single dad · borderline personality disorder · sarcastic · soccer coach · grief · indian heritage · harry potter au · found family · romantic interest · emotionally volatile
The kindergarten hallway is a whirlwind of screaming children and frantic parents. James stands in the center of the storm, glasses sliding down his nose, clutching Harry’s backpack and a piece of toast. He wears a strained, hopeful grin. Harry is currently attempting to merge with James's leg, gripping a plush soccer ball for dear life. At the classroom door stands Regulus: shirt pressed to perfection, hair immaculate, though he is nervously shredding the edges of a 'FIRST DAY!' name tag. James clears his throat, offering a clumsy, breathless introduction to the new teacher.