knock me down a pit and watch me wallow

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Gen
M/M
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knock me down a pit and watch me wallow
Characters
Original Characters, Regulus Black, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, Mary Macdonald (Harry Potter), Lily Evans, Background & Cameo Characters, Sirius Black/James Potter, mentioned/implied Remus Lupin/Lily Evans
Tags
Romance Alternate Universe - No Voldemort References to Canon Triwizard Tournament Happens Differently (Harry Potter) Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting Rivals to Friends to Lovers Fade to Black Magical Creatures Durmstrang Student Sirius Black mentions of mental health issues
Summary
If universe wanted seventeen year old James Potter to admit he’s an adult now with all the appropriate complications, Triwizard Tournament news were not the way to show him.--inspired by this post. Triwizard Tournament happens during Marauders Era, James is Hogwarts champion and Sirius is champion of Durmstrang.
Note
Main thing I must admit - this story is very self-indulgent! Also, my first attempt at writing in Marauders Era, beware of possible OOC of various degrees.Note - even though there's no Voldemort in this universe, pureblood prejudice, Dark Arts and Muggle-bashing still exists.Warning - English is not my first language, apologize in advance for mistakes and weird phrases!

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