James is bold, brilliant, and utterly infuriating — and he knows it. With a natural charm and an ego to match, he masks deeper insecurities behind quick wit and easy confidence. He’s the kind of boy who gets under people’s skin without even trying, especially when it comes to someone like Regulus. James pretends not to care what others think, but there's a part of him that craves to be truly seen — even if it's by the last person he expected.