James: Come On Peter, I Don't Like Dudes, I've Only Ever Liked Girls

REMUS LUPIN

Keeping Up With The Potters;

James: Mom… Dad…

James: Regulus and I are dating

Fleamont: It’s Regulus and I not- holy shit you got it right

Fleamont, after a pause: Holy shit you’re dating Regulus

Regulus’ relationship with touch is, to put it mildly… complicated.

At a surface level, he hates it. In second year when he makes the quidditch team an older boy claps him on the shoulder to congratulate him, and he has to lock his knees to stop them buckling in an attempt to get as far away as fast as possible. Pandora is nice, he supposes, in a sly way he thinks is as much artifice as his own blank politeness, but every time she pulls him into a hug it makes his skin crawl. In fourth year his first kiss is with Barty, both of them tipsy in the dorm they share with four other boys, and Barty takes his face in clammy hands and lays a wet, messy kiss upon his mouth; and, well, it sucks. Not just because they’re fourteen with no idea what they’re doing, but because all it stirs in Regulus is that same uncomfortable prickling, and the desire to shuffle away, and wrap up in his bed sheets so no one is able to touch him any more.

(He spent a long time growing to understand that touch = pain, that his mother’s fingers on his jaw were sharp and bruising, that whenever his father put a hand on his shoulder it was heavy and controlling. Sirius stopped holding his hand when they played together after he turned seven; by the time he starts Hogwarts, he doesn’t remember whether that felt nice or not, and Sirius never touches him any more in a manner that could help him figure that out.)

Beneath that, though, he craves it. Sleep comes uneasily to Regulus, but when he lays his head in Dorcas’ lap and she strokes her fingers through his hair it’s the easiest thing to drift off, for once free of dreams. Pandora - who watches, and learns, and figures Regulus out before even he knows what’s wrong with him - wraps an arm around his waist, gentle pressure with her palm steady against his ribs, and he melts into her side. The second time Barty kisses him, when they’re a little older and understand a little better what they’re doing, he keeps his hands to himself, and his mouth is soft and obliging, and Regulus actually enjoys the string of chaste, gentle kisses.

(He does figure it out, eventually. Not that it’s not what it appears at the surface too, his being touch-adverse but also touch-starved, a complicated and uncomfortable mixture of wanting so badly for someone to touch him but then wanting to rip off his skin the second they do; but it’s also about the kind of touch. Regulus can’t stand heavy pressure, can’t stand to be confined or constricted or moved against his will. Pandora changes tactics as soon as she figures that out; and then she talks to the rest of Regulus’ friends about how to touch him in ways he’s comfortable with.)

The Marauders shouldn’t be good at working around this. They’re brash and loud and pushy, and James has spent years ignoring Lily Evans’ carefully established boundaries, pursuing her harder with every piss off; but they’re actually better at it than most.

Remus never touches Regulus without first asking, and when he’s granted permission he always approaches things carefully. He never holds onto Regulus, only leads him if he’s trying to show him something, and it’s nice when he nudges their shoulders together, the pressure gentle but warm, solid.

Peter doesn’t talk to him very much, but he holds Regulus’ hand sometimes. Not with interlocked fingers - because Regulus cannot stand that - but palm to palm, thumbs crossed, Peter’s hand warm and dry against Regulus’ own.

James Potter is infuriating. James pokes at him, and wraps his arm around his shoulders, and laughs into Regulus’ shoulder and against his cheek, and when he’s tired will sometimes lean his forehead against the nape of Regulus’ neck while he complains; but it’s… fine, for some reason. Regulus is still trying to figure out why that is.

Sirius still never touches him; and it’s not until after he’s run away that Regulus finally figures out that it’s because he’s scared of hurting him, of making him flinch away the way he did from Bellatrix when they were small, or from almost everyone else that first year he was at Hogwarts.

Regulus huffs in irritation after Remus is done telling him, and storms up to his brother, and wraps his arms around his waist in a tight hug with his cheek pressed to his chest.

