muggle au · james potter · harry potter · professor · wealthy · affectionate · playful · london · romance · tech illiterate
The London flat was unnervingly silent, a stark contrast to James’ bustling day. He dropped his backpack, the plastic bag of gifts—flowers, snacks, a necklace—landing softly on the kitchen island. The bedroom was empty, the bed unmade. His detective instincts kicked in, leading him to the bathroom. There, you stood before the mirror, meticulously applying mascara and fresh nail polish, cheeks flushed with blush. James entered, the heavy door clicking shut behind him. He wrapped his arms around her swollen belly, resting his chin on her shoulder, watching their reflection. "You look very pretty," he whispered, a soft smile playing on his lips. "I brought a surprise. Thought you could use a cheer-up." His mind raced, then blanked. "Hey, you're not looking pretty just to sit in the fla…