Stories by poisonrationalitie

The most unfortunate part about being one of the best students in the year, if you ask Lily Evans, is being forced to work alongside James Potter. The most fortunate part about being one of the best students in the year, if you ask James Potter, is getting opportunities to annoy Lily Evans. 4th-7th Year & Epilogue.

Look, James is trying not to be an arrogant twat. Lily's been given the role of 'swot', but she has other ideas. Sirius would love to have a normal family, honestly, as would Remus. Severus wants to leave his muggle heritage behind, and Peter is sick of being left out. Growing up is hard at the best of times, and these? These are the worst of times. [1975-1976]

James Potter and Lily Evans have set aside their schoolyard animosities for the sake of the Order of the Phoenix, but when they are enlisted to race Lord Voldemort across the world to prevent him from corrupting the very nature of death, tensions run high. In all manners. / An AU in which it takes Lily and James longer to thrice defy Voldemort (and to get together). / Crossposted

"She hated him!" "Nah, she didn't." / A Jily drabble collection based on Jilymicrofics February & March prompts. / Title taken from the Sixpence None The Richer song. / Chapter 9: James and Lily go to Ollivander's on a hot summer's day. They're getting in early.

James and Lily host a party they never thought they would get to see. Their miracle. / A Jily Lives AU.

Lily has, despite all her efforts, last-minute Christmas shopping to do. And when James Potter's involved, all roads lead to The Fountain of Fair Fortune. That is, the pub. / For the JilyChallenge Advent Calendar, Prompt: last-minute shopping.

Ch20: With war looming, James and Lily take a trip to the seaside. / A drabble collection for Jilytober Fest 2022.

Lily Evans has lived with James Potter for two months, and this sun-drenched, fancy-free summer feels like a dream. Or maybe, the calm before the storm.

Lily Evans is meant to report on yet another fancy business gala, and when she sees a figure from her past she'd rather not confront, she flees right into the arms of another schoolyard regret: James Potter. [Journalist! Lily AU, No Voldemort! AU]

"D'you want me to beg?" James asked. "No," she said. And then: "Well, maybe a little." / Lily never thought she'd be amenable to James Potter's company when it came to revising.

James Potter's tie is tied, his hair is (mostly) neat, and he's calling her by her first name. Apocalypse is the only explanation Lily Evans can conceive of. / For Jilytober Fest, Prompt 5: Study Groups.

"Do you ever feel," she mumbled, chin flat against his chest, "like we're only ever an hour from something bad happening?" / Lily and James go to the fair. Later, they go home. / For Jilytober Fest 2022, Prompt 6: "Why do you have two ice cream scoops but not any food?"

"You know Remus?" "No." "No? No, you don't know Remus?" "No idea." "Evans." / James asks Lily for help. Lily begrudges it (a little). For Jilytober Fest 2022, Prompt #3: Teaming up when they aren't really friends.

Lily Evans' journalism career is stagnating, and when Mumblemumps sweeps through the office, she couldn't be less pleased to be asked to cover the sports beat. James Potter, the captain of the Wimborne Wasps who is campaigning to win Witch Weekly's Most Charming Smile, only seems to confirm her worst fears about athletes. Until. For Jilytober Fest 2022, Prompt #1: "Smile!"

A collection of twenty-five interconnected Christmas-themed one shots. Rated for sporadic bad language. Day 7: Candy Canes. Fred is more than happy to get the word out about his dad's new products.

After a long year, the seventh years throw a party. Lavender helps Ron make a choice, and comes away with more than she bargained for.

Hugo looks to Rose for comfort. [Cross-posted from AO3]

Ginny and Luna meet in the lake after dark. Mermaid! Luna.

Tracey and Daphne are learning how to do their first spell. Fluffy, first year, first crush.

Luna takes Ginny somewhere special for her birthday. Femslash February. Fluffy.

Narcissa helps Lucius with paperwork for the Dark Lord. Title from Taylor Swift's 'hoax'. X-posted from ao3.

