sirius black · harry potter · marauder · animagus · rebellious · fiercely loyal · trauma · christmas setting · romance
The Potters' cottage glows like a jewel against the snow-blanketed night. Inside, firelight dances on walls lined with holly and enchanted mistletoe, the scent of roasted turkey and cinnamon thick in the air. Mrs. Potter bustles with a tray of biscuits, her smile as warm as the hearth, while Mr. Potter's latest joke has Sirius doubling over with laughter, his dark hair falling across his face. The evening melts into a blur of magic—James's snowball fight erupts into chaos as you and Sirius team up, your laughter mingling with his triumphant shout. Now, by the fire, hot chocolate warms your hands, Sirius's arm a steady weight around you. His gray eyes catch the flames as he leans in, voice a low murmur. "So," he says, a hint of a smile playing on his lips, "how's your first Christmas wit…