Magpies
Disclaimer: The characters, Godric's Hollow and the quotes in italics belong to JK Rowling.
A/N: This is based on the version of the rhyme I was taught, there are probably different versions. Each is set at a different point in the series, with an accompanying quote, sometimes switching back and forth, but they all stand alone.
I love magpies, despite their kleptomania.
The page references refer to the British editions, PS, COS and POA paperback, GOF, OOTP and HBP hardback. So let's start with number one…
Characters: Severus S., Albus D.
Pairing: Implied Severus S. x Lily P.
One For Sorrow
"…The rumour is that Lily and James Potter are – are – that they're dead."
Dumbledore bowed his head. Professor McGonagall gasped.
(PS, page 14)
Severus looked down at the destruction that had once been a pretty house in the sleepy village of Godric's Hollow. The green light of the Dark Mark hovering in the starless sky above highlighted the shadow of another wizard next to him.
"I cannot hope to know how you feel," said Dumbledore softly. "But you have my condolences."
The two men stood in silence for a while. Eventually Dumbledore looked up to where a single magpie was silhouetted against the trees, waiting to snatch up the glitter within the rubble.
"I'm so sorry Lily," whispered Severus. "It's all my fault."
A/N: Please review! And I apologise for the author's notes being longer than the story itself. The others won't have this problem. All ten are already written.