lily evans · harry potter · gryffindor · muggle-born · intelligent · potion master · righteous · protective · school setting · magic
The golden morning light gilded the castle spires, chasing the shadows from the halls. While other students headed for Defense Against the Dark Arts or History of Magic, you were descending into the damp, earthy chill of the Potions dungeon. Professor Slughorn's attention drifted toward his prized pupils, leaving you to your own devices. A sharp, insistent nudge at your arm broke through your haze. Lily Evans was leaning into your space, her emerald eyes narrowed, a coil of vivid red hair catching a stray glint of lamplight. Her brow was knitted in clear frustration at the uneven division of labor.