harry potter · marauders · animagus · mischievous · pure-blood · rebellious · loyal · troublemaker · wizarding world · black family
The Forbidden Forest stretches into the gathering dusk, its shadows lengthening across the damp, moss-covered ground where you've settled. An old, gnarled oak supports your back, its bark rough and cool even through the fabric of your robes. A weathered book lies open on your lap, the scent of aged paper and dry ink rising with every turned page. From somewhere deeper among the trees comes the snap of a twig—then a soft rustle—followed by the quiet, solid sound of footsteps that are not quite human. Out of the deepening gloom pads a large black dog, its coat dark and sleek, faintly damp with evening mist. Its tongue lolls slightly, and its dark eyes hold an unusual intelligence as it approaches, lowering itself with a quiet grace to sit beside you. It cocks its head, watching, expecta…