Stories by padfootastic

In another universe, the Daily Prophet's slander might've gone unnoticed and used only as lining for an owl cage but here, Harry Potter reacts differently to the realisation that he's once again isolated, neglected, and left to fend for himself. The summer after 4th year, as he's plagued by nightmares, reality, and everything in between, Harry makes a decision—things will

Sirius loves his godson. Taking care of him for a few days shouldn't be too hard, should it? Too bad, he didn't consider the implications of being around James and Lily Potter for his heart. Established James/Lily to endgame Jilypad.

The first time Sirius meets his soulmate is when he's dying in his arms. The thought 'I'll end whoever touched you' hit him with such dizzying force, he had to brace himself against the ground for a minute. Sirius hadn't ever been particularly aggressive, but in that moment—in that moment, he imagine was feeling what every single Black had for centuries before him.

Youtube channel Godric's Hollow is hosting a Wife Wars to decide who takes the spot of James Potter's premier wife. Lily Evans is competitive, ruthless, and here to stay. She also has the advantage of having a ring on her finger. Sirius Black is calm & confident. He knows he's got this in the bag—there's no other option, of course. Unstoppable object vs Immovable Force

A collection of oneshots/drabbles originally posted on tumblr. Will contain Harry & Sirius bonding, James & Sirius moments (romantic/qpp), Grandpa Sirius & Next Gen Potters, and slice of life scenes. Individual summaries for each chapter inside.

Various connected one shots in an AU universe where Sirius is raising Harry in the Muggle world. Fluff, feels, bonding, lots of affections and hugs and kisses because only the best for our boys.

James Potter has always had the ability to reduce Sirius Black, notoriously poker face-d at best and unfeeling at worst, to a flustered mess. He both hates and loves it in equal measures. - Alternatively, 5 times James makes Sirius blush.

Harry got his first tattoo when he was 15, in the back of a shady hole-in-the-wall that didn't care about his age or that he had bruises the size of the continent under his eyes—the loss of the only person who'd ever loved him settled under his skin like a constant ache he couldn't get rid of. A story of grief, healing and love, through body ink. Sirius!returns fic. (ch4: outtake)

As far back as Harry could remember, Sirius had always been there in his life. From every skinned knee to winning the 'Best Milkshake Competition' in Muggle Primary. To him, Sirius was just as much a parent as Dad was and Harry will make sure he knows it. - Or, Harry Potter wants to become Harry Potter-Black. James is supportive and Sirius is overwhelmed. AU. James!Lives.

In a universe where Sirius and James are coparenting Harry, they've slowly been heading towards something neither of them have acknowledged so far. Until an accident and some fortuitously placed panic gives them the push they needed. Or, Harry gets hurt, Sirius freaks out & James is confusion max. A coming together Prongsfoot fic.

James and Lily definitely made the right choice in choosing Sirius Black as little Harry's godfather. Here's why. (Series of one-shots set in a canon compliant universe, focusing on godfather-godson bonding. Ranges from Harry's childhood to teenage years. Fluff, hurt/comfort, family, a lot of feels)

A look at one of the closest frienships ever seen: that of James and Sirius, Prongs and Padfoot. Two boys who were closer than friends, who were brothers. Series of one shots and drabbles.

She thought they were just a bunch of immature, attention seeking idiots. However, her beliefs are shaken by the roots when she witnesses a conversation she's not meant to. Now she's conflicted, and confused. (Lily Evans being confronted with the fact that the Marauders are very different to how she thought of them in two unrelated chapters)

What it says on the tin: Lily agrees to go out with James Potter, and gets a visit from his best mate instead. — or, James deserves the world and Sirius is gonna make sure Lily knows it.

