First, I'd like to establish that this story starts off as canon, but will gradually have more changes as the story goes on. Second, I have chapters 1-5 planned out, but I'm not sure I will finish this story quickly; as I have AP classes and dance practice. I'm a junior in high school so…. My life is pretty much revolved around school and dance haha. However, if I get a lot of reviews and hits, I will be more willing to update faster! :) This chapter is shorter than what the next chapters will be, which is why I decided to call it a prologue, and I try to get the story from Lily and Snape's point of view. This chapter also has no dialogue, but expect a lot in future chapters! I just wanted to set the tone for now. Thanks for your interest in this story, and if you want more, please review!
Prologue
Lily Evans had a crush. Ever since that wondrous day when her new friend Severus told her a full afternoon's worth of stories about the crazy, magical world she would soon be a part of, she'd had a series of never ending daydreams. Imagining the adventures Severus and her would soon encounter, she also thought about how much she admired him. He seemed to know so much about magic, and his eerie, dark eyes with his long black hair made him seem like a mysterious fantasy.
The clearing in the forest was beautiful. In late April, the trees glistened and birds chirped happily in the blue, cloudless sky. Severus usually hated days like this, preferring the wintry cold and darkness, but today was special. Today he was about to see the girl with fiery red hair and entrancing green eyes, and talk endlessly about his favorite subject: magic.
Ever since he was very little, Severus' only comfort in life, the only thing he had to believe in was magic. For years, he's endured his abusive father's fury, taking punch after punch without so much as a whimper. Tobias Snape abused Severus since the moment he was born, and when Severus turned eight, no more tears could escape his eyes. He was hardened, living in a house of hell with his thoughts of magic as his only escape. That is, until he met Lily.
Severus waited in the clearing for Lily, thinking about the way her eyes lit up when he talked about the different charms they would learn. Suddenly, he had an idea as he glanced down at the patch of lilies by the pond. Smiling to himself, he walked towards the flowers, even more excited than before to see his friend.
Lily skipped down the road, anxious to see her new friend and talk about magic. When she reached the clearing, however, she couldn't find Severus. Thinking he was just a few minutes late, (they agreed to meet up at 9), Lily sat at the base of the big oak tree, tapping her foot excitedly. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Severus sprang from behind a bush in front of her with bright blue lilies in his hand, a big grin on his face. He must be the sweetest boy I've ever met, thought Lily, smiling a big, sparkling smile that made Severus' heart skip a beat.