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thrust - wolfstar - wc 515 @wolfstarmicrofic

It’s late evening at Hogwarts after the first snowfall of the year. Remus is outside by the Black Lake, sitting on a bench pretending to read but really just enjoying the quiet and peace in the secluded area. The snow is coming down softly, barely sticking to the ground. It’s so peaceful, and with the full moon approaching, Remus finds the cold worth the calm that being outside brings him. 

Remus doesn’t know how long he’s there for, his eyes straying on the same line of his book, and his mind lost in thought. 

“Moony!” Sirius exclaimed, startling Remus out of his thoughts. 

He sees Sirius running up to the bench where Remus is sitting, Remus takes Sirius in. He’s bundled up in a wool coat and his Gryffindor scarf and hat, and against his will, Remus can’t help but think about how cute he looks. 

“Moony!” Sirius says again once he reaches Remus, “I couldn’t find you anywhere! What are you doing out here? It’s bloody freezing! You’re going to get frostbite!”

“M'fine, Sirius. It’s not even that cold.”

“‘Not even that cold’ my arse! You’re shivering! C’mon, let’s go inside and get you some hot chocolate to warm you up.”

Remus couldn’t help but smile at the kind gesture. But as much as hot chocolate excited him, Remus didn’t want to leave the calm. Life–and dealing with the stupid and unrealistic crush on Sirius–was taking a lot out of him, and Remus isn’t quite ready to leave this rare calm. 

“As much as that excites me,” Remus starts, “I think I’m going to stay out here. It’s…really peaceful and calm and with the moon coming up…”

Sirius’ expression shifted, a softer and more knowing look replacing the concerned look he had before. 

“I see.” He looked around. “I guess it is pretty calm here.” Sirius says softly, looking at Remus nervously like he isn’t quite sure what to say next, and then pulls his scarf from around his neck. Sitting down on the bench next to Remus and thrusting the scarf into his hands, he says “Ok, I’ll let you stay, but I’m going to stay with you to make sure you don’t freeze to death.” 

Remus chuckles softly, his heart doing something stupid in his chest. It’s not hard to over-analyze this gesture–this is probably something Sirius would do for James, or even Peter. But as Remus wraps the scarf around his neck, he can’t help but think that maybe it means something more.

As they sit there, Remus keeps stealing glances at the boy sitting next to him. Sirius looks ethereal in the moonlight. Eventually, Remus notices that Sirius’ hands are shaking, and before he can exercise common sense, he grabs them and begins to rub his hands on Sirius’ in an effort to warm them up. 

“You’re freezing,” Remus says 

“Yeah… I, uh, hadn’t noticed.” 

“Well, I did.” Remus says back, still rubbing Sirius’ hands, but to little avail.

Sirius averts his eyes and lets out a small sigh, before whispering, “Thanks.”

“Anything for you Sirius, anything.”

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how do we feel about a marauders band au with

-dorlene

-wolfstar

-jegulus

-rosekiller

-past jily

-trans regulus

-genderfluid sirius

-Aro/Ace Pandora

.

yes plsss drop the link

no thanks

Voting ended onJan 8

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So I have good news and bad news…

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storm - jegulus - wc 676 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

It was the night before Christmas break and Regulus had gone to the Astronomy building to try and ignore the building sense of dread he had accumulated due to the fact Regulus had to return to Grimmauld Place the next day.

The weather was also not helping Regulus’ nerves. There were dark clouds on the horizon, and even though the sun had gone down hours ago, the clouds were noticable against the night sky. The thunder rumbling in the distance and the wind that kept blowing through the nearby trees were telling tale signs of an approaching storm.

Regulus sighed. The anticipation of returning to that wretched house was weighing Regulus down, occupying all his thoughts. Of course, as James had vocalized many times before, he was welcome at the Potter’s, but the Gryffindor and Slytherin had only been dating a couple months and the idea of running away when there was this much uncertainty on where their relationship was going appealed to Regulus almost as much as going to home to Grimmauld Place did. His relationship with his brother was precarious anyways, and Regulus didn’t need more chances for Sirius to find out his best friend was dating his brother when they were on such uneasy terms, especially since Regulus didn’t know where the relationship was going anyways.

The only thing Regulus is sure of is that he loved James. He loved James like he had never loved anyone else, and that scared the crap out of him. Regulus had convinced himself  that, unless James explicitly said otherwise, James didn’t feel this type of love towards Regulus. So, until Regulus had the guts to talk to James about just how serious he was, they were going to stay how they were: Regulus going back to his abusive household every break, and avoiding his brother as much as he could.

Regulus was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t hear someone open the door to the astronomy tower and slip inside.

