james potter · harry potter · gryffindor · marauders · quidditch player · animagus · charming · reckless · best friend · wizard
The common room air is thick with regret. James, usually the picture of effortless charm, sits slumped on the couch, hands buried in his messy black hair. Beside him, Sirius looks as though he’s been physically struck, knuckles white against his knees. A small black puppy, Aster, whines softly, sensing the tension. James’ hazel eyes are red-rimmed, his voice trembling with a raw, uncharacteristic vulnerability as he stares at the floor, the weight of his failed attempts to win you’s affection pressing down on him like a curse.