Re: Marlene/Alastor
"I don't know. Dumbledore? Kings? Emm? I can think of plenty of people who could have smacked you upside the head," she said. "Anyone from the Order? It doesn't really matter."
Marlene chuckled. "All right. I guess that can be my Christmas present to you. I'll let them think that you're horrible and mean." She nipped his lip, smiling. "I'll happily take the blame for that."
She nodded. "I always keep my promises." She turned her head to look at the newly made dance floor. "Terrified, I'm sure, but we always have a dance together. We can't let a few terrified people stop traditions."