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n0blefl0wer · 6 months
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Me: *has BPD*
Me: 1000% projects onto this character I’m writing
Readers: sounds like this character has BPD
Me:
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millennihilism · 2 months
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While I have been mildly aware of it for a while, between character studies and meta posts on the characters, it has really been more obvious to me as a Whole Ass Adult™️ that I am Tonks with Remus’s pile of mental illnesses.
And instead of potentially addressing those issues with a qualified professional, I found myself sucked into this fairly niche ship fandom once again and have just taken to violently inhaling a lot of what I can find.
This is obviously the healthiest response I could choose.
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writer-of-sorts · 1 year
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written with @wolfstarmicrofic prompt: ancient
Sirius paced outside Minerva’s office for nearly five minutes before finally opening the door and stepping inside.
He had planned extensively how to explain his predicament and ask for advice —while preserving his pride, of course.
But as soon as he saw Minerva sitting at her desk, formidable and ancient and yet almost motherly, he couldn’t stop the words from rushing out —frantic, muddled, impassioned.
He told her all about the embarrassingly colossal crush he had on Remus, about his frustration and confusion and hopeless pining.
She listened, fingers steepled beneath her chin, understanding. When he trailed off into red-cheeked silence, Minerva merely smiled —the faintest quirk of lips.
“Have a biscuit, Black,” she ordered, pushing the tin towards him.
He obliged. This was Minerva McGonogall after all.
“Mr Black,” she said, “I know you have a susceptibility to be rather obtuse at times, but I wasn’t aware it could be so extreme.”
Sirius blinked, torn between apologizing and taking offense. “Pardon me?”
Minerva pursed her lips like she was fighting off another smile. “As it so happens, Mr Lupin had come to me last week with a similar predicament” —she paused— “regarding you.”
Sirius’ eyes bulged. He stared, shocked, but not the least bit disbelieving. He knew Minerva would never lie to him.
There was a long moment of one-sided gaping before Sirius cleared his throat and asked, in true Sirius Black fashion, “Well, what the buggering fuck am I supposed to do now?”
Minerva arched an unimpressed eyebrow. “You are a Gryffindor, aren’t you?”
“Yes.”
“Then I suggest you pluck up some courage and ask your boy out. He’s been waiting for you.”
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lilyevansmywife · 1 year
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James: so the first person to talk about their trauma will pay for dinner.
Everybody: ok 
Sirius: so... how are you?
Remus: everything ok actually today I dreamed that I was a bird.
Peter: my mom said dreams are for fools.
James: *pat on the back* great game Peter
Remus: you did your best buddy
Sirius: I'm just glad that for the first time I didn't give up first
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surducktapewallet · 7 months
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Ugh.
Cardigan and Wolfstar are crushing my soul rn.
Actually, Folklore and ATYD are hurting me rn.
Never a happy moment in this fandom, ESPECIALLY this month. Not ready for the 31st.
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regulus-lantsov · 2 months
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Modern Dorcas Meadowes
Modern Dorcas Meadowes headcannons :
She watch every races of Formula one and shows that girls don't watch the sport for the boys
She wears gold or argent eye-liner
She always have a totebag with books, crystals and food for animals with her
Always wearing Doc Martens and doing a joke with her name and the doc
Pansexual
She has a lot of plants at her home and only drink coffee
She writes fanfictions on AO3
Fan of Maneskin and Lana Del Rey
Dyed in hair in blond once but regretted it immediately
Therapist friend
Want to be a real therapist
Loves movies like 'Dead old poets society' and 'Kill your Darlings'
Have booknights with Regulus and Remus
She can't cook even for saving her life
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siriuslystarz · 1 year
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does anybody else ever see some stranger and immediately think “omg they’re so sirius coded” or “that person is literally regulus” or am i just crazy
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fabulous-fic-quotes · 2 years
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Newt Scamander runs his therapy sessions with puppies. Cute, fluffy puppies. Four, to be exact. Two of them are brown, one is golden-haired, and the last is solid black with a tiny patch of white on the forehead. They're all females named Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde—four ghosts from Pac-Man, Mr. Scamander informs him. Remus is in love. 
Best Friend's Brother - @regulusbrainrot
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writtenbymoonflower · 4 months
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Shaken Soda
You have therapy and Remus is too kind. Remus Lupin x fem!reader. mondern!au
cw: mentions of therapy/mental health issues. Slight mention of unintentional self injury.
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“Thank you, see you next week.” You muttered politely, exiting the small visiting room. 
“See you then.” Your therapist smiled warmly at you. You appreciated the gesture, but wrapped your arms around your middle protectively anyway.
"Bye." The word was just barely a whisper as you turned to walk down the hall, but you were interrupted.
“Oh by the way, we covered a lot today. I’m proud of you, Y/N. Just, make sure to look after yourself extra.” They gave another polite nod and skirted back into their office. You gave a tight-lipped smile at the now closed door before walking down the hall to the waiting area, dreading the walk home in the pouring rain and shivering cold. You pulled the hood of your coat over your head before checking your phone, stalling. 
Hey, dovey. It’s pretty nasty out so I’m going to come pick you up. Be there when you get out. x
You were equal parts grateful and distressed. Happy you wouldn’t be soaked down to your bones, but worried about your boyfriend seeing you in such a raw state. You checked the mirror by the entryway, wiping away mascara residue and pressing your cold hands to your cheeks in a desperate attempt to reduce the redness splotching over your eyes and nose. 
Though Remus would likely see through any attempts at sweeping your struggles under the rug, he was far more perceptive than anyone gave him credit for. 
