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enlightenedrobot · 9 months

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On Harry Potter Syndrome

Whenever there's a milquetoast protagonist surrounded by infinitely more interesting side characters and is easily overshadowed by their actual sidekicks, I call that "Harry Potter Syndrome" and tbh I think it should catch on. Here's some examples.

Fandom(!) Danny is so much more interesting, and tbh, a kid growing up with ghost hunting parents shoulda turned out a lot weirder. Perfect example of Harry Potter Syndrome.

I love you Sora. I love you and your simple/ clean mind. I love how you tear through eldritch abominations with the power of both Love and also blunt force trauma. I also love how you objectively have the least amount of personal trauma and drama out of all of the playable characters in the games you started and I hope the lovecraftian terror of the circumstances surrounding your story never truly register as anything other than a fun adventure to your untainted, rarely used twink brain.

And yet everyone else in the series including the fucking mouse has enough backstory and angst to fill up an entire library with journals of badly written emo poetry or better yet thirteen games with the audacity of pretending to be a trilogy.

Yes, Kingdom Hearts suffers from Harry Potter syndrome, but it's also proof that that might not necessarily be a bad thing.

You guys, Madoka is so good. I swear it's a lot more than just an edgy Magical Girl show. It has amazing art that makes use of mixed media in a really creative way. It's also dark and surreal and surprisingly reminiscent of movies like Donnie Darko and Carrie. It's also incredibly gay.

And Madoka is likable enough, I guess. But also... if I had to nitpick anything about the show, it's that she's also kinda sorta boring? I mean, it is kinda funny seeing an adorable pink haired teenager earnestly talk about desiring "more power". But still.

A New Hope is probably the movie that inspired thousands of other cases of Harry Potter Syndrome, including Harry Potter himself, though I feel the need to point out how deliberate it is with it.

Luke is the Protagonist of the movie, unambiguosly. That's him front and center of the poster, and he's the guy who follows the hero's journey and ultimately comes out looking like the hero in all of this. But he's also not the sole viewpoint character of the film, and I think it's pretty telling that the first third of the movie takes place from the POV of a pair of gay married robots.

Depending on the scene, we take on the POV of either Luke, R2-D2, C3PO, Han Solo, Tarkin, or Princess Leia. Of these characters Luke undeniably fills in the role of milquetoast hero, but George Lucas understood the power of a good ensemble cast from the movie's inception.

And finally

Let's face it, this movie suffers so hard from Harry Potter syndrome, the marketing guys just said "fuck it" and put Johnny Depp on the poster instead.

#Harry Potter syndrome #harry potter #film critcism #film theory #language #Danny Phantom #Kingdom Hearts #puella magi madoka magica #Madoka #Star Wars #Alice in Wonderland #George Lucas #JK Rowling #Tim Burton #Johnny Depp #Editorial

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varianthetarnished · 2 years

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Admittedly, been feeling kinda down this past week. Mental health took a huge tank and really didn't know what direction to turn or what I was supposed to do about the situation I was faced with. Without getting I to too heavy of details, I have had a conflict of interest with someone I currently live with and since the last conversation I began to go back to what I like to call, Harry Potter Syndrome. Which means as Harry said it in Chamber of Secrets, "I'll be in my bedroom. Making no noise and pretending I don't exist."

This was the only thing I could think to do under the circumstances I was given. Because it seemed that no matter how hard I tried or how nice I was or how accommodating I was trying to be... bending myself over backwards to please someone who just wasn't happy about me being here, I was still somehow at fault. No matter how hard I tried.

So I removed myself. Out of sight out of mind and unable to be a target.

The situation has definitely caused some tension in the house but there was already unnecessary tension to begin with. Sad, really.

Anyways, after this long and hard week my fiance and I have discovered a potential solution and I am excited to begin this new chapter of our lives together. They have been an undying beacon of hope when I had truly thought mine was snuffed out completely. I literally cannot thank them enough for their perseverance and willingness to not give up. Especially since they are going through grief of a family member they've lost recently.... my heart goes out to them completely.

