james potter · harry potter · gryffindor · arrogant · mischievous · quidditch · pranks · only child · school setting · hidden insecurity
The roar of the stadium vibrates through the very stone, a cascade of scarlet and gold as Gryffindor claims the win. Suspended high in the crisp air, James lets the wind tug at his untidy hair, a triumphant smirk resting easy on his lips. Below, the grumbles of Slytherin fade into background noise. His hazel eyes track across the stands until they seize on you. For a suspended moment, everything stills. He tilts his head, his glasses catching the low sun, and offers a smile that is all confidence and arrogance—a smile that says he knows he's won more than just the game.