A really good 'Lily and the Marauders' fanfiction is the one that focuses on their school years. It shows how Lily first met the Marauders and how their initial impressions of each other changed over time. There are a lot of detailed descriptions of their daily life at Hogwarts, like the classes they take together, the pranks the Marauders play, and how Lily tries to keep them in line while also starting to see them as more than just troublemakers.
A great fanfiction in this regard is 'Snape and Lily: Against the Marauders'. It really delves into the reasons why Lily and Snape might despise the Marauders. It could be due to their pranks that often cross the line or their sometimes arrogant attitudes. The story also shows how this shared feeling affects their own friendship and how they interact with others in Hogwarts.
One idea could be that the Marauders travel back in time and accidentally change something that affects Lily's future. Maybe they prevent her from meeting James, which then sets off a chain of events to fix the timeline.
One great 'Marauders watch Harry Potter' fanfiction is 'Time-Turned Tales'. In it, the Marauders get to see Harry's adventures in a really unique way that makes you think about the timelines in the Potterverse. It has some really cool moments where they react to things they never thought they'd see.
There's 'James and Lily: Destiny's Path'. This fanfiction delves deep into the magical world they inhabited. It not only focuses on their love but also on their roles in the fight against the Dark Arts. It includes detailed descriptions of their magical abilities and how they complemented each other.
There's a fanfiction where Severus and Lily get married in a world where the wizarding war took a different turn. It delves deep into how they deal with the post - war situation as a married couple. Their marriage is not just about love but also about rebuilding the wizarding world together. They face challenges from the remaining Death Eaters and also from those who don't believe in their union.
In some fanfictions, Sirius might be shown as being very protective while watching Remus transform. He could be constantly on guard, ready to fend off any potential threats that might come near Remus during his vulnerable state. James might also be there, using his invisibility cloak to their advantage, perhaps to gather some herbs that could ease Remus' pain during the transformation without being detected by any lurking dangers.
One popular 'Lily pregnant' Harry Potter fanfiction might be about how this situation changes the whole Potter family dynamic. It could explore how James Potter reacts to the news, and how it might impact the future of Harry Potter even before he's born. For example, it might change the way they plan for protection against Voldemort.
One interesting 'Harry Potter Snape Lily' fanfiction is 'The Lily and the Prince'. It delves deep into Snape's unrequited love for Lily. Another one could be 'Lily's Influence on Snape', which shows how Lily's presence shaped Snape's character throughout his life. There's also 'Snape's Memories of Lily', which focuses on Snape's most precious memories of her.
There are fanfictions where their pregnancy is a time of great hope in the wizarding world. It could be set during a time of unrest, and their unborn child is seen as a symbol of a new beginning. James and Lily might be shown having deep conversations about how to raise a child in such a complex world, with Lily emphasizing the importance of love and kindness.
Well, a great Harry Potter x Lily fanfiction is the one where Lily is brought back to life in some magical way. In this story, Harry has to come to terms with having his mother alive again. Their relationship is complex as she is now more of a contemporary figure to him rather than just a memory. It's fascinating to see how the author writes their interactions, as they both try to figure out how to be family in this new situation. And then there are fanfictions that rewrite the whole story with a different prophecy, one that involves Lily and Harry in a more intertwined way from the start.