Stories by Lady Bracknell

Something Happened by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Frozen white stuff falls from the sky and makes something happen. Five times. Remus/Sirius festive fluff.

The Werewolf Who Stole Christmas by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus manages to rob Tonks of her Christmas spirit, but helping her to get it back proves the catalyst for something a tad more lasting than a kiss under the mistletoe. RemusTonks romance through OOTP and HBP. Started before DH.
Merlin knew they were both thinking the same thing: here, now, they were going to die a couple of pathetic, tragic, virgins in the most horrific way possible. Camelot is under attack. Edward Cullen comes to help. Merlin hates his life.

Velocity Girl by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

The Marauders throw Sirius a surprise birthday party, and everything goes a little too to plan. Except for the part where Sirius is nowhere to be found.

Surprises by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Lily likes surprises, and this thing with James Potter has been positively filled with those.

That Immortal Yes by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Much to his embarrassment, James' whole world has spun on a word, and he has no idea what to do when the one thing he thought he wanted is the one thing that’s made the ground feel shaky beneath his feet. JP/LE, RL/LE

The Christmas Waltz by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

As Christmas approaches, Remus and Tonks dance around the idea of togetherness, wondering if either of them is leading, or know where they're going at all.

Mistletoe and Wine by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus falls foul of the mistletoe. Twice. RL/LP, RL/NT, LP/JP, rated for language.

Intangible by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

She’s not sure why they’ve kept it a secret, this. They’re friends, aren’t they? Would it really be such a scandal if people found out that after meetings, sometimes they came back here, listened to bad music, got a bit tipsy, and talked about James? SBLE

Afraid of the Dark by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus had always been ill at ease in the forest, but when a mission for Dumbledore sends him into the heart of the place with Tonks by his side, he finds his apprehension harder than usual to shake off.

Kiss and Tell by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

For all his supposed genius, Sirius Black had always had rather a blind spot for the patently obvious.

The Luck of the Draw by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

She sits on the carpet, shuffles the cards, then deals them out. She came here with the hope of forcing the issue, because she just knows they shouldn't be about can't and won't.

The Firewhiskey Incident by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

In a lot of ways, it was Joni Mitchell's fault. In some ways, it was Sirius'. The Firewhiskey had a bit to do with it, Remus admitted, but when it came down to it, really, he had no one to blame but himself.

Marigolds by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Her mother used to tell her stories of love and life, only in the stories, the two didn't seem that different. NevilleLuna.

Increments by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

She’s liked him for ages – more and more by increments as he let her see who he really was. RLNT

Distraction by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Love is indefineable, except on Sunday mornings....

Blood Will Out by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Whilst in pursuit of a suspect, Harry comes face to face with his past. DH spoilers.

Disaster: See also, Remus J Lupin, lovelife of by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus claims that his lovelife has always been a disaster. He’s had vases thrown at him, made girls cry in public and done very reckless things in broom cupboards. Mostly Marauders, RLNT eventually.

The Birthday Boy by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

DHspoilers. On his seventeenth birthday, Teddy Lupin is forced to face a message from beyond the grave, and a cake with his face on it. It was enough to make anyone hide at the bottom of the garden, Harry thought.

The Idea of Forever by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Bill and Fleur's wedding proves an unlikely setting for Remus' doubts and reservations to finally fall away. Coda to Over The Moon, but can be read alone.

Over The Moon by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Having made tentative admissions that all their sniping was a smokescreen for something other than animosity, Remus and Tonks test the romantic waters with a first date, little suspecting how choppy the waters will become.

Accidere Fera by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

The Marauders have made a pact to help Remus, but, as the full moon approaches, and Peter struggles to get to grips with Animagus transformation, James starts to wonder if he's wasting his time, if Peter just doesn't have this level of magic in him.

Graveside Manna by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Harry didn’t think too much about not having any parents. Dumbledore had told him it didn’t do to dwell, and so he didn’t – but a trip to their final resting place means he has no choice but to come to terms with their deaths, and what lies ahead.

What To Make Of Him by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Neither Ted nor Andromeda know quite what to make of their daughter's boyfriend. Can he win them round over Sunday lunch?

Curiosity by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus has always been curious about Lily Evans, but kept his distance. Now, he wants to do nothing of the sort. RLLE

What Was Necessary by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus is looking forward to a night off with Tonks, but fate intervenes to provide him with a desperately testing situation, his handling of which could have dire consequences for everyone involved, especially for one teenage wizard. DHera, Order cameos.

The Way Things Were by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

After the infamous prank on Snape, Remus learns that the road to forgiveness is paved with alcohol, fistfights, and giving in to his instincts.

Mortified by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus has a secret he's afraid to tell Tonks, which pertains to certain feelings he had for someone in the past. Sirius kindly drops him in it. Sequel to Crushed, RLNT.

