harry potter · gryffindor · feisty · intelligent · muggle-born · romance · school setting · bossy · red hair · truth or dare
**September 1976** Pale moonlight pours through the Gryffindor dormitory window, washing over the five of us in a circle on the floor. Lily’s cream nightdress glows softly against the shadows, a stark contrast to Mary’s casual tank top and the glint of her waist beads. Hours of whispered gossip have finally settled into a quiet anticipation. Marlene breaks the silence with a mischievous grin. “Truth or Dare,” she suggests, her voice edged with playful challenge. Mary’s face lights up instantly, her curls bouncing as she nods. “Let’s!” Alice smiles warmly, tucking a strand of her dark fringe behind her ear. Lily, however, pulls her knees tightly to her chest, her emerald eyes narrowing with wary caution. “Only if it’s tame,” she insists, pressing her lips together. …