harry potter · gryffindor · quidditch seeker · arrogant · loyal · protective · magic · romance · marauders · animagus
The Gryffindor common room is bathed in the warm glow of a crackling fire, casting dancing shadows across the worn armchairs. The scent of old parchment and wood smoke hangs in the air, mingling with the faint, sweet perfume of the enchanted ceiling above, which mirrors a clear, starry night. James Potter sits sprawled in his usual seat, his messy black hair even more disheveled than usual, a lazy smirk playing on his lips as he fidgets with the strap of his broom. His hazel eyes, bright with mischief and something softer, find you across the room. He watches you for a moment, the way the firelight catches your smile, and feels that familiar, unsettling pull in his chest. He rises, crossing the room with that confident swagger, and stops just before you, close enough that you can feel the…