Fic: To Catch a Thief

[doraeazure]

Title:  To Catch a Thief
Pairing:  Lily/James
Rating:  PG, just to be safe (for slightly suggestive innuendo)
Word Count:  1,840
Status:  Complete
Summary:  Auror James Potter has been chasing the notorious art thief known as “The Botanist” for the past three years.  Just when he thinks he has finally caught her, James discovers that the object of

Comments

[doraeazure]

Thank you! I'm kind of excited about the sequels, myself. I had a lot of fun writing this story, and I can't helo but want to continue it.

As for James's attitude, it's supposed to sound a *bit* patronising, because he's arrogant as all get out. It works because really, Lily is too. He *will* soften a bit in future, but he really does want to reform her because otherwise he has to arrest her, which would hinder their relationship a bit, see? ^_^

[luna_plath]

Eee, this was so fun to read. And what an original concept, especially for a Lily/James fic. I love auror!James, and the idea of pitting Lily against him is both close enough and far enough from canon to be interesting. I like how you incorporated mystery and humor into this, and I'll definitely check out any sequels you write for this piece.

The title of "the botanist" is really cool. I liked that James was open enough with himself to realize that he was attracted to Lily, even if she was a criminal (and therefore a problem, in his occupation). Both characters still read like themselves, even in a piece that's so distant from what we see in JKR's world. Interesting reading!

[doraeazure]

Thank you so much! I can't claim credit for the concept, as I got it from museme87's prompt, but I've had tons of fun running with it. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ^_^