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[a-sunset-outside-my-window]

Fic rec friday

Live Fast, Die Young, Leave a Pretty Corpse

by atta_boy on Ao3

It’s been two years since his brother died, and Sirius still hasn’t mourned. The repeated appearance in his life of a Muggle fashion model who bears him a suspicious resemblance is making it difficult for Sirius to keep pretending he doesn’t care.

a sweet little regulus lives fic with all the angst that comes with it <3

favourite tropes included are:

black brothers angst

fluff and angst

hurt / comfort

enby regulus black

found family

and finding literal family

fluffy wolfstar

i'd go so far as to call it a fix it

jily are good friends

healing past trauma

as always leave lots of love and kudos to the author and have an amazing rest of the week <3

[televsion]

★﹐lily james as ella in cinderella (2015)．﹗﹑ +action & psd by the lovely @miniepsds ♡

[msmk11]

Road Trip With Poly!Marauders

(James Potter x Sirius Black x Remus Lupin x Lily Evans x gn!reader)

A/n: This is my first attempt at Poly!Marauders and I also wanted to include Lily! It just makes so much sense in my head. I was just on a long ass road trip so it inspired me to write this. I’m also lacking in motivation so bullet points felt sufficient! Hope you enjoy 🫶

You all agree to take turns driving to make the road trip more bearable. Typically any time you all drive together I imagine Remus is at the wheel, Lily rides shotgun, you’re in the middle, and James and Sirius are on either side of you. So you start out the road trip in this layout. It especially works because James and Sirius will never end up upfront together- a recipe for disaster defined by too many crash close-calls, bickering, and two himbos who aren’t always the best at directions.

Being in the middle of them though is a blessing and a curse. You do get to sprawl out on your comfy boyfriends, your head on James’ thighs and your feet in Sirius’ lap (though Remus scolds you for this ‘unsafe position’.) However, you’re also stuck between their playful bickering and have once or twice been pelted with a straw wrapper in the midst of a petty disagreement. (Headphones are your best friend.)

Road trip playlists for days. And you know they’re all fire too regardless of who is driving.

I also guarantee you’ll take the best naps of your life. Car naps are already elite. But snuggled up with your comfy partners you are out like a light.

On the mention of naps- there are a ridiculous amount of unflattering photos of all of you asleep in the car. Sirius is usually the one to take the photos and he forgets to turn off the flash 50% of the time, resulting in the victim being awoken.

SO. MANY. SNACKS. One: yall gotta feed James who has the appetite of three people. Second: Lily is so mother sometimes and may overpack the snacks. But you’re all so grateful for it because she always seems to have exactly what you need when you need it.

You guys take lots of rest stops. On one hand, I’m convinced Remus has the bladder of a grandpa and has to pee a lot. Also, James especially has a lot of energy and gets antsy if he sits for too long. You can often catch him making laps around the building when you guys stop (and me too.)

I’m pretty sure on a long road trip Remus could finish a whole book. Lily would be close behind.

Games! Y’all play a lot of the classic road trip games like the license plate game and the alphabet game. Lily and Sirius are both uber competitive so they can stay entertained by these games for hours.

If you use a gps, you spend a lot of time mocking the voice (maybe this is just a me thing guys).

I can’t decide what the temperature in the car would be. Remus definitely runs cold so he is bundled up with blankets and sweaters always, but I doubt he’d turn on the heat because James would simply melt. He’d love to blast the ac. Sirius (dog at heart) loves to have the windows rolled down and feel the wind on his face and hair. I feel like Lily would also have a little carsickness so she’d like the windows down. Ig it would really be driver’s preference

Lily’s carsickness=those silly glasses. She hates them but they work. If anyone makes fun of her for the glasses you’re dead!

(these guys lol)

Car. Karaoke.

But anyways, road trips with your lovely partners are the best!!

[uhhlifeig]

Map - September 28 - word count: 460 - @wolfstarmicrofic

James Potter was supposed to be in the common room studying for his N.E.W.T.s, but he was bored out of his mind.

So, instead of reviewing notes, he found himself unfolding the Marauders’ Map on the table in front of him.

He tapped his wand on the parchment, whispering, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

Lines of ink spread across the surface, revealing the familiar layout of Hogwarts, with tiny moving dots labeled by name. James’s eyes scanned the map, searching for a distraction.

He noticed Peter in the library, probably pretending to study but more likely staring at Benjy Fenwick. 

Lily was on the seventh floor- probably doing Head Girl things. And there, near the second floor, were two dots he was very familiar with.

Sirius Black and Remus Lupin.

But something was off. They were... stationary? In a broom closet?

James narrowed his eyes suspiciously, leaning closer to the map. 

What are they doing in there?

He waited for the dots to move- maybe they were pulling a prank or hiding something, but no. The two dots remained huddled together, and James couldn’t help but feel a bit more curious than usual.

"Come on," he muttered to himself. "What are you up to?"

He watched the map for another few seconds before something clicked.

James's mouth twitched into a grin. He had a suspicion, and if he was right…

No way.

With a quick glance to make sure no one was watching him, James shoved the map into his bag and took off, making his way down to the second floor as fast as he could without drawing too much attention.

It didn’t take long to find the broom closet in question. 

It was tucked away at the end of a corridor, and James could already hear the faint sound of muffled voices coming from behind the door.

Grinning, James carefully pressed his ear against the wood. What he heard confirmed everything.

“Pads—��� came Remus’s voice, sounding breathless, “We can’t- what if someone- ?”

“Shut up, Moony,” Sirius’s voice responded teasingly. “No one’s going to find us in here. Besides...” There was a rustling sound, followed by a soft laugh. “You weren’t complaining a minute ago.”

James’s eyes widened, and he had to cover his mouth with his hand to stop himself from laughing out loud. He could barely believe what he was hearing.

Sirius and Remus? Snogging? In a broom closet?

James stood there for a moment, contemplating whether he should interrupt them. He could already picture Sirius’s reaction- a mix of annoyance and embarrassment- and Remus would probably turn bright red, which James found absolutely hilarious. 

But then again... maybe he’d let them have their moment. They deserved it.

[momo-t-daye]

"Bad Taste in Men (or the Femme Fatale Accidental)"

When Egbert "Omelette" Netterville, third year Chaser, managed to have all the bones in his feet mysteriously turned into jelly two days before the big Gryffindor versus Slytherin match, Lily Evans volunteered to stand in as substitute. If nothing else, she was sure she could keep James Potter off his game, she had a surefire plan to distract him in a pinch (after all, Lily Evans knew how to fly through the air and fall gently).

The dangers of her flavored lip gloss were entirely unforeseen

I mentioned this one in the WIP game back in October/November and finally got around to it just in time for Lily's birthday! I had fun with some different panel layouts this time

This isn't the first time Lily's "dunked on" Mulciber and it probably won't be the last.

The most stressful/baffling person I have ever met was this one frat bro guy who was allergic to pineapple, knew he was allergic to pineapple, and kept eating pineapple every chance he had- I did not understand him but I hope he's still doing okay out there. James just seems like the same sort to me, to go about trying to flirt with danger.

Unfortunately, Lily might feel guilty enough now to agree to a date in Hogsmeade

[mourningliliesmorningglories]

Blowing Smoke

A Jegulus song lyric one shot. I'm trying a new layout so lmk what you think! Guys this actually came to me like a fever dream.

wc: 1042 // @jegulus-microfic

Regulus isn't stupid. He sees it, all of it. He sees how she looks at James and how James looks back at her. It wasn't enough for him to have Regulus because you always chase the things you only get a taste of. This too, Regulus knows all too well. He stays hidden in the astronomy tower, behind tapestries, and alcoves in the dark. She can be loved out loud, in the common room, in the great hall, in the daylight. Today is the end day. Regulus plays the part of executioner and guilty both. He knows that to love something is to lose it too. That does not make this easier. 

