I know it's bad juju to start a second story without finishing the first, but I JUST HAD TO! I have always loved the Severus Snape/Lily Evans aspect of the story. It is like a secret love story that one can only dream of. Now, what if Severus had never called Lily a mudblood? Although, before we can get into Lily's 20's, she must start out with a different love. Now, Harry is Severus' son, coincidentally born at the end of July. The prophecy will still be made, but what will become of Voldemort's plans, if he ever hears the prophecy? We shall see….
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"Lily! Lily Evans come here and hug me before you run off," James Potter shouted across the lawn as Lily ran towards the castle. It is the last week of classes, and after they go home, they won't ever return to Hogwarts, for it is their seventh year. Lily spun around fast as lightening, her red hair pulled back in a bouncing ponytail. Her face is beaming as she bounces lightly on the balls of her feet, awaiting James' arrival. He squeezed her so tight she could feel every tendon in his body pulsating against her own skin. Once he let go, he lightly kissed her cheek. "Lily my love, promise you'll at the very least write. I sure hope you visit me dear." Lily twirled her ponytail between her fingers, the lighter parts sparkling in the sun like strips of glitter, "I can try. Mum hasn't seen me since Christmas though, and after all, I think we are vacationing to Ireland over summer. Kind of a graduation present so to speak. I promise to write though."
Near the tree, there stood a lonely boy; his "friends" had abandoned him for bigger and better things as they put it. Severus sighed as he watched Lily smile at James. His hatred for Potter growing steadily. If it wasn't for Lily, he would have run off with his other Slytherin cronies to join the "Dark Side" as they described it. Apparently it is led by a man named Tom Riddle, whoever that is. As Severus came back to reality, he smoothed out his robes, plucked a leaf from his hair, and stood slightly straighter. The one advantage he had over James was he lived just down the street from Lily and her obnoxious sister. As she glanced his way, he sank deeper into the shadows. There was no denying what she is. Nothing more than a filthy mudblood. He was going against everything his father had taught him.
The train ride home for the former Hogwarts students was filled with tears, laughter, and memories, including any mix of the three. Suddenly, houses didn't matter. It didn't matter if you were the smartest or the one that barely scraped by. The O.W.L.s and the N.E.W.T.s were things of the past. Loves were lost, and loves were gained. Timid Frank finally got the nerve to ask Alice out, something she had been waiting for since she first realized her feelings. Some, were not so lucky.
"Everyone, may I have your attention please!" The entire train car turned towards James. "Thank you. Lily my dear, Sirius, Remus, and even Peter decided our silly love affair was more than a school crush." Lily glanced at Sirius who winked at her. "If only James knew about the secret love between Sirius and I….probably for the best he doesn't," she thought to herself as she nodded at James, a small smile dancing across her lips. She cared for James, but there was no lying, he was a mean, heartless, pig. Now it all was on her. Either she said yes, much to the distaste of her friends, or says no and crushes those adorable eyes of his.
"Lily, will you be mine," James asked, his voice nothing more than a whisper. She said nothing but let a tear roll down her cheek as she closed her eyes. James released her hands, but she grabbed them back. "Don't," she began "I love you James, but you're arrogant and cruel." She opened her eyes and looked into his, "Grow up before you lose me to someone else." Lily sat there quietly crying as her friends consoled her.
A smile crept onto Sirius' face, as well as Severus'. They both realized this and exchanged an understanding that may the best man win. The rest of the train ride was spent as if all was well, because Lily refused to allow herself to be upset when all of her friends would become people she saw casually for brunch instead of chasing around the corridors. It was truly amazing, as Lily recounted one of the times she stole Alice's diary and ran all over Hogwarts playing keep away and threatening to give it to Frank…in their sixth year, how they could be adults, while still being children.
The Hogwarts Express pulled into King's Cross Station all too soon. First years, now second years cried to be leaving their second home for 3 months. Newly graduated 7th years knew that once they stepped off the train, childhood ends and adulthood begins. Lily's compartment hesitated at the doors. None of them wanting to rush into their futures. All the hugs, kisses, promises, and tears were shared before stepping off the train. Sirius jumped off literally, and ended up pulling James onto the platform with him. Slowly, other members stepped gingerly off, as if they might be sucked away. Before long, the only two people left were Lily and Severus. He placed an arm around her shoulders and whispered, "It's time Lily. Let's go home. Petunia won't be back for another week and your mother promised us your favorite, Chop Suey!" Lily wiped the tears from her eyes and slowly made her way into the adult world.
Sirius, not quite feeling the responsibilities yet, pushed Severus away from Lily and right into James' torment. Before she could protest, he kissed her, in front of everyone. James' face fell as she responded by wrapping her arms around him and kissing him back. A large, "Awwwwwww," resonated from the surrounding pupils, some even broke into applause. Luckily, Sirius sensed disapproval, because he pushed Lily in Alice just as James flew at him, attempting to strangle Sirius with his tie. Lily giggled and stepped through the barrier into the London moonlight.
"Lily dear, tell me all about school. Did you enjoy your last months? Your last letter to me sounded so sad; and Severus, you have grown up so much since Christmas," Lily's mum chattered away as she drove them home. It was clear she was excited that her daughter and all but adopted son were home for good. "Lily turned down James Potter in front of everyone earlier today," Severus laughed as he ducked out of the way of Lily's fist. She grabbed for her wand to charm him into next week, but her mother's glare caused her to put it back in its holder.
"Is he really that bad that you couldn't appease him just once," her mother questioned. "Yes," she replied firmly, "I have gone to Hogsmead with him countless times, and every time he has proven an embarrassment!" Severus chuckled, "Yes, but you don't mind the immature ones, not the way you were snogging Black back there." Lily's mother questioned her daughter again, "Still dotting around with Sirius? Will he be visiting soon? I always do enjoy his wit, and you smile so radiantly with him, but you also make that smile around another tall dark and handsome." Lily blushed before whispering, "Don't talk like that mum, he is my best friend after all." Severus said nothing, but he smiled a genuine smile, one that only Lily can bring out in him.
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So here is my opener. It is as far as I have really gotten, but once again it is my goal to update once a weekish. I cannot make any promises. Part-time school, Part-time work, Full-time single mum….makes updating only possible in the wee hours off the night.
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