You listened to the ding of the bell as you swung the door open, walking under the awning to where Remus’ black car was parked. You opened the door, being hit with a wave of toasty AC. 
“Hi lovely.” His amber eyes greeted you with their usual warmth. (Warmth that was pretty much reserved for you).
“Hey Remmy.” You said, much to quiet and reserved for his liking, leaning over the center console to press a chaste kiss to his cheek. “Thanks for the spin. You didn’t have to drive in the rain.” Your comment earned an eye roll from Remus, though he was still smiling as he pulled out onto the road.
“Don’t. I get to spend extra time with you, and I’ll never complain about that.” He placed a large hand on your thigh, gently kneading the flesh there. “Almost forgot,” He reached into the cupholder. “Got this for you.” You were handed a to-go cup full of coffee. Your favorite. You swore you could sob all over again. 
“Rem… You didn’t have to.” 
“I wanted to. Anyway it wasn’t completely selfless, I was craving a fog.” You still looked at him all glossy and doe eyed. 
“Thank you.” Your voice was so small. It was only when he looked over at you that he noticed your swollen features and red-rimmed eyes. He could swear there were burns on your cheeks from the scratchy material of your sleeves after being rubbed and wiped raw and cruelly. 
“You doin’ okay, sweet girl?” He tried hard to keep his eyes on the road and stop a notch of concern from appearing between his dark eyebrows, knowing it would only push you more into your shell. 
“Yeah, ‘m okay.” You picked at your nails. Remus took a deep breath. 
“I’m not gonna make you talk about it,” He started and you tried to keep from wincing. It wasn’t that you didn’t trust him or didn’t want to tell him what you had discussed, the emotions it brought up, but you knew that when you cracked the lid on your frayed feelings, everything would come out all at once. Tears, murmured fears and all. You were like a pop bottle that had been violently shaken, one wrong move and a mess would be everywhere. “But I want you to know I’m proud of you.” He checked the road around him before making brief eye contact with you. “Really, really proud. I know it can be scary. But also, please know, I’m here if you every need to talk about anythin’. I’ve got you, sweet girl.” 
You nodded as he turned onto your street. You were still feeling raw, but you could feel it subsiding, just by being in his presence. “I know you do.” You looked over at him as he pulled up to your place and put the car in park. It didn’t take many long for you to unclick your seatbelt, leaning over your drinks and wrapping your arms around his shoulders tightly. Remus stiffened in surprise, but then hugged you back, smoothing his hands up and down your thick coat. “Thank you.” You whispered into his neck. 
“It’s what I’m here for, lovely. I’m always gonna be here.” 
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billi-mausi · 3 days
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Therapist: What worries you today Mr. Lupin?
Remus: My kid.
Therapist: So Teddy giving you trouble?
Remus: No, my grown up adult child. His name is James. I love that ball of sunshine but sometimes the ball of sunshine worries me.
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fourmoony · 4 months
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Friends or What?
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James Potter x F!Reader
A coming of age story in which Potter's Corner Shop has a funny way of bringing people together. Falling in love is daunting when everyone is watching.
Ao3 Link - Series Masterlist - Fourmoony's Masterlist
Chapter Warnings for Chapter Two -
Language. Internalised homophobia. Mentions of physical and emotional abuse. Smoking. Use of the word 'fag', in context to a cigarette (UK Slang)
CHAPTER TWO (4K) -
JAMES
Sirius is quiet in the taxi home. He’s quiet when they shuck their shoes off in the entrance hall of the Potter Estate. He’s quiet as he footers around the kitchen, pouring himself a glass of water. He’s quiet while he and James stand side by side in their conjoined bathroom, brushing their teeth and washing their faces. He’s quiet, quiet, quiet, and James is starting to worry. The thing about Sirius is – is that he’s loud. In every possible way. Aged eleven, Sirius Black had come bounding into James Potter’s life with his boyish grin and loudmouth attitude, two middle fingers held up to the world and they’d been inseparable since.
James is loud like the sun. He’s funny and he’s charming in a warm, light, happy sort of way. He’s sturdy and reliable, he’s soft and he’s gentle. Sirius is loud like the laughter of a ten-thousand-man crowd. He’s abrasive and he’s obnoxious, he’s rough around the edges but he’s so fucking loyal that James never really stood a chance. He was destined to be Sirius Black’s brother, his best friend, his twin flame. Sirius is rebellious, he’s never been anything except what he wanted to be. He’s jagged and he’s loud and he’s James’ best mate in the entire world.
James knows Sirius like the back of his hand. So, he knows that quiet is not good. Sirius is complex. His past hasn’t been kind to him, and while he’s not the same sixteen-year-old boy that showed up on James’ doorstep seven years ago, battered and bruised, traumatised and a shell of himself, James still worries about him sometimes. Sirius talks about his family less and less as the years go on. James would like to think that, in a way, he’s healed from the trauma of Walburga and Orion Black. There are parts of Sirius that will never come back; his boyish innocence and the warmth he once exuded from his very soul, but James knows that Sirius is better. He doesn’t have nightmares anymore, he doesn’t hide himself away, he doesn’t stash bread and sweeties under his floorboards, he goes to therapy once a week and he’s making changes, for Christ’s sakes.
But James knows, he knows it deep into his fucking core, that the reason Sirius hasn’t told him about Remus, the reason he’s being so quiet, now, is because of his upbringing. It’s a subject he knows will have to be dealt with carefully, untwined with gentle fingers like plucking the thorns from a rose. One wrong word and James is scared Sirius will flee. He doesn’t like change, he doesn’t like lack of control, and if he’s kissing Remus Lupin for any other reason than to get under the poor bloke’s skin, then James is willing to bet Sirius is feeling an overwhelming amount of both.
