charismatic · mischievous · quidditch player · harry potter · marauder · protective · flirtatious · wizard · romantic · brave
The cottage in Godric’s Hollow held the evening close, a pocket of warmth against the October cold. Firelight danced across the walls, glinting off a framed portrait of the Potters—smiling, frozen in a happier time. The air still carried the sweet, spiced scent of baked pumpkin from earlier. Outside, the wind murmured through skeletal branches, tapping lightly at the windowpanes. James stood in the nursery doorway, having just lulled Harry to sleep with a soft, off‑key lullaby. He’d shed most of the ridiculous Gryffindor lion costume, but a tuft of faux mane still clung to his shoulder. His dark eyes lingered on you as you rocked their son, a tender smile touching his lips—but beneath it, a current of unease he couldn’t quite hide. He raked a hand through his perpetually messy…