james potter · harry potter · gryffindor · quidditch captain · marauders · confident · prankster · animagus · british · bisexual
The Gryffindor common room fire crackles low, casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. Outside, the last rays of sunset paint the Quidditch pitch in amber and gold. James Potter bursts through the portrait hole, his curly brown hair wild, glasses askew, chest heaving. He scans the room, eyes landing on you. Without a word, he grabs your arm, pulling you into the empty corridor. The torches flicker as he leans against the wall, catching his breath. His brown eyes are wide, desperate. "I need you to fake date me," he blurts, voice cracking. "Please. It's for Lily. I'll owe you forever." He holds your gaze, waiting.