James crashes through the door of the tower, rumpled and blushing. He was always loud, always the centre of attention. His eyes land on Regulus, and just for a second, Regulus stills. He can't keep this, but god, how he wants to. Maybe he never even had it, but there's something there, just not worth playing second for. James carries that boyish smile, the one reserved only for Regulus, but it's too late. A sacrifice is only a sacrifice once the blood is drawn. 

"Tell me, is she prettier than she was on the internet?" Regulus' face shifts into indifference. No preamble, no games. He is still a Black at the end of the day. 

"Reg, what are you talking about?" James shifts uncomfortably. He knew this was coming. Not this soon though, he pleads, not right now. 

"Are your conversations cool, like are you even interested?" Regulus stands, leaning against the railing of the tower. His arms sit crossed over his chest, less to be intimidating, and more to keep his heart where it should be. His tone is light, conversational almost. 

"This is about Lily." James' voice is toneless, his eyes immediately dull. Not now. Not now. 

"Who else, James, who else?" 

In any other scenario, you just might have been able to convince Regulus he was wrong, that James was just trying to protect them both. Maybe he would've believed that a year of hiding was worth it, that kissing in cupboards and avoiding eye contact in the dinner hall was just the way it should be. But Regulus will not be an object of shame outside of his home, he won't drag that ignominy behind him when he doesn't have to. 

"She's my friend." His eyes narrow. "I'm not going to avoid her just because she makes you insecure." James isn't an argumentative person. In fact, he's a talker, a placater, and so he can't quite figure out why defending Lily comes to him so easily. 

"I know what you are, brighter than the stars." Now Regulus' voice is pure mockery, just so he can see how far James flinches. "Did you mean that then?"

"That was a private conversation. Who even told you about that?"

"I don't think me finding out is the issue here."

"She was upset, she's got so much going-"

"And me, James? How much have I got going on?" Now Regulus promised himself to stay put together, but this, this is his frailty. Too emotional, too expressive when it counts the least. "I'm your dirty little secret because Sirius wouldn't be able to handle sharing. I'm one wrong step away from my parents beating me half to death. So tell me." 

"No."

"Tell me what the fuck is so awful in her life you just had to recycle the same line you used on me?"

James is quiet, chest heaving. He can feel curls sticking to the nape of his neck from sweat. How could he choose? How could Regulus make him. The silence was crackling like it was electrified. A blush crept up Regulus' cheeks. He looked younger in that moment, and something tugs at James' chest, but a callow face does not mean weakness. 

"Tell me if she takes you far." And James knows exactly what Regulus means. Even through his derisive tone, Regulus had something that kept James grounded, something that kept him tethered. And he hates it. 

"Far away from you." James is angry now, but he can't quite tell who it's at. "Far enough away from all the baggage you've been carrying." His head is a mess, and the only person who could help won't. Who the fuck does Regulus think he is? What the fuck has he done?

"My baggage? Oh, you're funny, Potter. Go on, run away again." Regulus' tone is harsh, derisive. "Up another hill to all the girls who'll help you bury it."

"Oh, fuck off Regulus. Back to surnames? Really? Can't we just talk?"

"About what? The lying? The running? The hiding? No, we can't fucking talk. Grow up."

"Baby Black, so insecure, so naive." James' words are trite to Regulus. "And the girls? What fucking girls? How could I when you're always just behind me?"

"Apparently that still didn't stop you." A flicker of hurt runs through Regulus, but he tamps it down. 

"You know nothing about me. You don't understand. I have a reputation. Everyone thinks I'm single, and Lily's just there. What do you want me to do when I'm constantly pushed in her way?" James is bright red and the air is cloying. His head is buzzing, and he just wants it to stop. "Everyone expects me to be put together, to get the girl, to be cool and funny, and attractive. I thought you'd get it."

"They're just blowing smoke," Regulus smiles, except it's not a smile at all. "I'll say what they won't." It's a realisation. Regulus knows that despite everything, despite being James' dirty little secret, he still has one thing James doesn't. 

James told Regulus the truth, everything. Every false laugh. Every tired smile. Every sleepless night. 

And James knows it too. 

"Reg, wait. Stop. Please." His hand reaches for Regulus, but he just misses, brushing the cuff of his jumper. 

"I know everything they don't." Regulus' footsteps echo all the way down the stairs. 

And for the first time in his life, James feels something bubbling up in his chest. A subtle burning that felt like agony. 

For the first time in his life, James Potter couldn't have the thing he wanted most.

[eastwindmlk]

For day 16 of @jilytoberfest we have an open ended piece (@siriuslychessi said it would be fine) Prompt: 🎶“My words are my faith, to hell with our good name”🎶 - Hum Hallelujah by Fall Out Boy. Word count: 748

James Potter had a tendency to get himself into situations that people believed only happened in films. Some people, particularly a handful of his colleagues, had started calling him ‘Big Fish’ and would make faces when he brought up stories that others simply found entertaining.

Like how he accidentally wandered onto the set of a TV commercial and replaced the poor kid not nailing his lines. Or, when he and his mates had started an actual food fight in the school cafeteria. To this day he swore they had not meant to start anything, they were just faffing about when a spoonful of apple sauce hit Benjy Fenwick, which made Gideon laugh and Fabian decided to add a smear of spag bol to his twin’s crisp uniform shirt.

It all escalated from there. James still firmly believed that he didn’t start it and the twins should have helped clean after, but that injustice was something he learned to live with.

The same Benjy who was there throughout medical school and the semester he brought a skeleton to class to not have to sit next to anyone. Bone-ita even had a picture ID and PPE said nothing when the haughty senior residents started the stupid nickname.

Then when James signed up for Doctors without Borders, Benjy was right there flying off to India with him where they were stationed at the same clinic. it was then that James learned that Benjy was more than happy to say nothing when their colleagues started calling him 'Big Fish'.

Around this time, it was that James started to believe that he might actually be the one who started it all.

Well, he supposed that Benjy would have a reason to revive it once more after he told them about this particular one. Which was an odd thought to have while running full tilt through Heathrow Airport trying to catch the love of his life before she left for god knows how long.

James supposed he was lucky he had only arrived home yesterday, after five long years, the layout of the airport still fresh in his mind.

He might need to leave out the fact that three security officers were lagging behind him while he jumped over the metal fences forming the queues at the gate. He could still see her auburn braid near the front, fumbling for her ticket as he shouted for her.

“Lily!” His voice is hoarse from the exertion, his hands grip the rapidly warming metal bar that separates him from the ticket desk at the gate. The braid whips around, emerald eyes wide with shock meet his. “Lily, please don’t go,” he pleads and slips under the final obstacle while she looks at him, horrified.

Lily approaches him with a cautious smile. “James, what on earth are you doing here?” she hisses at him, her face contorting into something unreadable for a moment before she schools her features into a calm mask.

“Don’t go,” he repeats stubbornly, his hands darting out to take hers. “Marry me instead.” At this the mask slips and he can see the pain flash through her eyes while she wrenches back her hand. “Please,” he pleads once more.

She glances over her shoulder at the passengers still waiting to board, the flight attendant's sideways glances. “James, I can’t. You’re too late,” she stammers and covers the grimace on her lips with her hand. “I-I-I need to go. I’m getting married in Paris tomorrow, James.”

