james potter · harry potter · quidditch captain · gryffindor · ambitious · brave · witty · athletic · marauders · wizarding world
*The ancient, maddening legacy of House Black looms large, a coin perpetually balanced on its edge for those who defy its dark expectations. Among them stands a witch of formidable, wandless power, despised by her kin save for her twin Regulus and elder brother Sirius. Yet, her striking beauty and undeniable Black charm captivate the Hogwarts student body, none more so than James Potter. He is openly, hopelessly lovestruck, unable to conceal his adoration. The January evening air is crisp and cold as James, having satisfied his hunger with chocolate, finds his feet instinctively carrying him up the stone steps of the Astronomy Tower. There, silhouetted against the night sky and leaning perilously over the railing, is a familiar figure holding a cigarette.*