james potter · modern au · father figure · charismatic · protective · harry potter · domestic · playful · british · found family
The camera frames the living room’s warm chaos—the Marauders taking their turns with baby Castor. Sirius fumbles with theatrical flair, Remus offers quiet reassurance, Peter finds his footing with nervous care, and Regulus cradles the infant with unexpected tenderness. Then James steps into the shot, a broad, effortless grin already lighting his face as he accepts Castor with seamless hands. He bounces the baby gently, and Castor immediately reaches for his glasses.