Okay I know this is a first, but I'm not really sure what to put in an author's note…so on that note here we go. We're on Chapter 4 and I'm really desperate for some feedback from those of you who've become interested in the story. Plot Bunnies are welcome seeing as how this is my first story and I aim to please you wonderful Nuggets. I know up to this point I've been updating quite a bit even if they're not excessively long chapters, and the reason for that is I've had these pre-written. I have no intention of abandoning this story unless people tell me its absolute crap. I've made the decision to follow the example of one of my favorite writers on her onecelestialbeing and replying to every review I get. Hopefully that will encourage audience participation.

So here are my questions:

Is it moving too fast?

When do you think Liv and Sev should confront their slowly growing feelings?

Can I kill Bella in the first war?

Dumbledore: Evil, Meddling, or Misunderstood? (He's going to play a huge role later on)

And do you like my take on the Malfoy's?

Reply, or don't what do I care….I care a lot.

By the time Cissa and Livy got down to the common room Lucius and Sev had already gone to the Great Hall for breakfast, so the two girl made their way up. By the time the two had made their way into the Great Hall the massive room was filled with students trying to get all the food they could in, while also trying to get those last few answers for the assignment due that day. Narcissa saw Sev and Lucius first with their back to the two, so she steered her friend towards the two.

"Thank you for waiting on us you prats," was her greeting to her fiancée and Severus.

"We would've waited, but it was useless as the two of you never came down this any other girls," Lucius replied not looking up from The Daily Prophet.

Severus sat there staring at Olivia as if trying to figure out just when she'd become more than just a small girl unable to defend herself. Olivia smiled at him shyly while she sipped her Jasmine tea. Lucius chose this particular moment to look up, and discovered what Cissa had done to the innocent little girl he had chosen to call sister.

"Cissa what in the bloody hell did you do? You've made her over like some kind of trash!" Lucius exclaimed angrily.

Narcissa Black was a lot of things. She was beautiful, intelligent, capable, powerful, and a damn fine cook, but if there was one thing that was most obvious she was a Black first and foremost. The Black family was known for their money, power, affiliations within all aspects of the wizarding world, but they were not known for their tolerance. The second Lucius made that statement the blonde's grey eyes flamed in rage, and for a split second Lucius Malfoy felt fear. Not fear for himself or fear of Cissa, but fear for what would come out of her mouth at that moment. There were times when his sweet Cissy became worse than her devil sister, and this was the woman he'd told his greatest fears to, the woman he'd planned to live his entire life with. Now he'd pissed her off, and there was no telling just what the fair, sweet, gentle woman would do now that his words had turned her into a hissing serpent worthy of their house.

Olivia and Severus had stopped their staring contest at Lucius' exclamation, and Severus having lived his life around volatile people knew the best way to head off Cissa anger.

"Well I think you did a wonderful job Cissa…She's never looked quite as nice as she does right now. I think you've taken her insides and brought them out." Severus said bringing the gentle baritone of his newfound voice out in a soothing manner.

Cissa calmed marginally, and Olivia realizing what Severus had done chimed in as well, "Plus Cissa we both know I didn't do this for Luc, he's an overprotective bear. We should take his criticisms as a compliment, because it means I'm going to be noticed."

Narcissa smiled at this before shooting a warning glare at Lucius allowing him to know he was on very thin ice. The older man gulped slightly, and pleasant breakfast conversation resumed.

That afternoon as Livy had done every day for the last three years she plopped into a chair next to Severus in the library to get help on her various assignments. She was an attentive student with a thirst for knowledge, but she was really only adept at Herbology and Charms. Potions gave her a headache those she greatly enjoyed watching Sev and Cissa brew, as the two were so gifted at the subject and seemed very adept at the subject. Lucius was the most gifted of the group in DADA, but Severus was a close second. Narcissa was an extremely gifted witch and could pursue just about anything, but as only Livy knew she had no desire to be anything beyond a wife and a mother and as soon as she turned seventeen she planned on leaving the school to become a career Mrs. Malfoy.

"If you're done daydreaming I can help you write your essay on the Polyjuice potion." Severus stated in his newly developed baritone, startling Olivia out of her own head.