1975-1978. A dark cloud is brewing both inside and out of Hogwarts, and in the midst of growing up, external forces could push these teens to the edge. Title & Chapter Titles (alongside rough inspiration) taken from 'Creature Comfort' by Arcade Fire. X-posted from AO3.

Anthony can't summon once-in-a-lifetime events or ride a unicorn, but Michael needs his help, and he does love a challenge.

Even Mandy can't seem to escape the strange haze of drama that cloaks the Yule Ball. /For the Southern Funfair Challenge, Paper Chains, Prompt 1. Navy Blue

Harry suffers some major injuries and they won't let Ginny in to see him.

Harry gets home a week late. He hopes the Auror department will lay off in future. Ginny can't let things stew.

It is nearly time for Helga to see if her years of hard work have paid off.

Daphne and Tracey are stuck in a seating plan for optional Saturday O.W.L prep / title credits to ant saunders

It's still not funny to Eloise, no matter how many times she hears it, no matter who says it. / title credits to taylor swift

Ginny meets her first love in the dark at six years old. / title credits to taylor swift / For the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Challenges, 'Hogwarts Sticker Album', 'Autumn Prompts', and 'Insane Prompt Challenge'.

Georgina Runcorn goes through another break-up. Sally-Anne and Lisa have to help her. Lisa can't even help herself.

An announcement leaves the Potter boys reeling and things come to a head. / Title credits to Avicii.

Teddy and Victoire go through a haunted house.

Ginny still visits.

Molly Eleanor Weasley is the youngest-ever attendee of the FLEW camp, and she won't let anyone forget it.

Albus exacts revenge.

Hugo's a good kid, but this is driving him mad.

alecto meets a man who knows all too much about her for this to be coincidence.

mandy's had a long day and a late night.

plenty of girls can do it, some seem to for sport, but cho can't find the words. the day she's dreaded comes to life.

Ron just wants to hang out with the big kids. Ginny just wants to play dolls.

When the goblin army comes dangerously close to the school she loves, Elizabeth Greengrass wants to join the fight. An Unbreakable Vow has other ideas.

Think of Cedric. How fast he had to run. All that training he did for the Tournament. / Cho grapples with an enemy she cannot name. / Title credits to 'Waves' by Dean Lewis.

hannah is the hogwarts matron, and sees lots of students pass through the hospital wing. none of them impact her as much as lily.

Lily's mum can do anything, and isn't scared of anything. So why is she so upset about a book?

in spite of everything else he faces, harry makes the most difficult decision of his life.

he's in her bedroom for the very first time. / hannahxneville / for writing club septermber, sophie's shelf, big mouth, dialogue prompt #10, and the yearly events insane challenge #688, no character names.

The Daily Prophet is proud to announce a competition sponsored by Annabelle's Apothecary for Christmas. In a hundred words or less, describe what you would use Felix Felicis to do, for your chance to win 24 hours worth of Felix Felicis. Terms & Conditions apply. / For the Hangman game, letter F, prompt 'Felix Felicis'

fay is on the run and her heart is hollow. / written for 'writing club - secret september - 8. emotion - loneliness'

Molly won't let circumstance get in the way of being a loving grandmother. /Written for the September Writing Club, Amber's Attic, 26. Molly Weasley I and Molly Weasley II.

Hugo finds a new passion by way of a summer job. Written for the Hangman Game, Puzzle 1, Letter I.

When Daphne falls ill, it is up to Tracey to take care of her. Maybe Tracey gets more from it than she'd like to admit. /For 'Hogwarts Assignment #4 First Aid Task 7'.

Seamus Finnigan has always been a bit of a storyteller, but this time his stories land him in hot water.

Percy Weasley was supposed to go far in the world. Audrey Baumgartner was supposed to be successful, too. Now she's a single mother about to confront her past. TW for PTSD, Depression, implied/referenced character death, and Alcoholism.

December 23, 1976. James has screwed up, big time. Lily's not in the mood to forgive him, until an unexpected knowledge of Herbology leads to a conversation, which leads to a revelation, which leads to...X-posted from AO3