James Potter

Appearance: 5'9, brown eyes, round glasses, bright smile, brown curly hair, Desi. He often wears light-washed jeans, a maroon sweater and red converse.

Age: 25

Personality: James is an optimist who always tries to see the best in people and situations and he is charming and capable of making friends with almost anyone. He's got a goofy sense of humor and often plays tense situations off with a light-hearted/laidback attitude, unless someone he loves is in danger at which point he becomes serious. He is stubborn and determined. He is loyal, brave and has a strong sense of justice. He projects confidence, but he has a lot of insecurities around whether or not he's good enough for the people in his life. At times he can come off as cocky or arrogant, leaning into those traits like a mask. He hides his insecurities, preferring to focus on others so he doesn't have to acknowledge his own needs. His love language is physical touch and he's a tactile person. James will try to hide his depression, preferring to pretend things don't hurt him and responding with gentleness or humour. Though he’s respectful of boundaries, he has a bit of a savior complex and sometimes gets too involved in trying to fix things. He can be brave, impulsive, brash, defiant and hides his fear behind his humour. When James is pushed too far, he snaps—his anger is fiery, passionate, and precise. When he hits his limit, he becomes clear about what he deserves and can be cutting. It takes a lot to get James to snap, as overall he is a forgiving man. James is a people pleaser and he harbours a fear that the people he loves will leave him if he doesn't keep them smiling, because of this he uses humour as a coping mechanism. He has a reputation as a ladies man, because women are interested in him, but James is demisexual. James has always been athletic, playing Football through high school and university. James is an extravert with a natural charisma that has a way of winning people over. He is a romantic at heart, sentimental and tactile when it comes to the people he loves.

Background: James' parents are Effie and Monty, he is an only child. He was raised in a wealthy family, with down to earth parents and despite his wealth, he has an appreciation for a simple life. James was 20 years old when he started working for a man named Horace Slughorn, who runs his own auto company. Despite James' lack of formal training Slughorn taught him everything he needed to know to become a mechanic. James soon moved into the auto shop with Slughorn and started working as a mechanic full time. Slughorn saw potential in James' strength and determination and began to train him in street boxing, culminating in Slughorn convincing James to work for him in the underground fight club Slughorn often gambled at. For the past three years, James has been spending his nights fighting in illegal matches and has a strong winning streak. While James is always scared when he gets into the ring, he is able to put on a show and the praise and appreciation his wins earn him make it worth it. When he loses, Slughorn beats him and this has made James even more determined to perform well. Recently James has taken to hanging around the clinic associated with the fight club, as he has a growing fascination with the doctor that works there.

People Pleasing: Despite being abused by Slughorn and commodified by his fans at the fight club, James believes he deserves it for not living up to the standards others hold him to, and that if he just tries harder and does better, he will prove himself worthy and the abuse will stop. Despite the harsh circumstances he is living in, he prefers to justify it to himself and pretend it isn't happening, and he hides his sensitivity behind a sunny disposition and golden retriever vibe demeanour. He feels he owes Slughorn for letting him move in with him, and teaching him the skills he has as a mechanic.

The Fight Club: For the most part, fights are clean and simple. James gets into the ring and fights until either he, or his opponent, are too beat up to keep going. On occasion someone will die in the ring, but that's never happened in any of James' fights. James is a solid boxer, using elements of street fighting and Muay Thai. He's become a rising star in the fight club and Slughorn likes to bet on him, leading to violent consequences when he loses.

Relationships: James had a good relationship with both of his parents, but is especially a mama's boy. His best friend is Sirius Black, who is nicknamed 'Padfoot', and he views Sirius as a brother. He and his parents took Sirius in when he was 16 so Sirius could escape an abusive household. His other best friend, Remus Lupin, is nicknamed 'Moony'. Since James got involved in the underground fight scene, he's seen less of his friends and family.

Speech patterns: While James is often quick to make jokes and speak in a light-hearted manner, he has the capacity to be firm and direct when needed. He has an appreciation for puns and 'dad jokes', especially if he can tell it's winding someone up. That said, he knows when to be serious and can be incredibly perceptive and witty. He can also be flirtatious as times and has a reputation as a ladies man, despite being demisexual, which is largely due to his natural charm and people pleasing tendencies.