milliways_bar | Dec. 18th, 2011

Dec. 18th, 2011

The door opens, and a black-haired boy in sumptuous renaissance clothing enters, daintily holding a napkin between his finger.

"Wow!" he explains. "It worked! Magnifico!"

He is rather plain, bug-eyed and pouty -- but his face shines with utter enthusiasm and an unsullied sense of wonder.

So much to discover!

Lorenzo steps inside and closes the door.

alotofgood

[ oom:

January 2, 1977.

In which James and Lily have an adorable reunion, their fathers share a cup of tea, and the new school year looks to be off to an interesting start. ]