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Not Him | Jily

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Reads 34,955
Votes 917
Parts 15
Time 2h 20m

James Potter knows he should give up - Lily Evans will never love him - but he just can't seem to. 

After accidentally overhearing a conversation between Lily and Marlene about him, he concludes that he definitely has no chance with Lily. That is until the war starts hitting too close for comfort and everything starts to change...


Set in sixth year, continuing into seventh. Slow burn. Background Wolfstar. 


'Potter and Evans' rewritten.

PREVIOUS RANKING UNDER 'Potter and Evans'
#1 in lames
#1 in jilyfanfic
#1 in jilyfanfiction
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#1 in 7thyear
#1 in lilyandjames
#1 in jamesxlily
#2 in themarauders
#3 in jamesxlily
#5 in jamesandlily
#11 in jily
#13 in maraudersfanfiction


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Here We Go Again by znestria

Lily Evans has left the wizarding community for good. After a tumultuous first term in her seventh year at Hogwarts, she drops out of school to raise her son on her own in a remote island inn. When Harry turns eleven, however, their lives are turned upside down with the arrival of three seemingly unexpected guests, and they must sort it all out before summer is over. jily x wolfstar x marylene mamma mia! au

Falling // Wolfstar by QueenGrace11

After the craze of their 6th year, the Marauders were relieved to have spent the summer filled with mischievous adventures and a whirlwind of romance before their final year at Hogwarts. But what started with the likings of a brilliant 7th year, soon come crashing down after an incident none of the boys could have predicted... SEQUEL to No Control

Mischief Managed! by darshitshah009

Ever wondered what would have happened that changed Lily Evans' mind that James Potter was not as arrogant as he looked. This is about their seventh and the final year in Hogwarts. In their final year at Hogwarts, the Marauders have set loose on the castle, a fact which promises to make seventh year the most memorable of them all! Romance, laughs and generally a lot of fun... check it out! *COMPLETED*

Accio Love- A Jily Fanfic by followthespiders13

A Jily fanfiction! **COMPLETED** James, Lily, and all their friends have just entered their sixth year of Hogwarts. Lily deals with having feelings for James while James has possibly moved on from her. Will they work their way back to each other or will the timing never actually work out? It gets really good at chapter 19 and beyond I promise

moon-bound ♤ wolfstar by TrippingMoon

After falling in love with Sirius Black once, Remus doesn't think he can do it again. The Marauders (plus Lily, of course) all moved in together after Hogwarts, so when the most responsible one announces his desire to go to America, it was a surprise. Of course, how can they say no to Remus? A sweet and fluffy (and angsty, who could forget? but if you've been reading my fics long enough you know i can't write a fic without the angst) fic in which the Marauders realize love isn't quite as far away as they assumed. // 2018

Painted Scars // WOLFSTAR by uhyoinksscoob

As Sirius grew up, he not only had to battle the growing disappointment his parents had brewing for him, but also the odd dance that fired in his stomach anytime he was left alone with his annoyingly gorgeous best friend. or All of the Marauders years at Hogwarts and how Remus and Sirius fell in love. Slow burn Sirius Black PoV - Beginning at first year. Mostly Canon-Compliant, although some dates might be moved around a bit. Updates every Thursday and Sunday! ORIGINATED AND PUBLISHED ON AO3 - (https://archiveofourown.org/works/30448365)

For The Last Time | Jily by jamseypotter

The year is 1976 and the Triwizard tournament is back. It's the beginning of their Sixth year and James Potter puts his name in the goblet of fire along with his fellow marauders. The main reason he does it is to impress his crush, Lily Evans. Lily Evans despises James Potter. And what's worse is that he stupidly entered the most dangerous tournament around. He's careless, reckless and an idiot. But, what she hates most is that he bullies one of her best friends, Severus Snape. James soon realises battling enemies and solving problems won't woo the girl of his dreams. And Lily realises that James isn't the same boy she met in her first year... and neither is her friend Severus. This is another slowburn story of how these two dopes fall in love. (With a bit of added Sirius sass and some deadly challenges cause you know why not?) also don't worry we love a bit of Snape slander he's just a good plot point for to develop Jilys relationship with lol

Portraits of a Flower in Bloom | Jily by jamseypotter

"Oh Lily, you really are amazing, you know that?" Lily sighed, same old James he was probably going to ask her out again in 3... 2... 1.... and... Nothing. Huh, she thought to herself, maybe he really has changed. James looked back at Lily and grinned, she quickly looked away and his face fell. I need to get her out of my head, he thought, she doesn't like me anymore, end of. No point in going after a girl who hates you anymore, who knows how much time we all have left. The door opened, and they both looked up. Prefects started filling the room, ready to start the new school year. Lily smiled professionally and James mimicked her, greeting and congratulating the other students. Before Lily started to speak, she took a last glance at James. He smiled slightly, his small dimples made him look so innocent and adorable. She breathed in and looked down at the paper in front of her, one thought protruding out from the rest, I will not fall in love with James Potter. --- In their final year at Hogwarts, Voldemort is on the rise, luckily though, Hogwarts is still safe... mostly. James and Lily are finally civil but Lily finds herself feeling something more that she can't keep denying. Remus is drowning himself in school work, blaming the upcoming NEWTs, but Sirius isn't convinced, could there be another reason for his constant avoidance? Meanwhile, a new arrival in school has easily made friends with all her fellow Gryffindors... except Marlene: determined to befriend the newbie, Marlene insists on spending more and more time with her. There could be more to all these friendships, but with the stress of NEWTS and a potential war on the horizon, will love blossom, or is it too dangerous to keep loved ones close? Mainly Jily, but wolfstar and Marlene x fem!oc slowburn fluff as secondary love plot lines :)

