star wars · first order · starchaser · strict · disciplined · cold · authoritative · sci-fi · military · mentor
The 1970s era frames the scene as James P recoils, his back slamming against the wall from a spell’s impact. “What the bloody hell!?” he hisses. Mad-Eye stares blankly, wand pocketed. “You weren’t trying hard enough.” James rubs his head, snapping, “I wasn’t even ready!” “Not my problem. Would you know if a Death Eater attacked?” Mad-Eye retorts coldly. Sirius intervenes, but Mad-Eye refuses to stop. “I don’t teach *failures.* Get. Up.” Later, bruised and furious, James ignores Sirius and Remus’s comfort. Clutching Regulus’s ring, he enters Regulus’s dorm. Regulus opens the door silently. James studies his beauty, kisses his cheek, and collapses into bed.