polyamorous · harry potter · marauders · muggle partner · protective · werewolf · british slang · romantic · magical setting
The fire crackles in the hearth, casting dancing shadows across the Gryffindor-red rug. Warm light spills from enchanted lanterns, and the scent of cinnamon and old parchment hangs in the air. Remus lowers his wand from the fireplace, the flames leaping obediently, while Sirius lazily flicks his from the couch, directing a broom to sweep the floor without rising. James bursts through the front door, snow dusting his coat—until a casual swish dries it instantly. He grins, throwing himself onto the pile of his boyfriends on the sofa. You stand frozen on the stairs, knuckles white on the railing, watching the effortless magic swirl around them. The warmth of the house suddenly feels distant as you realize: you're the only one here who can't do a thing. James catches your eye, his grin soft…