#regulus black pining era

[yoursdeadlynightshade]

'I have sex with you a lot in my mind.'

But it's Regulus Black about James Potter before they got together.

[fiasco95]

Regulus, Barty and Evan walking by, the couple sneering and glaring at the other two Marauders while Regulus doesn’t spare them a single glance.

James: Well if it isn’t Regulus Black and his ladies-in-waiting!

James: Regulus wants me so bad.

Peter: You’ve never even talked to him before!

James: Oh, I’ve talked to him, okay?

Peter:

James: …in my mind.

James: And let me tell you, in my mind….he wants me so bad.

[ultravioletbrit]

“curly” - Jegulus microfic - @into-the-jeggyverse - 317 words

Ever since he was little Regulus has hated his curly hair. When he was younger it was just a frizzy mess on top of his head because he didn’t know how to take care of it. Now he knows how to take care of it, how to wash it, how to style it so the curls lay just right. He doesn’t mind the process, but he still doesn’t like the curls.

Objectively, he knows they look good. He spends a lot of time making sure they look good. If he has to deal with the curls, he’s at least going to make sure they look perfect. And people frequently comment on his hair. Either in general, just telling him they like the curls, or in comparison to Sirius because it’s one of the main differences between their appearances. But no matter the comment, Regulus has to hold back a groan every time. It’s an odd feeling getting compliments about something you dislike; he always ends up giving them an awkward smile or nod while he’s internally grimacing.

Then there’s James. James has never once commented on Regulus’ curls. Never compared them to Sirius’ waves. Never complimented how lovely or beautiful he thinks they are. He’s never verbally acknowledged his hair in any way. But the way James looks at his curls makes Regulus want to melt every time.

The way he reverently runs his fingers through Regulus’ hair, lightly scratching his head in the perfect way. The way his fingers slide through the curls at the nape of his neck when James pulls him in for a kiss. The way he slowly brings his hand up to tuck a stray curl behind Regulus’ ear, following the movement with his eyes like that one curl is the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen.

James doesn’t comment on the curls, but he worships those curls, and it makes it a little harder for Regulus to hate those curls.

[alltoounwellll]

a solar eclipse is such a good metaphor for James feeling like he’s taken a back seat in Sirius’s life after he and Remus get together

anywayyyyyyy

[my-castles-crumbling]

Marauders stans, what's your favorite Harry Potter book/movie and why is it Prisoner of Azkaban?

[starchaserdreams]

My fics on AO3

Alright, so I deleted my AO3 account a few months ago (thinking I was done with this) and orphaned all of my works. Well, now I deeply regret that. But I have collected as many of them as I could find here for anyone who's interested.

Jegulus/Starchaser

Temptation Eyes (Now Complete!) - My Jegulus Regency AU. Completed, being posted one chapter twice a week. James enters the London season hoping to find a wife. What he finds instead is Regulus Black, and he never looks back. But as implied by the era, it won't be easy for them. Background wolfstar, shown as a different approach to a queer relationship in the regency era.

Get Regulus Out - 82k, Rated M, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Working Through Trauma, No War/Riddle AU, background Wolfstar, background Marylily. James tries to convince Regulus to leave Grimmauld Place as Sirius once did, and save himself from his parents.

How to Spot Signs of Jealousy - 4k, fake/pretend relationship, mutual pining, miscommunication. After Regulus gets fed up with people asking him out because of his family name, he and Barty agree to fake date. For some reason, James Potter seems livid...and Regulus can only guess that it's because he's homophobic. That's got to be it, right?

But Where's Regulus - 1k. James on laughing gas after getting his wisdom teeth taken out and talking about how much he likes Regulus

Waking Up Slowly - 2k. James wakes up in bed with Regulus in the Gryffindor dorm, something Sirius might not take kindly to.

I've Read Your Book - 1k. Two one shots based on the same premise: Writer!James didn't even know Regulus knew about his book, let alone had read it, but Regulus comes up to him and says "I've read your book" aka the most exciting words of all time to start a conversation for a writer.

