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Child Prodigies Build a Pillow Fort by @moroniccats

Relationship: Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes

Tags: Family Fluff, Fluff, my first fic!!!

Summary:

Sherlock wants to build a pillow fort. Mycroft wants to sleep.

Snippet:

(there are so many good moments idk which to choose haha)

The little rascal scrambled his way out of the cushions, only for it to collapse without his small frame keeping it up; he scowled and started frantically stacking them once again, frustrated when it wouldn’t balance. Mycroft sighed indulgently. “It won’t stay. It has no structural integrity.” “Bumsquash,” muttered Sherlock, standing shakily on knobby knees. “If-“ “No.” “But-"

“I just need a few chairs. And maybe the mattress.” Large, bug-like eyes blinked pleadingly at him. “You cannot rearrange the house just to play pretend!” “Not pretend!” Argued Sherlock fiercely. “A matter of life and death!” “There is no danger, you baboon brain. If you bother me again I will be forced to take more drastic measures.” Mycroft lay back lazily, willing his eyes to stay shut.

He looked like a small, angry cricket. The sight filled the older brother with an odd sort of affection. Hadn’t he himself had strange fancies and behaviors at such an age? (Of course, he was now thirteen and far too mature to indulge in such things himself, but…) “If I assist you, will you leave me be?” Frantic nodding ensued. “Fine.” An infuriatingly cheeky grin crossed Sherlock’s face from ear to ear. 

“I ought to thrash you.” He grumbled, nearly tripping over his little brother. “You wouldn’t.” “I would.”  “You’re too lazy.” “I’m carrying everything because you couldn’t be bothered!” He said. Sherlock seemed willing to acquiesce, and graciously took a singular pillow from the top of the pile before sliding down the bannister with it in his lap.

“I suppose it would be pointless to go back up now.” “Yes.” “You have all my bed linens.”

 the little menace lay his head against his older brother’s shoulder. “Sherlock,” “…” “Your face is too sharp.” “…”

As an older sister myself. Like. Yes to all of this!

Esp the "I should trash you-- you never would" convo, tho the reason I wouldn't has never been being too lazy. And I love how Sherlock uses deduction and annoying Mycroft to get what he wants!

Also. Sherlock comp took the linens so Mycroft would have no choice but to stay haha

AND. THis is just brilliant. No additions to that. Like I love this. What else to say.

It's too easy to tell your sibling is not sleeping. and its too easy to indulge in whatever. And good sibling Mycroft. just. *heart swells up with love*

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The Day My Brother

Relationship: Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, Brother Holmes Sibling

Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes

Tags: Sherlock Being Sherlock, Mycroft Being Mycroft, Sherlock Being a Good Brother, Sherlock Is A Bit Not Good, Mycroft IS the British Government, Big Brother Mycroft, Protective Mycroft, Protective Sherlock, Hurt Sherlock, Hurt Mycroft, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Family Fluff, Brother Feels, Brotherly Bonding, Brotherly Angst, Brotherly Affection

Summary: A fatal day that brought the Holmes brothers apart, relationship estrange and unrecognizable when Mycroft lost his memories. With amnesia playing, how will Sherlock repair the damage, and how will he save his brother who for one, was a stranger in a black suit? -brother Holmes-center!

Snippet:

His older brother did not answer but continued staring at him transfixed. As if this was the only time he had taken a good look at him. Sherlock licked his lips when another minute passed and his brother still hadn't spoken. "You collapsed you know…" he said quietly, "I.. didn't know what to do." Mycroft looked away, his jaws locking and somehow Sherlock found it easier to speak this time. Just to urge Mycroft to speak, he was ready to say everything that had jumped one after another in his mind the moment his brother fell down… his regrets above all that this was all his fault… "I thought for a moment… I was going to be alone. That you're going somewhere I can't follow." He smirked after that, aware of the stinging of his eyes and the moist building there. "But you've never left me before, you know that?" Mycroft refused to look back and had actually closed his eyes. Then without warning, he began to silently weep, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably that in the end he had to put his hands on his lips just to control himself. Sherlock frowned at this unusual behavior and had slowly began to rise from his chair. "Mycroft…?" "I'm sorry…" the older Holmes choked in his silent tears, and gave his brother a wrenching look, "I'm so sorry… oh Sherlock…" The call to his name in such a familiar fashion struck the younger Holmes the most. "Mycroft?" his voice trembled. "What did you…?" "Oh brothermine, I'm so sorry…" was Mycroft's only words. And that was when Sherlock realized the bitter sweet truth.

