Best Lily and James Stories
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Founder: LanieHallows - Stories: 157 - Followers: 19 - id: 123225
Just some of the best Jily stories I've read so far. Some are them getting together in Hogwarts, some are them after Hogwarts, some AU, regardless of the time, everything is Jily. I hope you enjoy them, and don't forget to follow this community because I try to add new ones often! Also if you you don't mind reading M rated stories make sure to change the rating to ALL or just M so you don't miss them. Mostly K-T though!/./././././././././././././././././././ Fav story: An Unexpected Attraction |
Right Within Your Heart by canadianreaders reviews
James may or may not have accidentally told his parents he and Lily were dating. They have insisted she come stay over Christmas break. This would be more of a problem, if Lily Evans wasn't already extremely in love with James Potter. Set during seventh year. Written for the 2016 jily secret santa on tumblr.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,204 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 12 - Published: 1/3/2017 - Sirius B., James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
We're Back by Miss Ginevra Magdalene Darcy reviews
The Light Side are returning, Lily, James and others who died by Voldemort in the first or second wizarding war are returning. It's wonderful and magical but Teddy's not adjusting well.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Angst - Chapters: 34 - Words: 505,418 - Reviews: 342 - Favs: 1,044 - Follows: 653 - Updated: 6/28/2015 - Published: 3/26/2012 - Harry P., Lily Evans P., Teddy L., Marauders - Complete
OMG, like, JILY! by ShiningSphinx reviews
How to write a JILY fanfic and all the things you must include. Parody.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,273 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/21/2016 - Sirius B., James P., Lily Evans P., OC - Complete
The Potter Legacy: The Story of Lily and James by Chelles reviews
James, Lily, and their friends have managed to survive Hogwarts. Are they ready for what lies beyond? Sequel to Before Harry: The Marauders' Tale. PreHBP Completed!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 61 - Words: 404,746 - Reviews: 1659 - Favs: 631 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 8/15/2005 - Published: 4/12/2004 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
He Wasn't All Bad by Amelia Bedelia reviews
When trying to decide who might be worse - the Weasley twins or James and Sirius - the Fat Lady retells a story about overhearing James' confession to Lily. One-shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,492 - Reviews: 129 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 59 - Published: 6/16/2008 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Pursuing Lily Evans by ohsnap its potter reviews
The Marauders chose to video tape their days at Hogwarts, their pranks, and James' desperate attempts at winning Lily's heart. What happens when Harry stumbles upon these old videos? COMPLETE
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 34,891 - Reviews: 1194 - Favs: 1,431 - Follows: 353 - Updated: 8/21/2006 - Published: 12/31/2005 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
The Beginning of the end by Mei1105 reviews
Summary: Set in Lily and James’ seventh year. Follow this famous couple through their last year at Hogwarts, facing secret crushes, full moons, pranks, Slytherins, and the ever present threat of Voldemort and his Death Eaters. Finished! Sequel is up!
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 107,921 - Reviews: 592 - Favs: 259 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 11/12/2005 - Published: 4/14/2005 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Change of Heart by Tempest Break reviews
James Potter is obviously in love with Lily Evans, but she wants nothing to do with him, and this is the way it's been for six years. But in their 7th year, they're Head Boy and Girl and have to share a tower. James is rejoicing, but Lily...? COMPLETE.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 33 - Words: 86,395 - Reviews: 1467 - Favs: 765 - Follows: 114 - Updated: 7/30/2007 - Published: 6/27/2003 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
For the Girl by tamsinmouse reviews
James and Lily read funny lists of things they like about each other. Short and sweet.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 620 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/4/2016 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Shut Up and Dance by HARRY.POTTER.QUICHE reviews
The first six times Lily Evans saw James Potter.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,869 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/1/2016 - [James P., Lily Evans P.] Marlene M. - Complete
Meet the Parents 2 by Greekchic reviews
Sequel to Meet the Parents! It's James' turn to meet Lily's parents. How much more chaotic could it get? Oneshot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,151 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 129 - Follows: 23 - Published: 6/17/2006 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Meet the Parents by Greekchic reviews
Oneshot. Lily and James have been going out for 6 months and James wants Lily to meet his parents. What could possibly go wrong?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,126 - Reviews: 68 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 33 - Published: 6/15/2006 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Yours forever, Prongs by The fishes reviews
The Marauders a group of pranksters emerge during Lily's 5th year and no one knows who they really are. As Lily returns to the Gryffindor Tower one morning, she finds an abandoned letter in a corridor. A letter addressed to her, written by Prongs the Marauder. What follows is a series of letters and a love story. Will Lily ever find out who Prongs and tell him that she loves him?