So, he waits for Sirius to come to him. He sends him off to his own bed with a quiet ‘goodnight’ because he can wait. He will wait. Sirius isn’t ready and that’s okay. The two years James spent without Sirius were, by far, the hardest of his life. The Black’s decided this village was a bad influence, that it bred insubordination, was infecting Sirius’ mind with thoughts of growing up and doing anything but working in politics like the rest of his family. They moved to central London, in the borough of Islington, and that’s where things got really bad. Sirius doesn’t speak about London, much. Only to his therapist, which is fine with James. But he knows about all the stuff that happened when the Black’s lived in the village, he was there for it all; the broken bones, the bruises, the cuts, the scars, the rapid weight loss, he saw it happen, held Sirius through it, took the pieces of his own armour and filled in the gaps on Sirius’ because whilst Sirius is chaos, James is calm and he’s loyal, and he’s strong. And then Sirius left. And then Sirius came back to him. Then. Then, Sirius came home. So, James can wait. He can do it. Because James and Sirius tell each other everything, do everything together, but this is something that Sirius might just have to figure out on his own.
The house feels too quiet, the air around him too heavy, as James lies in bed. He tries to read, he fails, he polishes his rugby boots for training in the morning, and he fails. He can’t stop thinking about Sirius’ face; the frazzled, lost sort of look that plagued him when James had asked if he was okay, if he needed to talk about anything. James watched as Sirius fought and lost the battle of following Remus out of the Three Broomsticks and felt the pain heavy in his chest when he had to stop Sirius, himself.
“Not tonight. Let him cool off.” James had whispered, and Sirius didn’t have it in him to argue.
He tries to read, again, and he fails, again. He loves Sirius so much. He worries. He always worries. Because, sure, Sirius is a lot better, now, but he’s complex, he has trauma, and he’s visibly struggling. But James can’t help. Usually, he can always help Sirius. Sirius never shies away from asking for help. He’s on his own this time, scared and struggling and James can’t help him because he hasn’t asked and James refuses to push.
He tosses and he turns, and he sits up, he lies back down, he paces, he sits down, and eventually, he falls asleep, only to wake up when the bed dips beside him.
When his eyes open, he realises he’s fallen asleep with his glasses on because he can see the way the dawn breaks over the orchard outside his bedroom window. There’s frost on the grass and the sky is still a deep blue, getting lighter the further down he looks. Sirius is next to him. He doesn’t have to look over to know. James can tell by the pattern of his breaths, the smell of his shampoo, how far the bed dips. James Potter would know Sirius Black’s presence were he deaf and blind. He always will. He has a feeling Sirius, much like him, feels the weight that’s suffocating them.
He doesn’t look over, just waits for his best friend to say something. He can hear the cogs whirring behind Sirius’ pale blue eyes, the thumping of his heart against his ribcage. Sirius doesn’t speak for a long time.
“Do you –“ Sirius starts, but he falls short. He’s unsure, voice wavering, thick with anxiety. He swallows, coughs, tries again; “Do you think I’m a horrible person?”
It’s not what James is expecting Sirius to ask. As his best friend, his first instinct is to say, ‘Of course I don’t’, but James knows Sirius Black like the back of his hand, the insides of his eyelids, the warm glow that burns in his chest. He knows how Sirius can be. He knows how cruel his tongue is, how his first instinct when he’s threatened is to go for the throat. So, James deliberates.
“I think you’re a good person who horrible things have happened to. Sometimes, you allow those things to control the way you act. But no. I don’t think you’re a horrible person, Padfoot.” James answers honestly.
He watches the breeze blow through the orchard trees as the sun continues to creep up between the branches. Sirius breathes a sigh of relief, shuffles closer to James so he can feel the warmth of him. He finally looks down at Sirius, head rested on the same pillow as James, and he smiles softly. Sirius smiles back, but it doesn’t reach his eyes. He looks tired, lost, scared. James wants to fix it all so bad. But he can’t. He has to let Sirius do it, himself.
When Sirius ran to him seven years ago, James made himself a promise. Nothing, and no one, would ever harm his best friend again. Not over James Potter’s cold, dead, body. But he can’t stop this, can he? He can’t wrap Sirius up and protect him from his own heart, his own mind. He doesn’t have that much power and it’s killing him.
“Remus thinks I’m a horrible person.” Sirius says, voice so quiet James thinks he believes it. Like Remus’ word is final.
He sighs, rubs the tiredness from his eyes, “Did he tell you this?”
“No,” Sirius answers, voice a moment from sleep, his eyes closed, and his face so sad and soft James feels his heart splinter, “I see it in the way he looks at me.”
“You could prove to him that you’re not.” James advises, voice soft.
Sirius makes a humming noise of acknowledgement, but ultimately, James knows the conversation is over. He’s dead to the world ten minutes later, and James follows suit not long after.
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SIRIUS
When Sirius was ten, he realised what it truly meant to be a member of the Black family.
It was more than fame, or politics, or even money. It was more than presenting themselves as a prestigious, well-educated family. For the Blacks it was about one thing: Power. They have an ability to play games with people that don’t even know they’re a part of them, closing in, moving pieces, counting cards until finally, they win. The Blacks always win. For as long as he can remember, every conversation Sirius Black has ever had with another member of his family has held some sort of purpose. Manipulation, information gathering, seed planting. The list goes on.
