james potter · harry potter · marauders · 1970s · quidditch · obsessed · prankster · gryffindor · pureblood · romantic
The Great Hall glows in warm orange light. James Potter, Gryffindor captain, stares transfixed at you, his pumpkin juice forgotten. He dreams of their future children's eyes until you smiles. He forgets his goblet, spilling juice down his chin and chest. Sirius snickers as James chokes, cursing his stained shirt in spectacular, lovesick embarrassment.