Just look at my bookmark (recced, obvi) I am dying and crying and I've queued this post but it is made not a minute after reading it and Ive got lots of feels and I don't thing I could quite angst so hard again and I really WAS NOT prepped for that ending and yeah here's my bookmark:

And like the snippet above is like what broke me and what then gave me hope and then I read the rest of this fic and I actually cried and died and I just lost some momentum bc of a post I saw coming over but Like whatever I HAVE FEELS STILL

Like I can't tell you enough how much this does not give anything. It will break you with everything.

Have YOUR Comfort food ready. And your fave happy posts/fics.

Get ready to write too much torture.

Im alr sick but Im pretty sure if I wasn't id have become sick. It just piles on. It is going to give me readers block.

Don't for one second breathe because it will take your breath and light it on fire and throw it inside of you. Get tissues. I dont care how heartless or strong you are. YOU WILL CRY.

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Only for a year by Anonymous

Relationship:

Sirius Black/James Potter

Characters:

James Potter, Sirius Black

Tags:

Alternate Universe - Historical, Alternate Universe - Royalty, King Sirius Black, Servant James Potter, Alternate Universe - No Powers, Friends to Lovers, Getting Together, First Kiss, Non-Graphic Violence, Hurt/Comfort, Light Angst, Fluff, Don't copy to another site

Summary:

“You’re not going to die.” “Sirius—” “You’re not. I don’t allow it; do you hear me? You’re not allowed to damn-well die until I say so!” ... King Sirius and his entourage are attacked while travelling. As Sirius' servant, James is right in the midst of it, rather unfortunately so. In the end, though, it really could've been worse.

Snippet:

“James! James!” Sirius’ voice is a relief, and he forces himself to blink his eyes open, finding grey ones staring back at him. They’re tight at the edges with concern, and Sirius’ face is streaked with dirt and sweat and blood, but he’s still the most beautiful thing James has ever seen.

“You’re not going to die.” “Sirius—” “You’re not. I don’t allow it; do you hear me? You’re not allowed to damn-well die until I say so!” It’s so very Sirius, James heart aches with it. From somewhere, he takes the strength to lift his hand and brush some of Sirius’ hair out of his eyes. “’s alright.”

Notes:

The line I've bolded above isn't actually bold in the fic, but it is something I have said to my personal Sirius, @lostwriter--xx3 so many times that this made me love the fic a thousand more times than i alr had.

The fic itself is something I keep coming back to since I read it the first time some two years ago. Really love it!

I really wish I knew who Anon was so I could tell him or her how much i love this with all of my heart and more!!!

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Shadows of Montmerry By Sakshi_S

Relationship:

Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes & Greg Lestrade & John Watson

Characters:

Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade

Tags:

Sherlock Holmes & John Watson Friendship, Case Fic, Murder Mystery, Manipulation and Revenge, Dark Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy(ish) Ending, Mycroft Holmes Being Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade Deserves Better, Sherlock Holmes Deduction Skills, Betrayal and Secrets, developing johnlock

Summary:

When Julia Roberts, the Earl of Montmerry’s granddaughter, and her lover vanish, Sherlock and John are drawn into a web of manipulation, murder, and revenge. A tragic confession and sinister motives lead them to uncover buried secrets that tie the case to legacies of betrayal and pain. As they unravel the truth, they face the darker side of humanity, where justice offers no winners, only the haunting echoes of choices that break families and lives apart.

Snippet:

John, sitting awkwardly at the table with his laptop, cuts in. "Wait, hang on. Did you say dentist? You're dragging us into a case involving a murderous dentist?" Sherlock snaps his fingers toward John without looking at him. "Yes! Now you're paying attention. Dentists are a fascinating subset of criminals—so meticulous, so precise. There's something uniquely sinister about the profession, don't you think? They spend their days poking around in people's mouths, for God's sake." John rolls his eyes. "I don't think that's what makes them sinister. You’re thinking of you, not dentists."