Little Ball of Fire - 1k. Regulus gets into an argument with Snape. Regulus begins threatening him, so James picks Regulus up and carries/drags him out of the room before anyone gets hurt.

Prongsfoot/Bambibelle

What's in a Name - 5k, Soulmates AU, secret crush. In a world where soulmates exist and can identify each other by the feeling they get when they say each other's names, it's pretty easy to identify who your soulmate is. But for Sirius and James who only call each other by their nicknames, it takes a while to finally know.

The Bachelorette - 15k, mutual pining, Bachelorette AU. Sirius and James are both cast as contestants on the Bachelorette. Although their stated goal was to woo Lily and capture her heart, they don’t quite manage it. They fall for each other instead.

A Real Marriage Under Wizarding Law - 6k, mutual pining, fake/pretend relationship, drunken shenanigans. Sirius and James get a quickie drunken marriage in Knockturn Alley. When they wake up in the morning, they decide not to get it annulled so that they can save Sirius from an arranged marriage.

The Only Transfer Students to Ever Come to Hogwarts - 9k, arranged marriage, hijinx, angst with a happy ending. Sirius is upset to learn that not only does he have to transfer to a new school, but his parents have set up an arranged marriage for him. James assures him that's impossible, but Sirius knows his parents don't make empty threats. (Written for Prongsfoot Bingo)

The Smell of Water - 4k, Amortentia, idiots in love. Sirius and James argue about what they're smelling without realizing that there's Amortentia in the room. When Sirius realizes, he becomes a whole mess about it. (Written for Prongsfoot Bingo)

Wolfstar

Wolfstar Microfics Theme: Love - 8k, a collection of 22 microfics themed around love

6x James Found Out, and 1x Harry Did - 10k. Six ways James could have learned about Sirius and Remus' secret relationship, and one way Harry could have learned about it. *This is specifically ATYD fanfiction, and it's set in that universe.

[aisiedaisie]

The Stars’ Sweet Symphony

Summary: just some wholesome stargazing between our favorite deer and his lovely star Parings: starchaser/jegulus  Tags:  modern AU, college AU, wholesome, pining, longing, THE FLUFF WE NEED FLUFF BEFORE HALLOWEEN, not proofread Notes: I needed some fluff before Halloween I hope you enjoy Word Count: 1.3k

Everything was perfect.

A large red and white gingham blanket stretched across the damp grass, shimmering with dew beneath the soft twilight that settled over the park near the Potter house. On top of it rested a carefully packed picnic basket, bulging with snacks and drinks James and his mother, Effie, had spent the entire afternoon preparing.

 Flameless candles dotted the scene, casting warm, flickering light against the quickly encroaching darkness as the sun dipped below the tree lined horizon.

James’s hands were sweating. He’d been planning tonight for weeks—agonizing over every detail, rehearsing exactly what he wanted to say. But he knew, deep down, that he’d likely lose his composure the moment his eyes locked with Regulus’s, those silver irises gleaming like stardust. 

Still, everything had to go right tonight.

The meteor shower was set to peak, and Regulus adored stargazing. What better moment could there be to say what he had been carrying in his heart?

Twenty minutes later, a familiar figure appeared at the edge of the clearing. Regulus stepped into view, his expression curious, though his face softened the instant he saw James waiting beside the thoughtfully arranged picnic. His brows lifted, and a smirk crept onto his lips.

“A picnic? Did you know most people have these during the day?” he said, shaking his head as he approached up the slight slope, but his tone was unmistakably fond.

“Well, we wouldn’t be able to catch the meteor shower if we did this during the day, now, would we?” James replied, a playful grin lighting up his face as he gestured toward the open blanket. 

He motioned for Regulus to sit, revealing the contents of the basket. Effie’s silver thermos filled to the brim, or so Regulus hoped, with her famous hot chocolate, along with an assortment of sandwiches and sweets carefully packed for the evening.

