Hey everyone! I'm really excited about this story seeing as it will be my first ever attempt at fanfiction. I ask you to please be patient with with me because as I just said this is a new experience and I'm nervous at how this will work out. I have always greatly admired Rowling's work, especially her character Severus Snape. He's such a layered character and you can really do a lot with him. I always wished that he had gotten back together with Lily or that he had never insulted her in the first place. This story takes place when they're eleven and will continue throughout their times at Hogwarts. I hope you enjoy!

WARNING: Story contains child abuse. Yes it is one of those were Sev's dad is abusive. This story will not be like the rest though.

Chapter 1: The Snape Family

Severus Snape woke up to a loud knocking on his bedroom door. "Boy!" his father slurred. "You bet'er be out 'ere in five minutes or I'm comin in! Trust me, you won' like the cons'quences!"

Severus quickly scrambled out of bed, ignoring the ache he felt on his back. Tobias Snape was a cruel man. He was the town drunk and lived up to his reputation. Every night you could see Tobias at the town pub, drinking away his wife's well earned cash. Money that should have been spent on food for his family or clothes for his son.

Tobias was known to have a very short temper and nobody knew that better than his son. Tobias blamed all their financial problems on Severus. He blamed Severus for the fact that he couldn't hold down a job. He blamed Severus for everything. To make himself feel better Tobias would beat his son often. Sometimes over the smallest of things. Sometimes over nothing.

Because of this poor Severus was petrified to be touched. He was skinny and wore clothes that were either much too big, or much too small for him because his family simply couldn't afford to feed and dress him properly. This caused him to look even smaller than he really was.

Severus quickly threw his best clothes on. He had plans to meet his best friend today at the park between their houses. Lily Evans was the only thing that made his life worth living. She was beautiful, kind, and shared something with Severus that no other child he knew did. Lily Evans, just like him, could use magic!

Severus was forbidden to talk about the wizarding world at home. Severus's mother, Eileen, was a witch and Tobias hated her for it. Eileen hadn't told her husband she was a witch until after she had Severus. She only told him because she knew Severus was magical as well.

Eileen had given up magic after she had been disowned by her family, the were a very well known pure blood family and were furious when they found out their only daughter was engaged to a muggle. She loved Tobias and knew he would not react well to her abilities. She simply never planned on having Severus in the first place so, she had kept it a secret.

Severus went into the bathroom quickly to tidy up. Looking in the mirror, he noticed a bruise on his cheek from last night. He tried to think of a way to explain it to Lily. He hated lying to her because she was the only person who really cared about him. He knew she would see through any lie he told her so, he simply decided he would tell the truth.

He slowly began his descent down the stairs, wincing at every step. When he finally got down the steps he began making breakfast for his father. He knew he would only receive a piece of bread and a glass of water, but continued to make his father's eggs anyway.

When he was done he placed the eggs on a plate with a piece of toast for his father. He placed this plate on the counter for when his father came downstairs and grabbed a piece of bread for himself. Severus didn't want to run into his father before he left so, he quickly stuffed the bread into his mouth and walked out the door.

So, what did you think so far? I know it's kind of short and I promise in the future they will be longer. I would love to see some feed back so feel free to review! I plan on updating whenever I can on the weekends. As of right now I don't have a set day, but I should soon. If all goes well I will update next week. Until then have an awesome week! Thank you for reading I hope you enjoyed!