I
Narcissa shouldn't love her. It's wrong on so very many
levels. But the heart wants what the heart wants,
and her heart longs for auburn hair and
green eyes. But Lily's blood is not
pure. And, when you're a Black,
that's the biggest sin, the
worst crime imaginable. In
that case, Narcissa
is a
criminal.
II
Lily has always played it safe because it's easier to
hide behind books, living through words on the pages,
never having to truly live. But she wants
adventure, something beyond paper and ink. Narcissa
is dangerous and wrong. But Lily
will risk it so one
day she can say
she took a
chance on
life.
III
Shadows are security. Abandoned classrooms are safe havens. Only there,
hidden away from prying eyes and whispered judgements are
the Slytherin and Gryffindor safe to be in
love. The others wouldn't understand them, and
that hatred and House rivalry can
sometimes melt away and grow
slowly into love. All
it takes are
two willing
hearts.
IV
They carry on like this, pretending that they are infinite,
that they can last forever. Love is enough, except
when it isn't. So they cling to each
other and pretend they aren't drifting away.
But Narcissa has family obligations, and
Lily wants to be able
to love freely, out
in the open.
They are
ending.
V
It's for the best, they decide. Even if it hurts,
they know they must part. Narcissa isn't as bold
as Andromeda. She could never publicize how far
she has strayed from her parents' dreams
for their youngest daughter. She kisses
Lily one last time, wishing
things could be different.
"I'll always love
you, Lily.
Goodbye."