I'm feeling a bit more hopeful now, and really trying to keep my head on straight as I transition towards the new chapter. Trying to relax now, by playing some Elden Ring and perhaps later I'll work on building the story I've been working on recently.

#elden ring #mental health #mental health tanking #depression #anxiety #harry potter and the chamber of secrets #harry potter syndrome #I'll be in my bedroom making no noise and pretending I don't exist #conflict of interest #next chapter #they are a reminder that our lives will get better if we just hold on to hope - Mary Margaret #once upon a time

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firelordgrantham · 2 years

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Anyone else thinking that Aang has a great characterization, great building and everything, but is still far less interesting than the other members of the Gaang?

#harry potter syndrome #when the main character is noone's favorite character #aang #atla #zuko #katara #sokka #suki #toph #even Momo is someone's favorite #don't know anyone who thinks Aang is the best character of the show

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thestarsarebrightertonight · 29 days

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Lucky Girl Syndrome!! / theodore nott x fem reader

playlist : lucky girl syndrome - illit

summary : y/n has always been just a lucky person , in her acedemics , looks , friends , family and even in her general day to day. however she wasnt so fortunate when it came to her love life...but maybe it wasnt luck chasing love away , but instead someone close to her?

y/n , slytherin reader , fluff , swearing , arguing , jealous theo, anrgy theo and reader

a/n - as an extremely unlucky person- this fic gave me inner peace LMAOO

thats that me espresso! (another theo fic)

you walked happily though the halls , narrowly missing a prank set up by the weasley twins as their failed trick of a water bucket soaked them and left you completely dry. how lucky!

"i swear there is something wrong with that girl like she has some kind of force feild!" george sighed in frustration , their 3rd prank of the week failing to actually get you.

"God has favourites georgie, he has favourites ," fred patted georges back as they both sulked away to dry their now drenched clothes.

of course you were olbivous to the whole thing! your stroll down the hallway continued , the sun hitting your face in just the right way as you reached the great hall , practically skipping to the slytherin table.

"hi guys!" you exclaimed excited as you sat down at just the right time to ignore the apple that had just come flying at your head.

hearing the apple crash to the ground you turned again , confused seeing the apple roll around on the ground.

"shit , sorry y/n i was aiming for harry but he dodged!" ron shouted apologetically across the room.

"dont worry r-" you started until you were interuppted by your best friend theo besides you, who held a cold glare at ron.

"do that again and it wont be an apple flying at your head weasley!" theodore shouted at him as ron awkwardly looked away.

"dont theo , it was an accident," you said putting a hand on his arm as he immediatly softened.

"youre too kind y/n you shouldve been in hufflepuff," pansy said with a sigh.

"green suits me more," you smiled at pansy as she giggled ,"besides i can be quite mean when i want to be."

"youre not wrong about that , you nearly broke my ribs with that bludger in quidditch!" draco complained , still not letting go of a quidditch incident from 2nd year.

"draco i really wish you would get over that , it was my first match i was nervous and thought you were on the other team," you sighed starting to eat your food.

draco grumbled in response until the whole table turned around to look at something behind you, in confusion you turned too and saw a ravenclaw boy in your year.

"hi y/n i was just wondering if maybe you would-" the boy , named david, started to speak until catching his eye on something besides you. waiting for him to carry on he instead shuddered with fear and backed away instantly , practically running back to the ravenclaw table.

"david!" you tried to call after him , but instead he walked faster , sitting himself down and avoiding eye contact at all costs.

"the fuck? what...what did i do?" you asked your friends frantically , knowing that he intended to ask you out before he suddenly stopped.

"you didnt do anything sweet y/n ," matheo started before shifting his eyes to theodore next to you, "maybe a greater force got in the way?"

confused by his choice of words you looked back at david , a look he didnt return. in frustration you held your head in your hands and groaned , "im so unlucky!"

"i wouldnt say that," blaise scoffed as the whole friendgroup nodded , knowing luck was not your lack.

"no i mean unlucky in love! david was clearly going to ask me out but just like the gryffindor from last week he couldnt even finish his scentence and ran!" you sighed , venting your anger to your friends.

