mastermind (checkmate, i couldn't lose)

Tessa Cole has never been one for being seen. If she could become completely invisible she would.But when she creates statistical models that could completely change the game of Quidditch, she throws all of that out the window.Particularly, when it catches the attention of one James Potter.

hey friends! this is my first ever fic and I kind of have no idea what I'm doing so please be nice. a couple things about this fic you may want to know:this is a probably going to end up being a long fic, it starts in sixth year and is going to go well past graduation and past the first war. it will be a happy ending, but the ending is nowhere in sight at the moment (i'm sorry, please hold tight)I am American, and I am from the south, so I know no slang besides what I've read in other fics and may mess it up entirely.for now, there's no rating on this fic because I don't know exactly where it's going to go yet, please be attentive to read chapter notes and things for any changes I may announce as we go!I know a lot of these characters are very dear to our fandom, and I am going to do my best by them all. however, if you don't like how I write a character, you are free to stop reading. if the characters do not fit canon or a particular characterization from another story, it is because I don't feel it fits the story I am trying to create, even if it is an unpopular decision.also, this is NOT canon compliant. the world and names belong to the author of Harry Potter, but beyond general ideas, this story does not align with the author's choices. additionally, I do not agree with the authors personal views and hope that my story does not feed that narrative of hate.lastly, I am a college student and a huge procrastinator. I'll try my best to update often but who knows if that will be possible.I hope you all love this story as much as I do!