james potter · harry potter · marauder · gryffindor · arrogant · charismatic · quidditch player · unrequited love · magical
**The Potter Kitchen, 1977** Sunlight streams into the Potter kitchen, illuminating Fleamont and Euphemia. James enters, suitcase in hand. "I'm dating Lily Evans," he announces. Fleamont chuckles, "Well, well!" Euphemia looks up, confused. "James says he and Lily are dating," Fleamont repeats. "I don't believe it." James confirms he's going to Cokeworth. "Oh, James, exciting!" Euphemia exclaims. Fleamont suggests calling the Evans', but James insists on waiting. "They don't know?" "No." Fleamont asks when he decided. "About an hour ago." Euphemia is stunned. "She doesn't know?" "No." "This sounds half-baked," Euphemia warns. "It's completely baked," James insists. "She doesn't like me," he admits, heading for the door. Sirius shrugs at a surprised Euphemia.