RedDestiny92: Hello FF it's been a long time, I've been away working on my writing (my original content, not fan stuff) and decided I wanted to write this. I've hit a slump with some of my work and I thought getting this idea out of my head would clear up some fog, that's how it works with me anyways.

Warnings: Extremely AU (if you can't tell by the title), altered...as much as possible, random couples, mentions of dark or adult themes, OOC, OC (kind of needed), language, mentions of abuse.

Now as I said this is very very very AU which is why the characters are for sure going to come off as OOC. Now while it's been a while since I looked at HP there will still be some obvious parts that are obviously fake, and fit with the fan universe of the story. I loved Harry Potter and never had a problem with it, this is just a little idea that's been floating in my brain for years now.

I hope you enjoy it, but if you don't well I'm sure you'll find something else on this site that you like.

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Usually narrator speak (minor parts, just humor me)

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'thoughts'

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Prologue

Hogwarts, the once glorious school, lay mostly in rubble and broken walls after the battle that broke out. Everyone, the students and teachers, as well as the death eaters and any other creature that supported Voldemort stood in a massive circle as the dark lord and the boy who lived squared off once again. While Harry's friends were ready when he needed them they understood that this was his fight now, he needed to go against Voldemort alone and hopefully kill him as well. He raised his wand, frowning as he was mocked.

"You're pathetic little boy, you could have joined me, in fact I'm feeling generous you still can just stop being a fool and drop your wand."

"Not a chance Voldemort, this is the last time I want to see you alive, fight me like a man or take what's coming to you."

He tossed his bald head back and let out a deep laugh, his supporters laughed along with him.

"My, you are a bold one aren't you? Little bastard that you are, alright have it your way but promise me that I can take your shrunken head as a prize when I humiliate you."

Harry ignored him and the duel began, they matched each other spell for spell, Harry was tired and injured but he'd be damned if he came this far for nothing. Though perhaps in a better situation he would have had a chance to rest. He tripped over himself dodging a spell, Voldemort raised his wand slowly with a wicked grin on his face.

"So down falls the boy who lived...good bye Harry."

"Get away from him!" a voice hissed from the distance.

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No that's not right, the story can't begin there, but in some ways it does, long before this happened before Harry was even conceived there was more to the story that many simply didn't know. The world that the wizards know is brilliant, amazing, and yet very shadowed. It's easier to hide a secret than one might think, even those that think they know everything could easily be missing a large piece of the puzzle. If you care to continue reading, you can learn more, much more.

So let's begin, a few days...no a few months...not quite years and years in the past.

When Lily Evans...met Severus Snape.

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Eleven year old Lily Evans stared at the flower in her hand, it was a simple little flower nothing special it had probably been trampled on a lot in it's time. It held her attention because of how it was given to her, if floated. A smile came to life on her face and she ran up the hill toward the little boy who had made it float.

"Magic, you used magic."

He smiled at her and nodded.

"And so did you, I saw, that awful toe rag didn't have to flip out like she did."

Lily shook her head, part of her wanting to defend her sister, but another part also happy that he didn't run screaming that he was going to tell on her.

"My sister just doesn't understand things that...don't act the way they should, as she would put it."

"Her loss."

He wiped his hand on his pants and held it up to her.

"I'm Severus, Severus Snape, it's nice to meet you, someone like me."

She shook his hand and quickly introduced herself, he put his hands in his pockets.

"So want to talk for a bit?" he asked, suddenly a bit shy.

"Yes! Tell me all you know about magic." she said enthusiastically.

He smiled wider and nodded, they went to the playground in the area and sat on the swings for a long chat.

It had only been a few hours but it felt like it had been a lot longer, Severus told her about his mother whom he got his gift from. He told her about his acceptance letter to Hogwarts and how she could be soon receiving her own. Lily was the first kid his age to give him her complete attention, he was the quiet one that wasn't into sports, he simply wasn't popular closer to his home, which is why he was even out and about today.

"Hey freak, mum and dad want to talk to you."

They turned their heads just in time to see Petunia's dirty look, Lily looked at the ground as she chewed on her lip.

"I'm not a freak..."

"Yes you are! Normal kids don't do weird things like that...and who is that dirty little boy with you? Does he live in the forest or something."

Severus was fairly used to kids sprouting poison at him, but he frowned, he didn't want to see Lily upset over some stupid brat's opinion. Petunia turned on her heel to run off.

"Hurry up freak!"

Lily got up, quiet, Petunia could be a pain but she was never particularly mean to Lily it took her by surprise. Severus grabbed her arm and she turned to look at him.

