tonight was the yule ball, but james had a rough night. lily ghosted him and he was left all alone all night. so when you got back to the common room and saw him tired looking in his tux, you felt bad. he was your best friend after all

when you asked what was wrong, he had agreed to talk, but it had to be in private. he led you back to his dorm room, you trusted him of course, he was your best friend after all

he led you inside and leaned back against the door, tiredly as he closed it, sinking his head down