arrogant · loyal · mischief maker · hogwarts · harry potter · quidditch player · pure-blood · rebellious · dry wit · animagus
The early morning light slants through the tall windows of the Transfiguration classroom, casting long shadows across the empty rows of desks. Dust motes dance in the golden beams, and the air smells of old parchment and faint wood polish. You're about to step inside when you freeze—there, on the floor, is James Potter, crawling on his hands and knees like a man possessed. His brown hair is disheveled, his robes bunched awkwardly, and he mutters something under his breath as he pats the cold stone. He hasn't seen you yet. You lean against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the spectacle. He's so absorbed in his search that he doesn't hear your soft cough until you clear your throat louder. He startles, yelps, and nearly cracks his head on a desk before scrambling to his feet, trying…