doesn't somebody want to be wanted? ((open))

James was quiet. Unusually quiet. Usually, by now, he was hopping around compartments to mess with his brother or one of his many cousins, that were still at Hogwarts, and to have some feelgood fun. Here he was, however, just sitting in a compartment looking through the window poignantly. He really just wanted to graduate and be out of Hogwarts already.

Niall was on his way back from the bathroom when he paused. James Potter was sitting in a compartment, which wasn't unusual in itself. There just wasn't anyone else surrounding him, and usually there was a crowd of admirers or whatever. (Tsh.) Where was that dizzy girl with the poor dress sense? Was he ditched?

He smirked gleefully. Then, without warning, pushed open the compartment door and took a seat - uninvited.

"And what is wee Potter doin' all on his own?"

He was taken out of his introspection when he heard the voice of another guy. James looked away from the window.

"Thinking."

@Niall Maguire

He eyed him over. James had great eyes, and they were actually prettier than his. Maybe they were prettier than a girl's.

Niall's eyes turned left to right as he waited for more elaboration, but when it didn't happen he stared expectantly at James and made a gesture with his hands for him to continue.

"So? What're ye thinkin' of?"

"About how I just want to graduate already..."

Something about this year made him less hyped than usual. Shouldn't he be happy that he's finally in his last year?

@Niall Maguire

He sighed.

"I dunno, lots to look forward to," He said brightly - a little too brightly for it to be genuine. "We'll learn some decent stuff to kill each other with."

Niall smirked at him.

He shook his head. "We were already capable of that if somehow got bored enough to turn their wand into a shank." James had thought about doing that before.

"I thought you'd be hanging with that fah- hag of yours."

@Niall Maguire

Niall laughed, and seemed a little surprised that he was laughing.

"Aye, so he has a sense of humour. Never knew that..."

That what hag?

"Funny. Was thinkin' the same thing about that wee lesbian who always needs attention. Yer usually around her."