“Hey, Reg.” James said softly.

Regulus took a deep breath and turned around, letting out a sigh of relief as his grey eyes met hazel ones. Hazel eyes belonging to the boy whom he felt so much for it scared him.

James took a couple steps forward, ending an arm's length away from Regulus.

“I know it’s probably hard right now, with break starting tomorrow, and you having to go back…there.” James started, “and I was thinking about the best way that I, as your boyfriend,” James gave a little grin there, like he still couldn’t believe he got to call himself Regulus’ boyfriend, “could help you. And I know we can’t talk or send owls, so I got you this.”

After rummaging around in his pocket, James produced a small coin, on one side a snake, and the other a lion. “It’s to remind you that I’m always with you no matter what, and that we’ll always find our way back to each other.”

Regulus sucked in a breath, and accepted the coin from James, using his free hand to wipe the tears that Regulus hadn’t realized appeared on his checks.

“Thank you, James.” Regulus met James’s eyes and an idea popped onto his head. Stowing the coin safely in his pocket, Regulus took off his ring that he wore on his index finger. It was silver, with green jewels encrusted on the side, a gift from Dorcas and Pandora for his 16th birthday. “Here,” Regulus started, grabbing his wand and summoning a silver chain, slipping on the ring, “now you have something of mine as well.”

The smile on James’ face was blinding. “Thank you Reggie.” James attached the clasps together and let the necklace fall on his chest. “It’s perfect.”

And as the two boys wrapped each other in a tight embrace, Regulus began to think of what would come after Grimmauld, once he returned to where he really wanted to be: James’s arms, somewhere he was also beginning to hope he could return to for the rest of his life. 

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this was inspired by my headcannon from this post

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NOTICE: As more and more fanfic writers are using generative AI for their works (you uncreative dweebs), I hereby swear on everything I hold dear that I have not and will NEVER use generative AI in ANY of my written work. Everything I post will be organically and creatively my own.

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count - pandalily - wc: 279 @taylorswiftmicrofic

Pandora loved to count Lily’s freckles. 

It was her favorite thing to do. Late at night, when the rest of the world had gone to bed, including Lily, Pandora would gaze at the marvelous girl whom she got to call her girlfriend, and count her freckles until she succumbed to sleep. 

But, it was also on these nights when Pandora was up late, that it became harder to keep the thoughts at bay. When they had first started dating, and therefore spending more nights together then apart, Lily had begun to notice how Pandora would take a lot longer to fall asleep. Unaware of the internal battle Pandora was fighting, Lily would still try to stay awake with Pandora, to “help her be less lonely” when she couldn’t sleep. However, Lily wasn’t able to stay awake as long as she liked, because without 8 hours Lily wasn’t able to function. (Her words, not Pandora’s, but also yes also Pandora’s words because you did NOT want to be around a sleep-deprieved Lily Evans) 

So, Pandora would ground herself by counting Lily’s freckles, studying every feature of her love’s face, and eventually be able to ward off any unwelcome thoughts with thoughts of how much Pandora loved the girl she got to share a bed with. At some point, always around freckle 300, Pandora would drift off, and the next thing she would remember was waking up to the smell of mint and lavender. The scent that Pandora had grown to associate with a certain red-haired girl.

Then the next night, Pandora would do it all again. She’d do it for the rest of her life, if she were that lucky. 

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life - jegulus - wc: 306 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

Today is the best day of James Potter’s life. 

James was buzzing with excitement at the fact that today was the day that he got to marry the love of his life, Regulus Black. 

James had been dreaming about this day since fifth year, when he first realized he had a crush on a certain Slytherin. James had always been entranced by Regulus, wanting to learn everything there was to learn about his best friend's baby brother since the day he’d met him. The dream had become all the more real when James had proposed to Regulus months ago, when the idea of being married had become something both men had thought about daily, both of them caught between the comfortable predictability they had had in their relationship, and taking the next step. 

James could still perfectly picture Regulus's reaction when he’d gotten down on one knee; Regulus’s face being a mixture of surprise, hesitation, and love. He’d looked James stern in the eye, asking him if he was sure; James was one hundred percent positive that he wanted to be stuck with Regulus, and all his baggage, for the rest of his life. 

James had immediately responded with yes, and Regulus had kissed him, hard. James had put the ring on Regulus’s finger; emerald stones being attached all around the ring’s sides. 

So, needless to say, this day had been long awaited by both of them. James could’ve said he’d been prepared to see Regulus walk down the aisle with Pandora, but that would’ve been lying. Because, when Regulus finally came into view, he took James’ breath away, and all he could think about was how freaking happy he was to spend the rest of his life with Regulus Arcturus Black. No, Regulus Arcturus Potter.  

