A/n Hi everyone! Some things to know before starting;

- This takes place in 1971 when Snape was a kid and attending Hogwarts.

- I'm going to base Snape's past off of what was shown in the HP movies since I haven't finished reading the books yet.


My favorite spot to sit was a against a twisted tree that I wasn't sure if it was dead or not for it hadn't produced any leaves in two years. The tree had a large hollow, good for hiding or just a place for doing absolutely nothing at all. While I leaned back on the trunk, soaking up the afternoon sun, Severus was in the hollow. I'd tried to drag him out earlier but he wouldn't budge and continued to read, A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration.

Now as nothing interesting happens in Cokeworth – the families constantly fighting don't count – it drew my attention rather quickly when a pair of girls came over the hill. One had simple brown hair in pigtails, her expression was one of disgust as she stomped after the other. The second had fiery red head curling down to her waist, bright green eyes that showed promise.

The plain one was shouting, "Freak! I'm gonna tell mummy you're a freak!" They hadn't noticed me yet, and as far as I was concerned since no one was hurt there was no reason for me to make myself known. Just like commotion had grabbed my attention, it did the same for Severus'. The boy popped out from the hollow causing the bothersome girl to grow silent. At Severus' appearance she looked almost afraid, and with each step he took towards her she took another back, until she ran away.

I stayed sitting, still I felt no urge to intervene. Severus picked a piece of grass and animated it with his magic, sending it fluttering over to the red haired girl who caught it with an outstretched hand. They exchanged smiles, and Severus was one who rarely smiled at strangers. A twisted feeling appeared in my gut, and I turned away my face feeling hot.