When you grow up in that environment, carefully wrapping your lips around poisoned words, watching your back with every move, the thing is – it becomes hard to trust. It gets hard to distinguish the difference between someone trying to get to know you, and someone trying to learn every dirty little secret you have so they can use it against you.
So, Sirius was ten when he learned the hard lesson of keeping his mouth shut, keeping his secrets close to his chest. Because the beating he took for telling Mary Riddle that his mother nicknamed her husband, Tom Riddle Sr., ‘The Snake’, was unpleasant at best. Secrets, or spilled secrets, never end well. He likes to keep his secrets close to his chest. Perhaps that has more to do with Walburga than he’d ever be willing to admit – because while the Black’s liked to know everyone else’s secrets, not a soul alive could tell you any of theirs.
It took Sirius one year to tell James how bad things really were. Even then, it’s not like he had an option. Too many black eyes, too many sprained wrists and unhealed cuts. James Potter is one of the smartest people Sirius knows. It was only a matter of time before he figured it out. By then, Sirius knew he could trust James, could feel it in his chest. What they have is special, unheard of. Their souls are made of the same things. Sirius knew that just as sure at age eleven as he does, now, age twenty-three.
Sirius doesn’t know why he hasn’t told James, yet.
Honestly, he doesn’t.
He’s tried. Gods, has Sirius tried. But the thing about James is – is that he’s so observant when it’s the big things, the big moments, the bad days, but the smaller, more minute things? Things like Sirius asking him to go for coffee, have a chat – it goes over his head completely. Every time Sirius builds himself up, James bulldozes over his confidence with an enthusiastic rant about rugby, the weather, the shop, and Sirius deflates like a burst balloon. He can’t get angry with James. Not really. Because Sirius has a sneaking suspicion that he’s subconsciously grateful for James ruining the moment over, and over. If he was truly confident in letting his secret spill, he’d just bulldoze James right back. That’s how they work.
But, instead, Sirius says nothing.
Always nothing.
It’s becoming a problem, he’s aware. Especially with the way Remus is staring at him, now, expectant, and impatient. He’s just – he’s not good at opening up to people, at letting them in. There’s something there, though, with Remus. He feels it in the static buzzing between his ribs, the sparks buzzing at his fingertips. He doesn’t know what to do with the energy, doesn’t like the way it makes him feel. A loss of control.
It’s been less than twenty four hours since their… fight. In the Three Broomsticks’ beer garden. Remus called Sirius a pretentious prick, Sirius called Christopher a wet wipe. Remus’ lips felt so angry against his, so frustrated and raw, so. Nice. They haven’t spoken since. Not really. Not in any way that matters. Nothing other than the short, jabbing quips that once, were fun, but now are exhausting. Sirius doesn’t hate Remus. Not really. But he’s not sure he likes him either.
He’s scared and he’s confused, and Remus is looking at him like he should have all the answers and he doesn’t know what to do.
So, he shrugs, “I told you. I don’t know.”
Remus nods, he looks like he’d been expecting that answer. “I’m not just someone you can fuck around with until you figure out whatever posh boy gay crisis it is you’re having.”
Sirius has the nerve to scoff. The thing about Remus is. He’s incredibly good at giving what he gets. Sirius knows he’s cutthroat when he’s been backed into a corner. He has this evil monster in his head, in his chest, in the blood that thrums through his veins – it’s a by-product of being born a Black. Or maybe it’s just him. Maybe he grew up in a house so rotted, with a family so monstrous, that he never had any hope of being more than. But Remus is just as short, just as rude. It’s maddening. It inspires Sirius to challenge him, if only to feel the scorch of his lips, the electricity of his touch.
“I can’t do this right now.”
Remus flicks his fag across the road, pushes himself off the wall, “You’ve been saying that for as long as I’ve known you.”
“You don’t know me.” Sirius feels the need to remind Remus.
Because really, he doesn’t.
Remus Lupin knows jack shit about Sirius Black. Other than what he tastes like. What he sounds like. That he’s rotted and spoiled and probably a horrible person.
So, he knows a little.
But he’s never shown any interest in getting to know the good parts of Sirius. The loyalty. The unwavering fucking loyalty that Sirius gives out like rare change, but when you have it, you have it, and it never falters. The laughter, the jokes, the careful way he cares for each and every person he loves. He’s loud and abrasive, but Remus will never know he can be that way and not be an arsehole about it.
 Sirius won’t force him to see past what he wants to see. He’s accepted that maybe the reason Remus thinks he’s a terrible person is simple. Because he is.
“You’re right. I don’t.”
Remus doesn’t say good-bye when he turns, yanks open the door to the shop and steps inside. Sirius hears the faint ringing of the bell, your voice calling out Remus’ name. He gives himself a moment. A moment to look at the door and hope that Remus will come back out and explain very plainly what it is he wants from Sirius. Because Sirius is at a loss. He doesn’t remember much about the night that he met Remus. Just the feeling of pure adrenaline he got from whatever haughty words they exchanged in the smoking area, the half-hearted scoffs and awkward chit chat of getting to know someone you really shouldn’t have any interest in getting to know. Remus was charming. He was quiet and mysterious, and he was rather blunt. Sirius didn’t mind. He likes to talk, likes to push, likes to know everyone’s secrets.
Power. Games. He never really got away from that. Just them.
He doesn’t remember how it got so heated, how they ended up millimetres away from each other’s faces, their breaths mingling and the static electricity winding its way around Sirius’ ribcage. But they did. And Remus’ lips. They were so rough, so demanding. So lovely. He remembers the way it overpowered him, the kiss, shook him to his core and turned his entire fucking life upside down. The thing Sirius can’t shake, though. The thing that tears him up inside – which he refuses to look at too deeply – is the look on Remus’ face when Sirius broke the kiss, took two steps back, announced that he wasn’t gay, and essentially took off running.
