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Rating
Mature
Chapters
14
Words
44,236
Characters
Dumbledore, Slughorn, Snape, OtherCanon
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Snape/Lily
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance
Era
Pre-Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Story Reviews
7
Status
Work In Progress (WIP)
First Published
2013-09-04 5:18pm
Last Chapter
2015-07-04 5:32pm
Last Updated
2015-07-04 5:32pm

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Ch. # Chapter Title Word Count Reviews
1 Introduction to Severus' Parents

Have you ever wondered what kind of home life Severus came from? Why did his mother, a witch, allow herself and her son to be bullied? Severus loved Lily until his end - maybe he got that from his mother. Here is a small glimpse into the forces that shaped Severus to become the man who did the impossible - fooled Voldemort; and by doing so protected Harry long enough to save their world.
 

1,294 2
2 Ch. 2 - Severus 's First Use of Dark Magic

In this chapter, Severus uses Dark Magic for the first time. It is his first step towards serving the Dark Lord.

2,151 2
3 Becoming Friends

In this chapter, Lily and Severus begin to establish their friendship.

1,873 2
4 Dumbledore Decides

In this chapter we see that Dumbledore has been keeping an eye on Severus. He and Slughorn discuss Severus' future at Hogwarts and a decision is made.

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5 Heading to Hogwarts

In this Chapter, we see what Lily and Petunia mean to each other. It is a hint of why, in the end, Petunia would take Harry in to her home years later.

1,775 0
6 After The Sorting

Lily has just gone through the Sorting and made a friend, but there seems to be more going on at Hogwart's than school. This chapter will be the harbinger of the evil, known as Voldemort, that began his rise to power when Lily and Severus started school.

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7 The Mystery Deepens

In this chapter, we see Hogwarts through Severus' eyes. If the Start of Banquet dinner brought up questions in his mind, accidentally overhearing a conversation between Dumbledore and Slughorn just adds to them. Right from the start, school is going to prove to be not only challenging, but likely dangerous as well.

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8 Claire's Premonition

In this chapter, Lily becomes aware of an evil residing in the Forbidden Forest. She also finds out that Severus has been keeping a secret from her. She knows that she needs proof of this evil to bring to Dumbledore and she needs Severus' help to get it.

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9 Dumbledore's Gift

In this Chapter, Severus does finally speak to Dumbledore, but instead of getting in trouble for his eavesdropping in chapter 7, he is given help. As he did throughout the Harry Potter series, Dumbledore recognizes talent over chronological age. Danger is growing in the Forbidden Forest and it seems the best hope for finding out what that danger is, is Lily and Severus.

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10 Lily's First Holiday

In this Chapter, a few months have passed since the last chapter. The mystery that started at the beginning of the school year starts to take shape. Lily and Severus discover some important information about the unusual object they found in the Forbidden Forest. They are getting to a point where their lives will soon be in danger if they are not very, very careful.

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11 Dumbledore's Dilemma

In this chapter Dumbledore now knows that a Rua Stone has been found. He has been trying to identify the evil closing in on the Wizarding community and now he has - an ancient evil that almost wiped out humanity many millennia ago. As if that was not enough to worry about, Dumbledore also discovers something about Severus that will increase his concern for him. Something seems to tie Severus and the Rua Stone together and Dumbledore needs to figure out what before it's too late for them all.

4,133 0
12 Myth Becomes Reality

The Rua Stone, the mythical stone of immense power is awake and it needs a host. It is Severus that has fallen under its spell. Dumbledore can not allow the Stone to increase its power, but stopping that from happening means putting Severus in extreme danger. Will Dumbledore save Severus and stop the Stone?

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13 Evil Comes to Hogwarts

In this chapter, Lily and Severus have enlisted the aid of Lily's friends, Mary and Claire. Time is running out as the evil grows near. As the four make their plans, Lord Voldemort makes his first appearance. He feels the lure of the Rua Stone and he is bent on making it his.

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14 Voldemort Rises ...

As Severus and Lily's first year at Hogwarts comes to an end they face the greatest danger they will ever face - the emergence of Voldemort. Severus and Lily have found out that the Giants might have a way to destroy the evil Rua Stone, but they are not sure how to get that information. Mary, Claire, James, Remus, and Sirius will all need to lend a hand. Meanwhile, Voldemort has what he needs to become all powerful. How will Lily and Severus stop him now? This is the two part conclusion to their first year.

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