Regulus settled onto the blanket, and before he knew it, James’s jacket found its way over his shoulders. He blinked, glancing down at the warm fabric, then back at James, who wore a look of innocent expectation.

“I told you to dress warm, didn’t I? Those trousers of yours aren’t exactly the warmest,” James teased, crossing his arms with a raised brow.

Regulus rolled his eyes, though he secretly relished the jacket’s lingering warmth. “Fine, but you better not complain if you get cold later,” he muttered, pulling the jacket snugly around him.

“You and I both know I’m practically a human furnace,” James chuckled, his eyes crinkling in that way Regulus had always found annoyingly endearing.

They ate in a comfortable silence that only close friends—and maybe something more—could share. Conversation flowed easily, weaving from updates about their week to tales of their professors and of course gripes about their current classes.

“Professor Slughorn has it out for his Organic Chemistry classes this semester,” Regulus groaned, reclining slightly, full from the meal and lulled by the evening’s peace. “It’s like he’s made it his personal mission to make scoring over an eighty nearly impossible. The man’s completely unreasonable.”

James hummed in sympathy. “I wish I could help but I lucked out with Bio for my generals,” he said, scratching the back of his head. “Barely passed my lab work…” He admitted.

Regulus smirked, raising an eyebrow. “And yet here you are, planning a picnic under the stars like some kind of romantic intellectual?”

James feigned offense, pressing a hand to his chest. “Hey! I’m multi talented, thank you very much.” He huffs dramatically, “Just because I can’t tell a ribosome from a mitochondrion doesn’t mean I can’t, you know… appreciate the finer things in life.” His voice softened as his gaze flicked up to the sky. “Like stargazing. With you.”

Regulus’s usual sharp retort faded on his lips, and for a second, he looked almost bashful. James took a slow breath, feeling the gentle weight of the moment settle between them.

As the last blush of sunset gave way to deep indigo, stars began to emerge, timid pinpricks on the vast dark canvas that was the skies above. 

The height of the meteor shower was still a ways off, but already the sky was breathtaking, each star a warm spark against the night. 

Regulus leaned back on his hands, tilting his head up, and James caught himself watching him more than the stars.

“So, why tonight?” Regulus asked, breaking the silence, his gaze still trained upward. “Feels like you had a plan. A real one, not the usual James Potter ‘we’ll wing it’ kind.”

James chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. Well, here goes nothing, he thought.

“Because… you love this stuff. The stars, the quiet... everything.” He gestured vaguely at the sky, hoping his words didn’t sound as clumsy as they felt. “And I thought maybe I’d show you I could get it right, just this once.”

Regulus looked at him, a rare softness in his eyes. “You got it very right, actually,” he murmured, almost as if speaking too loudly would shatter the spell around them.

James felt his heart stutter. He reached for the silver thermos, opening it and pouring some of Effie’s hot chocolate into a small mug. Handing it to Regulus, he tried to mask his racing thoughts. “For you. I know it’s your favorite.”

Regulus took it, smiling as he inhaled the rich aroma. He took a sip, closing his eyes as he savored the warmth, and James watched, the words he’d planned fluttering at the tip of his tongue.

As the first streak of light cut through the dark, starlit sky, Regulus’s gaze lifted, his eyes widening in awe. He leaned forward, his expression softening as he watched the sky, captivated. James, however, couldn’t pull his gaze from Regulus, his heartbeat quickening.

Clearing his throat, James shifted a little closer. “Hey, Reg,” he murmured, trying to keep his voice steady. “The meteors are passing through Leo tonight, right? That’s… where your star is?”

Regulus nodded, his silver eyes reflecting the faint glimmers overhead. “Yeah, just right of that constellation over there.” He gestured, then looked at James, a hint of curiosity in his expression. 

“If you’re a star,” James continued, his voice quieter now, “I wonder what I am.”