The thing is, Sirius isn’t gay.
At least, he’s ninety-nine percent sure he’s not.
He can’t be. He won’t be.
When Sirius is positive Remus isn’t coming back out, he leaves.
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The bell dings above the shop door and Remus returns in a flash of fury. His jaw is set, eyes narrowed, and his lips twisted. It pulls at the scar on his cupids bow, makes it an angrier shade of red than it normally is. Usually, after a smoke break, Remus returns more relaxed, calm, a more pleasant version of the boy you’d originally sent outside to cool off after he kicked a box of freddos across the storeroom twenty minutes ago.
He stalks up to the till, doesn’t even check if there’s any customers present before he announces that, “Sirius Black is a fucking prick.”
You’re perched on the edge of the counter, flipping through a magazine. Sundays are generally slow days. All the week’s deliveries have arrived, the pull forwards have been done, the cleaning is done. All that’s really left to do is sit around and wait for customers to show up. Remus must not be expecting you to reply – probably because you never do when it comes to Sirius – because he huffs a breath before continuing through to the storeroom, likely to take his anger out on another unsuspecting box of chocolate. The door squeaks awfully behind him.
A head of Black hair flashes past the window, barely visibly above the promotion signs James is always tacking up. But it’s there. You see it. Sirius is stalking off in the direction of the Leaky. Remus’ frustration suddenly makes sense. Not saying anything to Remus about what you and James witnessed last night has been torture, especially when he’s been a moody sod all day. Sirius and Remus don’t make any logical sense. But then, you’ve never really given it much thought. Until last night, you were under the impression they’d sooner knock each other out before going at it like horny teenagers in the beer garden.
But you promised James you wouldn’t say anything. So, you don’t. You allow Remus to sulk and fume and take his frustration out on a box of freddos. Because that’s what friends do, you suppose.
Remus returns five minutes later looking cool, calm, and collected. He doesn’t offer an explanation nor an apology for his outburst. Instead, he travels around the counter to stand behind you and be ready to serve, should anyone come inside. You doubt they will, most of the village residents barely leave their homes on a Sunday, let alone past five in the afternoon. The silence is weighted. But then, you think, that’s probably because you know more than you should. Silence with Remus is usually comfortable. It sticks to your skin like humid air and makes you restless, unable to enjoy flicking through your magazine.
“What did he want?” You ask, eyes pointedly focussed on the article about this week’s fashion trends.
You’ve got one leg kicked up on the counter, balancing your magazine, and one dangling off the side, facing Remus, but you refuse to look up; terrified he’ll be able to see right through you.
He hums, “Who?”
“Sirius.”
Remus doesn’t respond for a minute. You imagine he’s trying to piece together how you know he was outside.
“Saw him stalking off towards the Leaky after you came in.” You offer.
“Right.”
“So?”
“So, what?” He asks.
You finally look up; Remus is already staring at you with nothing short of frustration written across his face. He purses his lips, shrugs a non-committal shrug, “The usual. To be a prick.”
“Right.”
“Why does it sound like you don’t believe that?” Remus asks, crossing his arms across his chest.
It’s your turn to shrug. You flip the page of your magazine, eyes downcast. “Just doesn’t seem like Sirius to go out of his way to be a prick.”
Remus scoffs but doesn’t say anything else.
The rest of the shift passes in silence.
James comes to lock up because you forgot your keys at home, this morning, and Monty offered to send James before he left earlier on. It feels like walking on eggshells when he shows up, asks how the day went, and Remus is still in his horrible, sulky mood. You avoid eye contact as you clear lottery tickets and scratch cards from behind the till, making polite conversation as James counts the money inside the tills. He knows you hate numbers – he does it without asking.
Remus doesn’t offer much of a goodbye when he leaves, just tells James he’ll see him on Wednesday and goes. You deflate when the door closes behind him, tension seeping out of your shoulders. James frowns after him, “What’s up with him?”
“Sirius stopped by, earlier.” You fiddle with the clipper display, moving the lighters around as though you have a particular order that you’d like them to be in.
“What did he want?” James asks, locking the till.
You shrug, “They were outside. Couldn’t hear. But Remus has been in a right mood since he left.”
James doesn’t say anything, just sighs and rubs his hands across his face.
Then, “I owe you an apology. For last night. I shouldn’t have been so forceful with you not telling them you know. Sometimes I forget Sirius is an adult who doesn’t need to have his feelings protected.”
He looks earnest, sincere. You hadn’t really thought any bad of James for cornering you the way he did. Honestly, you’d admired how much he cared about Sirius in that moment, how he didn’t think, just reacted in the best possible interest of his best friend.
“S’okay.” You nod, offering James a kind smile.
It’s weird, to have a normal conversation with no one watching, no flirting, no innuendos. It’s nice.
James shakes his head, his half-damp hair moving with him. He looks freshly showered, probably is, you know he had rugby practice today. He’s wearing his rugby hoodie and his gym shorts. He looks boyish and cute, and when he offers you a lopsided smile your heart stutters.
“It’s not. I felt the way you tensed when I grabbed your wrist, I shouldn’t have done that.”
You laugh a little breathily, “That-“ You try, stop, try again, “That wasn’t because I was scared or, or anything. It was just,” You trail off, hoping James accepts that as answer.
How incredibly embarrassing would it be to tell James that you’d been so tense because his touch felt like blazing fire against your skin, made your heart stop, your head spin, your stomach grow butterflies. Pathetic, really.
