A Bitter-Sweet Memory, A Tragedy, An Eternal Friendship, An Enduring Love
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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 Puddifoot's Valentine's Date by B.C Daily reviews
Tossing aside his manly pride, James decides to take Lily on her perfect Valentine's Day date at Madam Puddifoot's tea shop.
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,427 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 286 - Follows: 35 - Published: 3/27/2007 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Self Inflicted Laryngitis by B.C Daily reviews
A case of selfinflicted laryngitis leads to some interesting repercussions for Lily Evans. LJ oneshot
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,177 - Reviews: 107 - Favs: 767 - Follows: 72 - Published: 4/2/2006 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Boiling the Tarts by B.C Daily reviews
Christmas tart making gets a bit out of hand when, much to Lily's dismay, James decides to boil his batch of dough in the fireplace.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,071 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 222 - Follows: 38 - Published: 1/31/2006 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
I've heard Butterbeer is quite the acne clearer by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
Jealousy is a fickle thing, and Lily’s resentment makes her become a little kooky, glare at James Potter’s crotch, question Remus Lupin’s gender, and hurl Butterbeer. JamesLily. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,923 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 387 - Follows: 51 - Published: 1/9/2006 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Along came a spider by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
Grudges can sometimes never disappear, and Lily’s towards James started when they were mere first years, making the mistake of doing the old fashioned nose flicking gag to the wrong redhead. JamesLily. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,760 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 22 - Published: 3/6/2006 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The Cloak by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
Perhaps there was a deeper reason behind James’ fondness for his trusty old Invisibility Cloak, beside sneaking into Hogsmeade and wandering the castle past curfew? And why exactly will he not allow his girlfriend, Lily Evans, to wear it? One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,329 - Reviews: 160 - Favs: 452 - Follows: 64 - Published: 3/27/2006 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Kiss Booth by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
After being disowned by his parents, Sirius needs money to pay for his flying motorbike and ropes in James, the prettiest Marauder apparently, to help him in his genius plan to rake in the galleons. JamesLily. One shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,596 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 482 - Follows: 70 - Published: 9/8/2006 - 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
Cameo images by Procrastinator-starting2moro reviews
We don't remember days, we remember moments. A series of James and Lily drabbles. Part 16, a missing scene from Deathly Hallows. The story of how the vase from Petunia was broken.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 32,787 - Reviews: 829 - Favs: 541 - Follows: 267 - Updated: 9/28/2007 - Published: 6/12/2006 - James P., Lily Evans P.
Home Is Where the Heart Is by Laora reviews
Sirius finally finds his way home.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,009 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 9 - Published: 4/16/2007 - Sirius B. - Complete
Judas by Laora reviews
Because Peter Pettigrew is just as human as everyone else.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,738 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 12 - Published: 3/5/2012 - James P., Peter P. - Complete
Howl by hannah415 reviews
Lily listened to the sound of the wind, the way it howled; it reminded her of someone being tortured. Lily spoke up after a few moments, and she hated how terrified she sounded. "James, what are we going to do?" Jily. One-shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 690 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/6/2012 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Under the Mistletoe by AllIWannaDo reviews
In her seventh year at Hogwarts, Lily finds herself trapped under enchanted mistletoe with James Potter for what seems like the dozenth time. This time is different, however: this time, James doesn't kiss her. (A Christmas one-shot...sort of.)
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,990 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/9/2012 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Redundancy by charmingly-holly reviews
“Lily, getting you to go out with me is not a challenge. It’s an impossible feat that will only result in death or dismemberment. Or castration, though hopefully you’ll be kind enough to stick with the other options. But I have my doubts.”
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,477 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 267 - Follows: 35 - Published: 10/12/2005 - Lily Evans P., James P.
Redundancy Revamped by charmingly-holly reviews
The prose behind the dialogue. The thoughts, actions, and revelations that surrounded Lily and James during my alldialogue piece, Redundancy. It involves butter. And dinner rolls. And other stuff. Mmhmm...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,012 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 218 - Follows: 26 - Published: 11/27/2005 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Rebel by Jewels5 reviews
Sixteen and reckless, with smooth black hair, greyblue eyes, and a personality that screamed “Motorcycle.”
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,196 - Reviews: 205 - Favs: 497 - Follows: 61 - Published: 12/26/2005 - Sirius B. - Complete
A Tree by Jewels5 reviews
No one questioned that James Potter should receive a Hogwarts letter....
Harry Potter - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,385 - Reviews: 294 - Favs: 493 - Follows: 63 - Published: 8/22/2009 - Remus L. - Complete
Snaps by Jewels5 reviews
James comes up with a nickname.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,680 - Reviews: 392 - Favs: 1,295 - Follows: 194 - Published: 5/1/2011 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
I'll Take it Shaken, Not Stirred by Jewels5 reviews
Mix: 1 portion each of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Add: James, Lily, spies, school, and sarcasm. Stir in: 1 tablespoon each of chaos and enmity. Blend using: sense of humor and ability to read. Serve: shaken, not stirred...
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 26 - Words: 241,427 - Reviews: 1073 - Favs: 1,207 - Follows: 398 - Updated: 11/14/2006 - Published: 6/8/2005 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
A Month of Sundays by marziipan reviews
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 - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 73,500 - Reviews: 1219 - Favs: 2,736 - Follows: 748 - Updated: 4/12/2017 - Published: 7/25/2009 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
If I Fell by anAnomaLy reviews
Seventh year wasn't quite turning out as planned. Lily Evans had always hoped she'd be Head Girl someday, but she never thought she'd be working with James Potter, and she certainly never thought she'd find herself falling for the mischievous young man.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 138,618 - Reviews: 241 - Favs: 574 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 7/29/2011 - Published: 2/15/2010 - Lily Evans P., James P. - Complete
Ten Feet From Death by Eye Heart Music reviews
She could see the end now. It was coming closer. Wake up, Lily. . . I know you can hear me. . . You need to wake up. . . I love you. . . James sits by Lily's bedside as she struggles to fight against death itself. One Shot.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,701 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/19/2007 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
Tired by Instant of Insanity reviews
James Potter is fighting so many battles, and he is tired of it. It seems that fighting so quickly turns to losing.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,680 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 30 - Published: 9/29/2010 - James P. - Complete
He and She by preciselypotter reviews
Imperfect people sometimes fall into imperfect love. But it's still love, after all, and isn't that the point?
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 24,084 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 4/18/2011 - Published: 4/5/2011 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete
The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Queen Nightingale reviews
"We loved you," James says quietly, staring intensely at you as you break down into sobs, "I loved you. He lied." JPLE Oneshot.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,695 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 19 - Published: 5/20/2011 - James P., Lily Evans P. - Complete