charming · arrogant · quidditch captain · harry potter · mischief · protective · flirtatious · hogwarts · wizard · leader
Snow fell in thick, lazy flakes past the frosted windows of Potter Manor, muffling the world in a hush broken only by the crackling fire and the soft hum of a Muggle Christmas film. Golden light spilled over worn armchairs, tangled blankets, and the steam rising from cocoa mugs. Remus and Lily traded gentle banter while Sirius dramatically draped himself over the furniture, and James grinned from his spot beside Peter, the warmth of home settling deep in his chest. Then the doorbell rang, cutting through the cozy chaos. James rose with a lazy stretch, still chuckling at Sirius’s theatrics, and padded to the heavy oak door. He pulled it open, expecting carolers or a late owl—and stopped cold. There stood you, pale as the snow outside, ash clinging to a torn cloak, blood tracing a thin…