Warnings: Character Death, language, depression, mention of thoughts of suicide.
Like Meridith, I am an American, and apologize for misuse or lack of British slang and/or customs.
Disclaimer: James Potter, Lily Evans/Potter, and any other recognizable characters are created and owned by J.K. Rowling, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Harry Potter. No profit is made from this.
It is merely for entertainment purposes only. Meridith Booth was created by me as a tool to play with in the Harry Potter world.
Running Blindly
Meridith stumbled into the Gryffindor common room, gasping for breath. The books she was carrying fell to the floor, and lay forgotten. She'd ran here all the way from the library, as if being chased by Remus in his werewolf form. She pressed a hand to her side, doubling over as she tried to calm down and to ease the stitch in her side.
Several Gryffindors looked up as she entered, watching her in confusion for a moment, then went back to whatever it was they were doing. She forced herself to move forward, toward the dorms. She wanted to practice more magic, but she was so emotionally drained after her encounter with Snape she knew that the spells would backfire and she'd probably blow up the Gryffindor tower. She automatically searched for the Marauders as she staggered further into the common room, seeking the comfort and stability that James provided, but they were not around. Of course they wouldn't be, she reminded herself. It was a full moon.
She kicked something, and green eyes blinked in shock before she realized just what she'd kicked: the books she had dropped. She should have attempted a simple summoning charm; after all, she knew the incantation, mostly from reading about Harry learning to use it during the Triwizard Tournament, but she just didn't have the energy.
After hastily picking up the books, she escaped into her dorm. Thankfully Mary and Alice were not in, and Meridith said a prayer of thanks as she fell face first onto her bed.
Tomorrow; she'd plan something tomorrow.
A/N: Yay, another snapshot! The next snapshot will be Marauder's POV. Then hopefully soon Snape's POV, though I want to build up to it. (I hope I can do him justice.)
Also, I'm glad that there are people that enjoy reading about Meridith/Lily and her struggles as must as I love writing about her. You guys are awesome, and give me fuzzy feelings and wonderful ideas!