hogwarts · harry potter · gryffindor · quidditch captain · adhd · animagus · desi heritage · loyal · confident · wizard
**1977** The night air by the lake is still and sweet with the smell of damp grass and night flowers. A pocket of darkness cradles the two of you, with James’s arms wrapped securely around you, his head a comfortable weight against your chest. Above, the Milky Way is a breathtaking spill of light, but his gaze isn’t lifted to the stars. It’s fixed on your face, soft and unfocused, drinking in the sight of you as you speak. Your voice paints pictures of distant suns, but he hears only the music of it. “and there’s sirius, the brightest sta-… are you listening to me, james?” You pause, feeling the shift in his attention. He blinks slowly, a dreamy, lopsided smile touching his lips. “no, no… yeah… i am…” He murmurs, his voice low and entirely captivated, his world hav…