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267Thicker than Water » by
Scandalacious Intentions
AU. A series of prompted and connected one-shots focusing on the lives of the Lupins post DH, from 1998 to 2018. Lupin adjusts to a paid position, Tonks is still trying to bridge the gap between minx and mother, and Teddy is adjusting to being an elder sibling to a wide-eyed hellraiser.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family, chapters: 36, words: 80k+, favs: 153, follows: 146, updated: 6/7/2023 published: 9/5/2012, Remus L., N. Tonks, Teddy L.
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.
1k+The Three of Us » by
AnneWithAnEStory
Branches off from my story In The Woods When First We Met, but you don't have to read that story to get this one. Anne's been through something, but Gilbert's been there for her all along, and her family and friends know and support her too. This story is about what happens afterward. We see Anne through her pregnancy, raising her child, and her marriage to Gilbert.
Anne with an E, T, English, Romance, chapters: 218, words: 337k+, favs: 170, follows: 211, updated: 10/20/2021 published: 5/26/2019
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Yellow Submarine » by
deadwoodpecker
Alternate Universe. Two hurting, almost broken people reach toward the sunlight. This story has implied sexual violence and a Ginny who is two years younger than she was in canon.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 34, words: 190k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 11/14/2020 published: 8/10/2008, [Harry P., Ginny W.]
5k+Questions and Answers » by
little0bird
When the past and present collide with the Potter/Weasley children... A bit AU with characters' names and some pairings. Family tree now posted on my profile page. 3/16/10 - going back and cleaning up a few things; nothing major will change.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family, chapters: 105, words: 505k+, favs: 2k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 11/2/2018 published: 12/18/2007
721Stolen Time » by
little0bird
A series of moments in the lives of the characters of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 25, words: 20k+, favs: 314, follows: 246, updated: 10/27/2018 published: 8/25/2008
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Too Close » by
scared of clouds
Five years after his defeat of Voldemort, Harry Potter is receiving death threats. Head Auror Christopher Vance needs to provide him with a protection detail, but given Potter's history of refusing to co-operate with the Ministry, who can he send? Harry/Ginny A/U. Cover art by Viria. Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Mystery, chapters: 17, words: 99k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 870, updated: 2/2/2018 published: 5/25/2013, Harry P., Ginny W.
546Letters » by
little0bird
A series of letters between different characters, set during books 1 through 7 and beyond. Some of the characters' names are slightly AU.
Harry Potter, T, English, Family, chapters: 26, words: 37k+, favs: 277, follows: 217, updated: 7/18/2017 published: 12/18/2007
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A Month of Sundays » by
marziipan
How does Lily discover her buried feelings for James Potter? Picks up from James's and Lily's 5th year, shortly after Lily ends her friendship with Snape.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 24, words: 73k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 893, updated: 4/12/2017 published: 7/25/2009, James P., Lily Evans P.
542Scarred Roots » by
nursie91
An AU story set in a world with no magic. James and Lily were killed by Peter's deceit; Sirius imprisoned, Remus tortured for a long painful year. Now, they raise Harry. Sirius dates every girl that crosses his path and Remus concentrates on surviving one day to the next. It all changes when a red-headed cop trips into their lives. Will Remus see her love before it's too late?
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 38, words: 239k+, favs: 315, follows: 240, updated: 12/14/2016 published: 4/8/2013, Remus L., N. Tonks
98How to Romance a Film Geek » by
lovelyapper
A Modern Muggle Wolfstar AU. Why would a solitary, grumpy painter want a flatmate? Sirius certainly didn't. He was doing fine by himself, with his boozing, smoking, and occasional fuck-buddies. He didn't want to live with anyone, let alone be in love with someone. Little did he know, a film-loving stranger was going to change all that.
Harry Potter, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 6, words: 121k+, favs: 87, follows: 110, updated: 7/19/2016 published: 5/24/2013, Sirius B., Remus L., James P., Lily Evans P.
245Out In the Open » by
little0bird
Dudley Dursley has kept many things a secret from his family and everyone around him. But no longer.
Harry Potter, T, English, chapters: 7, words: 30k+, favs: 345, follows: 419, updated: 5/4/2016 published: 4/6/2011, Dudley D., OC
126In Fields of Poppies » by
SunshineDaisiesWindmills
Her grandfather's war and her father's war were fought with metal and manpower. Hers was done with magic.
Harry Potter, M, English, Drama & Family, chapters: 8, words: 43k+, favs: 150, follows: 232, updated: 6/17/2015 published: 3/25/2013
1k+Love and Love Again » by
foreverandnow
Lily and James survived Voldemort's attack, but their infant son was believed dead. Twelve years later, Harry Potter is found and brought home, but the real struggle has just begun. Ensemble fic about a family's recovery as old enemies return.
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Angst, chapters: 33, words: 185k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 2k+, updated: 5/19/2015 published: 12/10/2011, Harry P.
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A Cokeworth Wedding by
ladyoftheknightley
James and Lily attend Petunia's wedding, which is a world away in more ways than one.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 137, follows: 31, 3/18/2015, [James P., Lily Evans P.] Petunia D.
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brotherhood by
welcometonerdworld
In which Teddy Lupin learns what it's like to have a brother. A Teddy Lupin & James Sirius Potter bromance fic. One shot.
Harry Potter, K, English, Family & Humor, words: 3k+, favs: 65, follows: 16, 3/9/2015, Teddy L., James S. P.
9The Right Partner by
snarkysweetness
The happiest day of Steve Rogers' life was the day his best girl became his best girls.
Captain America, K+, English, Family & Romance, words: 765, favs: 40, follows: 9, 3/6/2015, [Steve R./Capt. America, Peggy C.]
64The Order of the Ladbroke Grove Anarchists » by
dorkickassmeadowes
AU in which Lily is a bored suburban teenager, James is an angry punk, and Mrs Figg runs a corner shop.
Harry Potter, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 13, words: 41k+, favs: 69, follows: 102, updated: 3/1/2015 published: 7/18/2013, James P., Lily Evans P.
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Scents of Sorrow, Scents of Joy by
starfishstar
Crookshanks disliked the loud, ginger-haired one from the first.
Harry Potter, K+, English, words: 1k+, favs: 23, follows: 6, 1/29/2015, Crookshanks, Hermione G., Ron W.
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The Art of Self-Defense by
cgner
Lily got pregnant at sixteen and left Hogwarts to work at an inn. After seventeen years of single parenting, she now has to manage a persistent James, nosy villagers, and a son who's all too interested in joining the Order. (Gilmore Girls AU)
Harry Potter, T, English, Drama & Romance, words: 22k+, favs: 525, follows: 101, 1/5/2015, [James P., Lily Evans P.]