Sherlock abruptly stops playing the violin. The air in the room shifts, as it always does when his interest is piqued. "Blood. Whose blood?" "Unknown," Mycroft says with maddening calm. "The forensic team hasn’t identified it yet." "Of course not," Sherlock mutters, standing and beginning to pace. "Let me guess: the scene was a mess. Half-cleaned but not completely, items knocked over, signs of a hasty struggle. Amateur work, if you ask me." "Actually, it was remarkably clean," Mycroft says. "Almost clinical. Aside from the blood, there were no obvious signs of a struggle. Which is why the police initially assumed a consensual disappearance." Sherlock stops mid-step, turning sharply to Mycroft. "But now you think otherwise. Why?"

Notes:

It is unfairly easy to follow Sherlock in here-- and I say so bc the ending still surprised me very much, but all the evidence is RIGHT there.

Really liked the Sherlock in here!

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The Countdown

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Lopov

Relationship:

Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Characters:

Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Original Male Character(s), John Watson

Tags:

Sherlock Whump, Torture, Mycroft To The Rescue, Protective Mycroft, Mycroft Being a Good Brother, Big Brother Mycroft, Mycroft Feels, Sherlock-centric, Only sort-of John

Summary:

Sherlock's plans in Serbia go awry and Mycroft must step in. What might have happened in Serbia. Pure Sherlock whump with big brother to the rescue.

Snippet:

A world away, the senior of the Holmes brothers was digging his fingers into his temples as Anthea dropped the fizzing seltzer into a glass of ice water. He nodded his thanks, picking up the condensation-slick glass and bringing it to his lips, microscopic reactive bubbles leaping up onto his nose, making him crinkle his expression as he drank it down in one go. He set the glass down, chalky residue ringing the inner glass, and dragged a cloth over his face. "Where are we with the Italians?" He asked as he got to his feet, stripped down to trousers and waistcoat, socked feet on the carpet. The hour was ungodly and there was no end in sight. Anthea gave him a detailed answer, laying out names and requested favors -and in the case of one Andrio Cardinale, demands- in exchange for work necessary to break Russian intel. He was a scant twenty-four hours advanced, now only five days behind his baby brother. It was not good enough by half. He sighed and began giving instruction, authorizing all but the request of several F-18s.

Notes:

So many feels I love this absolutely this is like everything I love this so much this is perfect AHHHHHH

I love Mycroft in this fic so much!!

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John Watson's Room By Etaleah

Relationship:

Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Archive warnings: Rape/Non-con

Characters:

Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, John Watson's Mother, Mummy (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes' Father, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Greg Lestrade, Old Nick (Room), Mycroft Holmes

Additional Tags:

Crossover, Abduction, Hurt John Watson, Developing Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, POV Sherlock Holmes, POV John Watson, Rape/Non-con Elements, Sexual Assault, Imprisonment, Confinement, Escape, Young John Watson, Past Child Abuse, Past Rape/Non-con, Trauma, Friends to Lovers, Homophobia, Homophobic Language, Incest, Father/Son Incest, Don't copy to another site

Summary:

John Watson has never been outside. Born and raised in a shed by the man who abducted his mother, he has never seen or spoken to anyone but his captor. One day a young Sherlock Holmes comes investigating, and John's entire life is about to change. Crossover with Emma Donoghue's "Room," but you don't have to have read that story to get it.

Snippet:

Nick took slow steps forward, getting so close to Sherlock that John covered his eyes. "And if I don't?" he asked in a low voice. "Then I look forward to them giving you the longest sentence possible and finding the dirtiest, ugliest, moldiest prison cell for them to shove your dirty, ugly, shitty excuse for a—" Crack. John screamed. It happened so fast, just like in his dream about the lady who had been in Room.

Notes:

I finished this in three hours-- and that was with all the irl distractions. Usually a sixteen chaptered fic with short chapters takes 2 to three days, bc life doesnt like giving me free time, but I managed to do this one fairly quickly. Actually-- it took me longer to read this 5 chapterd fic (which i am planning to recc but life is tryna kill me lol). Anyway point is I really liked this!