"yeah well you can do much better," theodore remarked in a cold tone , his eyes still peircing where a shaking david sat. as you watched theodore stare and david cower , everything seemed to click into place.

"theodore!" you snapped at him , making him finally turn and look at you , "yknow sometimes i think that you drive them away!"

"you think!" lorenzo scoffed as pansy smacked him on the arm , quickly shutting him up.

"i havent done anything, its not my fault he ran off , what could i have done?!" theodore argued back as the rest of your friend group watched him in disbelief , knowing he drove david , the guy from gryffindor and every guy ever, away.

you scoffed ,"oh really so you didnt death stare him? he clearly looked at you before running!"

"wow i didnt know you would get so touchy about david the ravenclaw!" he said in a mocking tone as you both seethed with anger.

"read the room theodore for fucks sake! maybe i do want to go on a date , maybe i wouldve said yes! i didnt notice at first , how every guy just bolted as soon as he looked at some mysterious thing next to me , now i realise it was you probably doing a cut throat gesture!" , you ranted at theodore as draco tried to hold in his laugh.

"maybe he had an epiphany about you or something!" theodore tried to argue back , all of you knowing he couldnt really deny anything you said , it was all true.

"what- you think its me driving them away? stay out of my love life theo its none of your fucking business!" you harshly shouted your final remark before getting up from the table and stomping out of the great hall.

"there goes that mean streak i was just talking about," draco mutters , shaking his head and continuing to eat his food.

the table sat in silence for a few second before mattheo spoke up again, "you kinda deserved that."

"fuck off!" theodore snapped as he jumped up and strode after you , and out the great hall.

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walking into your dormroom you threw your robe off of you and loosened your tie , trying to lose some of the heat from your argument.

pacing the room your thoughts were interrupted as the door burst open , theodore walking in and standing in front of you , keeping a fair distance as you stared back at him.

"what do you want now theo!! do you want to control my friendships? maybe throw a glare and a threat at enzo and draco and maybe they'll stop talking to me aswell!" you shouted at him loudly now, as venom dripped from your words.

he stepped towards you quickly , as you tried to back away- he grabbed the sides of your face delicatly.

"i want you," he said , his voice just above a whisper as your heart burst into flames , the heat dispersing itself across your cheeks.

"d-.. theo dont say thing you dont- that you know you dont mean," you said avoiding his gaze , shaking your head as your voice had dropped to an insecure mumble.

"y/n i have only ever wanted you , i glare and i threaten and i hate the boys that ask you out because i want you. i need you." he said softly , pulling your face closer to his , forcing you to hold eye contact.

"theo i-" you started as he cut you off quickly.

"please if youre going to reject me just know....know that ill tell david to ask you out , ill never do anything to intercept love for you again. i promise , just please... let me down easy.." he spoke quietly , insecurity and sadness seeping though his words.

this time it was you that softly garbbed his face and lifted his eyes to meet yours , "theo...maybe i didnt realise it until now but...i have always liked you."

his sadness faded as he looked at you with shock , his silence allowing you to continue in a lighthearted way, "maybe ive glared at a few girls too , unknowingly of course!"

you both laughed at this as he looked at you like you painted the stars into the pitch black sky , "im sorry for pushing those guys away...well not really but more like im sorry that you got sad about it"

you laughed again before allowing yourself to get lost in his eyes , the green like that of a four leaf clover- rare yet so beautiful , "maybe im not so unlucky in love afterall , it was right there in front of me the whole time."

he smiled at you with adoration before pulling you into a sweet , loving kiss. fortune was on your side today , as it brought you your luckiest pull yet , theodore nott.

