James Potter is Not Okay FanFiction

trading sunshine for streetlights

trading sunshine for streetlights

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Marlene McKinnon, Mulciber Jr. | Severus Snape's Schoolmate, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin & Peter Pettigrew & James Potter, Background & Cameo Characters
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Angst Angst with a Happy Ending Hurt/Comfort Emotional Hurt/Comfort Self-Harm Suicide Attempt Hopeful Ending Author Is Sleep Deprived Eating Disorders POV James Potter James Potter Loves Regulus Black James Potter is Not Okay
"It's been years since James Potter felt okay. Not that anyone was aware of that. He always walked around with the brightest smile and laughed the loudest laugh. Everyone knew him as "the happy one", the carefree one, the one without any problems or...
Credits (For A Film)

Credits (For A Film)

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
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Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Minerva McGonagall, Euphemia Potter, Fleamont Potter, Minor or Background Relationship(s), Regulus Black/James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
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Self-Harm Suicide Attempt Polyamory Hurt Mild Hurt/Comfort How Do I Tag Author Is Sleep Deprived I Made Myself Cry Self-Hatred James Potter is Not Okay Protective Minerva McGonagall Supportive Minerva McGonagall
Basically a gut wrenching writing I started at nine and took me until 2 am to finish where James relapses, gets caught trying to kill himself
why is my skin so tight?

why is my skin so tight?

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11.04.2025
Fandom
Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
James Potter, Barty Crouch Jr./James Potter
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Suicidal Thoughts Gender Dysphoria Suicide Attempt Dead Dove: Do Not Eat How Do I Tag Suicide James Potter is Not Okay Trans James Potter supportive barty Internalized Transphobia Author is trans
first fic so if its bad dont hate, james is trans and extremely dismorphic. also if ur in a bad head space about ur trans-ness or mental health in general dont read i just wrote to project the issues of dysporphia and internalized transphobia. from t...
Why can't you be good for something

Why can't you be good for something

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Marlene McKinnon, Dorcas Meadowes, Evan Rosier,
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Implied/Referenced Self-Harm Based on a Lana Del Rey Song Hurt No Comfort Regulus Black is Bad at Feelings Everyone Is Gay Trans Regulus Black I Wrote This While Listening to Mitski's Music Eating Disorders James Potter is Not Okay Regulus Black Needs a Hug Established Sirius Black/Remus Lupin Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
James Potter has always had problems with food. But it's normal, right? Everybody has stared at disgust at their own body from the age of eight. Everyone has a mum who tells them they're getting fat after two meals. And most definitely, everyone has...
No. 2 On the Tower

No. 2 On the Tower

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter
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First Wizarding War with Voldemort (Harry Potter) James Potter Loves Regulus Black James Potter is Not Okay Hogwarts Astronomy Tower Heartbreaking Remus Lupin & James Potter Friendship Death Eater Regulus Black
As the war creeps ever nearer, heartbreak knocks on the trap door of the Astronomy Tower.
Long Long Time

Long Long Time

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11.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Marlene McKinnon, Lyall Lupin, Severus Snape,
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Angst Mutual Pining Hurt/Comfort Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault Everyone Needs A Hug Implied/Referenced Child Abuse Grief/Mourning Hurt No Comfort Internalized Homophobia Marauders Era (Harry Potter) Hogwarts First Wizarding War with Voldemort (Harry Potter)
"Living in the memory of a love that never was." Regulus Black is poison. He slowly kills everything he comes close to, including himself. Because Regulus Black is a dead man walking, but James Potter does not care.
Give Yourself A Reason

Give Yourself A Reason

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Sirius Black, James Potter, Evan Rosier, Minor or Background Relationship(s), Barty Crouch Jr.
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Angst with a Happy Ending Suicide Attempt Sort Of So much angst Alternate Universe - No Voldemort James Potter is Not Okay Regulus Black is Not Okay they both need hugs no beta we die like Regulus Black Depressed James Potter minor rosekiller attempted overdose
James Potter has been searching for a reason for as long as he can remember. His life has been filled with ups and downs, never a happy medium. He just wants to be okay. He has thrown every punch possible, and it never works. He still feels the pain...
And I'll watch the clothes build up by my door (like dead bodies of the people I loved before.)