Sherlock's trauma as a result was really nicely done, and I love that it took him a bit to get that John needed a diff approach than him. And you know, I live for Johnlock (I havent recced enough SH fics as of yet, ill have to go through my bookmarks when Im free and do so lol) Really loved this!

And uhh... rape/non con/SA in here. So.. yeah i dont know how to do warnings. It's not in a lot of details sort of a yeah that happends thing (tho i kinda skipped through that too so)

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The Marauders' Guides to Save the Wizarding World by @groundzero-v

Okay so im tired and exhausted so this won't be very uhh comprehensive? And I think i've alr recced this like 6 times but

The fic isn't even complete and i've visited it 152 times. Which actually surprises me i would not have guessed that at all

And uhh I'm sure this goes without saying but I am IN LOVE with this fic it brings me peace to my too-messed-up irrl

Pairing: Sirius Black/James Potter

Summary:

“What about you?” Sirius demanded, looking up at him, voice still slightly slurry but barely so, as if he was powering through it with sheer willpower alone.

There was a strong pang somewhere near James’ heart. “I’ll be alright when you get better.”

“Pretty sure that despite your best efforts, you two are not actually one being,” the girl remarked drily.

Sirius scowled.

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James and Sirius compete as a team in the Triwizard Tournament, there is something strange going on at the castle, Skeeter enjoys writing about them a little bit too much, and the Dark Lord is on the rise. And that is only the start of it.

Featuring James and Sirius being brilliant at everything but each other

Snippet: (There ARE SO MANY I WANT TO TAKE. imma try to take one that doesn't spoil the fic):

“The Five Principles of Changing Shapes, Professor.” McGonagall shook her head, and Aitken’s face visibly soured, her shoulder slumping. “Those only concern the Transfiguration of nonliving objects.” Evans’ hand seemed to rise even higher, prompting a look from Aitken. “Limits of Sithric the Younger?” she voiced when McGonagall signalled her to answer. “Also incorrect.” McGonagall's sharp eyes swept across the class from under her dark rimmed hat.  James was just about to turn his attention back to shading Mrs. Norris’ paws when her sharp voice pulled his focus back to the class. “Mr. Potter,“ she called out. “I’m assuming you know the answer?” James shrugged a little, smiling as he looked up from his parchment. “I’m assuming the same, Professor. It’s the Five Principal Exceptions to Gamp's Law, isn’t it?” Professor McGonagall didn’t bat an eye. “That’s correct. Ten points to Gryffindor.”  His grin only widened when he noticed the outraged looks on Evans’ and Aitken’s faces.

AND (bc one snippet doesn't enough demonstrate how much i love this fic):

Sirius pushed himself up to his feet with his healthy hand, shaking his head. “Yeah, yeah, I’m coming. Leave it to James “Prongs” Potter to be sound asleep and then ready to run a mile a second after.” “Perks of being the Quidditch captain I suppose. You make do.” “Perks or a curse?” James hummed in thought, tapping at his chin. “Honestly… might be both.” “Sounds about right.” Sirius' face danced with amusement, his eyes glinting. “You know, I hear the Gryffindor Captain is pretty tough; you wouldn’t believe the drills he puts his team through.” James nodded. “I sure wouldn’t.” “Heard he’s the best in the whole castle though.” Sirius shrugged innocently. “So there might be some method to the madness.” James rolled his eyes, lightly pushing Sirius’ healthy shoulder. “Oh shut up.” He couldn’t help the pleased smile that had spread across his lips even as he tried his best to hide it. Heels clicking against stone suddenly sounded from somewhere to their left, the high-pitched voice of Rita Skeeter following it soon after, the expression on Sirius’ face freezing into hostility.

I didn't put anything from the tasks or anythign to not spoil the fic-- also these two are some of my fav moments from the fic so far!

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Not really a disability, but I've read a book where the MC (Ted)'s brain works differently-- Asperger syndrome according to wikipedia (though I remmeber searching a couple of years ago and reading that it was a made up, unnamed thing)

It's called the London Eye Mystery by Dowd Siobhan, published in 2007.

In it Ted (the MC)'s cousin has dissapeared and they're trying to find him and it's a most wonderful lead. I love Ted and his family and this is the book that I've re-read most!

