Two years after the war that shattered his world, James Potter is stuck in place. Grief lingers in the quiet moments, in the weight of his son's laughter, in the ghosts of what could have been. He tells himself the life he has built for himself is enough- just him, Harry and the friends who refuse to let him slip too far. Then comes Olive Beaufort. A potions apprentice with warmth in her voice and kindness in her hands, she drifts into their lives with no agenda, no expectations. She isn't trying to fix anything- or anyone, but she is something new. Harry adores her instantly. And James, despite himself, isn't immune to her presence either. As October fades and Halloween looms- the day that too almost everything from him- James finds himself caught between the past and an uncertain future. But maybe, just maybe, healing doesn't come all at once. Maybe it starts in small moments, in unexpected places and friendships, in Rainy Days and Mondays that don't feel so heavy anymore. (1983-onwards) (James Potter x OC) (Multiple POV's)

"𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞." "𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐱?" "𝐎𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲." -James Potter finds himself in a compromising situation as he wakes up beside Octavia Mikaelson - a charming Slytherin whose sharp wits and intimidating beauty quite deter him from his Gryffindor loyalty. What started as a playful prank-filled rivalry between them quickly escalated into a secret affair at one Ravenclaw party. Will James figure out his true feelings for Lily Evans as he starts harboring attraction to Octavia?

𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 . . . aviva danes was everyone's dream girl, except his. james potter was her best friend, and nothing more. he was pining after lily evans, not her. it was never her.

In which a lion's roar quiets for a snake's whisper - Marauders Era - End of First Wizarding War Disclaimers: 1) I do not own nor claim to own any of the Harry Potter characters or canon plots. I own my own original characters and plots! 2) This story will mostly be my own plot line!

A place meant purely for loving James Potter ⏤a collection of reader-interest oneshots and short timestamps/imagines [also contains poly marauders x reader content + smut]

yearning (n.) a feeling of intense longing for something. -------------------- in WHICH - two co-stars fall in love BUT one is married. OR in WHICH - Aaron yearns for Esme. for her touch. for her laugh. for her forever. -------------------- "How could I have married her when I should have been waiting for you all along?" -------------------- A.N. So this may be cringey but there aren't enough ATJ fanfics out there so I hope you enjoy! Also, I am American so some things might not be right since the story is set in London! If something is wrong feel free to let me know! Disclaimer ! This is purely a work of fiction. Do not take any descriptions of characters seriously - most of us do not know these people. BE KIND PLEASE. Warning ! This book contains depictions of infidelity and mature content. Read at your own discretion. enjoy :)

the first time they met, she was attempting to jump off a train. -𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀© (James Potter x femOC) (marauders era)

Alina Nightshade doesn't think much about James Potter. Only that he seems rather keen on being annoying. James Potter thinks Alina Nightshade is a mystery all wrapped up in a very pretty girl. And he is keen on trying to be her friend. James Potter x Fem!Oc ~Cover made by be~

Ava Slora and James Potter have hated each other since they were ten, ever since their fathers-old Hogwarts friends-joked at an annual dinner about them getting married one day. James immediately dismissed the idea, declaring he'd never marry a girl like Ava. She, nursing a childish crush on him, took it badly and has despised him ever since. During their years at Hogwarts, their separate houses-Gryffindor for James, Hufflepuff for Ava-made it easy to avoid each other. But when they did cross paths, their interactions were filled with sharp remarks and thinly veiled hostility. Everything shifts in their seventh year when the Hogwarts gossip account on Instagram stirs the pot. A photo surfaces of James in a heated argument with his longtime love, Lily Evans. Soon after, another picture appears-James deep in conversation with Ava. Speculation runs wild, and suddenly, everyone is watching to see if the long-time rivals are more than they seem. James Potter x OC girl Marauders era AU social media | real life

"Does he make you Laugh?" "He doesn't make me cry" "Ok, well does he fuck you as good as I used to?" Cassie Matthews is the happiest she has ever been, she's got the man of her dreams, she has a beautiful home and a successful business but when her first love comes back into her life, it turns her world upside down.