4k+Petal in the Rain » by pratty-prongs-princesse
Trapped in a snobbish muggle boarding school, Lily Evans mischievously escapes for one night, fatefully encountering London's most eligible bachelor, Lord James Potter. As their muggle and magical worlds collide, can their love survive amidst two wars? Set in 1940 during the Battle of Britain. A story of love, war, magic and deception.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 38, words: 312k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 8/5/2022 published: 12/13/2005, [James P., Lily Evans P.] Sirius B., Severus S.
28
Percentages by B.C Daily
James has a spell problem. Then a percentage problem. [James/Lily, 6th Year Canon]Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 3k+, favs: 114, follows: 34, 10/10/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
4k+Every Other Midnight » by Kathryn's NomDePlume
Professor Potter and Head Girl Lily Evans... The Dark DeclineHarry Potter, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 85, words: 997k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 9/4/2021 published: 1/7/2008, James P., Lily Evans P.
26 Fashion Disaster » by ClaudiaWrites
James Potter is roped into an awful dare by his best-mate, which involves him wearing atrocious pieces of clothing for all days until Christmas as dictated by Sirius. If this wasn't terrible enough, he now has to contend with his maddening crush on the beautiful saleswoman at the clothing store.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 7, words: 27k+, favs: 51, follows: 43, updated: 8/8/2021 published: 12/3/2020, James P., Lily Evans P.
6 From the Edge by ClaudiaWrites
A three-hour-long detention. A barrage of unspilled words. A kiss that has remained unacknowledged. Until now. [Jilychallenge for July'21. Theme: Idiots in Love]Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Drama, words: 7k+, favs: 50, follows: 10, 7/7/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
150 Magic » by scriibble
The first time Lily Evans and James Potter kiss, it's an accident. Admittedly, that accident is all her fault, but it's an accident just the same.Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 6, words: 57k+, favs: 301, follows: 144, updated: 6/27/2021 published: 5/28/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
690Eighteen Again » by scriibble
After Hogwarts, things fell apart for Lily Evans and James Potter. Three years later, when she shows up in his life to work for the Order, James finds himself pushed back towards her in a situation that's not only dangerous for his life, but also his heart. [First Wizarding War; Second Chances AU]Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 26, words: 444k+, favs: 289, follows: 327, updated: 6/25/2021 published: 12/18/2020, James P., Lily Evans P.
10 Five Stages of Starflower by StartanewDream
James is oblivious, Lily is mostly okay with her unrequited love and Sirius has a few plans about this situation. (Canon Jily)Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 11k+, favs: 96, follows: 25, 6/20/2021, [Lily Evans P., James P.] Sirius B.
16 Set Ablaze » by ClaudiaWrites
The Morning After, it would seem, doesn't always go as planned. Not even when you were both enthusiastic participants.Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 11k+, favs: 82, follows: 34, updated: 5/23/2021 published: 5/17/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
51 Notes by scriibble
On an ordinary Tuesday in October of 1975, James Potter passes Lily Evans a note. She has no way of knowing it, of course, but it's the first note of thousands that will pass between them in the years to come. [companion-ish piece to Eighteen Again, but can be read separately; rated M for inexplicit sexual scenes]Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, words: 17k+, favs: 214, follows: 47, 5/7/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
145 All This Time » by thejilyship
James and Lily grew up next door to one another. Their bedroom windows giving them glimpses into the others life, and also offering prime opportunities to argue with each other over every little thing. They never figured out how to be friends when they were kids, but now that they've graduated from college and are home for the summer, they have a second chance to get things right.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 20, words: 81k+, favs: 144, follows: 114, updated: 4/11/2021 published: 12/27/2020, [Lily Evans P., James P.] Sirius B., Mary M.
17 Meet The Parents by scriibble
"James! You can't—did you seriously just pull me away from your parents—who you asked me to come here and meet—so you could try to shag me?" "Yes. Obviously." A one-shot in which Lily meeting James' parents has absolutely nothing to do with actually meeting his parents. [Companion piece to Eighteen Again, but can be read separately]Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 90, follows: 27, 4/8/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
3 Heartbeats by ClaudiaWrites
But most importantly, she can't believe that they've been so, so, so incredibly stupid and irresponsible, and why couldn't they have kept their hands off of each other for one goddamned evening instead of shagging like deranged bunnies in a bathroom during an Order dinner party!Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Drama, words: 3k+, favs: 37, follows: 10, 3/23/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
51 If You'd Like » by scriibble
Lily had always driven James mad, but in all the best possible ways. Eventually, he came to realize that he drove her mad right back. A three-part collection of some of Lily and James' relationship "firsts."Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 3, words: 39k+, favs: 163, follows: 58, updated: 2/3/2021 published: 1/22/2021, James P., Lily Evans P.
6 Venom by thejilyship
Fear is a poison. It can take even the most beautiful hearts and shatter them. And when James finally wakes up, he is terrified. (hunger games inspired)Harry Potter, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 24, follows: 9, 12/18/2020, [James P., Lily Evans P.]
764 Voyeur » by scriibble
As his seventh year begins and the First Wizarding World grows outside Hogwarts' castle walls, James Potter has one goal in mind: to finally win over Lily Evans. The only problem? Accidentally seeing her with someone else, of course—but it's not like that will stop him. [L/OC to L/J; Marauders seventh year/intro to the First Wizarding War] [Winner of JilyAwards 2020 Fav Smut/NSFW]Harry Potter, M, English, Romance, chapters: 26, words: 389k+, favs: 401, follows: 277, updated: 12/2/2020 published: 6/6/2020, James P., Lily Evans P.
25 Olive » by ClaudiaWrites
A fancy restaurant. An enigmatic waiter. Hazel eyes, mad hair, a dimple, and Lily's a goner.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 4, words: 12k+, favs: 84, follows: 58, updated: 11/27/2020 published: 11/10/2018, James P., Lily Evans P.
24 educational hazards by downn-in-flames
Every student at Hogwarts High knew that you didn't talk about Miss Evans in Mr. Potter's class, and vice versa. Nymphadora Tonks knew this too; she just didn't particularly care.Harry Potter, T, English, Romance, words: 8k+, favs: 116, follows: 34, 10/7/2020, [James P., Lily Evans P.]
7 Sixth Time the Charm by lebensmuede
5 times Lily was jealous of James because she was in love with him and the 1 time she finally realized itHarry Potter, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 5k+, favs: 61, follows: 12, 7/13/2020, James P., Lily Evans P., Marlene M., Dorcas M.
8 A Date With James Potter by Fire The Canon
At the beginning of summer, James asked Lily on a date and never got a response. Now, at the end of the holidays, Lily shows up in preparation for said date.Harry Potter, K, English, Romance & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 29, follows: 12, 5/9/2020, [James P., Lily Evans P.] Sirius B.