Have you ever read a novel about someone with a disability?

(If so, what was it called? I'm looking for book recommendations)

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Lab Partner By johnlockismytherapy

Relationship:

Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson

Characters:

Sherlock Holmes, John Watson

Additional Tags:

Sherlock Holmes Loves John Watson, Developing Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, John Watson Loves Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson Friendship, Sherlock Holmes is Bad at Feelings, POV John Watson, Friendship/Love, Friendship, Cute, Fluff, Getting Together, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Love, Idiots in Love, Falling In Love, Boys In Love, True Love, Love Languages, Sherlock Holmes Makes Deductions, Praise Kink, Sherlock Holmes Has a Heart, Sherlock Holmes Has Feelings, Sherlock Holmes Has a Praise Kink

Summary:

john discovers the 5 love languages and decides to do an experiment to discover which is sherlock’s, if he even has one. quality time, physical touch, gifts, acts of service, and words of affirmation. all things we love to see for johnlock!! what will john discover about his flatmate? ;D

Snippet:

You may be thinking, can’t he just ask Sherlock what his love language? And the answer is… have you met Sherlock Holmes and John Watson? Nothing is ever that simple. 

(And since I read that passage [snippet above] I could NOT physically stop grinning and blushing at all!

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Supernova by @siriuslyasorceress

Relationship: Sirius Black/James Potter

Characters:

Sirius Black, James Potter, Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Lily Evans Potter, Harry Potter

Additional Tags:

Curse Breaker Sirius Black, Auror James Potter, Alternate Universe - No Voldemort, Unhappy James Potter, Estranged Sirius Black and James Potter, Mutual Pining, Minor James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Divorce, Slow Burn, Injured James Potter, Protective Sirius Black, Revenge, Fighting and committing crimes, They are still feral for each other, Hogwarts flashbacks, POV Sirius Black, POV James Potter, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Repressed Feelings, Angst with a Happy Ending, Miscommunication, Sentient Magical Houses (Harry Potter), Minor Regulus Black/Remus Lupin

Summary:

From the outside, it may look like James Potter has everything one needs to be happy. An abundance of talent, a prestigious job, a beautiful wife, an adorable child. So why can’t he let go of the past? Why does he still see silver eyes and a crooked smile when he dreams at night?

It's been six years. Six years since Sirius Black left England. He practically ran away from the country and hasn’t stopped running since. When he has to return to parts of his old life, he tries his best not to dwell on the past.

What luck then, that the past is one of the first people he runs into.

- “What, so the French sent a cursed Curse-breaker?”

There is humour in James’ voice, signalling that this isn’t meant to insult, merely falling into the way they always used to talk to each other. It’s almost too easy reciprocate, to answer with banter that still feels too familiar and pulls at Sirius to be released. He bites his tongue.

“I can assure you, cursed or not, I am still excellent at my job, Auror Potter,” he says pointedly.

Snippet:

Sirius can’t help himself as he breaks into a laugh. Merlin, when will James Potter ever stop being the most impossible human being to grace this earth? He had somehow just pulled off an incredibly impressive bit of core-sharing magic, apparently settling Sirius’ core in the process, all that without letting any damage come to them or the house; and yet, he complains about a Kneazle not being his friend when he wakes up from something that should quite frankly have put him in a coma. Both of them, actually.

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An Unexpected Padfoot by @gracelesslady23

Relationship: Sirius Black/James Potter

Characters: James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin

Additional Tags: First Wizarding War with Voldemort (Harry Potter), Feelings Realization, Getting Together, Friends to Lovers, alternative universe, Past Lily Evans/James Potter (mentioned), One Shot

Summary:

“Expecto Patronum.” A wisp of white magic formed quickly into… Padfoot. The large dog stood to attention awaiting instruction. James peered around the small space looking for Sirius. It was an odd place to play a prank. "James?" Remus said sounding weak. His face was pale in the silvery light. Then it hit him. James’s wand cluttered to the ground as his hand went limp with shock.

