[S3E8] Second Sons
While arriving at Tyrion and Sansa's wedding, Lady Margaery Tyrell comes up to Queen Cersei Lannister and takes her arm, happily saying that they are to be sisters soon. Just to make sure that everyone realizes that she hates them, Cersei asks Margaery if she's familiar with the "Rains of Castamere." Even though Margaery says yes, Cersei explains the song anyways. House Reyne had risen to become the second-richest in the kingdom, much like House Tyrell is now. Wanting to soar to the top, they rebelled against the Lannisters. Cersei's father, Tywin, marched on Lord Reyne's great castle, Castamere, and killed every man, woman, and child. Cersei sneers at Margaery. "And now the rains weep o'er his hall without a soul to hear. If you ever call me sister again, I'll have you strangled in your sleep."
[S3E8] Second Sons
Game of Thrones has always been about trust, and this week saw the featured characters changing alliances to stay alive. Most of them also happened to be exceptionally unpalatable to those in them. Arya spent the last two seasons cursing the Hound's name, and now rides with him to preserve her own life. The only thing she hates more than the Hound is being away from her family, and he has promised to take her to the Twins to meet up with her mother and brother and protect her while doing so, in the name of gold. Here, Arya makes the choice to put aside the past and allow the Hound lead her where she needs to go. 041b061a72