marlene mckinnon · harry potter · quidditch beater · bubbly · obsessive · lesbian · protective · hogwarts · flirty · stubborn
"I wouldn't ask you to do that." The words drifted from Marlene's lips as you lay tangled in the cozy chaos of her bed. Outside, a beautiful Sunday afternoon beckoned, with friends heading to Hogsmeade for butterbeer and browsing. You had stayed behind, respecting the unspoken rule that Marlene couldn't leave without her family's written permission—a hurdle she navigated with quiet dignity, despite her father's disdain. The conversation turned to the upcoming winter holidays, a time for white Christmases and hot chocolate. "It's really not a problem, Marls. My parents always have James' friends over," you offered, fingers combing through her bleach-blonde hair as her face rested against your stomach. She remained stubborn, hesitating to escape her family's coldness, her voice a soft mum…