Really enjoyed the line by Sirius where he basically calls James an oblivious idiot before saying I love you for being so. "I hate your James-iness, James" too "I love you for your James-iness, James"

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I have one with abusive Fleamont Potter, called Tattered and there's also Selcouth-- which is still updating, and Slytherin James

I don't think I have anymore, but I am making some (nowhere near ready though)

Has anyone read a fic where James Potter's parents weren't...perfect parents?

I'd like to see more complicated depictions of them. For example, they were pure-bloods who clearly supported Muggle rights, but maybe they were the "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" type of parents. Maybe they had complicated feelings about James dating Lily Evans, a Muggleborn. Maybe they found out about Remus and had to reconcile with that. I love the trope of wealthy progressive/liberal parents being forced to understand how teaching their son about acceptance and "we're all the same" can force them to face their lingering bigotry as James continually brings home people who are marginalized in magical society.

Alternatively, I sort of like the idea that they might be wary of Sirius. Maybe for the reasons above.

What if Sirius came to live with them, but they had really particular expectations? I can see James being really sheltered AND spoiled. They might be incredibly soft and gentle people, something that Sirius isn't used to. Maybe James's parents are VERY polite company, and Sirius finds it difficult discern through their true intentions (his family is passive aggressive, but not the soft kind). Do they like him? Do they disapprove of him? Meanwhile, James insists that his parents LOVE Sirius, but Sirius just isn't sure.

I don't mind at all if James's parents are that "loving parents that Sirius always wanted" but also... I like a juicy story.

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Feature Fic Friday

Climb the Night-Sky Stairs (and uncross the stars) by @ellorypurebloodculture

Relationships: James Potter/ Female Sirius Black, Charlus Potter/Dorea Black

Tags: Alternate Universe, Pureblood Culture (Harry Potter), Pureblood Society (Harry Potter), Rule 63Female Sirius Black, Hair Lore, Fairy Tale Elements, The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, Implied/Referenced Historical Suicide, Pining Sirius Black, Pining James Potter, Mutual Pining, True Love, Getting Together, Nobility, Aristocracy

Summary:

Lady Siriana Black is sure she's living in a tragedy, but Heir James Potter is just as sure it's a fairy tale. And, of course, he's the prince.

I really loved this. Like, it was very fun. Expecially the officially?? And Unofficially? bit. And the anger James felt when he thought she wanted someone else!

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Love in The Dark by TheodaoraBlack

Relationships: Female Sirius Black/James Potter, Regulus Black/Remus Lupin

Characters: Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin, Tom Riddle | Voldemort, Fenrir Greyback, Walburga Black, Orion Black, Lily Evans

Additional Tags: Female Sirius Black, Remus Lupin & James Potter Friendship, Slytherin Marauders, Dark Marauders (Harry Potter), No Wizarding War, Tom Riddle is Lord Slytherin, James Potter is not a Potter, Tom Riddle is James Potter's Father, Tom Riddle is So Done, Sane Tom Riddle, Pureblood Culture (Harry Potter), Pureblood Society (Harry Potter), No Smut, Sexual Tension, premarital hand holding, Premarital Kissing, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Abusive Walburga Black, Child Abuse, Bad Parent Orion Black, Regulus Black & Sirius Black Have a Good Relationship, Minor Character Death, They are very much Dark characters. You've been warned., Dark James Potter, Dark Remus Lupin, Dark Sirius Black

Summary:

"James was eleven when he first set eyes on the love of his life. She stood stiffly beside Lord Orion Black, and Lady Walburga Black, on Platform 9 ¾. She had stormy gray eyes, and black hair that laid in soft waves down her back."

AU. Slytherin!Marauders. Dark! Maruaders. James x Fem!Sirius. One-Shot.

Snippet:

"They're dead, James." James turned his eyes to his father. "What?" "They're dead. You did a good job." "But I just began." "It's been at least an hour, son." He looked back at them. They were abnormally still, their eyes vacant. He turned to Siriana, with wide panicked eyes. Had he gone too far? Her eyes were glued to her parents' bodies. "Siriana?" She didn't move. He stopped in front of her, mildly aware that his father was doing something in the background. He brought his hands up to cradle her face. Too late he realized his hands were wet with blood. It smeared across Siriana's flawless skin, breaking her out of her trance.

