The Bet | James Potter
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Last published Tue, Jun 3, 2025
James Potter is officially done with Lily Evans. She hasn't once given him a chance and he finally decides to move on.
James's best friend, Sirius Black, is set on finding someone for James, but no one seems right for him. Peter Pettigrew thinks he knows a girl who could be James's match made in Heaven, and Sirius couldn't agree more.
Dumbledore later announces a winter ball, giving Sirius the perfect idea.
"I'll bet you 100 galleons you won't make that blonde girl fall in love with you."
"Deal."
James Potter x OC girl
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