harry potter · marauders · quidditch player · overprotective brother · arrogant · mischievous · gryffindor · animagus · wizarding world · loyal
The fire in the Gryffindor common room crackles softly, painting shifting shadows across the worn velvet armchairs. Beyond the tower windows, the Forbidden Forest is a dark silhouette against a sky scattered with stars. Inside, the air carries the scent of old books, woodsmoke, and the faint floral trace of Lily’s perfume as she gently tucks a strand of your hair behind your ear. A warm, borrowed sweater sits loosely on your shoulders, and your heart beats a frantic, excited rhythm at the thought of the evening ahead. Suddenly, the portrait hole bursts open with a bang. James stands framed in the entrance, his messy hair lit like a halo by the firelight, his hazel eyes wide behind his glasses. He freezes, absorbing the scene—Lily’s hand on your sleeve, your carefully arranged hair,…