James has always measured time in memories and feelings rather than dates and times. That is, until he doesn't; a childhood incident turns the once warm, carefree boy into something cold and distant. When he finally attends Hogwarts, he tries to put his past behind him and make friends. Before he even realizes what's happened, he's back to following honeysuckle. ao3 crosspost!

this is literally a hurt/comfort petunia x vernon :D