And I'll watch the clothes build up by my door (like dead bodies of the people I loved before.)

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13.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, James Potter
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Angst Suicidal Thoughts Hurt/Comfort Implied/Referenced Self-Harm Alternate Universe - Muggle Hopeful Ending Pet Names James Potter is Not Okay Established Regulus Black/James Potter lying James Potter is having a depressive episode James Potter desperately needs a hug
James Potter hasn't left his bed all week, and when Regulus goes to check up on him, he falls apart.
All That You've Suffered

All That You've Suffered

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13.04.2025
Fandom
Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Marlene McKinnon, Frank Longbottom, Regulus Black & Barty Crouch Jr. & Pandora Lovegood & Dorcas Meadowes & Evan Rosier, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin & James Potter
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Fluff and Humor Emotional Hurt/Comfort Fluff and Angst Domestic Fluff Chronic Pain Light Angst Chronic Illness Caretaking Alternate Universe - Muggle Regulus Black & Sirius Black Have a Good Relationship Fluff and Hurt/Comfort Remus Lupin Uses a Cane
James has a mysterious chronic illness that he's hidden his entire life for fear of being seen as weak by his friends, and routinely pushes his limits bending over backwards for everyone in his life while he suffers silently. When he pushes too hard...
Black hole sun

Black hole sun

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13.04.2025
Fandom
Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin & Peter Pettigrew & James Potter
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Self-Harm Marauders Era (Harry Potter) Bisexual Remus Lupin Gay Sirius Black Short One Shot James Potter is Not Okay James Potter Needs a Hug The Son - Freeform
Please don’t leave me

Please don’t leave me

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14.04.2025
Fandom
Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter
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Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Suicidal Thoughts Implied/Referenced Suicide Self-Harm Implied/Referenced Self-Harm Suicide Attempt Freeform Drug Use Author Doesn’t Know How To Tag Drug Abuse Author Is Sleep Deprived Self-Hatred
He stops. As if he’s waiting for James to stop him. As if he’s begging for James to say something. Anything.ORJames is relapsing, but Regulus is unaware that its happened before. Regulus goes to Sirius’ place and tells him what’s happening, Sirius un...
Don't leave me

Don't leave me

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Updated
14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Minor or Background Relationship(s)
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Angst Other Additional Tags to Be Added Suicide Attempt Everyone Needs A Hug Everyone Needs Therapy Trans Regulus Black James Potter is Not Okay Regulus Black is Not Okay Not beta read we drown like Reggie sucidal thoughts
James Potter has always been the straight friend of the group, but what if he isn't as straight as everyone thinks? What will happen if he falls in love with his best friends brother?Regulus had a crush on James Potter since second year and now the o...
(The cut that) always bleeds

(The cut that) always bleeds

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Updated
14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter
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Mutual Pining Self-Harm Mental Health Issues James Potter is Not Okay Sirius Black & James Potter Friendship i love them James Potter & Lily Evans Potter Friendship Like seriously someone help him That's wolfstar ofc
James is not okay.. but that’s okay, right?ORJames need serious help someone help him please
The creature lunged, I turned and ran (to save a life I didn't have)

The creature lunged, I turned and ran (to save a life I didn't have)

