~*~Chapter One~*~

Lily Evans sighed and looked at the clock. There were only 7 more minutes left to the entire school year, and the principal of her elementary school was giving them a lecture on staying safe during the summer. Lily really didn't listen, not only because she already memorized this speech, but because she couldn't wait to get home. Every year after school ended Lily's mother would make cake and celebrate. Everything would be perfect; except Petunia. Lily really didn't know what was wrong with her. Tuney used to be so nice; but now she was encouraging the other kids to be mean to her. Was it because of that boy, Severus? He only approached them once or twice. He also only talked to Lily, telling her she was witch. Perhaps Petunia was jealous. But of what? Her being a witch? Why would she be jealous of her younger sister being witch, since that's a bad thing?

Lily put all these thoughts out of her head and tried concentrating on the speech. Finally; her principal said 'have a wonderful summer', the bell rang and everyone cheered! Thank God! I wouldn't be able to sit in that auditorium any longer! thought Lily. As everyone filled out of the building, Lily saw that Snape boy. He shuffled over to Lily, and started talking to her.

"Hello Lily. How was the last day of school?"

"Great, and boring at the same time. By the way, can I call you Sev? I like it a bit more than Severus," she told him.

"Sure!" he replied. "Sev, huh? Hmmm …. I like it," he pondered over his new name. "Yea, I do!" This time he spoke to Lily, not himself. "Do you mind if I call u Lil? I like it a bit more than Lily." Lil replied with an okay and a smile.

"So Sev, wanna go by the lake? You can tell me more why you think I'm a witch, and everything like that." She suggested. Sev accepted and they went to the lake, which was a brisk fifteen minute walk. When they got there, they talked for about an hour and a half. Lily, or should I say Lil, casually looked at her watch and jumped about five or six feet off the ground!

"What is it Lil? What's wrong?" Sev question, a bit concerned.

"Well, it's nothing really, but I should have been home about ten minutes ago. My parents will be worried. I bet you my dad already had a heart attack! I'm never late, or even on time. I've always only been early!"

"It's okay, Lil," Severus reassured the poor girl. "Just explain to them that you were reading an interesting book by the lake and lost track of time, that's all. It's not really a lie, since part of it is true. I mean, we really did lose track of time. And the interesting part, well the conversation was really interesting. That sort of makes it true, doesn't it?"

"Yea, I guessed. I never lied before though! This should be interesting! But thanks anyways, for the conversation Sev! I'll see you soon!" And with that, she jumped up and hugged Severus. She ran off, leaving him a bit confused and slightly happier than he was before.