Regulus tilted his head, smiling thoughtfully. “The sun, obviously.” He shook his head, a fond smirk appearing on his lips. “You’re loud, blinding… everyone’s drawn to you and your warmth.”

James laughed, nudging him with his shoulder. “Alright, fair. But… the sun’s also a star, you know.”

“Exactly,” Regulus replied, a small smile playing on his lips. “We’re both stars. Just different kinds.”

James’s breath hitched as he searched Regulus’s face, gathering his courage. “Maybe… maybe somewhere, in some far-off world, we’re part of the same constellation.”

For a moment, Regulus’s gaze softened, the distance between them seeming to disappear entirely. “James,” he said quietly, “we already are.”

Something in those words—the certainty, the warmth—gave James the final push he needed. Reaching into his pants pocket, he didn’t pull out the silver ring he’d once considered, but instead a small, weathered key.

James opened his hand, offering it to Regulus. “This… well, this doesn’t exactly make us a constellation, but… it could be a start." "Move in with me?”

Regulus blinked, caught off-guard as he looked at the key, then back at James. “Are you sure? I mean… I’m not the easiest person to live with.”

James grinned, his voice warm, steady. “Since when have I ever taken the easy route, Reg? I’ve thought about this for a while now. And all I know is… I want you there, even if you take up all my closet space with those ridiculous coats.”

A soft laugh escaped Regulus, and he accepted the key, turning it over in his hand as if memorizing its every detail. When he looked back up, his eyes held that same certainty. “Guess we’re starting a constellation… in our own way.”

James beamed, feeling like his heart might burst from his chest. “Welcome home, Regulus.”

[sunseekrs]

hey! if y’all could please share this gfm and donate if at all possible to help @hanaa83yoyo and their family. there are 8 people in their family and they need as much help as possible to be able to get to safety.

[nikolai-alexi]

Some Homophobic/Transphobic Arsehole: *harassing Regulus after he’s outted* what are you? a boy or a girl?

Regulus: *unphased and petty* do you wanna do a questionnaire so you can find out or kiss and figure out how you feel afterwards?

[bunniesandsilk]

— Hopelessly pining

James after being rejected by Regulus

his chest felt heavy as another pang of pain thumped against it, the numbness he desired yet to be there. the aching pain became less of a sharp one and slowly more dull but always omnipresent as he thought about the small things about him, the small details the things he noticed which no one else seemed to.

the way his eyes seemed to almost gleam when he smiled perfectly highlighting his face, the way that scene remained perfectly framed by the hair which seemed to surround it.

[fiasco95]

James: Ooh here’s a story I like to tell people before we started dating. Even Regulus doesn’t know it—

Regulus: I know it.

James: Wait what-

Regulus: Yeah, the time you stole my zippo and didn’t give it back until we officially started dating?

James, appalled:

Regulus: James. Did you really think I wouldn’t have noticed? I smoked a lot. It was a personalised zippo as well.

James: What, so you just let me have it?

Regulus: Yes, my love. I knew you’d give it back eventually.

James, muttering under his breath but holds Regulus’ hand tighter:

[t1oui]

i feel like i mightve posted this before but au where james is in love with remus and remus is best friends with regulus & lily, one of whom is in love w james (i think this could really work w jeggy or jily, it's up to you)

remus likes sirius and when he tells james he's going to ask sirius out james panics, kisses remus, and then runs off bc he feels terrible

either reg or lily sees (whoever doesn't like james) and they panic w remus. eventually whoever has a crush on james finds out, thinks remus kissed james and not the other way around, and gets pissed.

the person who likes james ends up running into james himself, and the two of them bond over being heartbroken and end up together without their friends helping

[mvnvgedmischief]

new chapter of unremarkable days is out!

unremarkable days: Sirius black is trying to be a good man, a good brother, a good person. Sirius has a steady job designing book covers for a publishing house, a flat he never leaves, and a traumatized brother who was just removed from the custody of his parents. All in all, it's wildly unremarkable.

