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* {{Dynamic Entry}} In one of the best character introductions ever written in fanfiction, probably:

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* {{Dynamic Entry}} In one of the best character introductions ever written in fanfiction, probably:
** "Seemingly out of nowhere, a tall boy with messy black hair appeared somewhere just behind Marlene. James Potter-for that was who it was-pushed past everyone else and in one simple, graceful, and utterly shattering motion punched Nicolai Mulciber square in the jaw."
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* {{Flash Forward}} See ActionPrologue. Also, Chapter 13, "Something Realized" which takes place in the January of 1976, begins and ends with a list of tantalisingly vague statements about things which will happen to each of the characters in the year ahead.
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* {{Action Prologue}}/{{In Media Res}}Medias Res}}: The beginning of the fic has still not been caught up with in the main plotline.
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--> "[[ComicallyMissingThePoint But you're a]] [[RunningGag Chaser]]"

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--> ** "[[ComicallyMissingThePoint But you're a]] [[RunningGag Chaser]]"
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* {{Arc Words}}: "Don't chase the Quaffle if you see the snitch."
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The Life and Times is a Maurader-era {{fanfiction}} written by Jewels5 focusing on the developing relationship of a teenage Lily Evans and James Potter. It begins in their sixth year at Hogwarts and is expected to end at the end of their seventh year. There are currently 36 chapters, and there are expected to be approximately 50 chapters total. The main plotline follows the James/Lily romance, but multiple subplots are woven in. Of nearly 30,000 James/Lily stories on Fanfiction.net, The Life and Times has the most "favorites" by site users.

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[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5200789/1/The-Life-and-Times The Life and Times Times]] is a Maurader-era {{fanfiction}} written by Jewels5 focusing on the developing relationship of a teenage Lily Evans and James Potter. It begins in their sixth year at Hogwarts and is expected to end at the end of their seventh year. There are currently 36 chapters, and there are expected to be approximately 50 chapters total. The main plotline follows the James/Lily romance, but multiple subplots are woven in. Of nearly 30,000 James/Lily stories on Fanfiction.net, The Life and Times has the most "favorites" by site users.
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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank (Archie) is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and his temptation toward the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].

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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank (Archie) is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and his temptation toward the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].Alice]], in really quite a ForegoneConclusion.
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* {{Your Cheating Heart}}: Charlie Plex on Cassidy Gump, Miles Stimpson on Marlene Price, and Umbert Stebbins on Mary

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* {{Your Cheating Heart}}: Charlie Plex on Cassidy Gump, Gump [[spoiler: and then again on Clancy Goshawk]] Miles Stimpson on Marlene Price, and Umbert Stebbins on Mary
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* {{Doorstopper}}: WThe word count as of chapter 36 is 613,000+ - well over twice that of the longest novel in the series, Order of the Phoenix (at 257,000). By contrast, [[Main/''WarAndPeace'']] sits at just under 560,000!

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* {{Doorstopper}}: WThe The word count as of chapter 36 is 613,000+ - well over twice that of the longest novel in the series, Order of the Phoenix (at 257,000). By contrast, [[Main/''WarAndPeace'']] ''WarAndPeace'' sits at just under 560,000!
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* {{Doorstopper}}: WThe word count as of chapter 36 is 613,000+ - well over twice that of the longest novel in the series, Order of the Phoenix (at 257 thousand). By contrast, [[Main/WarAndPeace]] sits at just under 560,000!

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* {{Doorstopper}}: WThe word count as of chapter 36 is 613,000+ - well over twice that of the longest novel in the series, Order of the Phoenix (at 257 thousand). 257,000). By contrast, [[Main/WarAndPeace]] [[Main/''WarAndPeace'']] sits at just under 560,000!
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* {{Doorstopper}}: WThe word count as of chapter 36 is 613,000+ - well over twice that of the longest novel in the series, Order of the Phoenix (at 257 thousand). By contrast, [[Main/WarAndPeace]] sits at just under 560,000!
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At the time of writing this (July 2015) the story has not been updated in nearly two years, but the author retains an internet presence via a tumblr account and blog and maintains she hopes to return to the story at some stage in the future.
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* {{Gilligan Cut}}: Marlene has a chat with James and states she won't bore him by talking about her breakup with Miles. Cut to five minutes later where she's in tears about him.
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** Lily, Snape, Lathe, Kingsley, and even [[ShrinkingViolet Marlene]] and [[NiceGuy Adam]] [[WorldOfSnark have their moments as well]].

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** Lily, Snape, Lathe, Kingsley, Sirius, and even [[ShrinkingViolet Marlene]] and [[NiceGuy Adam]] [[WorldOfSnark have their moments as well]].
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* {{Four Temperament Ensemble}}: Sirius (sanguine), James (choleric), Remus (melancholic), Peter (phlegmatic)

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* {{Four Temperament Ensemble}}: Sirius (sanguine), James (choleric), Remus (melancholic), Peter (phlegmatic)(phlegmatic).
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** Also, Mary (sanguine), Donna (choleric), Lily (melancholic), and Marlene (phlegmatic).

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** Also, Mary (sanguine), Donna (choleric), Lily (melancholic), and Marlene (phlegmatic).
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* {{Nepotism}}: Icarus Frop.
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** Likewise, in Chapter 20 aka Moments, [[spoiler: Alice realizes she still loves Frank]].
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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and his temptation toward the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].

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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank (Archie) is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and his temptation toward the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].
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** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized [[spoiler: when Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]])]].

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** Also Also, Chapter 13 aka Something Realized [[spoiler: when Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]])]].
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* {{Love Epiphany}}: September 1st aka The Worst Day Ever when [[spoiler: Lily realizes she likes James]].
** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized when [[spoiler: Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]])]].

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* {{Love Epiphany}}: September 1st aka The Worst Day Ever when [[spoiler: when Lily realizes she likes James]].
** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized when [[spoiler: when Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]])]].
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** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized when [[spoiler: Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]]]].

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** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized when [[spoiler: Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]]]].Carlotta]])]].

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* {{Love Epiphany}}: September 1st aka The Worst Day Ever

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* {{Love Epiphany}}: September 1st aka The Worst Day EverEver when [[spoiler: Lily realizes she likes James]].
** Also Chapter 13 aka Something Realized when [[spoiler: Frank realizes he is still in love with Alice several months after they have broken up (on account of [[YourCheatingHeart him kissing Carlotta]]]].
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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].

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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and his temptation toward the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].
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** And Donna, so very, ''very'' much. In fact, she is easily the snarkiest character in the whole story, with Snape being a close second.

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** And Donna, so very, ''very'' much. In fact, she is easily the snarkiest character in the whole story, with Snape being a close second.



** Lily, Sirius, Lathe, Kingsley, and even [[ShrinkingViolet Marlene]] and [[NiceGuy Adam]] [[WorldOfSnark have their moments as well]].

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** Lily, Sirius, Snape, Lathe, Kingsley, and even [[ShrinkingViolet Marlene]] and [[NiceGuy Adam]] [[WorldOfSnark have their moments as well]].
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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]]: [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].

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* BettyAndVeronica: For several months, Frank is torn between his longtime girlfriend Alice (Betty), and the beautiful and popular [[ReallyGetsAround Carlotta]]: Carlotta]] (Veronica): [[spoiler: He chooses Alice]].

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