James looks lost but nods slowly anyway.
“Right, well. That’s us done, so you’re free to go. I’ve a few things to grab from the office and I’ll lock up on my way out.”
“Right, cheers. See you tomorrow, Jamie.”
James’ face brightens at the nickname, his smile wide and teasing, “Tomorrow.”
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kjhbsies · 2 years
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KJHBSIES’S FANFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
I’ll probably do more of this. 
Part II.
Angst
When I Ruled the World (James Potter x Fem!Reader) by sgrantsgf
How Tom Riddle would react to finding things that reminded him of you after you guys broke up by louiszeastronaut
Angst + Fluff
Why Didn’t We Work Out? (James Potter x Reader) by astonishment
Happily (James Potter x Slytherin Reader) by ro-is-struggling
Cake (James Potter x Fem!Reader) and Real Feelings by jamespotterwhcre
About What I Said Last Night (Sirius Black x Reader) by rainandhotchocolate
Moral of the Story ( Steve Harrington x Fem! Reader) and Sparks by refiwrites 
A Vintage Love (Steve Harrington x Henderson!Reader) by ladymercury8
Love You Mommy (James Potter x Reader) by jamespottersmommy
Annoying (Steve Harrington x Readrer) by h4rring1on
“No, Please. Don’t Say That. You Love Her, Not me) by hello-everyfandom
Jealousy (James Potter x Reader) by whyennwhenyouareyn
Pov; you unintentionally confess your feelings for dbf!fwb!james by bellatrixscurls
“You Aren’t Gwen” Andrew!Peter x Fem!Reader by thebrookemunson
Missed Calls Tasm!Peter Parker x Reader and Part Two by caramelcal
Gamer!James Potter x Reader!Gf by ddejavvu
One Where You Try To Break Up With Him (Sirius Black x Fem!Reader) by proserpina-magnus
Fluff
Clingy James Potter by forourmoons
Doting (Fratboy!James Potter x Fem!Reader) by desireav
Golden Retriever James Potter x Black Cat Grumpy Reader by ddejavvu
James Potter x Shy!Reader by luveline
Gifting a Bra Strap to Boyfriend James Potter by ddejavvu 
Naked (James Potter x Fem!Reader) 
Marauders with Quiet S/O by ddejavvu
Your side (Sirius Black x Reader) by soupandsimple
Kiss Sick (Sirius Black x Reader) by luveline 
Remus Being A Boob Guy by ddejavvu 
Safe (James Potter x  non-gryffindor!fem!reader) by multiqts
Frustration (Poly!Marauders) by quindolyn
General Relationship Headcannons (James Potter x Reader) by quindolyn 
Sub!Eddie Using His Safeword by jamespottersmommy
Clingy Steve by indouloureux 
Smut
Picture Perfect (James Potter x Fem! Reader) by wrathspoet
Loose the Ropes (James Potter x Fem!Reader) by moonbcrry
Stress Relief (James Potter x Fem!Reader) by wrathspoet
Babyboy James Potter by littlest-dark-age
Jerking off James in a Secluded Area by weaselbrownie
Sore Loser (Draco Malfoy x Ravenclaw!Reader) by silverdelirium
His Obsession (Draco Malfoy x Reader) by Chanxrene
Unexpected (Sirius Black x Fem!Reader) by jamespotterwhcre
Bitter (Steve Harrington x Reader) by strawberrysodaslut
Playboy ( James Potter x Fem!Reader) by jamespottersmommy
Adore (James potter x Reader) by 1-800-amortentia
Welcome to the Jungle (Tarzan!James Potter x Fem!Reader ft. Researchers Sirius & Remus) by gxtitobxby
Summer Affairs (Best friend’s dad!James Potter x Reader) by lovegoodfics
Feels Too Right (Sex Therapist!James x Innocent!Reader) by bellatrixscurls
Best Friend’s Dad (James Potter x Reader) by itsmentalillness
Fit In (James Potter x Reader) by bellatrixscurls
Not Letting Sirius Cum For A Week After He Broke A Rule by indigoh4ze
Preacher’s Son (James Potter x Reader) by pinkcherryblossom
Room Service (James Potter x Reader) by gxtitobxby
This Ask (Sirius Black x Reader) by gxtitobxby
Best Friend James in a Subspace by eddiesbug
Remus Lupin x Fem!Reader by sweetiecutie
Curfew (King Steve x Reader) by theontrueneohero
Sirius Black Smut Blurb by siriusblackloml
How It All Began (Marauders x Fem!Reader) by bellatrixscurls
Punishing Sub Remus and Sirius by bellatrixscurls 
This Poly!Marauders Smut by bellatrixscurls
James in a Subspace in Public by bellatrixscurls 
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i-need-of-a-hobby · 11 days
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the marauders (+lily) as my most expensive pastimes:
james potter - collecting taylor swift vinyls
remus lupin - buying books i want to read only to let them collect dust on my shelf while i read library books instead
sirius black - retail therapy/ordering lipgloss off the internet instead of going to actual therapy
lily evans - actually having a therapist
thank you for coming to my ted talk
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runwiththerain · 4 months
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an introduction to the marauders
for @gently-decaying-flowers
follow up posts will be made for the valkyries and skittles
james fleamont potter
also known as prongs
important canon information:
dead, died on october 31st 1981 defending his family from voldemort so lily could protect harry
his parents are fleamont 'monty' and euphemia 'effie' and we love both of them
his animagus is a stag
was head boy and a chaser on the gryffindor quidditch team
had a mutually antagonistic relationship with severus snape
fancast information:
original fancast was aaron taylor johnson
second fancast was reiky de valk
my personal fancast is gabriel.stewart
other fancasts include nickisnotgreen and thomas weatherall
common fanon traits:
is known as the sun and a golden retriever character, wears red converse, swiftie, quidditch obsessed, early morning riser who tries to force other people too (doesn't work), loyal, hero complex, hopeless romantic, mischievous and loves pranks, often is desi or latino, would take a bullet for anyone in his life, definitely strutted and is a therapist friend, has a hard time opening up
ships:
jily/sunflower/flowerpott: james and lily evans
jegulus/sunseeker/starchaser: james and regulus black