Just ask me what’s okay, idiot, he mutters against him; and when Sirius tentatively wraps his arms around his shoulders, gentle enough that Regulus doesn’t feel trapped, he hugs him tighter.

listen I don’t even fuck with jegulus like that but I saw someone talk about how it’s unrealistic that all of the marauders are gay… bestie… everyone knows that if one person in the friend group is gay they all are

lily x mary 🌷🌹

regulus: im in love with james! there i said it!

barty *who thought he would never realize*: really? wow i never would have... gosh thats a... shocker

regulus, to james, absentmindedly: hey babygirl

remus, confused: babygirl?

james: yeah, i’m his babygirl, remus. keep up

tinder au?? maybe..

⸻ a hp following disclosure

I've been meaning to make an appreciation post for all the writer's on here and since I already reblog all stories I read on @daydreams-treasury , I thought why not just recommend blogs as a whole. All the blogs down below are amazing, talented, brilliant— you name it. Do check out their masterlists to fall in love with their writing, I know I have.

Please note that this order is quite random, I went through my rec and following lists to create this :) Also, there might be blogs who are no longer active or write anymore, but I felt it was worth mentioning their amazing works.

☆ @scvrllet » I don't think I've ever found a person more deserving of the title "angst queen" and you'll be surprised to see her fluffy stories are equally delightful.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, regulus black, tom riddle, barty crouch jr, golden trio, draco malfoy, the weasley’s, blaise zabini, pansy parkinson, and cedric diggory

☆ @nuttytani » To prove that no amount of fluff is just enough and stories can in fact make your days a bit brighter everyday.

writes for: bill weasley, cedric diggory, ginny weasley, harry potter and the marauders

☆ @propinquify » For angst, fluff or hurt and comfort I think Naija can take you on a roller coaster of emotions.

writes for: the marauders, wolfstar, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, harry potter, ginny weasley, blaise zabini and cedric diggory

☆ @sunrisefairy » I have yet to start on her works, but I know for a reason that her works are *chef's kiss*

writes for: george weasley, bill weasley, charlie weasley and the marauders

☆ @fortisfilia » I remember reading her works and dreaming hours on end. And I think the world she created with her stories was a pretty one to live in ;)

writes for: the marauders, tom riddle, draco malfoy, fred weasley, dean thomas and cedric diggory

☆ @sirisuorionblack » You know the moment a story feels less like fanfiction, but more like an adventure you're going through? Yeah. Her stories will make you feel that.

writes for: the marauders, wolfstar, marlene mckinnon and cedric diggory

☆ @henqtic » I have yet to start on their stories but as far as general consensus goes, their works are all amazing.

writes for: the marauders, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, luna lovegood, neville longbottom

☆ @rcwenaclaw » The way she writes makes me swoon and you are bound to fall for all of those works too!

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley, harry potter, ron weasley, hermione granger, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, draco malfoy

☆ @natasha-romancff » The overwhelming amount of emotions I feel when I read her stories should be illegal :')

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, the marauders, tom riddle, ron weasley, harry potter, neville longbotton, cedric diggory, oliver wood, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, draco malfoy

☆ @shaynawrites23 » Her fluff just makes my heart skip a beat and melt all gooey inside >.<

writes for: sirius black and remus lupin

☆ @blue-writes-things » The light-hardheartedness in their works is amazing and I never not smile when I read their works.

writes for: remus lupin and sirius black

☆ @george-fabian-weasley » The amount of talent is awe-inspiring, the feelings and emotions all put to words are just so beautiful.

writes for: george weasley, fred weasley, bill weasley, oliver wood and harry potter

☆ @hxlyhead-harpies » You know the moment when you have to stop everything and look at the wall for a moment because the thing you just read actually made your heart ache? Oh yeah. Their works will do that to you.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, wolfstar, jily, hermione granger, neville longbottom, luna lovegood, cedric diggory, fred weasley, george weasley, ginny weasley and oliver wood

☆ @weasleydream » I have yet to start on their works, but please do check their works out.