It's no surprise that Molly Weasley isn't a fan of Sirius Black. Everyone has witnessed her infamous temper at work but no one quite knows what to do with it until one day she goes too far, and Mt. Harry erupts. Featuring protective!harry, general teenage cussing, a traumatised Sirius Black, various assorted spineless background characters, physical affection as a form of comfort

harry has, for as long as he could remember, been comforted by the smell of cigarettes- the clove and tobacco and smoke all combining together to remind him of home and safety. it's something that has never failed to calm him. in all these years, he's never understood why. until he meets sirius black in third year and catches that exact scent lingering on him.

Harry and Sirius talk, includes snippets of character studies for James and Lily Potter, Sirius' massive guilt complex, Harry being a Lost Boi but also a good godson, cutesy nicknames, and loads of gratuitous headcanons.

Set after THAT scene in OoTP where Molly accuses Sirius of treating harry as a replacement James Potter. Verbal smack down and light angst ensues. R&R pls!

Series of unrelated drabbles. [Marauders, Dramione, Drarry, Tom Riddle]

Hermione Granger, Unspeakable, one third of the Golden Trio and quite possibly the most famous muggleborn in the Wizarding World was in a fix. She needed someone to satisfy her needs. Needs, that were of the more...carnal nature. Who better to help her than a certain raven haired, leather clad, tattooed wizard?

Remus Lupin has recently been kicked out of his dorm room, and James has had enough of Sirius Black moping around the house after his breakup. One not-so-carefully written advertisement and some suspicion later, our two distressed protagonists meet. MuggleRoommates!AU. COMPLETE.

He couldn't stop his fidgeting, couldn't stop the stammering and the blushing. People said it was what endeared him to them, but he quite disagreed. He hadn't earned three BAs and three PhDs for no reason. ONE SHOTS/DRABBLES FOR CRIMINAL MINDS. (Spencer Reid centric)

A certain Marauder is released from prison, and another is there to beg for forgiveness. It doesn't quite go the way either imagined, and they learn the hard way that trust is not a easy thing to handle.

"So, Lily Evans, would you do me the honor of making me the luckiest man in the world by marrying me?" His hazel eyes glittered with love, and hope, and a slight bit of fear. Lily didn't need to think about it. She leaned down and pressed a hard kiss to his lips, one which he returned just as passionately. James/Lily.

They didn't like each other. In fact, they loathed the other's very presence. But, there was something between them. Something other than the hate. In three explosive encounters, a longtime wish comes to fruition.

Hermione walks into the kitchen to find it looking like a whirlwind had passed through it, and her two boys standing right in the center of it. REMIONE. ONE SHOT.

Eight year old James Potter wants to be a portrait, after his ancestors. He would have tea and crumpets with his great-great-many times great-grandfather, just like the Queen. Too bad he can't just wave a wand over himself to be one.

The one incident in the courtyard changed everything. Now, Lily Evans' primary goal is to exact revenge on James Potter. And she would do anything for it, for she loves Severus with everything in her and no one hurts him, especially not James Potter. He wouldpay for what he did to her Severus, oh he would. Dark!Snily. Oneshot.

A look at mothers in the HP world who, though fictional, taught us a great deal about love, courage, hardships, bravery and so much more.

They know their relationship is unusual, a taboo, and would be treated with scorn. Yet, their love is what gives them the strength to be together with their head held up high.

"Filthy mudblood." "You wish you knew how filthy I am, Draco." Four part AU, Dramione. Complete. Warnings for slight sexual themes.

Sirius refuses to be besmirched by the house of Slytherin. He's even willing to do what no one before him has dared to in order to stay away from the blasted House. Here's how he avoided the fate that befell his ancestors. Set during the Marauders time in Hogwarts.

In which James finds out Sirius is not as strong as he shows, and vows to never leave him. Set during the Marauders time in Hogwarts. Strong bromance between James and Sirius.

The perfect kiss in Diagon Alley. Harry/Daphne / Идеальный поцелуй в Косом переулке. Гарри / Дафна

The perfect kiss in Diagon Alley. One shot. Harry/Daphne.

"Sirius writes a letter to Remus, letting him know he's staying with James for the rest of the summer."