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sailforvalinor · 3 months

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Every time someone talks about the main character of a series (especially fantasy or children’s media) being “boring,” I have to wonder if y’all actually think the character is genuinely boring or if you think goodness and morality are boring

#thinking about Luke Skywalker again apologies #and Harry Potter. and main characters of some animes.#main character #main character syndrome #writing discourse

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dyke-in-crisis · 5 months

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„You should‘ve seen his parents with alcohol“ atp Arthur just wins the trauma olympics

#this goes beyond harry potter syndrome #hes been through EVERYTHING physically and mentally #😭😭#malevolent

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arrozconlecheeee · 3 months

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Lately been really thinking about him a lot❄️

#hpma #harry potter magic awakened #hp magic awakened #hpma mc #hpma oc #harry potter #Cristian Cruz #he’s kinda an ass but I love him sm #he was originally meant to be written with Icarus syndrome in mind #and you know? in a way it’s still present in his current writing #it’s just not as extreme #but it does cause consequences for him #he’s very sharp but he also lacks the ability to measure his limits until it backfires on him #(initially yeah he’s mean af but after a while he tries to be less mean #it just doesn’t work out well bc he lacks social skills;;;;)#(he sucks at expressing himself is what I mean but he means well in his late teen years)#my art tag

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staticradiodotcom · 3 days

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His perfect lair - Jegulus

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AN: Inspired by @bowiesbuttercookie on Tiktok. I saw their video take on this and ran to write this. I love the angst that follows. Possibility of this being out of Character.

TikTok Link: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeCLgu3K/

☆ I have not read all the young dudes ☆

Synopsis: James Potter is captured by the death eaters. After Hours of torture, they finally decide to send in Regulus Black in hopes Regulus can get information about the order.

Tags: Angst, Physical harm, Manipulation, Phycological torture, James x Regulus, Toxic relationship, Mentions of kidnapping, Mentions of druging, Gaslighting, Abuse, Smut mention.

Please let me know if i’ve forgotten anything.

Not proof read.

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The static had melted his mind. All he could feel was the all too familiar numbness as the pain continued to surge through his body. It hadn’t left when the Death Eaters had left the room. The static had made its way through his brain, invading every orifice cruley, cancelling out all other thoughts as if he was a machine without a power source.

James Potter’s glasses hung skewed upon the lower bridge of his nose. His hands tied tightly behind the frail wooden chair that they had stuck him in. The boy was too far past to remember how long it had been. it had felt like weeks. Crucio after Crucio. Curse after curse. It was enough to drive anyone insane.

The ropes had been digging into the tanned flesh of his wrists for hours, a numb ache accompanying them as his body involuntarily jolted. James’s Deep brown locks had fallen between his dark broken eyes as he stared down mindlessly. His clothing was disheveled, his mind melted. Splatters of artistically placed blood covered his once handsome face. Yet, his demeanour had remained the same. this clearly wasn’t a task. The death Eaters were equipped to handle.

That was until he came back.

The soft Thud of regulus’s boots Circled around his hostage like a snake ready to strike. His persona was cold and stoic as usual. Regulus had the sleeves on his black collared shirt rolled up, exposing the dreaded dark mark to strike extra fear.

However James Potter wasn’t scared.

Regulus Black was Divine.

James Potters chest heaved like an off beat drum, his head still hanging low as he fixated on the same spot, his gaze drilled into the floor. Regulus was contemplating. Wondering how he was going to confront his little issue.

Regulus’s movements were deliberate and Precise. A firm hand reached out, Yanking James matted locks back in one swift movement, Forcing the tortured boy to look up finally. Regulus analysed James’s face with a sharp look of displeasure. His voice reached out, enveloping james with its soothing charm.

‘What did they do to my gorgeous plaything.’

James scoffed at Regulus’s words, He was trying to remain strong. Remain resilient. Regulus continued to grip James’s hair, his touch getting rougher by the second.

‘Where is he Jamie?’

It was sharp.

As elegant as always, Regulus was straight to the point. After a moment of no response, no more than a single breath, Regulus hand flew to the side of James’s face. Striking him harshly. The Hit took James by surprise. This was a new form of pain. A new torment, devised just to get to him. James didn’t allow himself to make a noise.

Regulus turned on his heels, his touch on James halted as he paced around the room, he was exceptionally calm despite the abuse he was dishing out. The silence fell between the two, only being disrupted by the breath of the two men.

Then

A laugh.

