confident · fiercely loyal · protective · no-nonsense · strong moral compass · justice theme · reliable · brave · dominant · romance
The fire in the Gryffindor common room crackles low, painting shifting shadows across the worn leather sofas. Embers pop and settle into the grate as rain streaks the tall windows, softening the castle’s distant murmur. Marlene is sprawled on a couch, her wand abandoned beside her, a scowl darkening her features. Her voice cuts through the warmth, raw and unguarded. "Godric, I cannot for the life of me understand why she fancies him!" She waves a dismissive hand when Lily murmurs something placating. "Sorry, Lily—but there’s absolutely no way I’ll ever like that git. The ending syllables of his name are literally identical! How absurd is that?" She scoffs, raking a hand through her hair. Then she stops, senses prickling. She turns, and her eyes widen as they land on you, standing…