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Tweak says, "BUGGRIT!"

James "Prongs" Potter (_cervus_) wrote in timerift_log,
@ 2022-04-01 13:26:00

Entry tags:

hp: harry potter, hp: james potter

Scene: Potter reunion
WHO: James and Harry Potter
WHAT: Finding each other
WHERE: Third unit, the Enclave
WHEN: Backdated to March 30, morning
WARNING: Probable mentions of character death and language

After his early morning conversation with Hope, James had reluctantly stumbled up to the Enclave, finding the third door without much trouble. Bloody good thing, really, because he had about as much brain power as a broken bludger by that point. He didn’t even really glance around inside... just located an empty bedroom, crawled under the covers fully clothed and passed out.

After a few hours fitful sleep, haunted with glowing marks in the sky and distant screams, James gently eased the bedroom door open again, taking his first proper look around the flat. Merlin, he thought as he stepped forward. Who was in charge of decorating this? The young wizard skimmed a hand absently over the smooth kitchen work surface, before curling his fingers closed. The polished band of his wedding ring was cold beneath his fingertips. A quick cup of tea, perhaps... maybe a bite to eat... then he'd crack back on. There had to be a way back. Surely. Magic was rarely a one way street, even when time was involved.

At least the kettle was still recognisable, even if it looked totally barmy. All silver and shiny like something out of that film Lily had once dragged him to. Ignoring the twist of panic in his gut, James pulled his wand from his back pocket and flicked it casually in the right direction. Steam immediately beginning to pour from the spout and he turned to try and dig out a mug from one of the many cupboards.

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1_who_lived
2022-04-11 05:37 am UTC (link)

Harry was glad that James hadn't hugged him. Not because he didn't want to hug his father, but he wouldn't have been able to hold himself together had he done it. Harry was barely holding it together as is. So, he was glad that the subject change went smoothly and just smiled awkwardly and stepped toward the cups. "Just black this morning, thank you." He needed the nip of something strong at the moment.

Studying the other man from a foot or so away, he thought back to what the Ministry must be saying about all of those. Famous wizard back from the dead. It was nice seeing his father here, but who knew who else might come through? Unfortunately, that's how Harry thought these days. Always dread. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop. It came after years of being the Chosen One and always waiting for a fight.

"Yeah....yeah," Harry looked down, knowing that soon the jig would be up and someone was going to have to tell him." "I mean, you haven't- I mean, you..." He let out a breath. "I'm sure it's just a shock."

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