I'm new to writing for anyone else besides Harry and Hermione, so here's a little story set when Lily and James attended Hogwarts. Sirius, Remus, and Peter will be included too.

I remember like it was yesterday. The freshly fallen snow had come at the perfect time. Snow usually fell at the castle near the end of November. I thanked Merlin it came earlier. Professor Flitwick assumed it would come later, near Christmas, but I told him it was coming early.

Professor Slughorn agreed. Of course he agreed with anything I said. I was after all his favorite student.

I had trudged through the snow the morning of my last exam before the holidays. It was my Potions exam. I sat down at my usual lab station, preparing for the test mentally. Only I was too busy being preoccupied with my holiday plans. I was extremely excited. Couldn't wait to see my friends and family. I had been really close friends with Severus Snape. He was the most genuine person I knew. He would only be an owl away, he told me.

I knew something was going to happen that holiday break, though I had no idea whether it was good or bad.

My trunk was packed, all my assignments complete and within a few mere hours, I would be on the train back home. All my years at Hogwarts and I never was this excited for the holidays. I knew I would miss Severus. And my other dear friends.

The exam was rather easy. I knew Potions like the back of my hand. I walked out of the classroom. Still too busy thinking about what Christmas outfit I would wear when I woke up that day, I wasn't watching where I was going.

I felt someone smack into me; I fell to the ground instantly. I heard laughing then, looked to see who I had ran into. I wasn't the type to just walk away. That was completely rude.

To my pure irritation, it was James Potter. The only guy in this school that made a persistent attempt to win over my affections, every day. I knew Severus liked me but, we were already clear about our relationship. James however, he was a different story.

His best friends were Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. Although I don't think he personally liked Peter, just felt bad for him. All of them together was the worst combination possible. Remus was the quiet one, Peter the most profound with his friendships, and Sirius, well he was just bad.

With James added into the equation, he was the good looking one, the one who wanted to succeed as much as possible. Only he tried way to hard.

I looked up to him, my brow furrowed. "Oh, James." I had tried to make my voice sound as sweet as possible.

"Hi, Lily. Are you okay?" He offered his hand. I took it regrettably and he pulled me up.

"I'm okay, James. Thanks." I pulled my hand out from his grasp quickly. I looked around to see a crowd had gathered around us. Everyone was in Gryffindor House. I saw all of James' friends. And my own, including Sev. The look on his face looked repulsed.

"No problem, Lil." He started, I was about to protest until he started talking again. "I was wondering, I'm having a party at my house for New Years. Everyone's going to be there. It would be a complete honor if you would attend."

I looked back at Severus. His face still remained disgusted. "Only if I can bring a guest." I said rather smugly. I wasn't going to a party he was throwing alone. Not. At. All.

"Uh, sure. Anyone's welcome." James said.

I got up and turned on my heel. "See you then." I yelled over my shoulder. I met up with Severus, and conversed about what had just happened.

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After a long hour of groveling, I finally got Sev to agree to attend the party with me. "I'm only going for you, not for Potter."

Oh, I knew how he felt. James made me unnecessarily angry sometimes. I went to my chamber one last time, hoping I didn't forget anything. All my bags were packed and I was ready to leave.

I walked down to the loading area, hugging all of my dearest professors. I was a teachers pet, I'll admit. As I hugged Professor Slughorn, I looked over his should to see James staring at me, trying not to make it subtle. I rolled my eyes and told Slughorn I would see him when school reconvened.

I walked past James, knowing I had just hit a nerve. Severus was standing next to the train. He took my hand and pulled me on board. He dragged me into our usual compartment. I sat down next to him.

He sighed. I looked over to him, "Sev, what's wrong?"

"Potter…" he exhaled violently.

"You know, you don't have to go to this party. I just wanted to see if he was nice enough to let you come."

"He only did it for you." Severus said, reluctantly. I felt bad for Sev, he was the best friend I could have but, the way people treated him, was just cruel. There is more to him than meets to eye.

I was too lost in my thoughts of the break to see Severus' friends come in. Avery and Lucius sat across from us. Obviously trying not to be heard, Lucius glared at me when I tried to listen to the conversation.

"This doesn't involve you, Lillian." He said, acting older than me. Although we are the same age.

I sat back in my seat and immersed myself into the book I was almost finished with. Avery and Lucius got up, Severus proceeded to follow. I grabbed his arm, "Where are you going?"

"Going to sit with purebloods. I don't want to be caught sitting with a mud blood ever again." His tone didn't sound like it usually did. It was rather monotone.

"But-" I tried to say something but couldn't. He was already gone and the tears in my eyes were threatening to pour over. I sat where I was, reading my book, crying. Many of my Gryffindor friends had come in to see me, obviously they saw Sev leave. Most of them would console me. As soon as wind got out that I was upset, James came flying in.

Everyone looked at him, then to me. They exited immediately.

I really hope i dont portray Snape wrong. I wanted to get the feel that he is evil, although he really is. I despise him incredibly. Thanks for reading, reviews are always welcome ;)