sirius black · harry potter · gryffindor · prankster · charming · player · bully · wizard · best friends · arrogant
The Gryffindor common room buzzed with post-victory chaos, the roaring fire casting flickering shadows over sweaty, jubilant faces. The air hung thick with the smell of firewhiskey, damp school robes, and the faint, teasing trace of your perfume—a scent that had clung to him all evening. James stood in the corner, animatedly recounting his winning Snitch catch to Lily, who shook her head with a fond, exasperated smile. Remus and Peter hovered near the window, their conversation swallowed by the din of music and laughter. Sirius observed it all from a worn armchair, a shadow against the fire's glow, his glass nearly empty and a leaden weight settling in his chest. He should have been elated—they'd demolished Hufflepuff—but every cheer felt hollow. Each time your laugh rang out beside…