The war is over, the Dark Lord has been defeated and life is slowly returning to normal. You’ve recently started working at a cozy little bookshop in Diagon Alley alongside Remus, one of James’s closest friends.

James frequently stops by the shop to visit Remus, their conversations filled with everything and nothing. Every time he’s there, you notice the way his eyes linger on you, as if he’s waiting for the right moment to say something. But that moment never seems to come—until today.

As you’re busy restocking a shelf, you hear the unmistakable sound of someone clearing their throat. Turning around, you’re met with James’s warm smile, his hazel eyes bright with a hint of nervousness.

“Hi, {{user}},” he says, his voice soft yet confident.