"You hate Paris,"

"I love France."

"Paris isn't France." His eyebrows knit together, eyes still burning into hers. “Don’t go.” The words are now barely a whisper. “I love you, Evans. I know I’ve been gone for a bit. I… Work got in the way but… You said you would wait for me,” he said, too hurt to accuse her of anything.

“And I did,” Lily replies, the pain seeping into her voice now. “I waited for three years but you never came back to me, James. I…”

“I am here now.”

"I can’t. I won’t call this off. Not even for you.” She sighs, her hand brushing his shoulder before it dropped to her side once more. “I’m sorry.” The words are whispered against his cheek before she vanishes with only the lingering kiss and one last look over her shoulder.

Off to marry another man. Suddenly, James cannot find it in himself to care much if they believe him when he tells his colleagues this story.

[tedwardremus]

Querencia - A sanctuary where you feel safe

The time Lily, James, and Harry spent as a family in their little house in the West Country was far too brief, but it was overfilled with love, laughter, and, above all, life.

Moments of Lily and James at Godric’s Hollow told in five parts for @mppmaraudergirl's 'Alight With Happiness Fest'.

Chapter 1: The House in Godric’s Hollow

James and Lily spent their last weeks of Hogwarts flipping through listings of flats and small cottages. Between classes and at meal times, they talked excitedly about their ideal place, what they would grow in their garden, the kitchen's paint color, and how Lily’s cat and James’ owl get along. They planned the layout of their future home, imagining cozy corners for reading, a space for James to study theoretical transfiguration, and a sunlit area for Lily's potion experiments.

They debated the pros and cons of different locations, discussing how far they wanted to be from the bustling center of town. Lily desired a quiet retreat where she could be close to nature, while James considered the convenience of being closer to shops and neighbors.

Lily was actually the one who suggested living in Godric’s Hollow while they were walking around the lake on a particularly warm June day.

[allamericanb-tch]

goblet of fire thoughts !!!

(my first watch as a marauders fan. spoilers obviously.)

writing my thoughts down bc i’m a Talker during movies and my family is not watching with me

barty <3 i’m trying not to lose it rn

this is the skin of a killer bella (i’ve never seen twilight)

lucius’ hair is so luscious

morsmordre is the coolest word ever idec

oooohhh cho chang (i hate her name so much fuck jkr)

isn’t it funny that ron has a crush on fleur and then she married ron’s brother

fred and george my pookies

eeeee moody (barty)

this is an age line 🤓

krumione is so funny to me

lowk do not like ron in this movie

HARRYDIDYOUPUTYOURNAMEINTHEGOBLETOFFIRE

rita! if only this movie had quillkiller

knowing exactly what size a broom cupboard is is important for future writings

“my eyes aren’t glistening with the ghosts of my past”

sirius!!!!!

neville <3

i’m not an owl 🦉🤓😠

ron is so sirius 

i’m a draco girl im so sorry i can’t help myself he’s so fine

moody (barty) is so real i love him 

i never realized how far away the quidditch pitch is from hogwarts

trying to figure out how im gonna write this in the context of the marauders

krum is so

when dumbledore calls barty crouch sr ‘barty’ it messes with me so much

these mini dragons are so cutie

the way harry just destroyed part of the castle

brb memorizing the gryffindor common room layout

harry smiling at cho and then the pumpkin juice falls out of his mouth 😭😭😭

RON’S DRESS ROBES

love ginny

mcgonagall teaching dance lessons

fred and george are so sirius and james

i love neville so much i would happily go to the yule ball with him

ew snape boooo 🍅

harry 😭

RON 😭😭😭 “you know how i like it when they walk”

padma and pavarti’s outfits EAT

guys i know hermione’s dress in the book is blue but in the movie it HAS to be pink ok

MRS NORRIS HAS RED EYES?!

i used to have a crush on moaning myrtle

love neville

harry turning into a little half mermaid

my dad just walked in and said “that’s the dream” (turning into a half mermaid when you swim)

harry is so james for trying to save everyone

fred and george calling harry “moral fiber”

barty crouch sr and moody (barty) 😧

THE TRIAL SCENE AHHHH

“evan rosier is dead” 💔

rip frank and alice

“give me a wretched name! BARTY CROUCH…… junior”

barty is so fine ahhhhhh

the way he just flicks his tongue 😭

barty and sirius would’ve been best friends in azkaban

cassandra but it’s harry about his dreams

oh no this is the part where cedric dies

this movie reminds me of the cursed child because of That One Part

“periculum” red sparks remember that

“kill the spare” 💔

rip robert pattinson you will be missed

voldemort’s fetus body getting thrown in the cauldron 😭

why did they have to make wormtail so ugly like

tom riddle was a hottie why’d he have to turn into a snake man

brooo put your dogs away

voldy’s manicure eats lowkey

i forget how small the dark mark is on their arm

death eater outfits are so funky

lucius 😧

lily mention 💔

“i can touch you know” voldy he’s 14

ooooo duel

james ☹️ 

lily ☹️

his eyes really are glistening with the ghosts of his past

“i don’t think i said anything about a graveyard professor”

the trunk is cool

moody (barty) turning to barty We Are So Back

he’s so babygirl

the way barty just escaped azkaban and no one noticed 😭

you can tell dumbledore isn’t straight because he stands like [see picture below]

and it’s over 

[hozierisgod]

Flufftober Prompts 2023

1. Wearing each others clothes (James & Sirius) here

2. Dancing (Pansy/Hermione) here

3. Accepting Help (Stiles/Derek)

4. Training/Sparring (Percy/Nico)

5. Healing, Helping Heal (Harry & Sirius)

6. Identity Reveal (Peter & Tony)

7. Camping Trip (James/Regulus)

8. Immortality (Percy/Apollo)

9. Hospital (Dick & Bruce)

10. Farmhouse (Jon/Daenerys)

11. "Let’s get you to bed" (Percy/Jason)

12. Love Languages (Alice/Narcissa)

13. Childhood Home (Kaz/Inej)

14. Hot Chocolate (Dick/Wally)

15. Cinderella Moment (Gwaine & Merlin)

16. {} + 1 Layout (Sam/Gabriel)

17. Rainy Day (Harry/Draco)

18. Sweet Tooth (Nina/Matthias)

19. Wrong number (Kaz & Wylan)

20. Fairytale Retelling (Ginny/Luna)

21. Crossover Fluff (Percy Jackson/Dick Grayson)

22. "Wait you love me?" "I always have" (Merlin/Arthur)

23. Blind date (Peter/Harley)

24. Masquerade Ball (Percy & Thalia)

25. They meet at a Wedding (Wylan/Jesper)

26. Photo Album (James, Marlene & Peter)

27. Polyamorous/Polycule (Percy/Jason/Nico)

28. Flowers (Pandora/Lily)

29. Secret Santa (Dick/Roy)

30. Naps (Nico/Will)

31. Game Day [Sport] (James/Lily)

[athenasparrow]

New Fic! Dancing With Our Hands Tied

Publishing my first @jilymicro-oops fic! This fic covers much more than a "Glance" now : )

Read Chapter 1 on AO3

Summary:

But despite his best efforts, he couldn’t take his eyes off her figure as she moved effortlessly in rhythm with whatever song she had playing. He learned she was wearing more than a t-shirt when she slid across the kitchen on her socks, throwing her head back to sing words James wished he could hear.

OR: In a world where social distancing reigns supreme, two strangers find themselves confined to their apartments with love only a window away.

Chapter One - Enchanted

Fucking hell, this bag was heavy .

