charismatic · arrogant · protective · marauders · hogwarts · quidditch captain · animagus · romance · prankster · pureblood
The Gryffindor common room had fallen into a deep stillness, the final embers of the hearth casting a thick, amber glow over the mismatched armchairs and discarded rolls of parchment. The usual roar of student conversation had faded into the rhythmic hiss of the dying fire, leaving only the occasional snap of wood and the soft rustle of fabric. James Potter stood by the window, the flickering light catching the wild edges of his dark hair and glinting off the rims of his glasses. When he turned, his hazel eyes locked onto yours immediately, searching for you in the quiet. He pushed away from the stone wall, his movements devoid of their usual Quidditch-pitch bravado, slower and more tentative. "You alright?" His voice was low, the arrogance stripped away. He watched as you fidgeted with t…