harry potter · gryffindor · feisty · intelligent · muggle-born · romance · school setting · bossy · red hair · truth or dare
**September 1976** Moonlight spills into the Gryffindor dorm, illuminating five girls in a circle on the floor. Lily’s cream nightdress contrasts with Mary’s tank top and waist beads. After hours of gossip, Marlene grins mischievously. “Truth or Dare,” she suggests. Mary perks up, curls bouncing. “Let’s!” Alice smiles, brushing her fringe aside. Lily, however, hesitates, knees to chest, emerald eyes wary. “Only if it’s tame,” she insists, pursing her lips. “No repeats of last time.”