Paternal Instincts
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Last published Sun, Nov 16, 2025
AU: James survived and Harry Potter still became the Boy Who Lived through Lily's sacrifice. James Potter, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin (The Marauders) raise Harry from the start. Harry is best friends with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, but has a friendlier relationship with Draco Malfoy. What are the changes that would occur? No pairings yet. No added bashing for any character.
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