The Stag and the Doe by jamescow83

James always loved Lily, but she never really felt the same, that was until now. Watch as Lily falls for the last person she'd expect as the go through their final year of Hogwarts. Spent time at number 1 for Jily in Sept 2022 Note:Most characters are from JK Also, I do go back and check any spelling or grammar mistakes I've made The story does start out as first person and change to 3rd person. I do plan on making the story third person throughout after I finish the story.

It All Fell Down | A Marauder's Story by episkeyyy

When life is constantly changing with a raging war destroying your world, being a teenager doesn't seem as important as fighting for your loved ones. With love, anger, fear, and prejudice, life couldn't be more complicated for the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There were sides to pick and people to save, but in the end...it all fell down. {"What are you so scared of?" He demanded taking a step towards her, a fire ablaze in his grey eyes. "Everything, Sirius," Marlene barely whispered. "I'm scared of everything."}

Wildest Dreams | A James and Lily Love Story ✅ by holly10121

Lily Evans declared that she would never love or even like James Potter, the arrogant, Quidditch playing bully. When she finds out, to her dismay, that Potter is the Head Boy to her Head Girl, she is horrified. But does working together show Lily a new side to James? How much has he really changed? Does working with Lily make James love her even more? Join them as they fall madly in love, and then lose it all. This tragic love story really is one for the ages. #1 in lilyxjames (6/09/2020) #1 in jilyfanfiction (7/09/2020) #1 in butterbeer (8/09/2020) #1 in jamesxlily (5/10/2020) #1 in exams (4/02/2021)

A Marauder's Guide to Falling Together by alliegrl

"I have a more personal question," she ignored his arrogance. Watching him had sparked a new interest that seemed to overpower any interest she had in their previous conversation. "Oh?" he seemed surprised but didn't allow it to affect his composure. "Go ahead then." "Why me?" "I beg your pardon?" Sirius seemed confused. Marlene felt embarrassed asking it but it wouldn't be the first time it had danced around in her head. Sirius was the type of guy that could have any girl he wanted. He was smart, funny, immeasurably handsome, and he bloody well knew it. Though he was bit egotistical at times, his hot headedness had seemed to settle down immensely from the boy she had known from fifth and sixth year. "Of all the girls you could have picked from, you chose me. I want to know why." Sirius was looking at her funny - it was not quite the reaction she had been expecting. "Of all the girls I could have picked from. What exactly is that supposed to mean? Isn't it obvious?" * It's Marlene's seventh year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and she has graduated from blundering student to emotional train wreck. She knew that seventh year was going to be challenging, but she never imagined that N.E.W.T.s would be the least of her worries. The pressure of suppressing her emotions begins to take its toll, and it's only a matter of time before she breaks. She knows that she must tell Sirius how she truly feels if they ever stand a chance. As she struggles to win Sirius back, dark forces continue to loom over Hogwarts. Suddenly, Marlene finds herself immersed in something unexpected; threatening everything she knows and loves. Relationships blossom, alliances are formed, and adventures continue as Marlene and her friends enjoy their last moments before the war. They must rely on one another to fight the darkness, and together she and Sirius may just have a fighting chance after all. Highest Rank: #1 Blackinnon 03.13.21

Moonlight [Young!Remus Lupin x Reader] Unedited by ForeverInAzkaban

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All Right, Evans? by Firewreath

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Not-So-Secret Admirer -A Jily Story by x_SeekerofStories_x

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August [j.p] by GreeceAmity

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Accio Evans by Firewreath

When Lily saw James on the Hogwarts Express to start the seventh year, she knew he'd changed, and although she tries to deny it, she finds herself falling for the more mature head boy James. Does Sirius find himself in more emotional confusion than he ever has and falling for a girl? That's new! Lily and James have to cope with NEWTs, friends, the war, how will it end? Love or heartbreak? This story is written by YerAWizardBec. Best Jily ranking 5

A Marauder's Guide to Falling in Love by alliegrl

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He Changed | JILY by 4WeasleyIsOurKing

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Lily Evans has left the wizarding community for good. After a tumultuous first term in her seventh year at Hogwarts, she drops out of school to raise her son on her own in a remote island inn. When Harry turns eleven, however, their lives are turned upside down with the arrival of three seemingly unexpected guests, and they must sort it all out before summer is over. jily x wolfstar x marylene mamma mia! au