archive tags: Marauders, Marauders Era (Harry Potter), Modern Marauders (Harry Potter), Marauders Friendship (Harry Potter), ok so this is mostly just sirius trying to take care of a traumatized regulus, Modern AU, Sirius trying to be a father figureto his brother who was just removed from his home, Alternate Universe - Modern: No Powers, Artist Sirius Black, Writer Remus Lupin, Young Regulus Black, Past Child Abuse, Trauma, everyone is sad, Custody Battle, Implied/Referenced Domestic Violence, Past Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Anorexia, Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence, sirius and severus are casually sleeping together, but snape is RELUCTANTLY in love with him, and sirius is like uh i am a bad person no, which is also why he and remus are just a situationship instead of dating at the beginning, but this is a wolf star fic

words: 74,467, chapters: 22/?

this is kind of my baby in terms of fics i’ve written, i love it so much. it will probably end up around 30 chapters, but lord knows. artist!sirius x writer!remus in a modern take on a high society young adult recovering from his fall from grace while trying to hide his sexuality, take care of his brother, and fall in love. will his secret self destruction be the only thing that stands between him and the future he wants? 

[prtfrmhrtbrn]

hello hello :) as we all know i am a pretty committed rosewater-er but that does not make me immune to jegulus fever. which is relevant to… what, exactly? the new fic i posted!

it’s an au based off the place beyond the pines, a 2012 ryan gosling movie (that my brother is rabid for and wouldn’t get out of my brain afyer he made me watch it). regulus is a stunt biker at a circus and james is a one-night-stand from a year ago :)

it’s only the beginning of it- i’m having an actual life currently, but it’s not going very well, so i’ve put it up now, because as things are going i can’t see myself finishing it- but it… might get continued? i’m unsure! either way i only posted it because i love the tone. if you read it & enjoy it, i’d love to hear about it!! <33 that’s all, thanku for reading this silly self promo :)

[starchaserdreams]

Tags: Fake/Pretend Relationship, Mutual Pining, Happy Ending

3,831 words, 1 chapter

Based on a post I saw on Tumblr by Pluto-theplanet and Fandomtraveller20

Imagine Bartylus fake dating (for whatever reason) and James is so jealous that Regulus thinks he’s homophobic 

That is, ofc, until Wolfstar start dating but then Regulus is just confused as to why James looks murderous whenever Barty is with him

[moonheavens]

moonheavens' (wolfstar) fic recs, Nov 24

hello! since my last list of fic recs is now over a year old (Aug 23), I figured it's about time for a new one, especially on the back of the recent discourse about shouting about work you love, which I'm always happy to do.

so without further ado, here are some fics I have "recently" read and loved and whose praises I'd like to sing, very loudly. please do note this only includes wolfstar or multi-ship Marauders fics.

authors, if you want to be untagged, have your fic removed or have the one line summary changed, just message me.

all recs with ao3 links below the break <3

WIPs

All's Fair in Love and Trivia, by @cancerravenclaw ~75k, Explicit, Muggle. exes to lovers years after a huge, painful break-up. I've been eating this up with a spoon and re-read multiple times so far, it's soooo good. really hot ex-sex, yet also handles the complex emotions beautifully, and I love the group dynamics.

The Labyrinth, by QuillNib ~45k, Explicit (check tags), AU. Sirius is forced to sign a contract with an A/B/O breeding facility. really interesting take on omegaverse dynamics, very handmaid's tale vibes. great writing and plot, and keeps you on your toes constantly.

How To Jeopardise Your Friendship With Remus Lupin, by @amberlink ~200k, Teen, Hogwarts. everything you could ever want from a Hogwarts-era best friends to lovers fic. beautifully written, amazing characterisations and also just super funny and sweet. I love this Remus dearly, and this is one of those fics where you drop everything else when the update email comes in.