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley, bill weasley, percy weasley, ginny weasley, the marauders, harry potter and oliver wood

☆ @iwritesiriusly » For the amount of fluff and cuteness and sweet scenes that is contagious to health XD

writes for: draco malfoy, the marauders, regulus black, george weasley and newt scamander

☆ @awritingtree » If you weren't in love with a fictional character already, they'll make you fall for them, hard.

writes for: george weasley, fred weasley, draco malfoy, oliver wood, neville longbottom and the marauders

☆ @theonly1outof-a-billion » For the fluff that can cure blue days

writes for: remus lupin, sirius black, draco malfoy, fred weasley

☆ @remmyswritings » I think her writing is like a comforting hug you need after a long long day and I don't think anything describes her works better than simple beautiful.

writes for: theodore nott, blaise zabini, charlie weasley, regulus black and sirius black

☆ @willowbleedsonpaper » You know the moment you don't feel like reading, but more like watching a movie unfold? I think her writing can do that to you.

writes for: draco malfoy, theodore nott, james potter, sirius black, regulus black, fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @boxofbadaddiction » For me, reading her stories has always been painful because all the while I can't help but go "I want that-"

writes for: fred weasley, george weasley, harry potter, draco malfoy and remus lupin

☆ @coffee--writes » I don't think words can accurately describe just how perfect and gorgeous her writing is. The emotions, decriptions- everything about her works is just *amazing*

writes for: the golden trio, draco malfoy, neville longbottom, ginny weasley, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, blaise zabini, theodore nott, daphane greengrass, susan bones, katie bell, charlie weasley, bill weasley, fleur delcor, the marauders, regulus black and lily evans

☆ @oopskashish » Her writing cannot be described as anything else than enchanting, she'll make you fall in love with her words.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, lily evans, harry potter, draco malfoy, fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @selenes-sun » I think I've always loved stories that make us feel like going through an old photo album and val is an expert at just that.

writes for: blaise zabini, charlie weasley, harry potter, draco malfoy, regulus black, neville longbottom, sirius black, remus lupin, fred weasley, george weasley, ginny weasley, hermione granger, minerva mcgonagall and pancy parkinson

☆ @heloisedaphnebrightmore » The way she writes is filled with fluffiness and an appropriate way to comment on them seems to be a long keysmash.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, oliver wood, draco malfoy, cedric diggory, ron weasley, fred weasley, george weasley, neville longbottom and charlie weasley

☆ @ghosts-of-hogwarts » Her works have always been a fluffy delight :')

writes for: the marauders and draco malfoy

☆ @leahstypewriter » I think her works give off a huge dark academia, head in the clouds vibes- in a great way.

writes for: the marauders, cedric diggory, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, neville longbottom and the golden trio

☆ @iliveiloveiwrite » Millie's works have always been a joy to read- angst or fluff or light-hardheartedness alike, she has it all.

writes for: the marauders, the golden trio, draco malfoy, george weasley, fred weasley, neville longbottom, cedric diggory, oliver wood and luna lovegood

☆ @finnwrld » I still remember the time he sent in a story of his to review and I was at a loss of words. Because try as hard as I may, I could find zero faults in their work and wow, his works are simply wow.

writes for: the marauders, harry potter, draco malfoy, hermione granger and george weasley

☆ @omgrachwrites » All of her series are to die for, you wouldn't be able to comprehend the emotions she'll make you go through.

writes for: sirius black, jily and more

☆ @thou-crusty-batch-of-nature » She has written some extremely fluffy stories which are to live for.

writes for: the marauders and harry potter

☆ @angelxnaa » I don't think there is anyone who isn't a fan of her works because oh my god they are so beautiful.

writes for: the marauders, golden trio, cho chang, fleur delcor, ginny weasley, luna lovegood, cedric diggory, draco malfoy, george weasley, fred weasley, neville longbottom, bill weasley, lily evans, marlene mckinnon and regulus black

☆ @ickle-ronniekins » Her stories have e v e r y t h i n g. They'll get you right in your feels like magic.

writes for: fred weasley and george weasley

☆ @approved-by-dentists » The talent they have is unreal and you'll never know you're reading fanfiction or a famous published book because he is just that good.

writes for: the marauders, luna lovegood, draco malfoy, cedric diggory, golden trio

☆ @pregnant-piggy » Her stories are one of the best out there- they're so damn amazing. I'm always awe-struck when I read her works, it's like living a dream.

