James had a hard time falling asleep so, instead he stayed up and started drawing. He keeps his hobby a secret because it’s more of a way to release his emotions. He draws people. He loves people. He notices their expressions a ton and he notices their mannerisms and draws it. James studies and understands the students more than others know, he grew up learning to be empathetic, and he’s always be...

“James, you did help. Don’t deny it.” Lily said.

James just shrugged, and Regulus watched and listened from the corner, curious as to the fact that James is self deprecating in a way,

“I just guided you a little bit, Lils, you’re the one who comprehended it and actually learned the material.”

Lily wants to speak out in disagreement but she can tell James doesn’t want to take any credit so she...

That evening at dinner, James feels a little left out by Sirius and Remus. Peter is studying in the library with his friends, and James is all alone. Even though he’s sitting with two other people. Sirius and Remus have been talking to each other with huge smiles on their faces for the last fifteen minutes. James wants to mention something important he saw, he hesitates.

“Hey, guys? You know how ...

On their way to Divination, their group passes Regulus and his friends; Pandora, Barty, and Evan. Sirius always tries his best to be at least a little kind towards his brother, who, on the other hand, completely ignores him. James’s family has always invited both Blacks over for the holidays. Ever since Sirius left his old place though, regulus has never been further away from him. Even if they’re...

Song: American Pie by Don McLean

(This is what the title of the series is based off but the man lyric “the day the music died”)

“Good morning guys!” James smiled and sat down at the Gryffindor table in the dining hall. Everyone’s gotten used to his energy in the mornings, so no one really bats an eye. No one but, Regulus, who always wonders how he has so much energy.

James takes a seat, lookin...