So this is my first entry for the 34 challenges contest, which is one story a week. I'm not sure if I'm completely happy with my first entry, but nothing else I wrote seemed to work for me. I have about seven unfinished one shots that will most likely remain that way. I hope you enjoy the drabble that finally got me to finish it. My pairing is Lily/Snape out of the choices that were given to me.

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She never looked at me the way she looked at Potter. Even back in school, back when Lily could still see Potter for the arrogant arse he was, Lily would still look at Potter with a small amount of respect he never truly deserved. How she ended up marrying the git is beyond me. Lily was smarter then that…or at least I thought she was. I ignore the lump in my throat and the tightness in my chest that always comes when I think of her. I calm myself down and allow myself the smallest smile. Soon she will be mine. She will see the power I have gained and the protection only I can offer her. She will soon realize that everything I've ever done has always been for her.

I force myself into composure as the joy and pride I feel fills me. It doesn't really matter, there is no one around to witness my joy. Most of Voldemort's followers are already home with their families. I can't help but feel a little arrogant myself knowing that tonight would mark a large turning point in the war. Only myself and two others know, only the ones Voldemort deems worthy. James Potter would finally get what he has deserved, and I will be the reason Lily doesn't go down with him.

She might hurt at first. This knowledge has not been lost on me. I know there will be tears for the loss of her husband and infant child, but in the end there will also be admiration and love for the one who saved her. She will know that I, Severus Snape, will always be there to protect her. She will love me as I have always loved her, and she will move on from her horrible mistake that was James Potter.

I begin to pace as I picture the future we will have. Finally my patience and dedication to the cause will pay off. I had almost feared this day would never come. If it hadn't been for that prophecy I may have lost any hope I had left. I can't help but truly smile now. Voldemort would take care of Potter and his son, he would rise up and take complete power, and Lily will be with me at his side. Together we will be powerful and happy, she will be mine.

I glance at the clock as my hands shake with anticipation. Voldemort would be at the Potters soon, he had set off after his spy gave him the address. It wouldn't take him long, I just want to be able to time when I go to her. I need her to have calmed down before she is willing to listen to reason. Part of me hopes he does take a little longer with Potter, just to make sure that arrogant prick suffers. It's about time James Potter knew of the anguish he put on others.

Lily will be pleased to know she will never suffer again. She will have everything she could possibly want, and protection that will save her from anything. One day we will have kids of our own and she'll forget about the brat with Potter. She will have a family and a husband who loves her and will always be there for her. I will give her all that Potter would never be able to offer her. She will be mine, just as I've always known it was meant to be. I glance at the clock once more, the final minutes of Halloween ticking away.

I imagine how it will look when Lily smiles at me the way she does Potter. The special smile that Potter never truly earned or deserved. I glance at the mark on my arm as another wave of pride and relief fills me. Potter will be dead and Lily will be mine, it's the only way it was meant to be.

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So please R/R, it would be most appreciated. I hope you enjoyed my first entry for the 34 challenge.