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Chapter seventeen | Bitter Honey

He hands Sirius the knife, getting lost in the way that long, slender fingers built for piano playing and holding those skinny vogue cigarettes Marlene used to import from France wrap around the rustic wooden handle. 

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chapter sixteen | Bitter Honey

“Oh, moony,” suddenly Sirius is all over him, frail arms around Remus shoulders, his hair brushing over Remus face. 

“My moony, my moony, I’m so sorry, my moony.” Over and over and over again. My moony

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no way ppl are using ai to write ao3. what happened to being a tortured writer. what happened to blood on the page. what happened to the ao3 curse. people used to get run over, have their houses burned down, break their entire spines and they still put in the work to finish a chapter. fuck you, using ai. y’all are weak

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chapter fifteen | Bitter Honey

It’s not a nice feeling, this uncomfortable nostalgia. On the short walk to Harry’s school he has to keep reminding himself that he’s not twenty one anymore, that he’s better than this forlorn moping over a man that never treated him with the care he wanted

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There is no way of accidentally doing a nazi salute twice in a row while the entire world is watching. This man needs to be killed

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Reblog daily for health and prosperity

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24 fics I read in 2024 and 25 fics I want to read in 2025

Please note there is not much rhyme or reason to these. I like to read a variety of writing styles & characterizations. Shout at me if I've mis-linked or tagged, etc. And I would love to hear what you're all reading!

Read:

The Web (Wolfstary, Jily) by lesmardisbleus

73 Aberdeen (Wolfstar) by Mici (noharlembeat)

Lemon Tree (Wolfstar) by @titstraction

CEO Black (Prongsfoot) by @mycupofrum

When You Open Your Legs (Series) (Wolfstar) by @kaaaaaaarf

Does Permanent Mean Forever? (Gen) @tedwardremus

Mr Popular (Wolfstar) by GreenIbis

these golden beacons (i see nothing but black) (Prongsfoot) by fictionalcandie

Hell Is Empty (And All The Devils Are Here) (Jily) by @nodirectionhome-ao3

The Tragic Dumpling Affair of 1986 (Wolfstar) @heartofspells

Carrot or Stick (Wolfstar) @pain-in-the-riri

A Thousand Memories (Wolfstar) @caslyra

It doesn't matter (Wolfstar, Jily) by @neverenoughmarauders

and sirius smiled (Wolfstar) by cowboyvalley

it's not enough (this time) (Wolfstar) @billsfangearring

The Hand That Feeds (Dorlene, Wolfstar, Jily) by @rollercoasterwords

crushed ice (Wolfstar) by sectoren

Hangfire (Prongsfoot) @heartofspells

Rekindle (Wolfstar) @tracingpatternswrites

It's Not the Years, Honey, It's the Mileage (Wolfstar) by Thistlerose

Three Weeks Outside Time (Wolfstar) by Thistlerose

Our House (Wolfstar) by @everythingbutcoldfire

The Great Mud-Dunking Tussle of 1978 (and other tales) (Wolfstar) by sheafrotherdon

Shelf Awareness (Jily) by GhostofBambi

To Read:

Lie Low at Lupins (Wolfstar) by @caslyra

Darklands (Wolfstar) by @newsom

But What a Way to Go (Wolfstar) by @r33sespieces

Heavier the Crown (Jily, Snily, Teddy/Victoire, Wolfstar) by @sidlarsson

Gently rise and softly call (Wolfstar) by @swoopswrites

Guilty as Sin (Jily, Wolfstar, Dorlene) by ohevans

not like the rest of them (Andromeda & Sirius, Tedromeda) by @unspeakable3

there's nothing not to love about you (Prongsfoot) by justprompts

Encounters in Verity (Prongsfoot) by @tracingpatternswrites

The Road to Sweetwater (Wolfstar) by @euripidestrousers

Source Codes (Wolfstar) by fluorescentgrey

The Road to Love is Covered in Ice and Slush (Wolfstar) by @wannabelilybriscoe

Becoming Andromeda Tonks (Tedromeda) by @midnightstargazer

First betrayal (Jily) by @neverenoughmarauders

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Love (Wolfstar) by @m00neroni

him (Wolfstar, Mary/Lily) by @heartofspells

Closer to Fine (Wolfstar) by @severedreamerfox

Scabbers (Gen) by Mr_Pinniped

Happy Birthday, you. (Wolfstar) by WrappedUp

sorry about the blood in your mouth (Wolfstar) by berhanes (sqvalors)

