#jily historical fantasy au

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Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane. Read Chapter 14 HERE!

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@jilymicrofics A My Lady Jane AU for Jily in august - elegant, bride, knight, royalty, soulmate

“I didn’t ask to be his bride, Petunia.” Lily wanted to tear her hair out its elegant crown-braid, half out of frustration, half to piss her sister off further. “Just because I’m going through with this doesn’t mean I want to be stuck in a loveless marriage with some doddering old fool I’ve never even met before.”

She stood before a large mirror, edges gilded a brown that once used to be gold, in a floor length wedding dress. If she held any care for the day itself, she’d notice the gown was rather stunning, a similar fashion to the royal wedding gown from last season. Instead, she was spending the morning of her wedding like any other day growing up with her darling dear sister – arguing.

“You could at least try to appreciate the effort Vernon’s parents put into securing this match for you,” Petunia returned with venom. “You’re nearly five and twenty summers old, Lily. You’re practically a spinster. After Mother died last year, you weren’t able to secure any prospects for yourself. Without Vernon stepping in, who knows what state you'd be in a year’s time from now.”

Anywhere but here sounded absolutely lovely to Lily at the moment, but she refrained from antagonizing Petunia anymore.

Lily sighed and turned away from the mirror. She waved off the handmaiden who stepped out of the shadows to help her down from the platform the tailor had her stand on for the final fitting of the gown. 

Stepping closer to her sister, Lily said softly, “Understand that I am only doing this for the sake of my inheritance. If this stupid clause had not been in the will, I would have taken the money and left for Paris the minute I could get my hands on it.”

Petunia smirked. “Would you have waited for a knight in shining armor to come along before you got married then? Someone who was, perhaps, your soulmate?”

Some childish part of Lily was stung, hearing the dreams she’d once whispered to Petunia under the covers of darkness in their childhood bedroom thrown back in her face so mockingly.

But her sister was not wrong. As stupid as it sounded, Lily had spent her entire life dreaming of a love that felt like an adventure, rather than one built and bred in the stuffy castles and manors they had grown up in. It was the dream that Paris had held, and the hope that had shattered the day their parents will was announced in full.

Neither child would gain access to their portion of the (significantly large) inheritance until after they were married. And they had to be married before the age of twenty-five.

Hence the stalemate the Lily found herself locked in – a marriage to one James Potter in return for her inheritance. She’d wait the minimum period out, call for a divorce, and finally – finally – leave this place for good.

The double doors at the far end of the room burst open before she could reply. It was the Butler.

“My ladies,” he bowed deep, “it is time. The ceremony will begin shortly, and your presence in required in the garden.”

“Well then,” Petunia said. “Off we go, before you change your mind and embarrass our family again.”

Clenching her jaw, Lily followed Petunia out of the room.

–

James ran a finger along his collar in an attempt to find respite from the sweltering heat of the garden. He failed remarkably, but it was yet to be seen whether it was really the summer heat or the prospect of what was to come that was making him sweat.

Sirius Black, his best man and best mate, heard his annoyed huff and chuckled. “Heat of the moment getting to you, Prongsie?”

James ignored the taunt and focused on straightening his cuff links.

While he’d always known the day was coming, he hadn’t quite let himself wonder what it would be like. He’s never been one for stage fright, but they don’t really prepare you to stand in front of a crowd of two hundred-odd nobles and minor royalty to say the most damning two words of your life.

And damning they were, because whoever this Lily Evans was, he doubted she was any match for the girl he’d been eyeing up at the pub last night when out celebrating the last of his bachelorhood with his mates. Or the girl from the week before, her raven hair spread like ink on his bedspread, her moans like ecstasy in his ears. Or even–

The band began its tune, and the guests shuffled to their feet. He shared a final glance with Sirius. It was time.

First came the sister (he thought it was the sister at least), in a gown of deep scarlet with her arm looped around Vernon’s.

Sirius coughed something that sounded like that slug beside him, and James could only agree.

It was when he saw the white gown brushing the navy carpet that James looked at his parents. His mother met his gaze, a grave look on her face.

They couldn’t screw this up, she was trying to say. This was the last chance they had to fix things, their last attempt to root the problem out before it came back to destroy his entire family.

Sirius inhaled sharply, causing James to finally look at his bride for the first time.

