26 parts Ongoing MatureJames Potter has been in love with Aurora Lupin since second year - the day she marched into Hogwarts, insulted his broomstick, and called him "Potter" like it was a bad word.
Now in sixth year, he's still helplessly smitten with his best friend's little sister.
The only people who know? Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and unfortunately, Remus Lupin - who is both deeply concerned and quietly resigned to the fact that James is an idiot with no self-control.
To protect the delicate peace (and his kneecaps), James keeps up the world's worst cover act: pretending he's still obsessed with Lily Evans so no one suspects the truth - especially Aurora, who would absolutely roast him alive.
It's going great.
If "great" means losing his mind every time she walks into a room.
If "great" means blushing like a fool when she says "Potter, please" with that tired, amused little smirk.
He writes her notes he never sends. Lets her win at wizard chess. Stares at her across the Great Hall like a lovesick idiot. And the worst part? She has no idea.
But secrets don't stay buried forever - especially not when Sirius Black gets bored, Peter starts scheming, and Remus keeps threatening to hex him every time he sighs her name.
James can outfly a Bludger. But can he survive falling for the one girl he's not supposed to love?
{James potter x Oc}
{golden retriever vibes}
{mauraders era}
