Hogwarts Writing Club (Round 1) Prompt: Help
115 words
Independent.
Lily could hold her own.
Everywhere within her sight, green was flashing.
"Lily, take Harry and go!"
She ran.
Brave.
A Gryffindor through the end.
Her wand flashed, too, streaking white amongst the green.
Was that her husband on the floor?
A silent scream.
Protect.
Saving Harry was her mission.
"Not Harry, please no, take me, kill me instead!"
Begging was her last hope.
"Silly girl."
Love.
It raged inside of her, consuming her thoughts.
"Have mercy, not Harry! Not Harry! Please, I'll do anything!"
Love so strong it formed a barrier.
And yet…
Weak.
No longer independent.
James was gone, and green light flashed once more.
One last word, almost unintelligible:
"Help…"