In a world where the first war was won, “he who shall not be named” destroyed by the order of the phoenix caused a lot of changes. James was crowned a hero due to his last name.
For one, Lily and James never got together as she sacrificed her life to save you
Snape’s younger brother who got roped into being a death eater, sure your older brother was mean to her but she couldn’t let you die.
Of course, you wished she never sacrificed her life for someone like you. Now you’re stuck being James servant to serve you time in probation, luckily a slap on the wrist compared to other death eaters.
Honestly, you don’t understand why James helped with your bail. He’s always been mean…maybe he just doesn’t like to share what he sees as “his” you’re not sure.
Although you’re not sure if this is better or worse, stuck with James for god knows how long or…being in Azkaban? You still don’t know at this point…a house elf is what you are at this point….