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A/N: Hello! So this is my first published fanfic and I'd be really grateful if you leave some reviews. Like was it okay? Does it need more improvement? Points to be taken? Tips? Also, thank you for being interested in my story. I hope you'll like it. Enjoy! (:
The rain was falling like silver arrows from the sky, hitting the ground and breaking into a million drops. The wind blew fiercely and lightning illuminated the starless sky every few minutes always accompanied by the loud rumble of thunder. One can truly say it was stormy that night. Everyone hid under the protection of their roofs and walls. Not a single soul was seen outside the street of Godric Hollow except for one small owl with a piece of parchment hooked to its feet, battling the wild gales of the wind and the piercing rain. It flew to a lighted window and gently tapped on the glass. A woman in a red robe with her red hair tied into a bun walked towards the window and saw the little owl struggling to keep its wings flapping. The woman immediately came to the owl's aid and opened the window to let it in. As soon as the window opened, the owl hurriedly went in and dropped to the table by the window.
"Oh, you poor thing" said the woman to the owl, dabbing its brown feathers with tissue to make them dry. She set the candle she was holding beside the owl to make it feel warm. The owl hooted in appreciation and pulled the letter it brought to the woman.
"Hmm…" she picked up the letter and unrolled it, feeling the parchment paper with her nimble fingers as she flattened it against the table. It was wet in some parts and the writing was a bit blotted. She recognized the writing as she saw it. She knew it all too well, as if it were her own. She read the letter, eager to know what it contained and hopeful.
"Dear Lil," it said. "I miss you and I hope you know that. I just want you to know I'm sorry…for everything. You didn't deserve to be treated like that. Not ever. I dearly wish that we can start over, be friends again. Only if you wish it. And I am ready to forgive the insufferable wonderboy, James, for all the pains he caused me in my childhood. I was wondering if you're available soon? Could we meet at our usual spot? I shall await your owl.
Always,
Severus"
Lily smiled as she read the letter with a few tears escaping her eyes. She was truly happy knowing she hadn't really lost Severus. He was her best friend and he always will be. But she never thought of Severus to be the one to write letters like this. She knew then that Severus was a changed man and truly deserved her forgiveness. Knowing that Severus was ready to make amends with her husband was even greater news. She opened the table drawer and grabbed a parchment and a quill. She began writing her reply with a graceful hand.
"Dear Sev,
Oh how glad I am that you sent me an owl. I miss you, too, you know? It's been years since we had proper communication. My heart is swelling with happiness now, Sev. And I'm glad to know that you'd want to let go of the grudge you're holding for my insufferable wonderboy husband, James. I dearly miss hanging out with you and would be really glad to meet you at our usual place. Maybe on the 30th of November? It's just a week from now. And oh, I have wonderful news to tell you!
Always,
Lily"
She rolled the parchment and tied it with a golden ribbon. The owl hopped towards it, ready to deliver yet another letter. Lily gently put a hand on the letter and the owl looked at her with such big bright yellow eyes, confused and puzzled.
"Not now. It's still stormy outside. You better get some rest first." She explained to the little owl. "Perhaps you may send it this morning." She patted the owl and gave it a small smile. She stood up from her chair and saw James sleeping snugly on the bed, his jet black hair sticking out in every direction just the way she likes it with a dreamy smile plastered on his face. She walked to him and lied beside him happy and content. Before she fell asleep, she turned her bright green almond-shaped eyes at the man she loved and gently planted a kiss on his cheek. He smiled, still dreaming. She smiled, too, for everything that was happening to her. She smiled at the thought of Severus finally seeing the light, of new friendships, and of a new addition to the Potter household. She thought of all the beautiful things and gently her lids covered the bright green glassy orbs.
