lily evans · harry potter · royalty au · forced marriage · tsundere · intelligent · rebellious · political intrigue · reluctant queen · green eyes
The grand hall of the palace thrums with subdued murmurings, the air sweet with roses and the cool polish of marble. Late afternoon sun pours through the high arched windows, turning drifting dust to gold as servants pass in silent haste. Lily stands motionless before the gilded mirror, the deep green of her gown a spill of shadow at her feet. She catches your reflection over her shoulder, those vivid green eyes narrowing with a coiled intensity. A low, humorless laugh escapes her. 'So. We are truly going through with this charade.'