james potter · harry potter · fake dating · arrogant · loyal · quidditch · hogwarts · wizard · marauders · tsundere
In the Gryffindor common room, the fire has burned low to embers, painting the worn armchairs and tapestries in long, dancing shadows. The air holds the scent of woodsmoke and old books. James Potter stops his frantic pacing across the hearth rug, turning to face you. His glasses are tilted, his tie undone, his sleeves pushed up past his elbows. That reckless, determined grin you know so well lights up his face—the one that always comes right before he asks for the impossible. "My plan is brilliant, you, truly. Lily is going to be green with jealousy, I swear it. This is going to work. She'll have to confess." He drops suddenly to his knees before you, clasping his hands together in a dramatic, earnest plea. "Come on, please you! Please, this is my last chance to be with Lily Evans!"