Lily’s steps were slow and deliberate, burdened by the deceptively cheerful turquoise suitcase that carried everything from her year abroad in Melbourne. Her breath was hot against the itchy mask that was irritating, but necessary until she was ensconced in the sanctuary of her own apartment.

Despite the extensive weight of her bag, Lily was determined. She hauled it up the stairs, into the lift, and the sound of the small rolling wheels echoed as she tugged it down the long hallway, before finally sighing as she stepped into her new flat. She opened and closed her fingers to help return the blood to her fingers again where the suitcase handle had pinched and marked her skin. She supposed arriving home just after covid hit had been lucky. At least she was in the same bloody country as her parents incase things got worse. 

Not that it really mattered; she couldn’t see them anyways. But it was comforting somehow, knowing that they were within a train ride instead of an overnight flight.

She’d only ever seen the flat online, and although it hadn’t been as much of a gamble, thank you 3D walk-throughs , she was still quite relieved to find it as charming and clean as the photos had been.

It was a bright, sunny flat with high ceilings and large windows. The rays of the evening sun hit the light walls with a golden hue, excluding a peacefulness that crept up and over Lily as she stood in the doorway. Her potted plants of various sizes and shapes were scattered throughout the living area, lending further serenity and freshness to the room. 

She’d have to thank Marlene for arranging for her things to be brought out of storage - and for picking out that heavenly looking sofa. It sat facing the large window that looked out over the cosy street. After hours of sleepless travelling and swaps stuck up her nose, Lily was never more thankful the movers had unpacked most of her things that had been in storage, so Lily only had the finishing touches to do. Her feet padded across the hardwood floor as she made her way to the window, determined to open it for the breeze if this was the fresh air she was limited to for god knows how long .

There was a tree to her left that blocked her view of any apartments down the street, the only one she could see was the one directly across from her, arranged in a mirror image of her layout.

And to the right…

Marlene had done well.

***

WhatsApp Chat

Private: Lily Evans, Marlene McKinnon

Lily Evans: Marls, you beautiful woman!

You got me a corner apartment looking out onto a fucking park?!?!?!

A park!!!!!

I see nothing but trees on my North side.

Excuse me while I wipe up my drool from these hardwood floors.

I am in heaven : D

Marlene McKinnon: Ahh! I’m so happy you’re back!

And that you like it : )

It was a good find with prices down at the moment.

I figured a bit of green would be nice while you’re stuck inside all day!

Not as much green as me, but tried my best X

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Lily Evans: So so nice!

I feel like I’m in my own private oasis.

Lol, are you on a lake?

That’s prime isolation real estate!

Hello to Dorcas X

Marlene McKinnon: You deserve it lovey X

She says hi!

Facetime when you’re settled < 3

Lily Evans: Will do!

***

Lily felt happiness wash over her as she settled. It was kind of happiness that made the air feel fresher, that boosted her energy and let her face rest in a content smile. It felt good to pack away her things, nest , her grandmother had called it. And be home. In her city. Even if she couldn’t enjoy it.

Lily pushed the timber desk against the wall so she could look out over the trees while she worked, dragging the chair across the carpet to complete the basic set up. The walls were more bare than she would like, but artwork would have to wait for tomorrow. For now, the laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse were all she needed to work.

She really should save more of this for tomorrow, Lily thought as she eyed her clothes in the closet and the pile of books in her living room. Rinse off and sleep , she instructed herself firmly. 

Thank you Marlene was her last thought before sleep hit as she noticed her curtains were drawn for the night.

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WhatsApp Group Chat

Members: Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter

Sirius Black: How are you doing Prongs?

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James Potter: Oh fuck off Padfoot

Poor you, stuck in lockdown on a bloody private beach

Sirius Black: You could’ve come too you know

James Potter: And disrupt your romantic trip?

I don’t think so.

On the upside, someone has moved into the flat across the street 

There are boxes in the living room and bedroom light was on last night

So at least I’ll be able to see another human going about their life, right?

Sirius Black: That sounds like the optimism of a miserable man stuck in London

Remus Lupin: Don’t be mean Pads

And really, I feel a bit of guilt shirking the responsibilities of work because we’re stuck

Sirius Black: I don’t. Not one bit.

James Potter: They’ll move you online

I’ve already got a set up here

Sirius Black: Your company is run by your family 

James Potter: Not sure what your point is, since you work for the same company???

When you even work at all…

Sirius Black: I have no point other than that you’re a sucker

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James set his phone on the table, heading to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Well, that was his original goal, anyways. Now he stood frozen, unable to move and barely able to breathe.

It turns out someone did move in across the road. But not just anyone.

James felt bewitched . Enchanted . Transfixed . It was hard to look away from her. 

She’d obviously just woken up. Her hair hung in a messy state –flowing down her back in soft curls and whisps covering her face as she moved– and she wore an oversized t-shirt that lifted when she danced to reveal–

He shouldn’t be looking , James reprimanded himself sternly.

But despite his best efforts, he couldn’t take his eyes off her figure as she moved effortlessly in rhythm with whatever song she had playing. He learned she was wearing more than a t-shirt when she slid across the kitchen on her socks, throwing her head back to sing words James wished he could hear. He felt a surprised laugh escape him at the pure joy this woman seemed to exude…all for making breakfast. James stepped closer to the window and strained his ears – he could faintly make out the faint tunes of That’s why they call it the blues as she swung and shimmied her way around the kitchen, opening all the cupboards in obvious search of something.

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Lily sang softly as she set the plate on the counter, twirling to adjust her eggs in the pan.

And I guess that’s why they call it the blues

Time on my hands could be time spent with youLaughing like children, living like–

She did a double take. There, in the living room of the apartment across the way, a young man about her age stood stock still, mouth parted, staring at her. A very fit man . He had a rugged intellectual vibe with messy hair Lily wished she could reach over and touch, thick framed glasses that had slid down his nose slightly and broad shoulders that his t-shirt stretched over deliciously . 

Lily froze. She felt a flush creep over her face as she remembered her state of undress and a strange rush of exhilaration overcame her at that same thought. An embarrassed laugh crept out of her when he hesitantly lifted a hand and waved.

She hurriedly waved back, before ducking her head and grabbing her breakfast, very aware of her state of attire - or lack there of - from her waist down.

Lily spent the day setting up her office and avoiding looking through the window. Boxes and boxes of things to set up until her home was just right aught to prove a sufficient distraction, right?

But her mortification only grew as she recalled how scrumptiously appealing he’d looked.

God, how embarrassing . She really should have checked the window, but the street was unusually narrow and the view particularly detailed. 

And now she was stuck – unable to avoid him if she wanted to eat meals every day, unable to only spend nights at home because the whole country –the whole bloody world– was in lockdown, and unable to move–

Fuck’s sake Lily, shake it off , she told herself sternly as she tried to push the cloud of shame out of her chest. She knew deep down that the embarrassment, humiliation and self-conscious feeling would recede eventually, it was just difficult to recall with her pounding heart and flushed cheeks. 

“Just ignore him, you’ll be fine,” she muttered to herself as she slipped a hair tie from her wrist so she could pull her auburn hair off her neck.

Lily had not yet learned just how impossible of a task it was to ignore James Potter.

[emeralddoeadeer]

Hihi! This is a rather thirsty Everlong ask but...

Please can you describe in more detail the front cover of the Men's Health magazine shot? What was the photoshoot in the end?You mention the school staff room tittering over it, and I can somehow imagine the nurses station at the hospital tittering over it (and putting two and two together, that the man on the cover and the man in Lily's room are the same). Also, Remus must be really proudnof his achievement, having a front cover on such a big publication. Anyway, I'm just feeling thirsty about James and an outsider pov of the cover would be... thirsty! 😅 #shameless ask. Thank you!