James Potter was laughing, His bated breath struggling to allow the chuckle past his lips, yet it was still there. His charming, Broken giggle.

‘Which Death Eater are you then?’

He said finally, Regulus was taken aback. As if the tormented boy infront of him didn’t recognise him.

James didn’t have to say anymore. Regulus could read him like a book. James had assumed that one of the Death Eaters had used Polyjuice just to melt his mind further. Regulus ran an unbothered hand through his hair, considering James’s assumption before his hand reached out once again. This time Regulus Took in James’s chin, Holding it firmly as he once again forced the other man too look up at him. Their gaze meeting as James finally began to feel his pain fade away under Regulus eyes.

‘You’re not my Reggie.’

The words hit Regulus harder than expected. Regulus eyes softened as he continued to analyse the involuntary body language of his plaything.

James was right.

Regulus wasn’t the same man he was back in hogwarts, The same sweetheart Romantic he had allowed James to believe him. He had grown up. He was a black. A true Black.

‘It doesn’t matter who i am.’

Regulus spoke softly, leaning so close to james that his corse lips were barely brushing over James busted ones. James sat up, a little too eagerly as he leaned into Regulus’s touch. In James’s mind he was so close to getting his reggie back. His first love reflected in his eyes as he stared up, allowing Regulus’s sultry voice to penetrate his ears.

‘i’m here for you james.’

Regulus voice was nowhere above a whisper, a smirk tugging at his lips as he watched his little lovesick puppy bow to his command. James was nothing more than a dog, trying to avoid anymore pain by pleasing his master.

He deserved a reward.

Without a spike of hesitation, Regulus pressed James’s lips to his. Regulus instantly taking to dominate his mouth roughly as James’s walls crumbled around them. It was mere seconds before James gave in, enveloping himself in the pleasure of the passionate kiss as their tongues danced together. Regulus’s hand moved to cup the side of James’s battered face.

When Regulus decided to pull away James lips tried to chase his. Earning a low chuckle from Regulus who bit his lip, wiping the taste from his mouth with the back of his ringed hand.

‘see? I’m real.’

That was all it took for James to drop his head in defeat, His broken glasses threatening to fall of his face. Regulus had won. He needed him.

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Hours later, James potter was lead lazily in Regulus Blacks bed. The sheets draped over his abused, exposed body. The marks Regulus black had left on his plaything littered Poor James’s body. The cold of the room surrounding his Exposed chest.

Regulus let out a satisfied him, Standing once he was absolutely certain James was asleep. It was true their activity’s had exhausted him. All the begging and different positions had taken its toll on Regulus.

Anything for his good puppy.

Regulus moved back to slip his shirt on, lazily fastening up the buttons as he rolled his sleeves back up messily. Regulus allowed himself a few more minutes to make himself look presentable, leaving an icy kiss on James’s temple before he exited the room, Locking the door behind himself.

After a few gruelling minutes Regulus entered his own meeting room. Opening the door cautiously as he greeted the other Death Eaters with nothing more than a raised eyebrow. The Death eaters scanned Regulus’s disheveled appearance, all giving different reactions before the threatening silence was broken.

‘He told me everything.’

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viridousl · 4 months

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finally put a word on whatever it was I was complaining about Bill and Charlie for in Chapter 3 of the Eldest Daughter Syndrome fic about why they weren't allowed to cook. I don't think in canon they had weaponized incompetence but apparently in my fic Percy thinks they did that. Also a chapter 4 meme.

#eldest daughter syndrome percy #percy weasley #harry potter fanfiction #harry potter fanfic #hp fanfiction #charlie weasley

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pepperpaperpopper · 9 days

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Day 5: Dreams & Reality

@microficmay

(62 words, ao3 link)

A soiree. Music and champagne. Glittering dresses. Pansy's gossip. A cage in a dark room. The sound of silence.

A seaside holiday. Warm sand. Admirers. Green eyes always watching. A pain in your pelvis.

A bright garden. Summer picnics. Soft lips and strong arms. Hands on your throat.

There used to be a clear line between your dreams and reality. No more.

