Which Adult Fanfic Captures The Toxic Obsession And Redemption Arc Of Jegulus In 'Harry Potter'?

2025-05-20 23:58:27 287

3 answers

Xander
Xander
2025-05-25 23:34:10
I’ve stumbled on a Jegulus fic that nails the toxic obsession angle—it’s called 'Blackened Marauders.' The author twists Regulus’s hero complex into something darker, where his fixation on James starts as worship but curdles into sabotage. He plants false evidence to isolate James from Lily, then 'rescues' him from the fallout. The redemption is brutal: Regulus realizes he’s become what he hated—a Black family puppet—when James nearly dies covering for him. The turning point is a silent battle scene where Regulus burns his own Dark Mark off, mirroring James’s scars. It’s raw, with no easy forgiveness—just guilt-fueled late-night patrols and stolen moments rebuilding trust.
Olive
Olive
2025-05-22 19:06:58
The fic 'Lupin’s Intervention' stands out for weaving toxicity and redemption into wartime politics. Regulus here isn’t just obsessed—he’s weaponized it, leaking Order secrets to manipulate James into relying solely on him. The genius is how Sirius’s absence (presumed dead) fractures both men: James drowns in grief, while Regulus oscillates between guilt and possessiveness. Their fights are visceral—jinxes shattering shelves in Grimmauld Place, whispered accusations about loyalty. Redemption begins when Remus forces them to confront shared trauma via a twisted Pensieve session, replaying memories where each enabled the other’s worst traits.

The second half shifts to espionage, with Regulus undercover as a Death Eater again. His atonement isn’t grand gestures but small choices—diverting curses meant for Order members, smuggling Muggle-borns out under Voldemort’s nose. James’s arc parallels this; he learns to see Regulus as flawed, not a villain or savior. The ending is bittersweet: they survive the war but part ways, with Regulus joining Andromeda in healer training while James raises Harry alone. It’s messy, human, and avoids romanticizing toxicity.
Owen
Owen
2025-05-26 05:33:19
For a quieter but equally gripping take, 'The Apothecary Diaries' AU fic 'Mercury in Retrograde' reimagines Jegulus as potioneers. Regulus’s obsession manifests in potions—dosing James with diluted Amortentia to 'test' his feelings, then spiraling into shame. The redemption arc hinges on mundane details: burnt cauldrons, Regulus memorizing James’s tea preferences as penance, James finding his research notes annotated with self-loathing. Their breaking point comes when James intentionally drinks a poisoned goblet meant for Dumbledore, trusting Regulus to brew the antidote in time.

The aftermath isn’t dramatic reconciliation but awkward coexistence in Slughorn’s old lab, brewing pain-relief potions for war refugees. Healing is shown through tactile details—Regulus’s hands steadying James’s during delicate stirring, shared silence over simmering pewter cauldrons. It’s a redemption built on actions, not words.

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