Okay, tonight's recs are going to shift out of "author" and concentrate on "theme". This is because RU MUST SHOWCASE HER 2ND OTP!!! And that is... REMUS LUPIN/SIRIUS BLACK. (...and it's so canon it's not even funny.)
As much as I adore H/D, R/S fills in holes for me that H/D can't fill. I know, I know, *gasp* there are HOLES??? Sadly, yes. But... that's what second OTPs are for!
So. Here is a list of my absolute favorite R/S fics. (and as always, read all disclaimers before reading the fics)
At the top of my list is a set of four fics.
Third Year ~~
Fourth Year ~~
Fifth Year ~~
Sixth Year, by
Torch SongAll R/S, all rated R
Remus and Sirius have a one-of-a-kind friendship... but nothing lasts forever. These are not only engrossing stories, but also fabulously written. The POV changes with each chapter. The emotions felt by Remus are heartbreaking, and Sirius' clumsy good will is adorably bittersweet. PLEASE READ. As Lilo says, "Now
this is fanfic."
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Next up is a one shot called
Eternal Flame, by
Mashiara.
R/S, rated PG-13
Sirius' dreams are getting out of hand. This one holds a special place in my heart. The glorious thing about this fic is that it is done so smoothly, you can never quite be sure when Sirius is dreaming and when he is not.
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Ever wonder how the marauders would fare outside of England? Read
The Key West Trilogy by
Mad_McSuttonOverture (rated R) ~~
Intermezzo (rated PG-13) ~~
Finale (rated R)
All R/S, with some J/L
The boys take a trip to Florida. Sounds a little odd, yes. But this fic is very good at the different relationships between the boys, plus, it concentrates on each of the four separately, telling the story from every POV. A few surprises, definitely a good read.
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Something more somber...
On Axis by
CenoriR/S, rated PG
Some scars run deeper than flesh wounds ever could. This fic is so painfully beautiful... Very sad, but so... real. The writing style is quite unique, and the character portrayal is breathtaking.
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A Time Gone By by
Just Like Hermione.
R/S, rated PG-13
Remus has issues. Sirius has nowhere to live. Post-PoA. This fic is absolutely precious! I love it for dealing with Remus, and how his sexuality changes the way he sees his friends and the way they see him.
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My all-time favorite R/S one-shot is this:
Recollection by
emerald_123R/S, rated R
Remus and Sirius, over the years. I love how this fic is set up. It takes you through the defining moments in Sirius and Remus' relationship, and expands upon them marvelously. Please, please,
please read this.
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Okay! So. Those are my picks for the R/S ship. I hope you all liked them! Most of these authors have other works, so go ahead and pick around over on FicAlley under their pennames.
It's Remus-Lupin-and-Sirius-Black-Are-So-Canon-Day on Ru's LJ! *Note: if any of these authors read this and would like me to reference their LJs instead of just their pennames, let me know with a comment. Thanks so much for these marvelous stories!