A Song for the End of the World, by @wannabelilybriscoe ~200k, Mature (check tags), AU. zombie apocalypse wolfstar!! amazing plot so far that really keeps you guessing, with great links to canon yet entirely fresh and inventive. wonderful friendship dynamics and writing, and I would die for this Sirius (but also lowkey steal his man).

Shorter finished works (<30k)

back to the old house, by @saintlupin 20k, Explicit, First War. Sirius, Regulus and Remus get stuck in grimmauld place and have to deal with the tension between them. absolutely beautiful, and painful in all the best ways like only saintlupin can achieve.

Sirius Black and the "mystery girl", by Anonymous 30k, Teen, Hogwarts. the marauders try to guess who Sirius is mysteriously dating. this one is so much fun, really light-hearted and joyful and a great twist with the Lily POV.

What I Heard, by fishcommuter / @fishpilgrim 28k, Explicit, Hogwarts. definition of idiots to lovers; wolfstar acting like a couple and having to be told they're basically dating. light-hearted, sweet, and a lot of fun.

The Barista, the Burglar, and the Sofa, by orphan_account 21k, Explicit, Muggle. summary reads "the story of how Sirius tries to seduce a man by slowly furnishing his flat" and.. that totally checks out. absolutely hilarious and very sweet, and I too would fold if Sirius Black bought me a bookshelf.

Wishes on Stars, by Quietlemonhush and @theresthesnitch 19k, Explicit, AU. Remus makes a wish upon a star and gains a friend. without spoiling too much, this one is a wonderful journey - so sweet, so beautiful, so poetic, so heart-warming.

A Good League Hence, by @eyra 15k, Teen, Muggle. a country hotel in the wintertime. I could put eyra's entire bibliography here as they're incredible, but this is one of my favs. sweet christmas fluff with animals and eyra's ever-incredible writing, just perfect.

June: or how Sirius finally figured himself out, by MarigoldWritesThings / @marigold-hills 15k, Explicit, Hogwarts. does what the title suggests, and wonderfully so. I adore this version of pining yet oblivious Sirius, and the writing here is stunning. tender and heart-warming.

Just a Little Bit of Magic, by @cancerravenclaw 25k, Explicit, Muggle. music journalist Remus falls in love at first sight with model Sirius at a club. flirting ensues. one of my favourites ever - sensual, delicious, beautifully written. the kind of fic I'm grateful exists, and secretly wish I could write.

Tear My Chest Open, by @puuvillaa 22k, Explicit (check tags), Post-Hogwarts. Remus never goes to Hogwarts and meets Sirius, who is taken, in a writing class. complicated feelings ensue. this one was painful, but beautiful. a beautiful expression of care and tenderness.

nothing sweeter than my baby, by damagecontrol 7k, Explicit, Muggle. wolfstar dads on a date night at a Hozier concert, except it's mostly sex. ridiculously hot and sexy, yet sweet and fun. one of my favs if I want something nsfw.

Match Point, by @billspaid 14k, General, Muggle. wolfstar as husbands who are both tennis players, inspired by Challengers. exactly what you want from it; ridiculously fun. competitive yet sweet as they go head-to-head. a blast.

lunch poems, by aeridi0nis / @steelycunt 5k, General, Muggle. tourist Sirius bothers bookstore employee Remus into adoration. aeridi0nis and their gorgeous gorgeous writing never disappoints and this was so much fun. swotty Remus my beloved.

Three Card Monte, by @enjambament 14k, Teen, Muggle. I love heist AU's and this is one of the best ones out there. tensive and exciting the whole way through, and this wolfstar... I want what those bitches have.

The Right Reason, by softsilkentofu 11k, Explicit, Post-Hogwarts. wolfstar get married (as friends) to evade anti-werewolf laws. incredibly funny and heart-warming, with great writing, and a fun twist on fake dating.

