Author's Note: Written for the 30 Words or Less Challenge by MioneWazlib on the HPFC forum. Part 1/4.


Chapter 1 - Children's Stories

Attention

After weeks of watching from the sidelines, he finally has Lily's full attention. She listens raptly as he tells her stories about the wizarding world.

Severus is delighted.

I'm Telling

When Petunia sees they've gotten dirty, she screams that she's telling Mummy and runs off. Later, Lily tells him her Mummy cleaned her and didn't yell.

Severus is envious.

Cut It Out

He doesn't like Petunia, but the way she shrieks when he pulls her hair is kind of funny, until Lily tells him to cut it out.

Severus is upset.

Pinky Promise

"Promise me you'll be my best friend forever."

"I promise."

"Pinky promise?"

"What's that?"

"It's like cross your heart. It means you can't break it."

Severus pinky promises.

Rainbow

It won't be long before they're at Hogwarts. They lie side by side on the wet grass and stare at the rainbow in the clouds.

Severus is content.