Hey Anon,

This is really a great question, thanks for the ask!

I'm a pretty visual person and I had a clear vision of it in my mind, unfortunately, that doesn't mean one such image exists... though, let me tell you the hours I spent looking for an example of the picture my mind has conjured was no hardship.

Fitting to similar MH layouts, James is visible head to mid-thigh wearing his GB all-in-one lycra rolled down to his waist. Standing front on, looking straight down the lens with a coy smile and a hint of dimple. (sans glasses unless added after print). One arm is folded above his head, holding an oar behind his back, and the other arm hangs at his side.

a couple of similar vibes images under the cut...

Accompanying the article is a scattering of other images, a team image after the championships (hand in pocket 😏), an image from the regatta and a solo shot of James skulling in Cambridge.

[whiskeyswriting]

Always The Second Choice Chapter 4: Madhouse

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Chapter 4: Madhouse 

The seconds turn into minutes.

Minutes into hours.

Hours into days.

Days into a week.

Time continues and Lily feels like her world has stopped since that day. She hasn’t slept. She had ignored her phone and door. The only person she could bear to see at the moment was Jimmy. And that was because she could never tell him no. Jimmy would bring her lunch and he would sit with her, even if neither said anything,

After their lunches, Lily continued to spend the next few days trying to fight sleep. Her body had grown tired and the bags under her eyes would just darken daily. She knew it wasn’t healthy to live like this, so she contacted Perry to allow her to work from her home office for a while. 

“Take the time you need. James told me a bit more detail about what you went through… So yeah, take the time you need and work from home.”

What she didn’t tell Perry was that seeing Clark would hurt too much. Not to mention that Lois just wanted to see her to interview her for a news article. 

After deciding to work from home, Lily started focusing on her emotional well-being. She started going to the gym her apartment building had and burning up all her pent-up anger and pain. 

The burn of the running, lunges, weights, and everything in between helped her focus. Though she loved her position at the Daily Planet, she knew if she were to return everyone would treat her differently. She spent a couple of days clearing out her work email and preparing layouts for a few more articles before emailing Perry her resignation letter.

That same day Jimmy again came over to have lunch with her. He is gentle when he unlocks the door and steps in with the bags of food. “Okay, pity party is over today. Today we’re commencing Day 1 of the New Future.”

Lily got up from the couch and ran to hug him tightly. Galahad, Lily’s black Scottish fold, was sleeping by the door stretches and meowed up at Jimmy when he heard him come in. Galahad rubs against Jimmy’s leg and meows at him for attention.

“Oh, babe!” Jimmy hugs her in return. “It’s okay. I’m here. I’m real. I’ve got you.”

“I just can’t sleep, Jimmy… I… There are things I didn’t tell you about when I was under… It… There were other things I experienced.”

Jimmy’s brows furrow and he sits next to Lily. “Only talk about it if you want to and feel ready.”

“There were moments where it’s like I was locked up in an asylum… Like the one from Gotham… There would be endless hallways of me running and men in white coats, coats, getting so close, close. I would find an escape room only to end up back in that hallway saying my prayers, don't take me back there.”

Jimmy pulls her into a tight hug. “You’re here now. This is your reality. I won’t let anyone harm my best friend.”

Lily smiles. “You’re the best Jimmy Olsen. Too bad we both are too alike to be a real couple,” she teases. Lily removes her arms from Jimmy and helps him plate the food for them. “You got enough food to feed a small family.”

“That’s cuz I invented a couple more people.”

“James Bartholomew Olsen! Why would you do that? Who did you invite?” 

Jimmy gently pushes her to her room. “Go get dressed. Your boyfriend is coming.”

“Boyfriend!? What are you going on about Jimmy?”

“Luthor… He’s been calling the office every day for you. Nobody wants to talk to him so they all have me take the call.”

Lily groans. “I do have to return the suit to him.”

“Why don’t you wear your new sweatpants and vintage rock tee?”

Lily just rolls her eyes at Jimmy but goes to change. As she’s getting dressed, she hears Jimmy open the door and greet the other guests. Immediately, she recognizes Lex’s voice. However, Lily couldn’t fully identify the other two voices.

Once she’s done, she exits her room and heads to the kitchen. Before reaching the kitchen, she walks into Lex, who is exiting the guest bathroom. “Mr. Luthor.”

“What have I told you to call me?”

“Alexander.”

He shakes his head and smiles sadly down at her. “I’m sorry for what you went through. James explained it to me. How are you feeling?”

“You don’t have to apologize. You’re not the one that gave me the nightmare… I have that suit you let me borrow the other day.”

“You can keep it. It was a gift.”

Jimmy finds them in the hallway. “Chop chop. The food is getting cold. You lovebirds can catch up later.”

Lily can feel her cheeks flush deeply. “We’re not…”

“We’ll be right there,” Lex says simultaneously as Lily.

When they reach the dining room, Lily finally sees who the other two people are. One is a young female, about her age, and she immediately sits next to Lex. The other is one of Jimmy’s fellow photographer and crush, Amanda. 

During dinner, Lily can’t help but feel overwhelmed with too much conversation and stimulation, she sometimes lets her mind wander back to the dream life.

“Mercy… That’s not an appropriate question,” Lex's stern voice brings Lily back to the present. 

“I just wanted to know what was the reason for the fainting spell and sudden quitting of a lucrative job.”

Jimmy responds before Lily can. “I wonder why you’re so interested in what happened to Lils… It’s almost as if you had something to do with it and want to make sure she doesn’t know you had a hand in it.”

Lex looks over at Jimmy and then at Mercy. “Did you have anything to do with it?”

“You’re seriously going to believe people that you just met? I’ve been loyal to you and Luthor Corp since day 1.”

Before anyone else can say anything, there’s a knock at Lily’s door.

They all share a look before Lily stands and goes to open the door. To her surprise, Clark and Lois are standing there. “Hi cuz. We heard you were having a dinner party and wanted to join,” Lois says barging in.

Clark looks at Lily apologetically. 

Immediately, Jimmy and Lex are at Lily’s side, while she blocks Lois from entering further into the apartment. “I would suggest you leave my apartment now.”

“Well, it’s my father’s apart-”

“No. It’s mine. I own it. Now leave. You are not welcome here.”

“But we’re family. I came to make sure you’re fine.”

“More like you came to interview her,” Lex interjects, pointing at the notepad and not-so-discreet recorder.

Lois purses her lips and then smirks. “So you’re the one that she’s sleeping with now?”

Mercy and Lex immediately deny him sleeping with Lily. 

Lily sees red. “You know what Lois?” She lets out all her pent-up anger at her bully of a cousin and punches her. 

“WHAT THE HELL LILIAN??” Lois says clasping her nose.

“Lois. You and our family have never treated me as one of the family or as a friend. I’m the older one but everything I do is compared to you… Who copies me… Told everyone I'm a bitch, so I became it. Always had to put yourself above me.”

Lois is trying to swing back at Lily but Clark keeps holding her back.

“Leave my apartment now or I’ll hit you again. I was tryin' to be nice but nothing's getting through, so let me spell it out since you can’t spell or write to save your life: A-B-C-D-E, F-U and your mom and your sister and your job, and your broke-ass car and that shit you call art. Fuck you and your friends that I'll never see again. Everybody but your dog, you can all fuck off.” Her hands are shaking so much that she walks out to her apartment’s balcony to get fresh air. 

