James Henry Potter

Personality

History

James Henry Potter was born to Fleamont and Euphemia Potter, who were both on the older side of their child-bearing years and were completely surprised, but elated, when Euphemia got pregnant. They doted on their only child, giving him everything he could ever want, which probably contributed to James having a slightly big head for a good portion of his younger years.

As a pureblood, James' knowledge of the wizarding world was vast and he wasn't surprised to get his letter at 11 years old, inviting him to Hogwarts, where he soon met and befriended many people, none so important as his best friends Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. Though Peter was often the odd man out in their little group, sometimes seeming more fan than friend.

The four of them were thick as thieves so it was no surprise that when James, Sirius, and Peter found out in their second year that Remus was a werewolf they spent ages studying how to become unregistered Animagus to accompany him during full moons, keeping him and others safe. It has taken them almost three years to work this tricky bit of magic, but they are almost there.

James' history would not be complete without the mention of two specific people. The first being Severus Snape.

While James disliked all Slytherins on principal, he and Severus were at odds with each other from day one. James could tell that Severus was jealous of his popularity, intelligence, charisma, and Quidditch skills ((playing Chaser for his house team since his second year)), and was more than happy to flaunt that. Severus also seemed to have a deep fascination for the Dark Arts and James wouldn't have been surprised if he ran off to join the Death Eaters after graduating....though, of course, James hoped the threat to the wizarding world would be over by then.

The other important person to note would be Lily Evans, the feisty redhead in his house and year whom he'd always fancied, but recently at the end of his fourth year and now heading into his fifth, has developed even more intense feelings for. Despite the fact she won't give him the time of day. He's hoping to change that soon.