#conv: dorcas

[msmarlenemckinnon]

Not platonic | 1988 | Dorlene AU

Life had taken an interesting turn for Marlene. She had been through a lot, of that there was no doubt. Her life seemed to be going off the rails until she got pregnant. Slowly, all her problems seemed so dumb. Who cared about an asshole who broke her heart or her kidnap when she got a son to take care of? 

Ever since Andrew was born, Marlene's priorities changed drastically and she focused only on him, her family and work. Andrew was now seven, and just like his mother, his best friends were none other than Dorcas’ girls. The three of them had gone to Marlene’s place for dinner and the kids were now watching a movie while Marlene and Doe picked up the table.

“I don’t know how many times they had watched that movie” she grinned.

@notsomild-dorcas

[msmarlenemckinnon]

1995 AU | He is back | Mar&Doe

@notsomild-dorcas

She knew this was going to happen, she had been trying to prevent it for years now, but no one would listen. Marlene had tried taking precaution measures, but of course no one would hear. The Harry got nearly killed and Cedric Diggory died and yet Cornelius Fudge insisted on denying it.

It’s been a months since Cedric died and everything was awfully quiet, but Marlene knew it was the calm before the storm. It's been fourteen years since the last Order meeting she attended.

Everyone was considerably old and they weren’t as many as she remembered since everyone was dead. Marlene crashed on a chair and rubbed her face with both hands. Andrew was with Mason and Matty and she felt slightly uneased about it, she didn’t like having them out of her sight.

She let out a tired sigh before someone walked in. Marlene looked up and smiled tiredly at her best friend. “Hello stranger” 

[msmarlenemckinnon]

A silver fox | 1977 | Mar, Doe & Edward

It had been a busy morning, lots of meetings with idiots who weren’t able to put two and two together. Why was he in charge of the relations between Gringotts and other Wizarding Banks? He would never know, he wasn’t a patient man and stupidity was something that always got on his nerves, no matter in which language he had to speak. Now he had a trip, the following day he had to go to the United States for a week and a few days, so Edward decided to floo to his brother’s place for dinner. He never announced himself, it was as if that house was his as well, even if it wasn’t, of course.

He removed his cloak and headed towards the kitchen, where he heard some noises, some female noises. It was probably Marlene with Amelia Bones. No, not Amelia Bones.

“Hello” Edward greeted them and approached to Marlene, he kissed the top of her head and squeezed her shoulder gently.

Dorcas had been staying with her for a few days. They had gone out, spent most of the afternoons sunbathing by the swimming pool and eating junk food, just the usual stuff. Seventh year was just around the corner and Marlene wanted to enjoy her last summer before joining the real world.

At the moment, she and Dorcas were about to have tea, they were waiting for Willa, the house elf, to finish the cake. She was telling her friend about this hot bloke she hooked up with the day before she arrived when her uncle arrived. Marlene wasn’t too surprised since he was almost always there. “Hey” she smiled at him and then looked at her friend. “This is Dorcas, she’s staying with us for a few days” she explained.

@notsomild-dorcas 

[msmarlenemckinnon]

Here for you | 1977 | Mar & Doe

Marlene frowned when she didn’t see Dorcas at breakfast, but she guessed she had overslept. But throughout the whole morning, her best friend didn’t appear, so she asked one of her roommates what happened. The answer that she got was not the one she expected to get and made her heart sank. Doe’s mother died and Marlene had wasted the whole morning taking notes when her friend needed her. 

She basically dragged a Ravenclaw boy to the Tower and made him solve the riddle so she could get in. Marlene rushed upstairs and didn’t even bother on knocking the door. Dorcas was, of course, a crying mess and Marlene couldn’t really blame her. She walked to the bed, kicked off her shoes and got into the bed with her and held her tightly, removing the hair from her face delicatedly. “I am so sorry, Doe” she said sincerely and kissed her shoulder gently.

@notsomild-dorcas

[ofcoffeeandcharms-blog]

the rain is over | order headquarters, july 1978

It hadn’t been long since Lily and her friends had joined the Order of the Phoenix but she already had met an incredibly amount of people who shared her ideals and fought alongside her. Dorcas Meadowes was definitely one of her favourite people to talk to. The girls were similar in many ways and often saw eye to eye. 

The last mission had been particularly draining. The war was getting riskier and wilder, and all the younger members were beginning to realise this was not a game. Lives could and would be lost before the conflict reached an end. 

“Are you feeling all right?” She asked Dorcas, sighing and sitting next to her. “Do you want some tea?” 

@dearestd-rcas

[msmarlenemckinnon]

1976 | alcohol and cuddles

It was their ritual, at least twice a month they did it: they would get a bottle of firewhiskey and would have a slumber party for the two of them. This time it was her dorm, that’s why Marlene was lazing in her bed, waiting for Dorcas to come. Only when there were knocks on the door, she smirked.

“What took you so long?” She asked, moving aside, making some room for her best friend.

@notsomild-dorcas

[msmarlenemckinnon]

1976 | A little late | Mar&Doe

Dorcas Meadowes was Marlene’s best friend. Even though they were in different houses, the pair was always together and shared every secret. They knew each other like the palm of their hand so naturally, Marlene knew all about Dorcas’ crush on Remus. She knew that she had fancied him for a while now and she had always encouraged her to make a move, but never succeded.

Now, Marlene found out about their friends recent news and even though she was happy for them, she was mad. She didn’t find out because Dorcas told her but because Remus came for her help. In fact, her best friend had not said a word. But Dorcas was Dorcas and even though she was mad, she wasn’t going to throw a tantrum, so she did something else: the famous silent treatment. Marlene ignored Dorcas for the rest of the day. 

She was now sitting in the Great Hall, eyeing a cute Hufflepuff when she felt someone sitting next to her. She turned to face the person and found Dorcas. “Oh, so I see you decided to grace me with your presence” she said with heavy sarcasm.

@notsomild-dorcas

[msmarlenemckinnon]

1977 | A little party never killed nobody

As Marlene made her way through the great hall - now decorated with chessy Valentine’s Day ornaments - she had one thought in mind: where the hell was Dorcas? The ball was nice and all, but it was missing one tiny detail: alcohol. 

The pair had agreed to sneak in some booze and mix it with the other drinks. She had her own flask with vodka well hidden, but she couldn’t do it without her friend, otherwise she would probably end up in detention and that was out of the question. Marlene wandered around until she found the familiar brunette hair. 

“There you are! I’ve been looking for you for ages” she whined as she tangled her arm with Doe’s.

@notsomild-dorcas