Jimmy makes quick work of opening the door and having Clark and Lois leave. “I will side with Lily on this. Leave and don’t come back either of you.” 

Lily is still calming down when Lex comes to join her on the balcony. “Lilian…”

“Just… Please. I want to be alone. I need to be alone.”

He nods but before leaving he places his jacket over her shoulders. “I know I have a history of being evil or untrustworthy, but know that I’ll always be there for you whenever you need me.”

Lily just nods and whispers a soft thank you. She waits until he leaves before she starts crying again. Jimmy rushes to her side and hugs her tightly. “I’m here. I’m here.” 

“I’m tired Jimmy. I’m done living in a madhouse of being someone’s second choice. The charity auction is my last day. You’re always more than welcome to come by anytime.” Lily returns the hug. “You truly are my favorite person, James.” 

Amanda clears her throat. “I called a cab for me.” 

“Amanda, before you leave, please tell me you’re free this Saturday to help me go dress shopping.” 

“Yes! I’ll even make it a mini photoshoot session.”

Jimmy just shakes his head. “The poor stores won’t know what hit them with you two causing trouble.”

After they finally say goodbye for the night, Lily gets to work on starting a website to start freelancing her graphic design services. Not long after, she falls asleep for the first time with a huge weight lifted off her chest.

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[randomestfandoms-ocs]

Mercy Correira ✤ City On Fire

Mercy Correira had it all, once.  She had had a loving boyfriend in Topher, a family with their tribe, and she hadn’t wanted anything else.  But when Octavius Kratt set his eyes on her, everything changed.  First she’d had to become one of his showgirls, a job that she hated but still a better alternative to seeing her entire family jailed.  She had thought that was it, a steep price but she was willing to pay it, but Kratt wasn’t done.  A proposal.  Not for marriage – although yes, marriage was part of it, but a deal.  She would be his, entirely and exclusively, or Topher would find himself sitting in the electric chair.  Forced to leave her family, to let Topher think that she’d willing betrayed them, Mercy had no choice but to accept her new life as Kratt’s plaything.  At least until his next shiny toy comes along; first Elsie, then Jenny Banks, and now Melissa Gimble.  Thrown aside, left to fade away until Kratt grew bored and came back to her, Mercy couldn’t help but hope that the sharp tongued, strong willed big city lawyer might find a way to escape from Kratt’s clutches and maybe, just maybe, take Mercy with her to freedom.

Fandom: Schmicago

Face Claim: Lily James

Love Interest: Past Topher, Emcee

Theme song: Gaslight, Emilie Autumn

Pinterest: tbd

Playlist: tbd

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Tag List: @airwolf92 – want to be added?

[boroughshq]

SHERRI LOWE ( CARLSON YOUNG ) is looking for their (1/2) ROOMMATES. they should be 26-36ish and look like Willa Fitzgerald, Kaylee Bryant, Sean Teale, Tommy Martinez, UTP you DO NOT need to contact the player (@withbitterness) before applying.

TYPE OF CONNECTION: platonic

SUGGESTED FC: FC is UTP, but here's a list of some personal faves! Bex Taylor Klaus, Willa Fitzgerald, Maya Hawke, Caitlin Stasey, Raymond Ablack, Anya Chalotra, Henry Golding, Candice King, Dylan O’Brien, Sean Teale, Zion Moreno, Bianca Santos, Jenny Boyd, Paul Wesley, Priscilla Quintana, Blair Redford, Nathalie Kelley, Britt Robertson, Alex Saxon, Ricky Whittle, Samara Weaving, Harry Shum Jr., Lily James, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Alexxis Lemire, Victoria Justice, Camila Mendes, Aria Shahghasemi, etc.!

DESCRIPTION: These muses are Sherri’s roommates. Sherri lives in a 3-bedroom, 1 bath apartment in the Bronx, in the Park Place Suites. For the layout, I am very much stealing the layout to the New Girl apartment for this apartment, only with Schmidt’s room disappearing from it. Here’s an edit of what that would look like. Sherri lives in Room B (Jess’s Room) because even though it’s not the largest room, it has the best closet and lighting in her opinion.

Room A: Open!

Room C: Open!

Sherri has lived in this complex since June 2017 - whether these roommates have also lived with Sherri for this long, or are recent roommates who saw an ad online or smth and moved in after an old roommates moved out is UTP. I just imagine that out of the current tenants, Sherri has been there the longest. Any kind of personality or relationship type (gets along great, act like siblings, always at each other’s throats, constantly warring for bathroom space, the best of friends, etc.) is welcome for her roommates!

Here’s a bit about Sherri’s living tendencies: She is a perfectionist and a workaholic whenever she books a gig, so when she’s booked, her roommates are always aware. And when she’s auditioning, her roommates are also always aware. She sings and dances and practices lines all the time. She can cook. She’s health-conscious and works out regularly. She can be rude and blunt, as well as easily annoyed, but also surprisingly kind (if not nice). When it comes to her clutter, she is paradoxically clean in the kitchen but messy in the bathroom. She’s tactile with roommates she’s close to (if she considers you a friend she will lay on you while watching movies it’s just going to happen). She’s self-centered and talkative and will monopolize her roommate’s time if she has something she needs opinions on (will happen often). She’s a little shit and says she doesn’t like chaotic roommates while, in fact, BEING a chaotic roommate.

[moonchild-things]

Chapter Six: 6th Year

Summary: Iris' first year at Hogwarts has finally come to an end. After the chaos that ensued during her fifth year, she's ready to graduate in two years. As her relationship with Sirius picks up traction and she makes new friends, Iris wants to enjoy her time before she’s forced into adulthood.

Word Count: 3780 

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HOGWARTS WAS JUST AS BUSY AS IT usually is at the start of a new year. The first-years were trying, and in some cases failing, to learn the layout of the castle in order to not get lost. The seventh-years were having fun flaunting around their new seniority over everyone younger than them. All the while, the Marauders had started pranking anyone that they could. Honestly, it had only been about two months into the school year, and they had been working their way on pranking everyone they came across. 

Iris, even if she didn't want to admit it, had been a tad bit apprehensive while there. She was... still suffering through some of the trauma that had held onto her from the previous year. Being at Hogwarts wasn't helping her that much. However, constantly distracting herself with her friends, pranks, and Sirius had helped take her mind off of it. 

Speaking of the boy, Sirius had definitely tried to keep her within arm's length at all times. Iris didn't complain about constantly being by his side all the time, since she is perfectly content with it. Besides, what girl wouldn't want to stay far from her loving boyfriend. If anything, this has helped better their relationship, which didn't seem possible since they were already so smitten with each other. Being stuck to his side wasn't bad. Sure it kind of felt like he was always watching her, not letting her go on her own at any time. However, she knew that it was only because he was worried about her. He didn't want anything bad to happen to her while she was out of his sight. 

Even when they have to be apart from each other, like when he has quidditch practice or Iris goes out somewhere with the girls. Honestly, Iris never really got time to herself anymore...  It also didn't help that Sirius was a tad bit... tense. No matter how much he tried to deny it when she brought it up, but Iris knew that Sirius was still a bit bothered by what she had told him over the summer about Derek. It was slightly off-putting at times, but Sirius always made sure to make it up to her. To reassure her that it didn't bother him at all. That he has full confidence in how Iris likes him and how Derek couldn't compare to him.