Clouds In My Coffee by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Parties like this are for nameless drinks and faceless people, Sirius thinks, and drowning out the world for a while so they can pretend it doesn't exist.

Stacked Against by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

At Bill and Fleur's wedding, Ron seeks advice from the two people he knows who have faced the obstacles he thinks are in front of him, and finds that Gryffindors are nothing if not lucky in love. RemusTonks, RonHermione.

Enough by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Tonks says the only thing she wants is him, but Remus wonders how he can ever be enough.

The Best of Things by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

As Christmas settles over Grimmauld Place, everyone adjusts to the idea of a less than ideal festive season, and finds a way to make the best of things.

Bright Lights, Big City by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

They've been out six times, which is five times more than he expected, and twice more than he had ideas for. RLNT

Songs Like Tattoos by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus is going mad, with only Joni Mitchell and his favourite rock for company. HBPera, set during Remus' mission with the feral werewolves.

In Your Room by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus can’t say he anticipated this reaction to him being outed as a werewolf and splashed all over the front of the newspaper, but he can’t say he doesn’t like it. Set during chapter 15 of OoTP.

Islands In The Stream by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus likes Tonks, but he can't help feeling that they just don't fit together. However, she's asked him out, and he's determind not to let his insecurites get the best of him. Even if he does think that she's a peacock, and he's a tramp...

Folly by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

You've watched them, and perhaps seen more than they have. You're happy for them. Or so you tell yourself. RLNT, Sirius POV.

Faint Heart by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus has gone to a lot of trouble to transform Grimmauld's kitchen into a traditional East End boozer. Sirius repays him by asking probing questions about his lovelife.

Stay by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Tonks wonders if it's remotely possible that Remus has just said what she thinks he has.

Remus Lupin and The Deathly Hallows by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus is making a real hash of his relationship with Tonks, and certain people aren't going to let death stand in the way of offering a helping hand.

Just Good Friends by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

It's the practical, sensible thing for them to go Christmas shopping together. Nothing more. At least, that's what Remus tells himself when he and Lily head out into Muggle London for the day.... RLLE

Second Place by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Severus is sick of being picked on, but he knows that, one day, the best kind of revenge will be his. Marauder era, a little Lily lusting on the side.

Comfort Food by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Tonks is curled up on Remus' lap, and one innocent question leads to something more revealling. Outtake from Over The Moon, but can be read alone. RLNT.

The Season Of Goodwill by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Dumbledore had grown accustomed to hearing news of former pupils being captured and sent to Azkaban, but being Flooed and informed that his own brother had been arrested for performing improper charms on a goat was an entirely different matter.

Crushed by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus is adamant that he doesn't fancy Professor McGonagall. Only problem is, he's wrong....

No Time Like The Present by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

As Christmas approaches, Remus wonders what to buy Tonks. He wants to get her something special to let her know how he feels about her, but the only problem is, he really can’t think of anything…. Prequel to The Werewolf Who Stole Christmas.

The Problem With Tradition by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

It's the week before Christmas, and festive fever has Hogwarts in the grip of a snogging epidemic. After another night prowling the corridors and seeing things they really didn't want to see, Remus and James hatch a plan to rectify the situation.

The Gift by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

On the day of Bill and Fleur’s wedding, Harry appears not to be in the party mood. He and Remus have a heart to heart about the future, love, and doing the noble prat thing. RLNT, HPGW

Snapped by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Tonks and Remus are on a mission at Octavia's New Age Emporium, but despite being surrounded by crystal balls, when things go wrong, neither of them sees it coming.

On Paper by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Remus is acting like a sixth former with a crush, and now the object of his affection has invited him home to meet her parents. On paper, he doesn’t think he passes muster, but will he let his insecurities get the better of him?

All Hallows' Eve by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

It’s Halloween at number twelve, Grimmauld Place, and two friends sit down and observe an old All Hallows’ custom, helping to lay some ghosts to rest.

Kissing It Better by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

On her first date with Remus, Tonks discovers that spilt beer on wooden floors is the enemy of the less than surefooted everywhere. Will she die of embarrassment, or will Remus find a way to make it all better?

Under The Table by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

Sirius persuades a reluctant Tonks to take an even more reluctant Remus out for a drink on his birthday. Will there be a spark of something other than mutual annoyance between them?

House of Cards by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

After a night’s drinking, Tonks ends up in Remus’ bed, with no idea how she got there. He takes the opportunity to prove that his inner Marauder is not so much dead and buried, as waiting for an opportunity to pounce.

Christmas With Lily by Lady Bracknell Stale Result (Last seen: )

It's Christmas Eve in the Gryffindor common room, and nothing is stirring except two Gryffindor prefects. A bit of festive fluff. RemusLily.