Longer finished works (30k+)

Dunes and Waters, by MarigoldWritesThings / @marigold-hills 36k, Explicit, AU. curse breaker/convict Sirius is forced to work with ancient Egypt researcher Remus on a riddle. I loved the mythology aspects of this and the twist on canon, and it was beautifully written.

The Road to Sweetwater, by @euripidestrousers 57k, Explicit, AU. Wild West AU, with outlaw Sirius and bounty hunter Remus. I've been yelling about this one a lot recently - one of my all time favs, beautifully written and so brilliant. I'll be coming back to it for a long time.

The Spy Who Loved Him, by OptimisticDinosaur / @mostlyoptimisticdinosaur 35k, Explicit, AU. James Bond AU, with spy Sirius and 'man in the chair' Remus. intensely exciting and tensive, and so much fun. I really had a great time with this one.

an endless sky of honey, by @colgatebluemintygel 35k, Mature, AU. Greek mythology inspired; Sirius is a God, Remus is a mortal. that's all I'll say, you gotta go into this pretty blind, but it's just. incredible. toothpaste never misses and this one is really special.

through the gaps of sunlight, by grumposaur / @pancakehouse 48k, Explicit, AU. victorian era exes to lovers wolfstar with aristocrat Sirius... this one was so much fun, the yearning! the pining! the longing glances! I ate that shit up with a spoon.

The Waste Land, by afieryfox / @a-fiery-fox 51k, Mature, AU. Remus is a resistance fighter for the Order; Sirius joins the fight. brilliant wartime-wolfstar characterisation and a really tense and engaging plot, plus amazing writing. one of my favs of 2024.

love finds a way, by @littleoldrachel 60k, Mature, AU. Jurassic Park exes to lovers... who doesn't love dinos? Rachel always delivers with her writing and characterisations, and I'm obsessed with these nerdy, mopey versions of R & S.

Lie to Me (Another Secret), by Whoops_e 151k, Explicit, Hogwarts. Sirius is expelled from Beauxbatons and joins Hogwarts late. beautiful fic with a focus on mental health, with amazing dialogue and super tender wolfstar (one of my favs). the bathroom scene in ch40 is everything to me.

back when we were dinosaurs, by epicblueblanket / @kaaaaaaarf 37k, Explicit, Muggle. Remus and Sirius meet at their workplace, a museum in Toronto. paleontology!!! nerd Remus!!! sexy Sirius!! this has everything you want, just a perfect fic in every way.

Bonus recs that you've probably already read, and if you haven't you absolutely 100% should

Harry Potter and the Dog and the Wolf (series), by thewholeofthemoon ~605k overall, Mature. a retelling of canon (starting from POA) but with Peter captured and Wolfstar taking care of Harry, aka how we all wish canon had been. beautifully written and super original take on the story. it's long, but it's worth it for the wolfstar alone.

Hey, Sharpshooter, by @tortoisebore 200k, Explicit, Muggle. college, basketball player Remus meets figure skater Sirius. recently finished, and I couldn't not include it as this is in my top 5 most re-read and loved fics ever. it makes me want to pull out my teeth one by one (affectionately). they're engraved in my memory at this point.

on another ocean, by @colgatebluemintygel (WIP) ~133k, Explicit, Muggle. recently dumped Sirius drags Remus on a holiday across through Europe. if you haven't read this, please, please do. it's literally my favourite thing in the entire world. like, no competition. I would sacrifice my firstborn for this fic, and like, raze the city of Troy for this fic (my Helen).

Chimaera & The Wolf (series), by lostmy_keys / @lostmykeysie 337k, Mature, First War. Regulus and Remus work together to find the horcruxes. this one is popular, and for good reason; I devoured this, one of my favourite things I've ever read in my life. so exciting and tense, and the wolfstar is everything to me.

and if after all of these you’re still looking for more, may I humbly inform you I’m also a wolfstar writer myself—you can find my fics on my ao3.

and that's all, folks. this is just a small selection, I have read dozens more so if you want more you know where to find me. love always, Ames <3