prongsfoot: james and sirius black
moonchaser: james and remus lupin
sirius orion black
also known as padfoot
important canon information:
godfather to harry and best friends with james
left home at 16 to live with the potters
was wrongly accused for the betrayal of lily and james
served 12 years in azkaban before using his animagus form to escape
his animagus is a black dog
was killed by his cousin bellatrix lestrange
fancast information:
original fancast was ben barnes
second fancast was undecided
my personal fancast is conan gray
other fancasts include louis seriot and eren m güvercin
common fanon traits:
drama queen, massive david bowie fan, rides a motorcycle, experiments with makeup, genderfluid, compulsive and mischievous, gay, owns and wears a leather jacket, he thinks his initials stand for son of a bitch, short king, gets jealous easily, no concept of personal space, mommy issues, daddy issues, family issues, pretty crier, french, likes to paint his nails
ships:
wolfstar: sirius and remus lupin
blackinnon: sirius and marlene mckinnon (widely unaccepted now)
prongsfoot: sirius and james potter
remus john lupin
also known as moony
important canon information:
his nickname of moony came about due to his "furry little problem" (being a werewolf)
in prisoner of azkaban he taught d efense against the dark arts at hogwarts
has a child called teddy with nymphadora tonks
was killed in the battle of hogwarts
fancast information:
original fancast was andrew garfield
second fancast was undecided
my personal fancast is p4perback
other fancasts include paul ahrens and matthew hitt
common fanon traits:
always wears grandpa sweaters, craves academic validation, best friends with lily, grumpy around full moons, loves chocolate, the mastermind behind all the marauders pranks, goes to a study group, is a massive nerd, tall but it took ages for him to grow, self worth issues, raspy voice, swears a goddamn lot, welsh and no one can understand what he says
ships:
wolfstar: remus and sirius black
moonwater: remus and regulus black
moonchaser: remus and james potter
moonrosekiller: remus and barty crouch jr and evan rosier
peter pettigrew
also known as wormtail
important canon information:
traitor to the marauders
was james and lily's secret keeper but ratted them out to voldemort hence resulting in their death
his animagus form is a rat
hid in his rat form in the wealsey family as 'scabbers' until discovered by sirius and remus in the prisoner of azkaban
fancast information:
original fancast was dane dehaan
second fancast was undecided
my personal fancast is lewis capaldi
other fancasts include maxwell acee donovan and jacob batalon
common fanon traits:
friendly and sociable, plant dad, needs validation, great cook/baker, indecisive, cheeky, amazing at chess, not the smartest academically, childhood friends with james and marlene, quick thinker, unintentionally funny, wants nothing more than to fit in, sometimes forgotten, has a really healthy dating history, sometimes has the best pranks and suprises the others
ships:
pebill: peter and sybill trelawney
unknown ship name: peter and james potter (usually a one sided crush)
unknown ship name: peter and remus lupin
partyvan: peter and barty crouch jr and evan rosier (this is mostly made as a joke)
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gayandawreck · 18 days
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Mental disorders in the marauders era
Narcissa Black- PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, anorexic
Regulus Black- PTSD, OCD, Depression, anorexic, Anxiety
(him and Narcissa have a lot of the same of the disorders because they both like the same person but just different genders.)
Barty Crouch Jr- Bipolar 1, ADD(back in the 70s they didn’t have ADHD, adhd wasn’t a thing until the late 80s) and depression
Sirius Black- ADD and PTSD
Remus Lupin- Depression, PTSD, anxiety
My moms a therapist and I know a good lot about mental health:)
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Hi, I want to ask you for advice and give you an ask for your 1500 followers celebration.
The thing is, I'm 19 and I am not in uni. I am very disappointed in myself and did not plan to be in the position that I currently am. All my friends further their education and had/are having higher education meanwhile I am still where I was three years ago. I always was the academic driven girl that was an over achiever until my half-second last year of highschool. But at this moment, I just feel so behind and failed.
I am happy and proud of my friends, don't get me wrong, they all deserve it ! I even have some of my friends who did not plan to go to uni and are at the moment there. I am happy that they're all succeeding, but I compare myself and I'm just at the same place, escaping in fanfics and just losing more hope that I used to have. It's like everybody started the race except me, that remained at the begining of it.
I did work a little on some of my issues during highschool and still try to do. I used to be severely bullied in middle school, litteraly had a guy saying that I was a monkey and looking like one, which affected my confidence and made me a little paranoid. I'm still working on my self confidence. But I still can't always be confident in my appearance.
I plan and want to go to uni and study what I want so bad. I wish to re-invent myself in a better version of myself.
Can you give me some life advice? You seem like a kind person with a good heart.
I'm not sure if you are still accepting requests for your 1500 subscribers event, but here is a request, it is completely up to you to do it or not, I wouldn't mind.
I also want to tell you " Congratulations on your 1500 subscribers, you definetely deserve it!!!" I love your fics and your writing so much, you have no idea! I look up to you and you definitely inspire me.