So yeah, this was the best day of James’ life.

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curse - jegulus - wc: 515 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

James has never thought violence was the answer to any problem, that calm words and talking it out would always work, just as his mother taught him. Always assume the best intentions, Euphemia would always say, there’s always three sides to every story. So, naturally, James did his best to approach any and all conflict with a calm attitude, only looking to resolve anything peacefully, and avoid any and all violence and/or yelling when attempting to resolve conflict. 

James no longer has such reservations. 

“I can’t believe it! My best friend and baby brother! It’s like incest! I can’t believe you would do this to me!” Siriues exclaimed, before dropping to his knees in a dramatic fashion, typical for the eldest Black brother. 

“You’re so dramatic, Sirius! Our parents are literally cousins! Even if it was incest-which it most certainly is not- it’s not like its a foreign concept to you!” Regulus retorted, moving from glaring at his brother to lock eyes with James with a look that seemed to plead can you get him to stop? Please?. 

Ever since they started dating, James had been memorizing all of Regulus’ looks. The gazes that seemed to say: I adore you, and the glares that said: you’re so annoying but I still love you. James loved it all. The past year of stolen glances and secret meetings in the Astronomy Tower after curfew had all snowballed into James falling head over heels for his best friend’s little brother. It had been going great, the two boys doing everything they could to make sure their relationship succeeded. 

But it had only gone downhill after Sirius had caught them snogging in the broom closest during dinner, immediately demanding an explanation for why, well, everything. Regulus and James had answered every question calmly, promising Sirius that they both wouldn’t hurt the other. This hadn’t satisfied Sirius however, as he hadn’t stopped whinging about the “lies!” and “betrayal!”

“Stop whining before I curse you Sirius!” James said, finally interjecting, “We get that we should’ve told you sooner, and that we shouldn’t have kept it a secret for so long, but what’s done is done. We love each other and that’s not going to change, so stop being a dramatic prick and be happy for us!” 

Thoroughly shocked by his best friend’s outburst, Sirius took a moment before responding, “Yes, well. I’m happy for both of you. Glad that you could be so open with me. I’m going to go find Remus now.” With that, Sirius got back up from the floor and went to go find Remus. 

“Well, that probably could’ve gone better.” Regulus supplied as soon as Sirius was out of earshot. 

Retreating back into the broom closet while closing the door behind him, James responded “Yeah. It also could’ve gone worse." 

Reglus pondered this for a moment before looking at James with lidded eyes,  “True. Now, where were we?” 

James just smiled before connecting his lips to Reglulus’, wrapping his arms around the Slytherin's waist. 

Yeah, James was becoming a master at deciphering Reg’s looks.

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before - jegulus - wc: 310 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

Here’s what Regulus imagined his future was going to be like post-Hogwarts before he started dating James Potter. Regulus, as the heir of the most ancient and noble House of Black would take over from his father and become the patriarch of his family. He'd marry a cousin and produce an heir himself. Regulus would take the Dark Mark and be a loyal servant to Voldemort. Stripped dry of all he has to offer, and then be tossed aside like a rag doll with no use left in him. 

Now, this is what Regulus imagines what his life will be like post-Hogwarts after starting to date James Potter. Waking up in their own shared flat; grey stormy eyes meeting hazel ones. Fingers intertwined and shared glances. Being free to do whatever he wants, on his own timeline - free of all restrictions, except for coming back home to James every night. 

Oh, and how Regulus loved that rule. Being able to fall asleep next to the love of his life every night was something Regulus tried not to take for granted. 

His whole life,  Regulus assumed he’d never find love, and that he was unlovable. Being brought up in a household where a single step out of line meant physical punishment, Regulus had always assumed there’d actually been something wrong with him, unable to please anyone, least of all his parents. But now, things are different, and Regulus thanks his lucky stars for that everyday. 

And so, when he wakes up in James’ arms, head on his chest and legs intertwined, Regulus can't help but sigh contentedly. 

“Are you ok, love?” James mumbles, voice still thick with sleep. 

Turning his head to lock eyes with his boyfriend, Regulus whispers “yeah, m' just happy.”  This makes James smile softly, looking at Regulus with soft, adoring eyes before connecting their lips together. 

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how i sleep knowing i write shitty fiction but at least don’t use chatgpt

[wallyblack1925-offical]

“this whole fake it till you make it” is a lot of faking and not a lot of making it

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Drop - jegulus - wc 333 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

Regulus woke up with a start. He sat up in bed clutching his torso, knees coming to meet his chest. He tried to regulate his breathing, but was focused on trying to stop the body-shaking sobs he was currently experiencing.