Though Iris figured that Sirius Black was definitely the jealous type. Whether he tried to hide or deny it, Iris could see the jealousy wafting off of him from a mile away. No matter how much he tried to argue, Iris could see all the times he glared at any boy whose eyes had lingered longer than usual on her. However, Iris found it so entertaining. Despite that, their relationship is to die for. Everyone at Hogwarts wants someone to look at them the way Sirius looks at Iris. It was clear that in his eyes, she is everything to him. His whole world was Iris Evans. It is the same way for Iris since he is her knight in shining armor. If it was obvious to Iris that Sirius was jealous of Derek, then it was quite obvious to her that there were a lot of people jealous of their relationship.

Though at the moment, Iris was tucked nicely in his arms as they sat in the warm common room with the rest of their friends. After a normal, boring school day, they were definitely in need of some relaxation. The couple was cuddled up together on one of the comfy chairs. Meanwhile, Lily, Wendy, and Remus were sat on the couch next to them, while James and Peter were sat on the floor in front of them. They were all talking animatedly with each other about their school year so far. The girls, sans Iris, were swapping gossip about new students and their classes. The boys were debating who would be the best to prank next and what to do.

Iris groaned as she cuddled closer into her boyfriend's chest. Sirius laughed lightly at her and rested his chin on the top of her head. "What's wrong, love?"

"School," she explained blandly as if it explained everything to him. "Is it just me or are our professors giving us a load of homework? How do they expect us to get our mountain of work done in one night?” The red-head scoffed loudly, over the fact that they were getting far too much work this year. And it was only the beginning of the school year! “It makes no sense to me!"

There were a few hums and grunts in agreement at that. They were getting a lot of work even though they were just about two months into the school year. Couldn’t their professors be a tab bit more lax with their homework? Just to be nice? At the other end of the common room,  Lily clicked her tongue. "Well, instead of procrastinating why don't you actually use your time wisely and do your work right away?"

"Who do you think I am? Remus?" Iris scoffed as her friends laughed. She waved her hand dismissively at her sister, "Please, getting your work done early is your thing, Lil."

Lily shook her head, though there was a small, amused smile on her lips, "Whatever."

Iris could see, even if Lily wanted to hide it, that she is bitter. Of course, everyone knew just why she was bitter. Iris cooed, "Aw, don't be so down, sister dear. Are you still just upset that you and James are prefects together?"

The other red-head instantly scoffed and rolled her big green eyes, "I don't understand how a boy like... him could end up with such a responsibility."

It is a reasonable thought, no one thought that it could possibly happen. If anything, it was predicted that Remus might end up being prefect for their house. Considering he’s one of the boys at the top of their grade, and a much better role model than James, it’s understandable why everyone thought it would be him. However, Remus isn’t necessarily unhappy with the news, it just means he has more time to look after his friends and stop them from doing anything too extreme. Just on less responsibility that he has to worry about. Though Remus just has to wonder how James Potter will do with such an important role.

In Iris’s opinion, she has a theory as to why James was given such a role. If she had to guess, she felt like their headmaster had a bit of a hand in picking the prefects for Gryffindor. That cheeky headmaster liked to get involved in silly things around Hogwarts. Iris is certain that he has been the reason why she hasn’t gotten harsher punishments for some of her pranks. He is just as much of a trouble maker as she and the Marauders are. So it wouldn't be that surprising to her if he did suggest making James the Gryffindor prefect.

"Hmm, guess it's just fate, lily-pad.” The boy himself chuckled loudly. The sly, suave smirk that he always seems to have on his lips was far larger than usual. Most likely because of the fact that he now has an actual reason to be around his precious redhead more often. “A sign from Merlin."

"To what?” Her nose scrunched up(quite cutely, if you asked James) in distaste, “Date you? Ha!"

The group all laughed with each other. It is pretty obvious to all of them by now, that there must be a small part of Lily that found James endearing. In the beginning, Lily was repulsed by James and everyone was aware of it. Nowadays, people could say that there was a small part of her that might like James. If not, “like” then it was probably that she tolerated him. If it were still obvious that Lily didn’t like James even a little bit, they would stop. However, they could see through her little faux hatred. Perhaps she doesn’t hate him, just a pretty strong dislike. 

Wendy tutted from her spot on besides Lily and nudged her playfully, "Oh, give the poor bloke a chance."

"Yeah, we can all see you're just trying to pretend that you don't like 'im," Marlene nodded her head along.

Lily bristled with her cheeks growing a tad bit warm. "That is nowhere near the truth!" How could she deny having any feelings for the boy when she looks much like a tomato. Everyone laughed at her dilemma, except for James who looked far too smug for Lily’s liking.

"Whatever you say, Lils," Iris chuckled and burrowed herself closer to Sirius.

Remus cleared his throat and stretched. His gangly limbs lifted him up from the couch, "Now, I say we head down for dinner. It’s getting late."

Iris instantly perked up at the mention of an opportunity to get food, "Now you're speaking my language!"

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Dinner was a normal affair for everyone. As usual, every inch of the tables were filled with plates and bowls of many mouthwatering foods. It had taken up until last week for the first-years to finally become accustomed to the foods that magically appeared in front of them. The muggle-borns obviously took a little while to get used to it since they haven’t really been around so much magic, though it was quite amusing to see how they brightened at every magical occurrence. Iris remembered when she was like that at their age. Traveling around and seeing all of the wonderful things in the magical world was quite amazing as an eleven-year-old. 

Meanwhile, Marlene and Iris stuffed their faces full of just about as much food as they could. If anything, it seemed like they had a competition with each other to see who could eat the most before. Wendy fussed over the two to make sure that they didn’t choke. Meanwhile, the boys were betting who would win this little food battle between the two girls. Obvious, Sirius sided with Iris and James agreed. Remus and Peter were rooting for Marlene to beat Iris, to knock her down a peg from her high horse as it were. Lily just tried to ignore them to the best of her ability, freiging that their rambunctious behavior was getting on her nerves. Though in reality, she was amused by the whole display, even if she didn’t want to admit it.

Eventually, dinner came to an end, to Iris and Marlene's dismay. They didn’t even get to figure out who won their little challenge between them. Looks like they’ll have to battle each other tomorrow. Just so they can find out who really is the best!

As soon as the food disappeared, Wendy and Remus had to work together to help Marlene get back to the common room. Even if she had eaten the same amount of food as Iris, Marlene was far more stuffed. Iris literally has a black hole instead of a stomach. That has to be the only explanation. Peter trailed after them like the obedient puppy he is. Meanwhile, James and Sirius had gotten in trouble with professor Mcgonagall and were currently being scolded by said women and escorted to detention. Let’s just say, a few of the other students may or may not be stuck in their seats because of them.

Satisfied with her meal, Iris patted her stomach, "If there's one thing that I missed about Hogwarts, it's the food."

Lily nodded her head as the pair walked down the corridor together. They were the last of their friend group to leave the great hall. Lily raised a finger, "Question is though, who has better food? Hogwarts or mom?"

"Oh, don't put me in such a tough situation,” Iris whined at the impossible question. Their mother’s food is amazing on it’s own, really god-tier level of food. However, Hogwarts has just about everything that Iris could ever dream of. The house elves do a good job. So what’s better? Quantity or quality? That’s the real question. The two continued to stroll down the corridor, Lily may have tried to get Iris to agree to some study sessions this week and getting nowhere with her. Though in the darkness, creeping up to the girls is a slimy little traitor, desperate to speak with them. Turning a corner, the girls find themselves facing one of the wizards that they have come to hate. Iris sneered, with an audible growl. “Snivellus."