I am not sure how to describe myself.
I have brown hair. I am European, just not from the Anglo-saxon part. Usually, I am the therapist friend, everyone come to me and I give them advice ( that are genuinely good). I am normally an optimistic person, I think it is just at the moment that I am feeling down as if I'm in a hole without having a way out. I love reading, escaping to fictional worlds, dancing alone in my room, listening to classical music, knowing the history of the arts, romantism and watching theatre if it is a good play. I am a Gryffindor and an ambivert.
I wish one day to have adventures (where nobody dies/has a negative life-changing thing) like in the movies.
Could you write a frenemies + when it is know the of us are dating , nobody can believe it with Mattheo Riddle? Or anything really with Remus Lupin, with any trope you consider, I trust you :)
Thank you so much and thank you for your advice
I'm gonna sign this so you could identify me if you want updates or when I will thank you :)
-🐤🪐 chicken saturn ( because I like chickens, baby chickens and I like the stars and various kinds of planets)
Hey love! 💕
Firstly, thank you for reaching out and sharing your feelings with me. It takes courage to express vulnerability, especially when it feels like you're comparing yourself to others. You're not alone in feeling this way, I've been feeling much the same lately and am working through it at my own pace too.
It's important to remember that life isn't a race, and everyone's journey unfolds at its own pace. Your path might not look like your friends', and that's perfectly okay. What matters most is that you're working on yourself and your dreams, even if it feels like progress is slow.
It's understandable to feel disappointed or frustrated with where you are right now, but try not to dwell too much on the past or where you think you "should" be. Focus instead on the steps you can take to move forward. Whether that is exploring educational opportunities, seeking support for your self-confidence and mental health journey, or pursuing your passions, every small effort counts.
Dealing with past experiences like bullying can leave lasting scars, but remember that they don't define you. You're strong and resilient, and you have the power to rewrite your story. Building self-confidence takes time and patience, so be kind to yourself along the way.
As for university and reinventing yourself, it's never too late to chase your dreams. And you are only 19! That is still so young! Don't beat yourself up over it you're still on the right path and you have so much time to get where you want to be! Take the time to research your options, reach out for guidance if needed, and set realistic goals for yourself. Surround yourself with supportive people who believe in your potential, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Above all, remember that your worth isn't determined by your achievements or milestones. You are enough just as you are, and your journey is uniquely yours. Keep believing in yourself, keep striving for growth, and trust that brighter days lie ahead.
Sending you lots of positivity and strength on your journey lovely anon 💕 thank you for entrusting me with this, I hope there is at least something helpful in my little rant here. And I also saw your other ask and yes of course you can be 🪐🐤 Saturn Chick! And it's always okay to reach out to me, no matter if you want to do it as an anon ask or through my dm's.
Now for your match ups....
Golden Trio Era; Romantic Match-Up: Mattheo Riddle
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mattheo, with his brooding demeanor and sharp intellect, is the last person you expect to find yourself drawn to. as a Gryffindor, you naturally gravitate towards those who exude warmth and light, whereas mattheo seems to dwell in the shadows, his presence casting an enigmatic aura wherever he goes.
your first encounter with him is marked by a clash of personalities, as your optimistic outlook clashes with his cynical worldview. You find yourself engaged in heated debates with him, each argument leaving you more frustrated than the last. despite your differences, there's an undeniable spark of attraction that simmers beneath the surface, one that neither of you can ignore.
as time passes, you and mattheo find yourselves reluctantly working together on various projects and assignments. despite your initial animosity towards each other, you begin to discover unexpected common ground, whether it's your shared love for literature or your fascination with history and the arts.
slowly but surely, the animosity between you begins to thaw, giving way to a grudging respect and mutual understanding. mattheo's sharp wit and intellectual curiosity challenge you in ways you never thought possible, while your unwavering optimism and genuine kindness bring a sense of warmth and light into his dark world.
when you finally admit your feelings for each other, it comes as a shock to your friends and classmates. after all, you and Mattheo were once sworn enemies, constantly at odds with each other. but as they watch the two of you navigate the complexities of your budding relationship, they begin to see the genuine connection and affection that exists between you, and they can't help but root for your unlikely love story.
Song: Just Like A Movie by Wallows
Marauders Era; Romantic Match-Up: Remus Lupin
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remus, with his quiet demeanor and gentle nature, has always been a source of comfort and stability for you. as the therapist friend, you're used to being the one everyone turns to for advice and support, but with remus, it's different. there's a sense of understanding and empathy that flows between you, a connection that goes beyond mere friendship.
your first meeting with remus is marked by a shared love for literature and the arts. you find yourself drawn to his intelligence and sensitivity, admiring the way he seems to see the world through a different lens. despite his reserved nature, there's a warmth and kindness to him that immediately puts you at ease.
over time, you and remus become inseparable, spending countless hours lost in conversation about everything from books to music to the intricacies of the human mind. He becomes your confidant, the one person you can truly be yourself around, without fear of judgment or rejection.
as your feelings for Remus deepen, you find yourself torn between wanting to preserve the sanctity of your friendship and longing for something more. it's only when he confesses his own feelings for you that you realize the depth of your affection for him, and the two of you embark on a journey of love and discovery together.
your relationship with remus is built on a foundation of trust, understanding, and mutual respect. together, you navigate the challenges of life at hogwarts, leaning on each other for support and strength. and as you face the uncertainties of the future, you take solace in the knowledge that as long as you have each other, you can weather any storm.
Song: Geronimo by Sheppard
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