"Sorry Sev. I was just thinking…"

"About what dare I ask?"

"How everyone has a niche but me."

"You've got your spot; you're going to be a Malfoy in the eyes of the public. All you'll need to do is find a wealthy wizard and be married off."

"What if I don't want to be married off? What if I want to fall in love and take whatever comes our way?"

"Don't you want to live without worrying about money? Lucius could find you a wealthy husband who can give you anything you've ever wanted."

"I don't want anything I've ever wanted! I want to be with someone who loves me, and cares for me on his own merit, not his daddy's money."

"So you'd rather be poor? That's rubbish."

"Love is rubbish?"

"Livy, don't….don't cry. Please? I didn't mean it like that! I simply meant that in this world it's sometimes easier to be happy if you've got money…there's less for you to worry about."

"I want someone to love me. I worry about never being in love Sev. I'm afraid I'll never find someone that loves me so unconditionally that I can feel it from my toes all the way up."

"You're the most incredible person I've ever met why wouldn't anybody love you?"

"Sev…can I ask you a question?"

"You just did," He said with a laugh.

"I'm being serious."

"Yes you can ask me a question."

"I saw you snogging Fiona Parkinson last month after your falling out with Lily, and I was wondering….What's It like to be kissed? Lucius doesn't allow boys within twenty feet of me if he thinks they may possibly fancy me, so could you describe it?"

"I suppose I could try…or…never mind."

"Or what?"
"I could kiss you," Severus stated preparing for her rejection.

"Alright," She replied nervously

She scooted slight towards Sev, and he took a deep shuddering breath, before their lips finally met. The second his lips touched hers it felt as though an electric current was running through both their bodies. Slowly their simple kiss evolved and Severus wound his hands in her silky hair and he gently prodded her lips apart. In that quite secluded area of the library no one could see as Severus and Olivia slowly lost sight of where they were and her hand wound around his neck, and be pulled her closer until she could fell the contours of his chest against her. What neither one saw was as their lips met and they continued to pull each other in they were surrounded by a subtle white light that flared slightly around the couple before disappearing.

After that first kiss Olivia and Severus never spoke of it again. They never even discussed what happened, but slowly they found themselves becoming more and more drawn to one another. It was an unspoken agreement that this remain between them, because while this was an acceptable age for the young witch to begin dating and learning of her interest in boys the age difference would be greatly gossiped about. The changes were non-existent to an outsider. The four friends still sat in the common room together, went to Hogsmeade together, and sat together in the Great Hall, but there were changes. Sev no longer griped about the other couple becoming lost in one another's mouths becoming a tangle of mouths, teeth, and hands. Olivia stopped griping about having what she referred to as battle lines between those in a relationship and those not. And no one noticed the two holding hands under the table in the Great Hall. It was a natural evolvement from friends to more that the young couple kept between themselves. Severus felt guilty keeping this from Lucius and Narcissa, but knew Olivia was right when she pointed out that it would probably be better for them if Lucius didn't hex Sev into the next dimension.

Eventually the year came to a close and all four friends stayed at Hogwarts for three extra days to see Lucius graduate. Severus was dreading going home after finally having found some happiness with Olivia and Olivia's nerves were shot trying to anticipate Abraxas' reaction to her moving into his home. The two found themselves sneaking around their friends more and more to spend every possible moment with one another.

"Sev," Olivia stated laying on his chest one night out by the lake. "do you think we'll be able to keep this up forever? No drama just us." She said wistfully.

"I wish it was that simple," He replied softly. "but we both know that if we hide this from Lucius it's bound to bite us on the bum."

"I suppose you're right…it's just….It's so easy to be with you like this. Once people find out then there's no stopping the gossip and the rumors. Don't you remember what happened when Donald and Zeeva started dating? Everyone thought she was under the imperious curse!"

"She wasn't though. Although I'll admit I was glad when the aurors confirmed it. It was a nice little confirmation for me. I always like Zeeva she's probably the best Astrology student out there."

Just then they heard the sound of a branch break and turned to look into the eyes of the last person they'd expected to find them….