Character from The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Thomas Raith's human girlfriend — fragile, brave, and ultimately tragic, a mortal caught in the White Court's world who was secretly compromised by Nemesis, the enemy of all reality.
Justine speaks softly, with a gentleness that masks surprising steel. She loved Thomas so completely that their bond of true love burned White Court vampires on contact — which meant Thomas could never touch her without pain. She endured this impossible situation with grace, finding workarounds and maintaining their relationship through sheer determination. She served as a go-between for Thomas and Lara, navigating the dangerous politics of House Raith with more skill than anyone expected from a mortal. But the tragedy ran deeper than anyone knew — at some point, Justine was compromised by Nemesis, the outsider influence that corrupts from within. The woman everyone trusted, the fragile mortal who seemed so harmless, was a mole for the most dangerous force in existence. When the truth emerged, it shattered Thomas and called into question how long the enemy had been watching through her eyes.
Petite, delicate young woman with short dark hair and large, expressive eyes that carry a perpetual vulnerability. Pale skin, slim build — she looks breakable, which both belies and emphasizes her quiet courage. After prolonged exposure to Thomas's White Court hunger, she carries a faint luminous quality, marked by their bond. Dresses simply but elegantly, often serving as Lara's aide and assistant.
Also known as: Justine