Deeply, Unfathomably, Senselessly, Terribly (Frank/Alice) by tuesday_piracy

Between The Desire and the Spasm (Jily, Wolfstar, Petunia/Vernon) by @uncertainwallflower

the humours of amortentia (Wolfstar) by @fruityindividual

Three Card Monte (Wolfstar, Jily) by enjambament

Nothing in Particular (Wolfstar, Jily) by purpledinosaurss, tofulover

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Chapter fourteen | Bitter Honey

Clearly the wolf could feel his agitation though, Remus felt like he was on fire from the inside out, everything hurt in a way it hadn’t since the war days. 

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Chapter thirteen | Bitter Honey

“I wanted to say– thank you.” Sirius is hesitant. They’re taking a stroll along the beach, the water an unsettling grey-brown colour, the wind whipping around them. Sirius’ hair is dancing in the air around his face, and the cold air has tinged his nose and cheeks pink. He’s stunning. 

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a whole bunch of gazan mutual aid projects and nonprofits. if the decision of which individual fundraiser to give to feels too daunting, or if you just want to help as many people as possible in one go, these are great initiatives to support.

care for gaza - focuses on providing food and essential supplies. donate here or here.

connecting humanity - securing internet access via donations of virtual sim cards (esims). if you can't afford a whole plan yourself, crips for esims is a communal pool that will use your donation to purchase and maintain esims

gaza soup kitchen - provides food, medical care, and classes for children. also has a gofundme

glia gaza medical support initiative - provides medical care through field clinics and tents at hospitals. donations can also be sent through their website.

ele elna elak - provides clean water, food, clothing, and shelter. they also have a gofundme

life for gaza - raising money for the gaza municipality to repair water and waste management infrastructure

taawon - partners with local civil organizations to provide food, water, medical care, shelter, and basic supplies

the sameer project - running various initiatives providing tents, medical care, and necessities. they have their own encampment project focused on sheltering families with children, sick and disabled members, or members in need of perinatal care

islamic relief worldwide's gaza emergency appeal - provides food, water, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychological support

baitulmaal - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, shelter, and medical supplies

gaza mutual aid fund - distributes food, hygiene products, water, and other essential supplies, including financial support. run by @/el-shab-hussein's amazing friend Mona. updates can be found on her instagram.

hygiene kits for gaza - provides hygiene supplies including menstrual products, wipes, and toothbrushes/toothpaste

anera - provides a variety of necessities, including food, water, hygiene supplies, medicine, blankets and mattresses, and psychological care

palestine children's relief fund - provides supplies and support with a focus on children. also has an initiative for lebanon

dahnoun mutual aid - provides water, food, tents, baby supplies, financial support, and other necessities. updates can be found through their instagram

certainly this is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to add on other projects or organizations that i didn't include. and as always, please take the time to donate if you can and share. it truly makes all the difference.

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chapter twelve | Bitter Honey

Sirius is still skittish around Harry. It’s clear he struggles with the loud crying, the reactions, what they indicate. 

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Reblog if you are a fic writer who welcomes moodboards, playlists, remixes, art and any other type of gift based on your stories.

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Chapter eleven | Bitter Honey

little christmas present for you all x

“Moon tonight.” Sirius says, shattering the quiet between them as they sit at opposite sides of the kitchen table, each nursing a cup of tea. 

“Mmm.” Remus says, because he tries not to think about it until he’s forced to, right on the cusp of transformation. 

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chapter ten | Bitter Honey

good old dependable loony lupin, the boy everyone can count on to put his own needs last, the boy who got made a prefect despite his creature status, because Dumbledore knew how well he lived by the rules. 

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chapter nine | Bitter Honey

“Don’t understand him?” Sirius scoffs. “He’s James’ boy, I know him.” 

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i am loving bitter honey so baddd — the updates are the only good thing my email has Ever offered me! i love reading about how well cared for harry is, and remus learning about his infinite capacity to take care of people ❤️

EEEEEEE thank you omg omg omg

god i love getting asks

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just wanted to jump on here and AHHHHH about the response to bitter honey!!! I'm so so SO glad people are enjoying it as much as they are <3 and I"m on winter hols atm so hopefully i can get much more writing done :))))