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when i save a fic to read later and dont realise one of the tags is LILY EVANS BASHING

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Hear me out-

Marauders era where most purebloods have zero exposure to Muggle culture or things

Remus fucking Lupin- who has unleashed Chaos by introducing them to Cotton Candy.

Everyone is sugar high- even the Slytherins, he makes a whole black market for the sweet that people are willing to pay more than its weight in gold for. Lily and him work together to fulfill the demand.

Minerva McGonnagall is horrified. But the damage has already been done.

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hello! ive started writing a fic???? hope u like it, im so open to criticism so please speak up if u want!

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The Christmas Tree

this is my first time doing this so i have no clue how to do the formatting, but thanks to @marauderswolf22 for the prompt, hope you like it!

512 words of wolfstar christmas fluff

"Be careful, you look like you're gonna fall."

"I'm almost reaching it, Moony, just give me a second."

"You should've let me do this," Remus said as Sirius wobbled precariously on top of the stool.

"Just let me concentrate!"

It was their very first Christmas in their flat. Ever since his first year spending winter break with the Potters, Sirius loved Christmas, specially the decorating part. Unfortunately for him, every time they got off the train in King's Cross the Potter Manor was already decorated. So, since this year they had their own flat and could decorate it however they wanted, Sirius wanted to go all out.

Remus, as usual, couldn't deny anything his boyfriend wanted.

So, this is how they found themselves on a chilly november afternoon. Boxes full of decorations (courtesy of James' parents) filled their tiny living room.

The table had a red and green towel with santa and reindeer motifs thrown over it. All the doors had garlands, including the shower cabin (that one was charmed to be waterproof).

There were multiple mistletoes spread around the flat; near the oven where Sirius would spend hours trying different recipes from a cookbook Effie had sent him, over their front door so they had an excuse to kiss each other before entering or leaving the flat, like a password, one over their bed and so on.

The tree Monty had sent them was way too big, so they tried charming it. After a few tries, it fit perfectly in the corner of the living room, next to the armchair where Remus liked to seat and read for hours on end.

They decorated the tree together, but Sirius insisted he should put the star on top ("I'm literally a star, Moony. It's destiny."), even though he couldn't quite reach it, hence the stool.

Voice straining with effort, Sirius said "Almost... there... AH!"

The stool tipped over and both of them ended up a mess of limbs on the floor. Remus had been staying right behind his boyfriend, arms stretched out just waiting for this to happen, because of course it would, and so he ended up being used as some sort of airbag for Sirius.

"I got it! See, I told you I could do it." Sirius said, laughing.

And sure enough, the star was perched right on top of the tree, shining bright against the Christmas lights they had stuck to the walls.

"Good job. Perhaps you could have done it without falling on top of me," replied Remus, smiling soflty, voice brimming with adoration.

"Oh, sorry," Sirius said, making to get up but suddenly there were very strong arms wrapping around him.

"No, you can stay," Remus said, using his wand to get pillows from the couch.

SIrius settled and buried himself further into his boyfriend's arms. After a bit of adjusting, both of them stayed there, comfortable, watching the blinking lights on the tree and everywhere else.

"I think you might have gone a bit overboard with the lights, love," said Remus.

"You like it."

"Yeah, I do."

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give me marauders prompts to write!!

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Regulus: I don’t sweat

Sirius: Me neither

Remus: Everyone sweats?

James: Not them. They never sweat

Regulus: It’s gross

Sirius: so we just don’t

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what if i take all the plots that i want to read and just... write it myself...

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james doing muggle things as that kim kardashian pilgrim photoshoot

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Regulus who wears clothes that’s kinda baggy on him and then the second he lifts his shirt he’s got the sluttiest little waist

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ive just finished only the brave and am starting just lovers, expect pain and suffering coming from me soon

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what are some introductory drarry fics?

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guys it's Wednesday!!! take this snippet from my current Jegulus/background Wolfstar wip!!

I was struggling trying to choose between this snippet or one I have written of Regulus and Sirius interacting. If the first chapter of this fic still isn't ready to be posted by next week (which is very possible, finding time to write is difficult rn and I want to make this fic good), then I'll post the Reg and Sirius snippet !!!

More details on this fic and what the AU is to come !!! Keep an eye out, it's gonna be a doozy :)

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At the start of his 6th year, Regulus stood alone in front of the train.

He watched parents and children have tearful goodbye, watched friends greet each other with hugs and cheerful wave, watched the whole place be filled with love and there he was alone.

The wise thing to do is to get in the train and take compartment for himself but he stood there stuck. His parents thought he was old enough to be on his own, not even Kreacher could accompany him. He sure would miss the little elf more than he would his parents.

Regulus gripped his trunk tighter, his knuckles almost turning white because of it. He didn’t want this loneliness to accompany him into the train, didnt want the coldness of his heart to travel with him to Hogwarts. He’s not even sure why he craved a warmth his parents would never give. What the point of longing for something you’ll never have?

“Train’s about to leave, dear!” A voice cut through his dark aura. “Best to get in before you lose any good sit.”

Regulus looked to his side and froze. Standing to his left was none other than Euphemia Potter and her husband Fleamont. The warmth that radiated from them almost burned Regulus but he didn’t mind one bit, if to feel this love is to burn then he would gladly turn into ashes. He looked around to see if his brother and the son of the wonderful couple was nearby—

“Don’t worry about the boys.” Fleamont said suddenly. “They boarded the train as soon as they saw Remus and Peter.”

“Oh.” Was all Regulus could say. He’s not sure if he’s permitted to say more.

“Now,” Effie said, breaking the ice cold silence. She dusted his shoulders off, straightened his coat, brushed her warm fingers against his cold cheeks. “You look very handsome, dear. Try not to be closed off this school year. Make sure you have some fun, alright?”

“—Not too much fun though!” Monty added quickly. “But then again, you have always been more careful than your brother so I have no doubt you wont get caught should you have too much fun—”

“Dont you forget to eat! I know you and your tendency to get lost in that book of yours so do remember to put the book down once in a while and nibble on some sweets, yes?” Effie continued on.

Regulus couldn’t do anything but nod. He was afraid of what might happen should he open his mouth, tears falling down controllably was definitely one of the scenarios.

“Good.” Effie said, a brilliant beautiful smile on his face. “Off you go, my darling. Have a good school year.”

Regulus nodded once more. He was tempted to drop his belongings and pull the wonderful parents into a hug but he knows that would be too much. He simply smiled at them, a small once, one he doesn’t direct at anyone that much, and walked to the train. Before getting inside he looks back and sees them still smiling and waving at him.

A warmth in his heart resided and refused to leave throughout the whole ride.

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hear me out. what if uh. what if james potter and regulus black.

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Me at any given time: no one in this coffee shop knows I’m reading smut about Harry Potter’s dad and the twink with the locket

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remus on the background: actually ☝️

sirius: fuck a break up, have you ever been betrayed by your best friend?

james: i said i couldn't go out to watch the game because i had a date with my husband!!!

sirius: dont even get me started on that!

james: you couldnt be best man and officiate and give reggie away!!!!

sirius: i could have done! I'm a triple threat!!!