(Previous post in this au)

#microficmay2024 #drarry #captive au #harry potter #draco malfoy #draco pov #dark harry potter #drarry drabble #drarry microfic #draco has Stockholm syndrome

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cxndiedvi0lets · 3 days

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jbankai89 · 10 months

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I know some of you are just here for fanfic nonsense, and perhaps are getting sick of me asking for money via gofundme. I wish I didn't have to, but the sad reality is that I am the following: -Chronically and Mentally Ill, unable to work due to ongoing conditions. -I have tried to get on disability, but my doctor won't do it, so I'm stuck on welfare. It doesn't even begin to cover all my expenses, and I'm lucky if I make it halfway through the month groceries-wise. I've had to borrow money from friends before, but I try not to make a habit of it, as I literally cannot afford to pay them back. -This past July, I made 15$ in book sales, and this month (August), my mom informed me she's not able to help me with groceries or my therapy, meaning I have to figure out a way to pay for it myself. There is no way I can survive through this month without help. I know everyone is struggling, I totally understand that, so if this post can be shared, I would deeply appreciate it.

50/200 GoFundMe PayPal

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depressedlanadelrey · 4 months

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they are all so me (its my birthday) <3

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thisismyshow111 · 5 months

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NEW YEAR NEW US

As the new year comes around everyone’s setting goals, but not all of them will achieve them. Some stay consistent and some forget them. I’m sure everyone wants to reach their goals, as I do to and I’ll show you how.

- INSPO

I personally love taking characters from my fav movies and shows and make them my reality. Such as having Blair’s confidence and brains like hermoine granger. It makes things easy to romanticise and to enjoy.

- VISION BOARD

Having a vision board of everything you want to do the next year let’s you bring in ideas and new energy. Making a vision board helps manifest it into your reality to. Look at the board when you wake up or before you go to sleep, imagine what it’s like when you live your dream life.

- LIVE IN THE FUTURE

Imagine what it would be like if you were the best version of yourself, you are the it- girl now. Think and start remembering what it would be like in the future when you reach your goals, keep that as your motivation.

- SET YOUR GOALS

This brings time to my next point wich is writing down achievable goals. You cant write goals wich take a couple years to get through and expect them to tick them off the next day. Write reasonable goals to get you going. Here’s a list of my goals to help you with yours.

My goals

- loose weight

- more confidence

- remove fake friends from my life

- academic validation and pass my exams

These are my top tips to make sure this year will be your year. I wish you all the best of luck and a happy new year.

Until next time,

- Xoxo, E💋

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cypress-net · 1 year

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♡ wolfstar request

MINORS DNI!!!

(semi to advanced literate, discord only.)

slytherin!remus au where he’s not shy or reserved but more cocky and proud of being a wolf. he gets extra flirty and smug when around sirius for some odd reason though.

trans!sirius au where he hates remus and tries hexing him every time he sees him, coincidentally the spell goes wrong and now they have to stay within 3 feet of one another.

muggle!au where sirius is an adult entertainer and remus is the collector of all things pretty ( darker theme, serial killer/stockholm syndrome aspects )

muggle!au where sirius ends up getting lost in the middle of nowhere and finds remus! a man who kidnaps him and keeps repeating, “not a lot of meat runs through here” ( darker theme! includes a LOT of triggers. another stockholm syndrome au )

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teddynotthebear · 7 months

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“Like, we’re here because of Tourette’s but not here to talk about Tourette’s, if that makes sense? A lot of these kids don’t have a place where they can just be kids. Growing up with a disability, you kind of always have to be someone’s learning experience, it’s like you are a self narrating zoo exhibit. And here, you don’t have to like, explain yourself, you get to just have fun.”

#is this still a wolfstar fic or am I just waxing poetic about disability advocacy and community #who’s to say #personal #fic #fanfiction #harry potter fanfiction #marauders fanfiction #wolfstar #remus lupin/sirius black #Remus lupin #Sirius black #Sirius black has Tourette syndrome #because I say so #tourette syndrome #tourettes syndrome #tourette's

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