Except he’d seen her before. Nine hours before, to be precise, in a badly lit pub, with a glass of ale in his hands and the golden daze of drink highlighting the arch of her eyebrows, her delicate collarbones.

Lily Evans was, in fact, the very girl he’d been flirting with last night.

Judging by the shock that stole across her face and the slightest pause in her steps, his identity was news to her too.

Suddenly everything that had seemed too daunting and painful about this marriage didn’t seem as bleak.

–

Oh, thought Lily. Oh, fuck.

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Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love ����

Hi! So sorry for the late response, but I'm finally answering! Life has been very eventful lately haha.

It was so hard to choose only five favourite fics I've written (they're all my babies), but eventually I've narrowed it down:

Time after Time (simply because there was a lot of historical research put into it and I love history) - Loki x Fem! Reader

The Revaria Chronicles (fantasy AU! with pirates and an enemish strangers to lovers! Only one chapter out, kinda on hiatus, but never forgotten. I'm planning to write some more for it, don't worry) -Stephen Strange x Fem! Reader

Soulmates (the friends to lovers trope with a pinch of angst, basically. Oh and Jily makes an appearance) - Remus Lupin x Fem! Reader

Sentiment (you can cut the tension with a knife!) - Sherlock Holmes x fem! Reader

Aaand...

Storms (which you can find on my ao3! The protagonist is a strong willed girl who only wishes to discover herself. Only two chapters are out: a prologue and a first chapter, can't wait to write some more of it, it takes a lot of work though and lately I didn't find the time) - Percy Jackson x Fem! Reader

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Waterlily

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/WQRBTkO

by potting_lilies

When Prince James was found on the shore, days after he was believed to have died in a shipwreck, it was called a miracle. But he knew it was no miracle. It was her, with brilliant green eyes, berry-coloured hair and the scales of a vivid green tail. A mermaid.

[A Jily Little Mermaid AU]

Words: 2635, Chapters: 1/9, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black, Petunia Evans Dursley, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew

Relationships: James Potter/Lily Evans Potter

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - The Little Mermaid Fusion, Alternate Universe - Royalty, Romance, Drama, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Historical

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/WQRBTkO

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Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 4 of my Jily AU HERE! To be updated on Sunday 29 September!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 9 HERE!

To be updated again on Sunday 20 October 2024!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 3 of Jily AU HERE! To be updated on Sunday 22 September!

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Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 10 HERE!

To be updated again on Sunday 27 October 2024!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

What better way to thank you for your kind votes than to update TDDUP? Read Chapter 13 HERE!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

I am sure it's Sunday somewhere already... Another double update! Read Chapter 6 HERE and then continue with Chapter 7. (Don't expect a double update every week, though!)

To be updated again on Sunday 6 October 2024!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 12 HERE!

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Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 8 HERE!

To be updated again on Sunday 13 October 2024!

[wearingaberetinparis]

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read Chapter 11 HERE!

To be updated again on Sunday 3 November 2024!

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Okay, so... when people express they love something I wrote and they want to know more, I cannot not post the next chapter when it's ready to be posted, right? I thought so. Anyway, here's Chapter 2!

Till Death Do Us Part (Let It Be Quick) A Jily Arranged Marriage AU

Till death do us part,” she concluded, all air sucked from her lungs. Her fate signed, sealed and delivered. As the priest spoke his final words, she found herself ensnared in her adversary's gaze, trapped by the weight of it, her mouth opening as she spoke under her breath - almost subconsciously: “Let it be quick.”

A Jily Arranged Marriage AU in which Lady Lily never imagined she would fall for the husband she was forced to wed. Inspired by My Lady Jane.

Read my new Jily AU HERE! To be updated on Saturday every week!

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I'll just slip into the moonlight (and catch a trail of stardust in your eyes)

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2jldGWC

by prongsno

"but i would be so much happier with just you, i dont need the title or your money - though the elephant is pretty cool i must say"

An Aladdin AU (sort of)

Words: 8588, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Sirius Black, James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald

Relationships: James Potter/Lily Evans Potter

Additional Tags: Jily Challenge, Secret Identity, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Historical, Falling In Love, Alternate Universe - Genie/Djinn, Djinni & Genies, Rescue Missions, Strangers to Lovers, Meet-Cute, Disney

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2jldGWC