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Founder: Matelia-legwll - Stories: 378 - Followers: 4 - id: 76458
A collection of Marauder Era gems. Emphasis will be on the James/Lily pairing, completed stories, and no slash. This community will try to include as many well-written classic and new stories as possible. These are the tales that bring a tear to your eye, make you laugh out loud, and appreciate all the mischief that was managed in order to be up to no good. |
A Comedy of Sorts by padfoot's prose reviews
As much as Lily hates to admit it, this is why she needs James – both as a fellow Head and to just be there for her. Because Lily has a habit of getting herself into stupid situations. Fortunately, James has a habit of getting her out of them.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,353 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/26/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Transfiguration and Charms by delz04 reviews
"It seemed very right, wearing a symbol of him next to her heart."
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,644 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 66 - Follows: 11 - Published: 12/27/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Only Human by xsymnia-deactivated reviews
"Perfection, that's what he called himself." James Potter: Chaser, playboy, public relations nightmare. If Lily Evans can survive just one year as his publicist, she'll be rocketed into the Hall of Fame. But it won't be easy, nor will it be pleasant. AU.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 74,865 - Reviews: 186 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 167 - Updated: 12/29/2012 - Published: 2/3/2011 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Amor Est Responsum by Leara Bribage reviews
What's a cockroach, Hogsmeade date, and two Latin phrases have to do with Lily Evans and James Potter? Full summary inside. Edited: 1/ 23/ 13
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,083 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Published: 1/12/2013 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The Gits of Christmas Past by GhostOfBambi reviews
The simple tale of an idiot at Christmas.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,779 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 242 - Follows: 43 - Published: 12/26/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
A Sort of Victory by B.C Daily reviews
James's first Quidditch match as captain does not go as planned.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,687 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 391 - Follows: 49 - Published: 11/29/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The Necklace by LunaInTheSky reviews
Christmas in the common room- a short fluff between Lily and James. Set during Sixth year. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 987 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/23/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Dirty Paws by Auntiarctica reviews
ONESHOT. Drabbleish. Lily steals James' most prized possession. Mild fluff...JILY!
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 400 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/22/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Comfort from one James Potter by Loonyed reviews
Lily is sitting byt the lake, lost in not-so-pleasant thoughts until she's joined by an even-less-pleasant company. Strangely though, he's actually willing to give her some help, some comfort; and even more strangely, she's willing to accept it. A small moment joining two lives that were meant to be intertwined until their end - however soon it came.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,174 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 5 - Published: 11/2/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Stuck by tomboy101 reviews
Lily Evans was having a perfectly good Friday during her seventh year at Hogwarts, that is until Sirius Black came along with one of his many schemes. Now she's stuck in a cupboard with James Potter. Poor boy. And Sirius' reason for putting his best mate in danger? "It seemed like fun."
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,135 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 3 - Published: 11/6/2012 - Sirius B., James P., Lily Evans P., OC - Complete
Safe and Sound by LilyHeartsJames reviews
James could never keep track of the amount of sleepless nights he had had since Harry's birth.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,885 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 7 - Published: 10/27/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Notes by AllieOfGreenGables reviews
Lily's acting like she's in second year again, but who cares about the method when it's effective?
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 748 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 10 - Published: 10/24/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Dinner by Alex Breen reviews
Very short one shot of the first meeting dinner between Petunia, Vernon, Lily and James, as briefly described by JKR on Pottermore. Let me know what you think!
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,826 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/24/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Everything She Knew by Being A Wallflower reviews
'Lily sighed. "Oh shut it, Potter. I don't know, or care, how you got the far fetched idea that I actually like you into your oversized head, because I really, really don't."' But Halloween isn't always as bad as Lily may think. Written for multiple competitions, and thanks go to Bluebird1125 for the cover image.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,269 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
The Knickers Conundrum by margaretday reviews
"Lily entered her dormitory that afternoon, feeling disappointed after Marlene refused to learn how to play the ukulele or sing her a soothing lullaby, and found James Potter lurking around her drawer with a particularly guilty look on his face." All-around nonsense ensues.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,927 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/28/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Hogwarts has a tantrum by wewereanarchistsonce reviews
When Hogwarts throws a hissy fit and grows a new wall, a certain Miss Evans runs into that tantrum formed wall. Will even severe blood loss and gratitude towards her saviour force her to change her perspective on a Mr James Potter? Not if Flitwick has anything to do with it, it won't...
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,183 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/1/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Truth in Your Lies by VoicesOffCamera reviews
School has just started, and Lily Evans has thrown herself into her studies and prefect duties once again. But one night she decides to take a walk by the moonlight, a little adventure of her own. But what she stumbles upon is the Marauders' secret. And suddenly she sees these pranksters in a new light. One Shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,927 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 9 - Published: 11/3/2012 - Remus L., Lily Evans P. - Complete
In the Blink of An Eye by Matelia-legwll reviews
Life changes in the moment when the eyes blink. Vision clears. Realization happens. When Lily Evans blinks, she can see a little more vividly. So can the Marauders. Follow them in the blink of an eye.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,075 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 10/27/2012 - Lily Evans P., Marauders - Complete
Farrago by B.C Daily reviews
A medley of unconnected drabbles focusing on James and Lily.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 42 - Words: 35,676 - Reviews: 554 - Favs: 934 - Follows: 628 - Updated: 1/30/2018 - Published: 4/1/2011 - Lily Evans P., James P.
The Story of a Quill by B.C Daily reviews
For James's thirteenth birthday, his father presented him with a new, limited edition, Scrivenshaft's original, self-inking, fine-tipped, phoenix feather quill. LilyJamesOneshot
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,602 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 322 - Follows: 39 - Published: 3/29/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Escape by B.C Daily reviews
After leaving Hogwarts, Lily has a job as a research assistant under a prominent Muggle-born scholar who is very politically active. When the scholar is suddenly missing, Lily is thrown into a whirlwind of emotion, paranoia, and fear. 2011 LilyJamesFest
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,442 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 37 - Published: 3/20/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Godric's Hollow by B.C Daily reviews
James and Lily's first day in Godric's Hollow. LJoneshot
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,148 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 206 - Follows: 31 - Published: 10/31/2011 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Realising by B.C Daily reviews
James realises - not for the first time - that he cannot possibly be Head Boy when it takes three attempts plus Remus's interceding just to get Lily to agree to have lunch with him. 2011 LJfest
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,040 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 521 - Follows: 73 - Published: 7/14/2011 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Scenes from a Hogsmeade Pub by B.C Daily reviews
The Three Broomsticks is the setting for five significant scenes in Lily and James's relationship.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 14,432 - Reviews: 218 - Favs: 1,490 - Follows: 165 - Published: 4/16/2011 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Try, Trial, and Try Again by B.C Daily reviews
Spell engineering has never been so complicated than when an afternoon of trying and trialing leaves James and Lily in an interesting position. LJ-oneshot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,396 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 540 - Follows: 61 - Published: 10/28/2008 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete