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JAMES POTTER. HE/HIM. SEVENTEEN. HOGWARTS. GRYFFINDOR.

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JAMES SIRIUS POTTER + amortentia 

It starts with a warmth, an elegant smoky woodnote that transports him to autumn, the smell of adventures had in the forest. Associated with autumn is the season of pumpkin, his favorite, particularly an individualized pumpkin soup recipe that carries with it just a hint of nutmeg. When autumn fades to winter, so does the snow, its aroma crisp and clean and cold. But it all reminds him of the hearth, of the home, of a sort of comfort that he can find nowhere else than at the Burrow where laughter can cure him of any chill that winter may bring. 

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annxttebardon:

@solivagcnt

“no, i can’t go to class today, james—-i can’t go anywhere—my life is officially over. maybe grandmama will let me raise cats on her land and i can live out my humiliation in solitude. bernard could always use a few siblings.”

After hearing the story, James felt more like this was a beginning for Annette then an end, but he would humor her ‘sorrows’ for the moment. “But then who would watch the BBC version of Pride & Prejudice with you?” James held up the DVDs in display. “How about today we binge watch and tomorrow we see how we feel about going to class?”

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beckham--finniganthomas:

“You couldn’t think of more important things than work?” Beckham sighed, taking a seat near James. “Work is the last thing I want to be doing after that literal catchase.”

"Well, we are graduating this ear. May as well get into the mindset of all work and little play?” James joked, attempting to ease into the conversation. “But bright side is is that we practically have a year of vacation before that?”

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soundcndfury:

“Right, that makes sense. This pigtail-pulling business is total bullshit and should definitely not be tolerated. But what brought you to this conclusion? Been unlucky in love?”

"Unlucky?” James considered his answer for a moment. “Nah, not unlucky. Rather fortunate, I guess, considering most would say that they figured I was going to be a lone lumberjack in the woods. What about you?”

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ofthundcrstorms:

@solivagcnt​.

“I guess in this society, being male and an arsehole makes you worthy of our time.”

"Pardon?” James blinked. “I wasn’t trying to...demand your time. I was just curious about the book you were reading, as I’ve read it too. So I was wondering what your thoughts were. But I can...leave.”

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@beckham--finniganthomas

“We need to remember what’s important in life: Friends, waffles and work. Or waffles, friends, work. It doesn’t matter. But work is third.”

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@longbottomjane

“Well, this has been a fun day. Making new friends, like that spider.”

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@fletchedp

“You’re so right. I never thought of that.”

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@nataliabardon

“Hope guides me. It is what gets me through the day and especially the night.”

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@curiositybound

“You only live young once. Just look forward and keep running.”

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@soundcndfury

“So trust me when I say if a guy is treating you like he doesn't give a shit, he genuinely doesn't give a shit. No exceptions.”

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@colouredhair

“I didn’t say I actually had a plan. Yet. But I’ll come up with something. I always do.”

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hcllfircs:

Six years had come and gone within the walls of Hogwarts, and the last had her crowned quidditch captain. Hogwarts had seen it all - the occasional skinny dip and breakdowns chased with whiskey; the burn trying to warm the shell of a girl. Very few had seen the arc of the pendulum as it swung from burning brightly to devolving into a wisp of smoke, but James had caught a glimpse. Anna was revolving around a more stable ( though guarded ) path at Mahou No Basho, but the promise of old faces had lured her out to the party. She relaxed ever so slightly when one came into view, bemused by his greeting. “Koldovstoretz, obviously.”

The summer was still fresh in his mind. He could still remember the explorations on Jeju island, and all that had come with it. He believed that it was something they had always been building towards. They just had been extremely cautious in stepping forward. But they were both brave spirits, unconquerable as they were. Flames that could not be extinguished. His fire was bursting in his gut, leaving him in puffs of warm laughter that burst through his nerve endings. “Obviously.” Carefully, he bumped shoulders with her. “What do you think about this whole deal, huh? Pretty exciting?”

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annxttebardon:

“i think everyone would be interested, jamie—-and it sounds perfect! can we try the zip-lining, too? i know we can fly, but it seems like the muggle way would be a lot of fun, too.” annette knew this tournament—-getting to see so many places and meet so many people—-would be a thrill, but the best part was undoubtedly getting to spend the year with so much of her family, family she didn’t get to see nearly as often as she’d like to. she linked her arm with his, scooting up to rest her chin on his shoulder as she asked, “are you having fun? have you made any new friends? has everyone figured out what a total grandpa you are?”

"Hell yeah we can try zip-lining. Will you feed the cownose rays with me?” James readily agreed, more than eager to do anything and everything that sounded like a new adventure while they were all gathered and able to explore new places. It was the best of both worlds for him -- James had a hidden desire to travel after school, but he knew ultimately he’d hold himself back. He couldn’t leave everyone else behind, but now? Now they were all with him and he was going to take advantage of it. Tucking his own head downward to knock against Annette’s as they cuddled into each other. “No new friends yet, but we’ll see what happens. Maybe I have already revealed too much of my old soul. What about you? I’m sure you have been charming everyone you meet?”

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@albvspottcr

"You know, I didn’t even consider this until now. You think that we’ll have breaks like back at Hogwarts? Or do you imagine the tournament’s events will keep us all here? Guess I should’ve read the fine print when I signed up for this.” Leave it to James to miss out on details. “Would be kind of weird not to go home for Christmas, but maybe Mum and Dad will be able to visit here instead? Especially if one of the family ends up being a competitor. We could have the whole lot of us in Russia for the holidays. We could make the most badass snow fort ever.”

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@hcllfircs

The drink in his hand was non-alcoholic. Pumpkin juice was thankfully back in season and he had been able to find some at the bar that was meant to be used as a mixer. He as at the party more as a designated person of sorts. Should things get too out of hand for a family member, they could lean on him and he would be able to guide them out of there. But it wasn’t a family member that his eyes locked on first, though it was someone just as familiar to him, walking up to her casually and taking a long sip of his juice. “So, which school are you from?”

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@annxttebardon

"So, I’ve come up with a plan -- next weekend, Aquaventure group outing? We could all grab an inner=-tube and brave the rapids of the waterpark. You think anyone would be interested?” Of course, they were there to interact with their fellow wixen about all, as was the point of the Colligo tournament, but James couldn’t fathom not taking advantage of them all being together like this and making the most of it. “A brochure even mentioned snorkeling.”