i would give you my heart, i think (but it's up in the branch of a tree)

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
F/F
M/M
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i would give you my heart, i think (but it's up in the branch of a tree)
Characters
Regulus Black/James Potter, Regulus Black, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Marlene McKinnon, Lyall Lupin, Dorcas Meadowes, Marlene McKinnon/Dorcas Meadowes, Walburga Black, Hope Lupin, brief James Potter/Lily Evans Potter
Tags
Slow Burn Mutual Pining Religious Imagery & Symbolism Religious Guilt Angst with a Happy Ending Hurt/Comfort Fluff and Angst Period-Typical Homophobia Alternate Universe - Muggle Alternate Universe - Pride and Prejudice Fusion Love at First Sight Alternate Universe - 19th Century No Racism Inspired by Little Women
Summary
“Do you dance, Mr. Black?” Remus began airily, wine loosening his tongue.“Not if I can help it."“I see,” he replied. “May I ask why, or is it all part of your gloomy, high-society persona?”Mr. Black seemed to mull it over. “I suppose my disinclination towards dancing stems from the lack of a good partner," he answered.Remus smiled in spite of himself. "If what you say is true, I think you'll find the lack of a partner easily remedied, Mr. Black. All one must do is ask."The man shot Remus a scandalised look, like an old woman clutching her pearls at the opera. Remus had to bite back a laugh. “Don’t be ludicrous. What are you—” Colour rose high in his cheeks. “It’s improper.”Remus shrugged mildly. “I didn’t mean me.”There was a tense pause. “No, of course not,” Mr. Black quickly amended, glancing around guiltily. “I wasn’t…” He shook his head sharply. “Apologies.”
Note
i've been working on this fic for a solid 2 years so finally publishing it literally feels like giving birth... terrifying though it is, i've gotta push my baby out of the nest!!

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