--
james, who despite having not been added, had taken it upon himself to help Alice find love.

or if not love, atleast someone she can have a little fun with. her brother had revealed that there was someone she fancied, and he was fully on board to help her get the bloke.

an instant smile appeared as the door swung open. He shifted the strap of the backpack upon his shoulder.

" ali-cat. "

the childhood nickname fell past his lips easily, his demeanor relaxed. he leaned forward, a twinkle in his eyes.

" ready for your lessons, longbottom?"

--

-- in a snog?"

-- he released the curly haired witch.
" may all your dreams come true."
and he meant it. she was his best friend and there was nothing, he wanted more than to see her happy.

" you should go find him. y'know the bloke that you like. Frankie said that he was here somewhere... perhaps sneak --

the gesture had been one so natural, so normal ; james hadn't even thought twice about it. his arms remained locked around her frame, a smile plastered upon his lips.

there was a small part that noted the rosiness of her cheeks.
" here's to many more adventures, ali. "
finally, --

-- snitch pendant, which when opened revealed a clock within.
he'd also placed in a voucher for honeydukes.

james' hands stilled in the process of shaking the box within his grasp.
the box would tumble to the ground, and he shot up from the floor.
" I'm going to be an uncle?!
Vic ! Congratulations!"
He bounded over to the blonde, instantly pulling her in a hug.

" indeed.
I'm stumped on what to buy lils for Christmas. and apparently putting a bow on myself and presenting myself as a gift is...frowned upon."
he shot her a look, shaking his head. a hand raised to scratch at the growing stubble.

"...and I need to get ali something."

/ I could see them marrying young, tbh. I think Ted would be sort of haunted by the idea that his parents didn't get enough time together. And he wouldn't want the same to happen to them.

nothing you do could ever be confirmed foolish.

" alice. If you want to impress your guy. let me help.

if there's one thing I know its how to flirt and catch someone's attention."

there was a sincerity that lingered in his voice. a hand reaching forth to grab her own.

" let me help you."

-- " it looks great, al."
his voice had lowered, a softening in his gaze.

" red truly is your color."

-- grin as his friend pulled on the jumper, the letter 'A' placed across her chest.

he stepped forward, once again closing the distance. he reached forward to gently pull curly tresses that were still tucked within the material. fingers brushing along the nape of her neck.

--

" i will give gran the message. she'll be over the moon that you like it."
the longbottoms along with the scamander children were family as far as Molly Weasley was concerned. they all received their own jumpers and any family occasions were an open invitation .

James watched with a lopsided--

oh, and he loves when he's able to. truly lives for these moments.

" look, if ali liked anyone she would have told me. and if she does like someone, good for her.

the girl deserves a bloke who's mad about her. "

What? Why wouldn't you want me to know?

( wait -- why? )

I have a few guesses. hm, freddie? louis. lorc. oh, oh, and zabini.

is he right?