Headcanons about James Potter that just make sense:
In third year he would jokingly fawn over Regulus Black just piss Sirius off
His boggart was each of his friends (it changed every few seconds) crying alone
This is because his biggest fear was not being able to help the people he loves when they need him most
He was the token dumbass™️
Like... Remus told him he had to go give his cat a bath once before a full moon and James just... believed him... knowing full well he didn’t have a cat...
If you think that Sirius didn’t take advantage of this then you’re wrong
“James, Lily said she’d go out with you if you give me 10 galleons!”
When they became animagi in 5th year, he desperately wanted to be a lion
Was okay with being a stag when he saw Lily Evans’ patronus though
His big growth spurt in maturity happened after winter break of 5th year
Everyone thought he was trying to impress Lily after she called him ‘an arrogant toerag’ and some people even made jokes about it
However, James didn’t care. He knew that he changed for Sirius. James matured the second his beaten and bruised brother walked into his home on that rainy Christmas Eve.
Lily kind of swooned when she found out
He spent 3 months trying to get Regulus to come live with him when summer started
Regulus declined everytime
James is a mama’s boy through and through
He still calls her ‘mummy’ and cries on her shoulder if he has a really bad nightmare
He would carry Remus to the hospital wing after particularly rough full moons
His friends come before anything
James was in love with Lily but the second she said that Sirius was lucky because of his family in 3rd year (before she knew abt his home life) he was not afraid to put her in her place
She found this way more attractive than she should
He would be the initiator of all snuggle piles in the marauders dorm
He would transfigure a bed to fit them all and force them all to come lay with him
Would hold Remus after a rough full moon
At least before Sirius took over
Helped Lily get Marlene and Dorcas together in 4th year
Tried to set Sirius up with Emmaline Vance in 2nd year because he seemed lonely
Tried to call Sirius snuffles before they came up with padfoot
This is why he uses the name in OOTP
Was the most loving man you will ever meet
Siriusly... he’s the kindest
Loves quidditch but considered quitting in 6th year when the schedule clashed too much with Moony’s cycle
Know exactly how to help Lily when she starts her period
Would sneak up behind her with his jumper and wrap it around her waist and disguised it as a kiss on her head
Was the best transfiguration student that McGonagall ever taught
She had a soft spot for the marauders
James held Sirius in his arms whenever he (Sirius) had a bit of a breakdown
Would kiss Moony on the cheek just to see him smile
Ruffled Peters hair like an older brother would
Ignored every stupid comment from Snape about how ‘thats gay, Potter’
Loved his wife and son so much that his final act was protecting them
