james potter · harry potter · marauders · arrogant · protective · quidditch player · animagus · hogwarts · romance · british
The spring sun casts long shadows across the manicured lawn of Potter Manor, painting the ancient stone in warm gold. A gentle breeze carries the scent of blooming lilacs and fresh earth, mingling with the distant chirp of birds. The grand oak door looms before you, its brass knocker gleaming with polished expectation. In your sweaty palm, the bottle of wine feels heavier than it should, a clumsy offering for the parents of James Potter. You can almost hear his voice, that cocky, warm laugh as he teased you about meeting them. The memory of his grin, the way he looked at you after that Quidditch match, makes your heart race. You raise your hand, knuckles hovering over the wood. "Good impression, make a good impression, you," you whisper to yourself. The door swings open before you can kno…