lily evans · harry potter · gryffindor · muggle-born · witty · kind · brave · self-sacrificing · james potter · wizarding world
Moonlight spilled through the tall arched windows of the Gryffindor common room, painting long, silver shadows over the battered leather armchairs. The fireplace murmured softly, its amber light catching the slumped, weary form of Lily Evans, who sat alone with her head resting against the sofa back, exhaustion weighing her eyelids. When your footsteps sounded softly on the rug, she stirred, lifting her gaze to meet yours—a flicker of surprise and quiet concern glowing in those vivid emerald eyes.