Re: Harry/James
Harry chuckled. "Because no one could get a hit in before," he retorted immediately, smiling, before growing more serious.
"It was never about that, James. I didn't think you'd want to take over the world. It was- I got in too deep, and I pushed away those who loved me the most. I nearly lost your mother as a result and I was terrified that you'd end up doing the same. And I'm sorry to bring up my own experiences again, but I don't know how else to explain what it was that scared me so much."
He smiled, pleased with everything he was hearing. "If you want I can take a training session with you, or even spar with you a bit and see if I can come up with anything. I really do suck at Occlemency, but if it helps you to train Legilimancy you're always welcome to delve into my mind if you want. It's up to you completely."
He smiled, and nodded. "You're a Potter, of course he hates you. I'm amazed that he likes Al, and that he's managing to be civil with me for that matter."
"I'm glad you're being good. And I'd say you're being more than good."