Chapter two

As we begin this tale a Prince is deemed worthy.

As Severus started his walk to his home down Spinner's End, he thought to himself. What could have his new friend to think it was okay to do magic in a muggle park? Let alone why did he follow her example? Was he a fool? He didn't think himself one. But is that not the curse of a fool? To never think they are truly foolish? Well he knew one thing. She didn't know about magic so he came to the conclusion he just met a muggleborn witch. It was just surprising he had to say goodbye so soon. He was hoping to ask her if she received her hogwarts letter yet. He hadn't but it was sure to be there soon. He WAS magical after all. And only squibs and muggles didn't go to hogwarts when invited. He couldn't wait to see her again.

Severus smiled as he sat down and relaxed. Just like a potion one step at a time. He thought to himself. Nothing good came to the overanxious. And he was always a planner.

He had planned his life already to devote the time and effort to potions once he started classes at Hogwarts. He was already well advanced for his age and knew a few tricks his mother helped him learn. He had to be sure to keep track of his own ideas that he would make made so he could later work on a mastery for Potions. His mother had told him that masteries were earned through his discoveries he made in his personal field of study so with that knowledge he would continue to study odd potions and why they worked the way they did. But that was in the future for him. For now he had one thought on his mind. A simple flower who would not get out of his head.

One day at a time…

8:00 AM September 1st, 1971

The day had finally come for Severus to board the hogwarts express for the first time and begin his journey into the magical world as a wizard. No longer would he be some kid hiding behind his mother's robes in society. He would be a real wizard learning real magic. Gaining a real house for him to make proud. It was with this he came to a small realization. With this start…. I can be anyone I want. I can tell Lily my idea to become something bigger than just a potioneer and actually someone who will make a difference in this world… Even though I'm considered a Halfblood. I consider myself more a Prince than a Snape…. I think I know how I will become someone important. I shall start as a Halfblood Prince. I wonder if Lily would like that. Considering she is a muggleborn I shall have to protect her from those who believe the pureblood ideas. She won't even know why they attack her…. I have to explain before anything bad happens and she leaves the wizarding world for it.

Severus smiled as he realized it was his day to shine! To be a big hero! And save the princess from all the evil in the world. He had big hopes to one day show her around diagon alley. Maybe she would enjoy a bit of tutelage in potions. Remember one step at a time Severus. A phrase his mother often told him when making potions he had learned to apply to the world around him If he took it one step at a time he could always take the step back. But if he ran head first. Well that was asking for trouble. So to make sure he didn't mess this up he tucked his wand in his pants pocket wand tip facing up and started to walk to meet the Knight Bus where he would be picked up to go to King's Cross station and soon meet up with Lily.

10:00 AM September 1st, 1971

Severus walked off of the Knight Bus with one hour to spare before the Hogwart's Express would leave. He walked down the station with his books and trunk on a cart towards Platforms 9 and 10. Just as he approached the wall between the two platforms he noticed a girl crying softly on the Platform 9 side of the entrance. Upon closer inspection he realized it was his friend Lily from the park. " Lily. Why are you crying? Did someone hurt you? I hope no-one did. I know of some potions that would make them very uncomfortable." Severus said softly while laying a hand on her shoulder, urging her to look towards him.

She sniffled and looked sadly at him and told him simply. "I'm on my way to the Hogwarts express… But it appears I've lost my way. It says to go to Platform 9 and ¾. But there is no Platform 9 and ¾ here, only the numbers 9 and 10." She felt slightly hopeful since he DID show her a bit of magic to prove it was real. Maybe he could use some of that magic to help them find where they needed to be.

He chuckled and said. "Silly did you try going between the two platforms? You can't see it. But try. Magic is all about faith in it. If you believe it. It will never steer you wrong. Or so I've been told." He got up and took her hand and walked through the barrier together with her and their belongings. "See? Was that so-" He looked away from her and as he did noticed that he wasn't the only to gasp loudly at the bizarre world they walked into. In the background he heard someone shout "Hurry up kids the Express won't wait all day." While others were saying farewells to their families, Lily just looked sad and disheartened to have been dropped off outside of the platform. However she cheered up immensely once she noticed Severus leading them to the train with their tickets in hand. He looked at her and beamed a bright grin at her and told her. "Welcome to your first day as a Witch. And as you're resident Half-blood Prince I would like to welcome you to the World of Magic." He said as he laughed mostly to himself for his horrible introduction.

A/N I self beta'd this but I would really like to know how you guys liked this continuation? Does it seem to bad? I plan to follow cannon in ALL pairings and all details that CAN be followed by cannon. Only through Severus's point of view. and you are correct. There is a sad ending. But all sadness must eventually give way to happiness at some point. Leave a review if you wouldnt mind and tell me how I did?