Im so glad I decided not to use eyeliner earlier cause I am SOBBING rn SO PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ LIKE REAL PEOPLE DO BY THIRD_CROW BECAUSE THIS OS A POETIC MASTERPIECE AAAAAAAA
(It's wolfstar, and I'm on chapter 3 rn. Don't save me I'm exactly where I want to be.)
hello everyone and welcome to the March 2024 edition of emily's fic recs! If you saw my post this weekend you know that I bookmarked 57 fics this month... yeah idk how that happened but just know that this is gonna be a bit of a long one.
this month's list contains Jegulus, Wolfstar, and Drarry for a total of 28 fics. there are some all-time faves in this list (march was a good month) so I hope you enjoy!
without further ado, lets dive in :)
Jegulus
blue and yellow skies by alarainai, salmon_says (142k, 27/27, rated M)
Quidditch Rivals turned Quidditch Lovers. That's what the world sees them as, at least.
Too bad Regulus hates James Potter's guts, and James? Well, it doesn't matter what he feels about their definitely fake, definitely emotionless relationship.
just cute quidditch boys who love each other
i fell hard (in your arms tonight) by grimjobs (17.9k, 9/9, rated G)
Regulus didn't know he was touch starved until James started touching him.
cute boys and silly misunderstandings
i've got my eye on you by artiest (10k, rated M)
James and Regulus are friends with benefits except they're both ridiculously in love with each other.
this one was so good I had to give it an instant reread as I was putting my list together. angsty happy in-love boys
Many Happy Halloweens by SnarkyMagpie (7.6k, rated M)
Monsters come out on Halloween, but Regulus Black will gladly fight any horror, whether it's a dragon or anxiety, to protect his family.
Jeggy dads!!!!!! Technically single dad James with Harry and then Reggie joining their family <3333
stuck by you (and the glue) by cleargreen (4.7k, rated G)
The two most important people in James's life finally meet. This is how it goes.
baby harry has a crush on his dad's boyf reg
Whoops. by my_castlescrumbling (2k, rated T)
Regulus is a TA for Professor Monty Potter and Monty keeps trying to set Regulus up with his son. Regulus always refuses, of course. But what happens when, at the end of the term, he goes to the Potter Christmas Party?
yayyy happenstance!!!
a little death by noasmirrorball (1.6k, rated E)
James wakes Regulus up with a little surprise.
this is just straight up porn
heatwaves by regscupid (1.5k, rated E)
With the exit of May, James quickly came to realize he could not deal with what June brought with it.
June meant hotter weather. Their flat didnāt have air conditioning.
reg in crop tops makes james' brain go mush
Wolfstar
wading in waist-high water by colgatebluemintygel (82k, 9/9, rated E)
Remus is a PhD student and hobbyist baker who finds himself adrift following his fatherās death. On a whim, he enters the Great British Bake Off...
ONE OF MY FAVES OF THE MONTH!!! a wonderful balance of funny moments, bits of angst, and mostly just a lot of love between these two boys
Like Real People Do by third_crow (36k, 3/3, rated T)
Or, Remus works as a barista and Sirius comes in every morning with the world's cutest baby, and man, these two just wrote the book on mutual pining, huh?
I LOVED THIS FIC!!! there is so much angst but it is so worth it because these two are meant to find each other every time
To Be Alone With You by Shay_Fae (16.6k, 4/4, rated M)
In the summer of their sixth year, Remus Lupin tried to kill himself.
MAJOR TW for this one (as you can see from the description) but also such a beautiful take on Sirius's love for Remus and their dynamic
my castle crumbled overnight by YellowLark23 (9k, 2/2, rated T)
Sirius deals with his parentsā abuse while at school, but he never realizes just how dangerous the game they're playing is.
This fic is more black brothers focused but there is sweet background wolfstar hurt/comfort :)
i've got diamonds in my eyes (for you) by crushofdoves (6k, 2/2, rated E)
Sirius and Remus are in big, soft, filthy love.
this is so hot and also just feels so real for a sex scene like they literally stop to have a grilled cheese in the middle it's perfect
Remus' Impromptu Study Break by ravenclaw_with_no_friends (5.6k, rated E)
āSod off Pads, Iām mad at you,ā Remus decided his best way out would just be to go have a shower. He got out of the bed, picking up his pyjama bottoms to hold in front of his crotch.
wolfstar smut with sirius making the first move hehe
i was sinking and now i'm sunk by crushofdoves (3.9k, rated E)
The air between them felt electric, crackling with intention and Sirius hoped they were on the same page.
bookstore employee remus having his way with sirius in the back room
Ways to be Gentle by Quietlemonhush (3.6k, rated E)
Sirius has a bad day. Remus reminds him what softness feels like.
sad sirius being given all the love by his moony
Drarry
A Dented Old Street Sign by orphanghost (27k, rated M)
Draco knows they aren't the only students who will be completing their NEWTs this year, but they are the only ones whose home fireplaces were disconnected from the floo network by the ministry.