Lily stared at Severus with anger as she tried to place herself in front of her twin, as if keeping the boy from getting to Iris. Even if she didn’t want to believe it, it’s obvious that Severus had some sort of part in what had happened to Iris. Even if he had helped them get a cure for the potion and getting it to Iris, he still had a hand in what had happened to Iris. No matter how much Lily wanted to think that he wouldn’t hurt either of them, it was still done. Though there was that small part of her, the naive part, that didn’t want what had happened to be true. She would never want to think that the boy who has been so close to them since they were ten  would have any sort of role in hurting Iris.

Severus tried to regain their attention by grabbing out to them, "I-"

Iris slapped his hand away instantly, it wouldn’t be surprising if his hand ended up with a bruise. "Don't even say anything to us, you idiot!"

"I wanted to-"

The red head pushed past her twin and advanced on their former friend. "What? Apologize? Ha!” She scoffed loudly, “We don't care, Snivellus! You lost every chance to apologize to us." Iris then grabs Lily’s arm and pulls her around Severus, hoping to get away from the slimy, little boy who thought he could be their friend again.

"N-No, please,” He pleaded with them while trying to catch up. Desperation lathered every inch of his voice, “Really! I want to apologize properly. They made me help them!"

Iris turned sharply to Severus with such a heated glare that it almost seemed as though Severus was going to combust into flames. "It doesn't matter! If someone tried to make me hurt you, would see me fight tooth and nail to not do what they want!” She spat and jabbed him in the chest harshly, causing him to stumble back into the stone wall, “You should have done the same!"

Severus started to shake, "B-But I helped fix it, I tried to help you!"

"Too little, too late.” Iris growled, “Besides, you may have lied to the others, but I know what you actually did.” Her voice became gravely as she advanced on him with her rage filled eyes. If Severus wasn’t scared now, he certainly is terrified of the girl and the way she is advancing on him like a lioness ready to pounce on him for the kill. “Black and Malfoy may be somewhat smart, but they're not intelligent enough to make such a strong potion. You did all of that to me. You are a pathetic, little bastard."

Seeing that he couldn’t get anywhere with Iris, (why did he think he could?) so he turned to the other redhead. She’s the more empathetic sister, if he tried, he could appeal to her empathy. If he played up on his sincerity and sadness, then she would more than likely be willing to hear him out. "Lily-"

The cold stare that he received from Lily, chilled him to the bones, "Don't talk to us." Looks like his little plan to manipulate her isn’t going to work.

Their spat together had certainly drawn some attention. While they may have started their argument alone, slowly but surely that has gained a small audience. It just so happened that most of those onlookers were Slytherins. Their hissing voices came up behind the trio, like honey slowly pouring out of a jar. One voice drawled out, "Do you see that?"

"Snape is being belittled by those mudbloods," a different voice scoffed. None of them were too surprised to see the pathetic sixth-year being treated this way. Severus Snape is somewhat of an outsider in the Slytherin house. Some people didn’t like him all that much because he was associated with Gryffindors. Though they tolerated him because he is a Slytherin. He was still treated poorly by them, either way. So it isn’t surprising that they were doing it now.

A different student scowled, "How weak is that boy?"

"Being shouted at by some mudbloods like that, he really is pitiful," someone voiced.

The voices, the berating, the belittling, it was all starting to get to him. Iris and Lily have been his best friends for years now, there’s no debate about that. However, since they’ve been in school, he knew that they viewed him as inferior. In his mind, he believed that they saw him as their little friend. Giving him pity every time he was bullied or thinking that he wasn’t capable of looking after himself. He was pushed around, sure, but if they were going to keep codling him so much then he wouldn’t learn to stand up for himself. 

Iris has always been there to be his defender, while Lily is his pitier. Did they view him as anything else than some pathetic boy? Why hadn’t he realized it earlier? While he sees Lily as the love of his life, and Iris as his sister, they see him as some little boy who constantly needs protecting. "I don't care anymore! I wouldn't care about a pair of mudbloods like you!"

The pair stared at him, surprised and disgusted beyond belief. So it looks like Severus really has changed for the worse. Tears started to collect in both of their eyes. Lily looked far more saddened, but Iris was enraged. Without saying anything else, she whipped out her wand and shot out a random spell on the tip of her tongue. Severus quickly found himself thrown to the side as the twins rushed off. Not only that, but he now was completely bald, earning cruel laughter from the snakes that had watched the whole spectacle.

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Iris does not recommend running through the Hogwarts castle with tears in your eyes. Having her vision blurry was quite the impairment considering there are so many winding corridors. The twins both were crying all their way up to the Gryffindor tower. Once they made it there, they barely noticed any of the other students in the common room, including their friends. They just bypassed them all and climbed up the stairs to their dorm room. Their friends had wanted to follow them, but Wendy advised against it. She could tell that they were deeply upset about something. They needed some time alone for now. Sooner or later they’ll tell the group what had happened.

The sisters entered their shared dorm, practically dragging themselves into the room. Lily had instantly thrown herself onto her own bed, and shoving her tear-stained face into the pillows. Iris climbed onto the bed with her sister, she cooed softly to Lily, "Hey, hey, hey.”

"What you said about the potion…” Lily cried, fat tears crawling down her cheeks, “Was it really him."

Iris nodded her head strongly, no doubt in her assessment, "Of course, it had to be.”

Lily lifted her head to stare up at her sister with glossy green eyes, "But he said that he didn't know-"

"He lied.” Iris stressed, not letting Lily think any different. The last thing she needed was Lily thinking that Severus is somehow innocent in all of this, “We know he's quite the genius when it comes to potions. That's what they needed him for, and he agreed."

They were silent for a moment as Lily processed that. Though it didn’t take long, since she already had the feeling, deep down, that this is what had happened. Beforehand, Lily wanted to believe that Severus was manipulated into doing what he did. In a way he kind of was. Threatening his well-being along with hers and Iris’s would be a bit of a reasonable thing to be frightened of. However, she knew that he could have done more to make sure this didn’t happen. She sniffed, "How could he do this to you?"

Iris shook her head and clenched her jaw. "I don't know, and I don't care anymore. He chose his new friends over us.” She wiped away her tears roughly, not wanting to shed anymore tears over this, “So he can go around with his blood-purity, dark arts groupies doing whatever the hell that they want! We don't need to think about him ever again."

The pregnant pause between them was deafening. The only real sound in the room is Lily’s sniffling. "I still don't understand!” She cried out in confusion, “He was our best friend! He cared about us, we cared about him. How could he just... do this to someone he saw as a sister?"

Iris shushed her hysterical sister softly. She hates seeing Lily get so emotional like this. Especially over a slimy bastard like Snivillus, "Don't question it anymore. Just forget about him, we don't need to worry about him or anything. Let's just move on from all of this, okay?"

"...Okay." Lily whimpered, clinging onto Iris. More than willing to try and forget this. This entire situation has certainly traumatized both sisters. Iris for obvious reasons of being taken advantage of, and Lily for feeling like an accomplice to this all. After all, it was Lily’s insistence about the perfume and trying to fix the relationship between Iris and Snape that caused this. So if anything… could Lily say that this was also her fault?

Iris sighed heavily while pulling Lily in for a tight hug, "Good, good." 

So for the rest of the night, the two sisters clung onto each other mourning over their ruined relationship with one of their closest friends. Though they shouldn’t be mourning for long, this was bound to happen. With how Severus is so easy to be bent one way or the other, it is surprising that he hadn't been turned against the Evans sooner. All it took was one Regulus Black’s obsession with Iris and his want to destroy Sirius’s relationship with her that started all this. In the dungeons, Severus also mourned. Though he once again could only blame himself for this. There is no need for anyone to pity him this time.

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