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, James Potter, Harry Potter (mentioned), James Potter/Lily Evans Potter (mentioned), Regulus Black/Pandora Lovegood (mentioned), Regulus Black & Walburga Black (mentioned), Regulus Black & Sirius Black (mentioned), Pandora Lovegood (Mentioned), Sirius Black (Mentioned), Walburga Black (mentioned), Lily Evans Potter (mentioned)
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Angst and Hurt/Comfort Character Study I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping Doomed Relationship How Do I Tag Alternate Universe - Tennis Regulus Black-centric Regulus Black is Bad at Feelings Tennis Author Is Sleep Deprived Regulus Black Lives I Wrote This While Listening to Hozier's Music
REGULUS BLACK RETIRING FROM PROFESSIONAL TENNIS AT THE AGE OF 37   Turned professional at the age of 17 during 20 years managed to win 104 individual titles (2nd in the Open Era), including 22 Grand Slams titles (11 times Wimbledon, 8 times Roll...
Tangled in you

Tangled in you

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Marlene McKinnon
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Angst Eventual Happy Ending Drinking Cheating Realistic James Potter is Not Okay Minor James Potter/Lily Evans Potter Smoking
A story about heartbreak, growth, and finding love in the wreckage you swore you’d never return to.
the dark i know well

the dark i know well

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, James Potter, Sirius Black & James Potter, Regulus Black & James Potter
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Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD Nightmares Dead Dove: Do Not Eat Rape/Non-con Elements Rape Trauma Sexual Abuse Abusive Relationships Marauders Era (Harry Potter) Marauders
James is a dancer at the most renowned youth dance company in America, but he knows he is not nearly as good a dancer as his two best friends: Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. When James decides to get dance technique training from Sirius' little brothe...
How to disappear completely

How to disappear completely

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black & Remus Lupin & Peter Pettigrew & James Potter & Lily Evans Potter
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Hurt/Comfort James Potter is Not Okay Werewolf Remus Lupin First Love Sad with a Happy Ending Remus Lupin Needs a Hug James Potter Lives Animal Metaphors Lily Evans Potter Lives James Potter Needs a Hug Mentioned Peter Pettigrew Mentioned Sirius Black
"If to be love is to be seen, then he wishes to be the narrator on everyone's story, he wants to observe everyone and everything for loving them correctly. He wants to be as loud as the sun, to illuminate every face he sees, and if that means staying...
Get a load of this train wreck (he doesn’t know how to communicate)

Get a load of this train wreck (he doesn’t know how to communicate)

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter
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Angst with a Happy Ending Hurt/Comfort I Wrote This Instead of Sleeping How Do I Tag Author Is Sleep Deprived enjoy :) Sorry Not Sorry POV James Potter Dissociation James Potter is Not Okay James Potter Needs a Hug Sad James Potter
James Potter was the sun. He was kind, loyal, smart, helpful, always happy. James was loved. He had tons of friends, an amazing family. He was spoiled. So why did he feel like this?He doesn’t have the right to feel this way. He doesn’t have a reason....
Love is in the stars, the sun and the flowers

Love is in the stars, the sun and the flowers

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14.04.2025
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Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Regulus Black & Sirius Black, Evan Rosier, Barty Crouch Jr., Pandora Lovegood,
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Angst with a Happy Ending Regulus Black & Sirius Black Have a Good Relationship Regulus Black is a Little Shit Pansexual James Potter James Potter Loves Regulus Black James Potter is Not Okay Regulus Black Needs a Hug Polyamorous Character Jealous Regulus Black Lily Evans is a sweet heart James can't pick because he love them both
This is one of my first english fanfic (im french so it might have some vocabulary error)I hope you guys will like it!○○○○○Regulus and James are together since a year. James had started hanging out with Lily more often and Regulus is a jealous type....
i bet on losing dogs

i bet on losing dogs

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14.04.2025
Fandom
Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Original Female Character(s), Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Marlene McKinnon,
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Slow Burn Character Death Major Character Injury Alternate Universe - Apocalypse Alternate Universe Apocalypse Everyone Is Gay Unhappy Ending Song: I Bet on Losing Dogs (Mitski) Alternate Universe - Non-Magical James Potter is Not Okay Regulus Black Deserves Better
Sometimes people aren't supposed to get past things. Sometimes they know that, sometimes they don't. It doesn't mean you can't entertain the idea of things working out. Sometimes loss is all you're built for.Under six months ago, the first of million...