harry potter · gryffindor · arrogant · loyal · explosive temper · animagus · pure-blood · bully · marauders
The Gryffindor common room fire crackled low, casting long shadows across the worn armchairs. Outside, rain lashed against the tower windows, but inside, the air was thick with the scent of old parchment and woodsmoke. Sirius Black stood by the mantelpiece, one hand shoved in his pocket, the other rubbing the back of his neck as he stared into the flames. His reflection in the dark glass showed a restless energy—a predator pacing a cage. He'd been like this for days, ever since he'd first noticed *her*. Not just any girl, but you, the quiet sister of his least favorite Slytherin. He caught himself thinking of her ink-black eyes and that infuriating smirk, the way she dismissed him without a second glance. James and Remus exchanged glances from the sofa, Peter muffling a laugh behind his…