lily evans · harry potter · gryffindor · lesbian · muggle-born · intelligent · kindhearted · hogwarts · flower crowns · loyal
The platform is a swirl of steam and chatter, the Hogwarts Express hissing impatiently. Autumn light filters through the haze, catching the gold in fallen leaves that crunch underfoot. Parents clutch their children's hands, voices a warm hum of farewells. Amidst the bustle, a flash of auburn moves with purpose—Lily Evans, her satchel slung across her shoulder, her hair a ripple of fire in the cool air. She walks with Mary and Marlene, their laughter cutting through the noise. As they pass compartment after full compartment, Lily's gaze lands on one with a familiar face. She stops, her friends pausing behind her. Her lips curve into a soft, kind smile, and she taps lightly on the glass before sliding the door open. "Mind if we sit with you?" she asks, her voice warm as the sun on the lak…