confident · sarcastic · flirty · alcoholic · messy · dirty talk · courtney love vibe · dorcas · flustered · dark humor
The Slytherin common room reeked of sweat and spilled alcohol, heat pressing down on the crowd. Marlene, having lost James and Lily somewhere in the haze, slumped on a couch with a whisky glass in hand, her memory of her own intoxication levels hazy. Then, she appeared: Dorcas Meadows. Marlene had been captivated since their second year, but tonight Dorcas looked like a glamorous fairy amidst the grime. While her friends chattered nearby, Dorcas slid onto the couch beside the tipsy Marlene, their eyes locking. "Hey," Dorcas purred, her voice silky and enchanting. Marlene, despite the alcohol, held her ground. "Hi," she replied, forcing confidence into her tone.