I enjoyed this oh so much

I feel as if this was made for me. James being Tom's son and lying about being a Potter, Prongsfoot, James killing the Blacks, Lily being concited, Snape going for someone else Oh I loved every inch of it.

It really was brilliant.

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And I love that I dreamt of came to me at my worst by @gracelesslady23

Relationships:Sirius Black/James Potter

Characters:

James Potter, Sirius Black, Lily Evans Potter, Harry Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - No Voldemort,Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies,Getting Together, Mutual Pining, Slow Burn, Midlife / Quarter life Crisis, Begins established Lily/James, eventually Sirius/James, Lily Evans/Severus Snape (background), Pining, Jealous, Feelings Realization, Friends to Lovers, Divorce, Amicable Separation, POV James Potter, minor alcohol abuse, Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Angst with a Happy Ending, Unspeakable James Potter, Unspeakable Sirius Black, Explicit Sexual Content, Minor Remus Lupin/Nymphadora Tonks

Chapters: 16/16

Summary:

Golden boy James Potter has it all, a family with his high school sweetheart, a job playing his favourite sport and close relationships with his four best mates from school. However, after failing to make the starting line up for Puddlemere United, his perfect life begins to unravel before his eyes.

Sirius Black seems to finally have it all worked out. He has found his place professionally in the Department of Mysteries and his personal life is largely drama free. If only he could stop pining after the one thing he can never have.

Or, Prongsfoot navigate the personal and professional challenges of their early 30s and fall in love along the way.

Snippet:

“Yes, he does,” James said, practically vibrating with anger next to him. “Ah, I see,” Lockhart said. He reclined into his chair, a nasty smile crossing his handsome face. “Here I thought you wanted to be a self-made man, Sirius. For someone who brags to anyone who will listen about how they ran away from their family and their fortune, you are quite quick to jump at the opportunity to live off an inheritance once things get tough. And not even your own this time.”

Okay, this one took me too long to finish, and even longer to post here bc everything kept coming back and back and life was being long and horrible and boring-- so its been some month since I was supposed to actually rec it lol

I really liked this, nonetheless, James being an unspeakable was especially fun, and so was the jealousy angst and worry and 'WHATS HAPPENING HERE' that James goes through. I love the torture of James, and this included emotional torture for the him for sure.

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Fic Feature Friday

(Except I forgot to post on Friday lol--I'm sure there's some place it will still be Friday, right?)

The Watcher and the Dancer by @hihimissamericanbi

Relationships: Sirius Black/James Potter, Regulus Black & Sirius Black

Characters:

James Potter, Sirius Black, Regulus Black, Fabian Prewett, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew

(There's also Walburga and Mrs Potter in the fic, but the author didn't tag that)

Additional Tags:

Female Marauders (Harry Potter), Alternate Universe - Gender Changes, Genderbending, prongsfoot - Freeform, Summer Love, summer crush, Teen Crush, sapphic pining, Sexual Identity, Coming Out, Patriarchy, Alternate Universe - Muggle, New England, Beach Holidays, maine, Sister-Sister Relationship, Sisters, Body Image, Making Out, 2000s, Mutual Pining, Remus is barely in this, I know I'm sorry too, got my miniskirt and my rollerblades on, muna reference, Female Regulus Black, Female Sirius Black, Female James Potter, Walburga Black as a pageant mom, big yikes

Summary:

Walburga was still talking too loudly, unaware her eldest daughter had paused her Fall Out Boy playlist minutes ago, but Siri did nothing to disabuse her. She wanted to exist in a few more moments of precious liminality, fraught with fragile expectation: the “before” of a summer vacation, dreaming of memories caressed like worn sea glass before having to go and actually break the bottles that make them.

AKA a dreamy Sapphic summer crush fic set in New England in the aughts with a side of sister feels

What I like in particular about this fic is how Fabian and his interactions with Sirius. Most of all the one where Siri decides to to sit outside by him.

Snippet:

But at Siri’s response, Jamie’s face immediately clouded over into something downright murderous. Her eyes flashed as she turned and clomped into the store. A beat passed before Remus hopped up and announced he wanted some ice cream, too, and dragged Peter along with him. Fabian called to get him a cookie dough. Remus flipped him off without turning around or loosening his grip on Peter.

I liked it a lot.