Regulus had always had nightmares. It was just a part of his life that he had grown to accept would always exist. So, he wasn’t very surprised to jolt awake in the middle of the night, his brain still half stuck in the nightmare. What he was surprised with, however, were the arms that circled his shaking body and attempted to bring Regulus close.

“No! Stop!” Regulus exclaimed as he tried to wriggle his way out of the other person's hold. He had yet to come fully back to reality, and Regulus wasn’t able to think clearly, unaware of the who the figure was attempting to embrace him.

“Shh, love, it’s ok. You’re safe. You’re in my bed, you’re ok.”

It was the sound of James’ voice that finally snapped Regulus out of his trance-like state.

Immediately following the realization that James was right next to him, Regulus immediately dropped his guard and launched himself into James’ chest, and sobbing into his ratty pajama shirt as the other man rubbed soothing circles into his back.

After an unknown amount of time that felt like hours, Regulus’ sobs began to slow. It was then that he’d realized what he’d done, and pulled back from the taller man’s embrace.

Rubbing his eyes, he said “I’m sorry about that. I…well, I have these nightmares, and usually I’m fine but today…”

Taking hold of his hand, James said “It’s ok, Reg. I get it. But you don’t have to deal with that alone anymore, you have me. As long as you’ll have me, that is.”

Silver, stormy grey eyes meeting hazel ones, Regulus replied with a soft smile. “I’ll have you.”

James smiled in response, and Regulus started to believe that maybe everything would turn out ok.

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found - jegulus - wc: 219 @jeggyverses-jegulus-microfic

Regulus stared at this brunette who lay next to him. James was asleep with his arm wrapped around Regulus' waist, their feet tangled together. He could feel James breathing on the neck, the steady feeling of air on the back of his neck acting as a recurring reminder that this boy he cared so deeply for was alive, even though his subconscious liked to try and trick him into believing otherwise when he was asleep.

Regulus had struggled with nightmares all his life. They showed him his deepest fears, everything he didn't want to happen, everything that stared him in the face, trying to get him to break, crack when he needed to be strong.

But, when Regulus had started dating James, and therefore spending the night with him more often than not, the nightmares started to lessen. Every time he had James next to him, Regulus felt invincible.

James had shown Regulus that he was truly worthy of love, of being loved, something he had never thought was in the cards for him.

There were so many more reasons why Regulus was grateful to have found the achingly beautiful boy who slept beside him, but for now, Regulus was content to just exist next to him, dreaming of the life he hoped to lead with James beside him.

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Remus was sitting in the common room, curled up with his knees to his chest in the red armchair next to the fireplace. It had been a long day, and all Remus wanted to do was dive into the fictional world where he could distract himself from his reality.

The reality in question? His crush on the one and only Sirius Black.

This was not news that remus had taken quite well, to be frank. At first, it wasn't obvious to Remus why he got a weird fluttering feeling in his stomach whenever Sirius was around; or, why be began to blush profusely when Sirius grabbed his hand to drag him off to the common room to listen to Bowie. It was actually Lily who snapped Remus out of his obliviousness and alerted him to his reality.

This was yet another reason Remus needed to distract himself. Since this newfound realization, it had been impossible for Remus to be in the same room as Sirius. He would stutter and make a fool of himself and die of embarrassment every time he was unable to form coherent sentences because he got distracted by Sirius' eyes. So, Remus was avoiding Sirius to not only preserve his dignity, but also to wait out this silly crush on his best friend.

The plan had been going fairly well so far, until Sirius strode through the portrait hole into the common room with James and Peter in tow. He and James were arguing about whatever but Sirius stopped short when he noticed Remus.

"Moony!! I've been looking everywhere for you. I feel like I haven't seen you in ages!" Sirius exclaimed as he made his way over to the armchair Remus was sat in.

"H-hey, Padfoot. I-I guess it has-erm, yes it's been a bit since I have seen you."

"I'll say! Scoot over, Moons, I'll tell you everything you missed from dinner."

Remus was in shock as Sirius simply squeezed in beside Remus in the armchair, going beet red when he tossed his legs over Remus' lap to make himself more comfortable. Sirius rambled on about whatever new prank idea he had, and Remus just sat there, trying not to combust.

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how do we feel about a marauders band au with

-dorlene

-wolfstar

-jegulus

-rosekiller

-past jily

-trans regulus

-genderfluid sirius

-Aro/Ace Pandora

.

yes plsss drop the link

no thanks

Voting ended onJan 8

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Help I need to find a short ish (20-35k) marauders fic that doesn’t have smut because my friend wants to get into the marauders but I’ve only read super longs fics so idk what to do!!