts. Much to the Dursley's surprise, Remus is going to stay with him due to a head injury Harry received on the train. The Dursleys are not happy with this situation. Harry removes the DM. HP/GW. Rated R.


This Means War by Jeconais
When the Weasley Boys interfere in Ginny's relationship with Dean, they make the biggest mistake of their lives. The witch decides that revenge is in order, and her first point of call is a new boyfriend - Harry. Various students including Harry get together to get rid of Snape's Dark Mark. HP/GW. Rated PG-13.


Turn Around by Tara Tory
Fudge screws up. In only a few minutes, Snape will be dead, unless Hermione's idea works. Lucius is not going to like this solution to the problem! Harry transfers the Marks of both Snape and Lucius to himself. HP/SS. Rated R.


When Marriage is Required by Magdelina
Since Voldemort’s defeat, the Ministry had turned its attention to solidifying the magical community by forcing purebloods to marry Muggle-borns or half-bloods. What happens when Harry gets affected? Harry has changed Snape's Dark Mark to one only reacting to Harry while keeping the appearance of a link to Voldemort. HP/SS. Rated M+.


Where in the World is Harry Potter? (and sequels) by nonjon
Harry Potter fulfilled the prophecy and has since disappeared. Or has he? Tonks and Hermione are the lead Order members continuously hoping to track him down. The question is: can they keep up with him? Harry has transferred both Severus' and Draco's marks to himself. HP/GW, HP/HG & HP/NT. Rated M.


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Fics where the Dark Mark is another Death Eater's.


Better than Revenge by Celandine Brandybuck
Sometimes an enemy cannot remain an enemy. In Godric's Hollow, Harry has to decide what to do when Draco Malfoy appeals for help. Not a good fit; Hermione transfigures Draco's Mark at Harry's urging. HP/DM. Rated NC-17.


Come What May by The_Minx_17
Pushed into a corner Severus Snape handles it the only way he knows how… he kills Albus Dumbledore. Harry Potter returns to the castle determined to find the power to kill not only Voldemort but also the man who took his mentor away from him, Severus Snape. Instead, he overhears a damning conversation between two people he trusted. Finally using his innate Slytherin cunning, he digs deeper and finds not everything is as it appears. Will it change his loyalties or just the way he fights? Snape's DM is transferred to Harry, and later he also gives it to Draco. HP/SS, HP/DM. Rated NC-17.


Mark of a Man by legomymalfoy
In short, Draco was doomed. Harry removes Draco's DM. HP/DM. Rated NC-17.


Not Your Usual Veela Mate by Janara
Draco is a Veela and guess who his mate is? Harry finds a way for Severus and Lucius to get rid of their Marks. HP/DM, LM/SS. Rated M.


Oxygen by Rhoddlet
Ron, after the war, with a mark on his arm and things on his mind. Harry removes Ron's DM. Gen. Rated G.


The Green Lion by Cluegirl
Snape and Draco conspire, and Harry is their target. They force him into transferring their Marks to himself, making him their Lord. HP/SS/DM. Rated NC-17.


Time to Spare by EmySabath
Voldemort has a plan to catch Harry out of bounds and cast a spell to send him back two hundred years, but all does not go as planned and Harry isn't as gone as he'd thought... Harry removes Draco's Mark. Gen. Rated K+.


Turn Around by Tara Tory
Fudge screws up. In only a few minutes, Snape will be dead, unless Hermione's idea works. Lucius is not going to like this solution to the problem! Harry transfers the Marks of both Snape and Lucius to himself. HP/SS. Rated R.


Where in the World is Harry Potter? (and sequels) by nonjon
Harry Potter fulfilled the prophecy and has since disappeared. Or has he? Tonks and Hermione are the lead Order members continuously hoping to track him down. The question is: can they keep up with him? Harry has transferred both Severus' and Draco's marks to himself. HP/GW, HP/HG & HP/NT. Rated M.


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Fics where Harry is a Dark Lord and transfers a Dark Mark to himself, or creates his own.


Curse of Fate by Mistress Nika
Thousands of years into the future, vampire Harry only wants to join his loved ones in death. However, his curse of immortality is absolute. Therefore he sends himself back into the body of his infant self, vowing to this time refuse eternity. Harry pretends to be a Dark Lord and modifies Lucius' Mark (and possibly some other people's as well). HP/SS, HG/RW, SB/RL, past HP/GW. Rated PG-13.


Give and It Shall Be Given Unto You by kai
"Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable." Harry is a 'DarkishLord' and has put 'phoenix marks' on Severus and Sirius. HP/SS, SS/LM, past HP/DM. Rated X.


The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Dark Lords by AbstractConcept
Harry is the new Dark Lord. He rules the world with a compassionate and well-intentioned fist. Snape takes the phrase, ‘Oh, fuck the boss!’ rather literally. Humour. Harry has Marked his followers with somewhat... unconventional... Marks. HP/SS, mentions of HP/DM. Rated NC-17.


The Black Prince by Vingilot
Harry finally sees through Dumbledore’s machinations and he begins some negotiations of his own. Joining forces with Voldemort, Harry becomes the Dark Prince he was born to be. D/s. Harry removes Severus' Dark Mark, and then creates his own not only for Snape but all the Death Eaters. HP/SS. Rated M.