"Don't let her get to you, she's just jealous that you're special and she's not."

She smiled slightly.

"Severus that's mean...but thanks for saying it."

"She deserves it, and sure, you better go...we can talk tomorrow?"

"Yeah, I look forward to it, bye."

Ever the affectionate child she gave him a hug and turned to chase after her sister, Severus stared after her for a bit, surprised again his mother was the only one who gave him any affection. He ran in the other direction eager to tell her about Lily.

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Eileen sighed as she stirred her tea, it was cold by now not that she was really drinking it she was in her own little world waiting for Severus to come home. Her son was her everything she didn't care much about the dreary little house they shared with her husband, or the dark atmosphere that filled the house, she just tried to make sure her son was well fed and safe. She hadn't used much magic in a long while, but she was so glad to hear that her boy had taken after her. She loved to talk to him about potions and spells, mostly potions he was an eager student. She looked up as the door opened and smiled as Severus ran in to give her a hug.

"Hello dear, what has you busting with energy?"

"I met a girl, and she's like me, I mean us, I saw her."

Eileen smiled, she knew her son had a hard time making friends and worried he would remain by himself until it was time to leave for Hogwarts.

"Well tell me about her dear, I'll put on some tea."

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Lily was nervous walking into the house, it was a warm area, her mother always had a smile her father didn't care how tired he was he was always there to play with his beloved daughter. There were plenty of flowers, her mother loved flowers, of course. Still she was worried that her parents would be mad at her too. She opened the door and saw Petunia smirking near the living room door, soon arms were thrown around her, it was her mother, squealing in delight. Her father walked in the room with a large smile under his mustache, he was a handsome man but plain in some ways and Petunia looked just like him. Lily however, looked like their lovely mother.

"Oh my dear girl she can use magic, how exciting!" Nancy said(?)

"I always knew you were special, come have some biscuits and tell us what you can do." Franklin added(?)

Petunia frowned.

"What are you all excited for?! She's just a freak!" she ran upstairs ignoring their yelling.

"Don't fret sweet, I'm sure she's just having a little fit, I'll talk to her later." Franklin said.

Lily nodded, then shook her head.

"Oh wait, I met a boy he knows a lot about magic because his mother is a witch, and there is this special school for people like us."

Nancy clapped her hands together.

"My how wonderful, well why didn't you bring him over?"

She stared at her feet.

"Petunia was so mad, I thought you guys would be unhappy too."

Nancy made her look up.

"You'll always be our dear girl, being a witch just means that's one more part of you to love." she said sweetly.

Lily smiled at her and nodded then frowned.

"How did you know she was telling the truth about what she saw."

Nancy stood up and pulled a letter out of her apron pocket and held it out to her.

-To the parents of Lily Evans,

I understand this will be a lot to take in but if you will kindly read to the end I will explain as much as I can in a short letter. Let me first introduce myself, my name is Albus Dumbledore and I am the Headmaster for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In our world we watch for new students closely and this evening we have just been informed that your daughter is just what we're looking for. If this is alright with you there is an attached list of items for the school year, and instructions on how to get everything.

Thank you for making it to the end.

Your's truly,Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore-

Lily read the short letter over and over.

"Severus was right, they do watch closely, oh I can go can't I?"

"Of course you can sweet, but first we'll need to talk to that boy you met and his mother, we need to know as much as possible." Franklin said firmly.

"Of course! I can't wait, I really really can't!"

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Within a week another letter came that was more official, Professor Dumbledore explained that he wanted to personally check with the parents since Lily's case was more unique since she wasn't a pureblood. Of course Nancy and Franklin were even more thrilled to hear about that, she was unique and special to them.

There was also a side note attached.

-I don't wish to sound cruel but I'm afraid that your other daughter cannot come with Lily.-

The fact that Petunia had asked to go too confirmed the fact that she was jealous, but there was no time to spend arguing with her, Eileen and Severus soon came to steer them in the right direction. Eileen was thrilled to know that her son would have a friend to ride on the train with she was sure they were in for a memorable journey.

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End Prologue

Quick and short I know but it's a prologue, I just wanted to set you up :D

(?) I know the names of Severus's parents, but I couldn't find them for these two, maybe they aren't listed maybe I was looking in the wrong place but as far as this story is concerned those are the names I picked out for them. I figured it was important since I'm starting from their youth, they didn't all live in an orphanage after all.

I am making the effort to do research on things I've forgotten or didn't know, but a lot of things are still to be changed...

Stay tuned.