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 64,829 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 9/23/2018 - Published: 9/21/2015 - James P., Lily Evans P.
Summer Is Where It Began by MischievousMessrs reviews
The year is 1976. The summer before James Potter and Lily Evans started their final year at Hogwarts. Among chaos and heartbreak this is where their whole relationship all began...
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 66,394 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 138 - Updated: 2/27 - Published: 9/30/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P.
Potter's Charm by Secret Lily reviews
Lily thinks herself too clever to fall for James Potter's charm. Yet, as the two of them are appointed Head Boy and Girl, will Lily regret her negative feelings towards James? (Completed)
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 50 - Words: 74,668 - Reviews: 1713 - Favs: 689 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 3/19/2005 - Published: 7/8/2004 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
A Promise With Dumbledore by WiselyWritten reviews
A short, bittersweet fanfiction.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 901 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/24/2016 - [James P., Lily Evans P.] - Complete
Soulmates In Time by WiselyWritten reviews
Based on the Tumblr prompt: Your soulmates name appearing somewhere on your body, and vice versa {JILY}
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,708 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 19 - Published: 8/10/2016 - [James P., Lily Evans P.] - Complete
Crossing Lines by Phosphorescent reviews
There is a fine line between persistent suitor and stalker; according to one Remus Lupin, James Potter crossed it some time ago. A short story about the James/Lily relationship told in seven parts.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,509 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/17/2010 - Remus L., James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Posterity by gryffindormischief reviews
A quiet night with the Potters.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,297 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/16/2016 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Unconditional Love by ByeByeBirdie reviews
This is just a one-shot fic about Sirius' thoughts on the night of James' and Lily's wedding and why he wants to change who he is.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,452 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/20/2004 - Sirius B. - Complete
Recuerda Me by drowning goldfish reviews
When a curse somehow backfires, and Lily Evans loses her memory, how will she react to the soft dedication and passionate protection of James Potter as she struggles down the road of remembering who she is, what she knows, and what she really feels?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 3 - Words: 15,266 - Reviews: 189 - Favs: 364 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 3/13/2006 - Published: 11/19/2005 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Four Essays by acomplexgirlwithsimpletastes reviews
In the final NEWT exam, Albus Dumbledore watches four students answer a question he himself had requested to be put in. What is love? Four students, four essays, and one delighted Professor.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,119 - Reviews: 427 - Favs: 804 - Follows: 148 - Updated: 4/29/2010 - Published: 10/6/2008 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Love is blind by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
James Potter loses his glasses and seeks help from Head Girl, Lily Evans, to be his guide dog. No doubt, unintentional boob grabbing always occurs with temporary blindness. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,505 - Reviews: 467 - Favs: 1,715 - Follows: 241 - Published: 3/20/2006 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
James' worst fear by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
What exactly is James' worst fear? A Boggart reveals. JamesLily. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,636 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 420 - Follows: 69 - Published: 12/26/2005 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The girl or the game? by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
Lily won’t date James because of his Quidditch obsession, so he quits it for a bet. In 7 days, he struggles to cope with withdrawal symptoms, while she attempts to not fall in love with him and prevent embarrassing situations like sniffing his boxers.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 72,189 - Reviews: 1269 - Favs: 920 - Follows: 353 - Updated: 2/23/2007 - Published: 8/23/2005 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete