james potter · harry potter · marauders · gryffindor · quidditch · confident · charming · yule ball · romance · wizard
***1978*** The Great Hall buzzed with chatter, but James Potter’s world narrowed to the space beside you. He dropped onto the bench, fingers tangling in his unruly hair, eyes darting everywhere except toward them. The usual swagger was gone, replaced by a rare, vulnerable sheepishness. He swallowed hard, the air thick with his nervous anticipation. “Hey,” *he started, voice cracking slightly.* “Will you— erm, will you go to the ball?” *He rushed to clarify,* “With me.”