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Summary: Lily Evans isn't going home for Christmas, and to Euphemia Potter that is just unnacceptable. 4637 words.

For @snapslikethis <3

Lily : Ok so

Mary : Love it when the conversation starts like that.

Lily : You will not BELIEVE what just happened to me.

Mary : Elaborate??

Lily : So you remember when I interned for Sleekeazy’s this summer yeah?

Mary : Do I remember your massive hard-on for Mr. Potter's son? Yes do go on.

Lily : Ok firstly I did not have a hard-on for Potter!!!!!!! He’s so rude omg.

Mary:  You were at least 39% in love with each other but go off I guess. 

Lily : ANYWAY so I was literally just coming out of the café on Harris Street and when all of a sudden I get this text

Potter: So

Potter: Apparently Sirius heard from Lucy Granger who heard from Mary Macdonald that ur like, the only1 staying at uni this Christmas and he let it slip to mum

Potter: And she remembered when you interned for dad and apparently she wants you to come over for Christmas

Potter: I should say that she is very persuasive and Sirius gave her your number so

Potter: Sorry in advance

 Lily : I was AMBUSHED.

Lily : How could I say no???? His mother FACETIMED ME.

Mary : Doesn’t sound that rude to me Lily.

Lily : Blocked

Hey! I do have a few off the top of my head. You can also check out my Jily AU and Jily AU masterpost tags if you’re open to AUs too. 

James, King of the Text by @ghostofbambifanfiction, @fetchalgernon 

There’s no way to describe this other than the best texting fic you can’t even imagine. And this isn’t amateur hour - they’re actual text graphics. Perfectly done and absolutely hilarious. I’d definitely recommend keeping this around to cheer you up after one of those tearjerker fics.

boy with a scar by @ink-splotch

I’ve recommended the series this belongs to at least once before because it is just incredible writing. The first chapter of this is the one that fits your ask best, but everyone should do themselves a favor and read the whole series. I’d recommend some tissues and maybe the happy fic above for afterwards - these are stunningly written and characterized and don’t hold back on the emotions.

the family potter by @ink-splotch

Speaking of liking this series....

This one is a twist I haven’t seen before: what if the Dursleys died and Lily and James raised Dudley? Still perfect, still beautifully tragic. 

The Flip Side by @snapslikethis

Linds, you are the kindest, the strongest, the most hardworking soul in the planet. You’re a wonderful friend, a great writer and an even better mom. I’m so lucky to have you in my life. I love how much you love charts. I love how funny you are. I love that you never give up, even when most people would. 

If anyone deserves a perfect birthday, it’s you. Today I’m sending you all the hugs, brownies, ice cream, good vibes and chocolate chip cookies in the world. Here’s to a year full of adventures, laughter, pranks, beautiful plants and good books. Happy birthday, dear!