#2018favsmeme

non-magic!au

I love Dead Poet’s Society so much, and WolfstarGarden combines it with the marauders perfectly. It has the tough subjects without ending the same way as the movie. Love love love it.

Make Much of Time by WolfstarGarden

Irrepressible and determined Sirius Black will do almost anything to befriend reserved and secretive Remus Lupin. Being roommates and seeing each other naked helps things along.

unique au

A darker AU with a very unique twist. The Black family is cursed to spend every moment of sleep walking through other peoples’ dreams. It’s strange and sad and enthralling.

Howl by BeesKnees

Everyone knows that the Black family is cursed and that Sirius Black is a traitor.

And I’ll combine these last few: overall favorite, reread, classic

A fun one that I’ve reread many times over the years and finally recommended in February’s fest. A classic and a pirate!au, you can’t go wrong.

And A Star To Steer Her By by Ceredwen

No problem! :)

pwp/explicit

Really hot and fluffy and includes a trans Sirius. Basically one of the best things ever.

Lay Your Hands on Me by pansexuall

In which Sirius really likes trying out new hairstyles over the years and Remus really can't concentrate on much else, to be honest. This fic features reckless and impulsive teenage boys, classic Marauders-style banter, a low-key overdramatic Remus, and falling in love with close friends.

Or, alternatively:Three times Remus really wanted to touch Sirius' hair and one time he actually did.

author

I’ve really been loving everything I read by nightswatch, and I can’t wait to go into the rest of their backlog. They write the characters and marauder dynamics so well, it feels effortless to slip into the story. And they’re able to write typically trope-y things in a way that doesn’t feel hamstrung. 

an incident worth remembering

to tell you the truth

Christmas 1977

since you didn’t specify anything, i’ll pick an overall favorite

I know I read this before 2018, but I only did an official recommendation for it in February and that blows my mind. I feel like this has been one of my favorites for years already, that’s how much it’s ingrained in my mind. I’ve said pretty much everything I can about how much I love this one, but I’ll use any excuse to recommend it again. :)

Sex and Dying in High Society by fluorescentgrey

pwp/explicit

Fluff and smut is always a win for me.

I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend by Remy_Writes5

Sirius has been expertly avoiding his feelings for Remus for the past two years. In the end, Sirius’s breaking point is a t-shirt.

overall favorite

Look, not only is zambla one of the most talented writers I’ve seen, but this entire AU is my aesthetic. I really never stood a chance.

Or, a Portrait of the Mathematician as a Young Man by zambla

Historical AU. University of Cambridge, 1931. Remus J. Lupin, a mathematics scholar at King’s College, has fallen in with a set of friends who called themselves The Marauders—and at its masthead the dissolute aristocratic heir, Lord Sirius Black.

non-magic!au

You’ve got to lean into the trope with this, but it’s a fun ride once you do. Super oblivious Remus, but very cute and fluffy. (The closest you might get to enemies to lovers would probably be A Smithfield Bargain by shaggydogstail, which I also loved).

Quarter Life Crisis by captainevilpants

Remus is straight, Sirius is gay and that's the gospel truth.

That is, until Remus walks in on Sirius snogging his new boyfriend on their couch and Remus starts to feel...weird. Desperate to figure out a way to stop feeling so goddamn angry anytime Gideon comes within five feet of Sirius, Remus goes to James and Lily for advice. James and Lily, in their infinite wisdom, patiently and systematically explain that what Remus is feeling is not internalized homophobia, but jealousy.

Thank you, and a happy new year to you!! :D

angst

A classic bit of heartbreak that I love dearly.

and gravity, scientists say, is weak by Penknife 

Sirius used to want everyone to look at him.

pining

I really love soft, post-hogwarts pining and this author has become a new favorite.

to tell you the truth by nightswatch

Sirius kisses Remus after a night out at the Leaky Cauldron. The next morning, Sirius has forgotten all about it and Remus isn’t quite sure what to tell him.

overall favorite

This fic is so in my wheelhouse it’s ridiculous. But overall it’s incredibly well written, with just enough of each element to make it all work together as one magnificent piece. Loved the relationship, story, basically EVERYTHING. <3

A Smithfield Bargain by shaggydogstail

DS Remus Lupin is head of the Metropolitan Police Art and Antiques Unit, ready to take his career to the next level as he joins a special operation targeting organised crime. Hardworking, likeable, and conscientious, he’s on course for promotion to DI. He’ll never admit that he’s bored.

Sirius Black is a forger and con artist, working under the paper thin cover of running an art restoration business as he plots his grand scheme. Charming, brilliant, and bitter, the only thing he cares about is vengeance against an old enemy. He’ll never admit that he’s lonely.

No worries! :)

non-wolfstar fic

My followers may have seen me mention many times that I’m not particularly into drarry, but I came across this one randomly and ended up loving it. It’s well-written, quiet, and deals with mental health. It ended up being just my cup of tea.

The Malfoy Conundrum by Omi_Ohmy

Harry’s miserable living with his memories at Grimmauld Place, so after a chance meeting he takes the opportunity to move somewhere new. His housemates, though, are rather unexpected. Especially the blond, pointy one…

bookmarked/anticipated reads

This summary sounds amazing and I really like Chromat1cs’ writing, so I can’t wait to dive into it soon.

Deepwood Wreathing by Chromat1cs

reread

haha, thank you! I’ve mentioned these both already, but they’re ones I like to reread cause they give me the warm, fuzzy feelings.

a flame in two cupped hands by such_heights

A Store of Happiness by coyotesuspect

Oh gosh thank you <3 Though I think you’re a much better leader than I am. :) Happy New Year!!

pining

Please take this, one of my new favorite fluff fics ever, with an adorably pining Sirius. It’s almost too soft and too warm and I feel like not enough people know about it.

a flame in two cupped hands by such_heights

Sirius didn't crouch down to tuck the coat under Remus's shoulders, didn't press a soft kiss to Remus's forehead the way he wanted.

bookmarked/anticipated reads

I’m definitely doing a series of SB Fest recs at some point, which is why I haven’t read this one yet even though I’ve been desperate to ever since it came out.

The Breath of the Lucky by spookywoods