writes for: the marauders, jily, golden trio, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, charlie weasley and blaise zabini

☆ @sweeter-than-strawberries » Reading her stories is like watching a beautifully aesthetic movie and I love all of them for it.

writes for: sirius black

☆ @heyquxxns » I just fell in love with her writing the moment I read them and I hope you do too.

writes for: the marauders and regulus black

☆ @theweasleysredhair » I love love all her stories and the way they make me feel- the emotions and characterization, everything feels on point.

writes for: the marauders, fred weasley, george weasley, draco malfoy, neville longbottom, ron weasley and oliver wood

☆ @bave-de-crapaud » I simply adore the way she writes for Sirius and hope you will too!

writes for: sirius black

☆ @rainandhotchocolate » I remember going through her masterlist and falling in love with every single story she wrote because they were all just that good ;)

writes for: the marauders, jily, lily evans, harry potter, hermione granger and teddy lupin

☆ @padfootagain » There is a reason she's called the "queen of fluff" and that is entirely due to her breathtaking works.

writes for: sirius black, remus lupin, blackinnon, jily and charlie weasley

☆ @wreckofawriter » I don't think I've ever found such unique and beautifully written stories and I adore every single one of them on her masterlist.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, harry potter, draco malfoy, blaise zabini, cedric diggory, teddy lupin, fred weasley and oliver wood

☆ @futurewriter2000 » She is the person who inspired me to start with my own fanfiction, because her stories were so emotion packed I couldn't help but imagine all kinds of whatifs and live in the beautiful world she created.

writes for: the marauders, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, harry potter, oliver wood, charlie weasley, ron weasley, neville longbottom, molly weasley, regulus black, mulciber, tom riddle, severus snape, peter pettigrew, teddy lupin and james sirius potter

☆ @hermioneshandbag » I went through her entire masterlist in a span of 2-3 days because I just couldn't stop reading, her works were all so fantastic.

writes for: sirius black and remus lupin

☆ @seriouslyblacklikemysoul » Another writer's whose works I couldn't help but binge time and time again. Fluff and angst- she has everything.

writes for: the marauders, lily evans, regulus black, cedric diggory, george weasley, draco malfoy and hermione granger

☆ @princesse-de-ravenclaw » Her works are light-hearted and fluffy, will make you transport right into the wizarding world because they're all so great.

writes for: the marauders, harry potter, draco malfoy, cedric diggory and fred weasley

☆ @haracelovestruck » You know how some series are just so darn great, they feel like an action packed novel? Yes, her stories will make you feel like that as you swirl up in a world of drama and mystery.

writes for: the marauders, regulus black, severus snape, draco malfoy, fred weasley, george weasley, cedric diggory, percy weasley, bill weasley, newt scamander and credence barebone

☆ @lumos-barnes » I've always looked up to the way she writes and her stories are a huge bomb of fluffiness.

writes for: the marauders, fred weasley, george weasley, bill weasley and oliver wood

And I guess that's it. This is the long list of all Harry Potter writers I follow and look up to. Here is the link to my own masterlist. And over here you can find a list of over 100 masterlists from different blogs.

Thank you and I hope you have a great day!

At the Yule ball

*three of the marauders standing together, Sirius and Remus as each other’s date and James secretly waiting for his*

Regulus: *walks into the great hall in the Oscar’s outfit YALL know which one*

James: *wide eyed as he spots regulus* *gulping*

Sirius: what??

James:

Sirius: *spots regulus* *looks at James* *looks at regulus*

Sirius: Merlins bullocks! *marches over to regulus* hi Reggie!! You look dashing! Now tell me, Where are the rest of your clothes?

Regulus: can’t say the same about you, and it’s none of your business. Go back to your stupid friends. *regulus smiles and winks at James*

James: *blushing*

Sirius: *looks at james* *looks at regulus*

Remus: *sees the relization on sirius* oh shit si-

Sirius: WHAT? JAMES FLEAMONT POTTER! MY BABY BROTHER?! ARE YOU SERIOUS? Don’t answer that!

James: *runs*

Sirius: *rants in French* *runs after him*