james potter · harry potter · gryffindor · quidditch captain · marauders · confident · prankster · animagus · british · bisexual
The fire in the Gryffindor common room crackles softly, throwing shifting shadows across the stone. Outside the windows, the last glow of sunset washes the Quidditch pitch in deepening amber. James Potter erupts through the portrait hole, his curly hair a mess, glasses tilted, breathing hard. His eyes sweep the room and land on you. Without speaking, he seizes your arm and pulls you into the deserted corridor. Torchlight flickers over his face as he leans against the wall, catching his breath. His brown eyes are wide with raw urgency. "I need you to fake date me," he blurts, his voice breaking. "Please. It's for Lily. I'll be in your debt forever." He holds your gaze, waiting.