At least, Draco assumes as much until he sees the light falling out from the front door of one of the other rickety old houses in front of them and the three figures cast in its warm glow.
the golden trio and returning slytherins are neighbors in Hogsmede for 8th year. tension, hijinks, and love ensues
With Great Yawns and Stretchings by sugar_screw (22k, rated T)
The coffee is very good. Really. And the cats are so cute. That's why Harry goes so often.
ONE OF MY FAVES OF THE MONTH!! just sweet boys who love cats and grow together and kiss!!!
Cascade by Avonne (18.7k, rated M)
Harry wants to touch, and Draco wants to be touched. If only they could figure it out.
I want to take every 8th year fic in hold them close in my arms because these boys are so sad and fucked up but they keep finding each other and making it work. one of my faves!
Sourdough by academicdisaster (17k, rated M)
Draco writes romance novels and doesn't leave his apartment much. Harry bakes bread and sells it to Draco. Draco is quite weird. Harry might like that.
read tags before reading!!! contains some off screen heavy angst but sooo good. Again, you will always catch me at the scene of a weird little draco fic
Magical Menagerie by DorthyAnn (16k, 7/7, rated T)
Convinced by Hermione to get a new pet, Harry goes to Magical Menagerie and finds it's now owned by Draco Malfoy who has changed since the warā¦ in a good way, a really good way.
sweet weirdo draco you will always have my heart
Said and Unsaid (or, The Value of Knowing When to Stop Talking) by bryoneybrynn (14.8k, 3/3, rated T)
When the Interrogator asked if he had anything to say on his own behalf, Draco shook his head, his lips pressed tight in a thin line. There was nothing to say that wouldnāt sound like an excuse.
again, love me an 8th year fix-it fic
Slow Show by Avonne (14.7k, rated M)
Harry doesn't know the kind of love that isn't forged in pain. He doesn't understandĀ slowĀ andĀ calmĀ andĀ easy. He can't trustĀ unconditional. After all, how could Draco love him if he's not allowed to sacrifice himself for it? Draco shows him.
I just can't get enough of harry being a self-sacrificing idiot and Draco being the one who can consistently cut through his bs and be like "hey!!! stop that dummy, we all love you (but me especially)"
I'll keep you (safe and sound) by arminaa (13k, 4/4, rated E)
Harry takes temporary custody of Teddy while Andromeda's comatose at St Mungo's after an accident, and Draco, his something-with-benefits, shows up unexpectedly to help.
two awkward boys who don't know how to tell each other they like each other (with baby Teddy!)
Title of Their Sex Tape by Cibee (12k, rated T)
Undercover! Heists! Draco pining for Harry! Harry being oblivious, but also can't help noticing how good Draco smells! Banters and jokes! That's about it.
Brooklyn 99-esque fic with v sweet will they/won't they moments. also the line "āI confess,ā Draco said quietly. āThat I had hope ... you would choose me this time.ā" !!!!!!!
By Any Other Name by dracognition (8k, rated E)
A botched love potion makes it so that everyone in Harry's vicinity is madly in love with himāeveryone except Draco, that is.
everyone is in love with Harry, INCLUDING Draco!!! hehehe
Swipe Right by mee4ever (2k, rated G)
Or then one where Harry swipes right, and it turns out Draco does too.
I love their banter/flirting in this one so much!!!
Harry Potter Gets a Job [ART] by dustmouth (106 pages, rated M)
Harry returns home from Romania to find Arthur Weasley has a new apprentice, and there's an extra place set for dinner.
I love this art style and the story is just so perfect, def suggest checking out more by dustmouth if you enjoy this
āWould That Iā by third_crow on ao3 is a Wolfstar soulmate AU where you have golden images of scars on your body that matches your soulmateās real scars. Itās a Hogwarts years fic thatāll eventually go thru all seven years of the Marauderās school time. I have to say itās one of my absolute favorites right now and I RUN anytime thereās an update, so GOGOGOGO READ IT!!!
Crimson rivers 1000000/10 one of the best things I've ever read, awesome Sirius and Remus characteristizations and then the wolfstar among my top faves.
I don't have a real update, I'm sorry :/ I don't specifically intend to abandon it, I'm just also not trying to force myself to write it right now. Unfortunately I had some really negative experiences in the fandom that turned me off of marauders content in general, which sucks a lot - I really did love writing WTI and I'm proud of the story still. I'm hopeful that I'll get back into it, but for now I don't have a timeline. I'm giving myself some space from the fandom and hoping that my grudges pass š
