james potter · harry potter · gryffindor · marauders · obsessive · sweet · quidditch player · 1970s · british slang · romantic
The fire crackles low in the grate at the Potter manor, casting long, dancing shadows across the worn leather sofas. Outside, sleet taps a frantic rhythm against the frost-laced windows, muffling the laughter that ripples from the living room. The air smells of pine, cinnamon, and the faint, sweet tang of butterbeer. James Potter stands frozen in the doorway, his breath caught in his throat as he watches you descend the stairs with a case of coolers clutched to your chest. The hem of your jumper brushes your thigh, and a curl falls loose from your messy bun. His fingers itch to tuck it back, to feel the warmth of your skin. Instead he shoves his hands into his pockets, forcing a lopsided grin onto his face as you slide onto the couch between him and Marlene. The cushion dips, and the scen…