The usual Disclaimers apply, in no way whatsoever will I ever be JKR or do I own these amazing characters, anything you don't recognize is probably mine unless specified, the rest is burrowed from the great JKR
"Italic talk"= dream talk/ spirit talking.
Nephilim Fanfic
Chapter 4 Ab Imo Pectora
It was night at Spinners end the night cool and refreshing Lily and Severus were sleeping in their beds after corresponding with their family owls respectively wishing each other good dreams. They had no idea just what dreams would visit them today.
Severus stirred in his bed he felt a pull on his chest and in his dreams he was walking down the most beautiful courtyard he ever saw, with trees of every size, color and fruit. The grass was lush green and the water form the fountain was crystal clear. It looked pure enough to blind someone with an evil heart, he suddenly found himself drinking from the fountain directly, and he didn't even know he was thirsty but by Merlin was the water delicious.
Somewhere around the same time Lily felt a tug on her chest as well so she shifted in her sleep, it was not a bad sensation but somewhat unexpected. In her dreams she was walking down a courtyard as well she had though she saw someone that looked like Severus walking towards a fountain so she followed the figure in hopes of seeing what her dream was about. She came as well to the fountain of clear and pure water and indeed she saw Severus there about to dip his head in presumably to drink but before she could register anymore she found herself on the opposite side of the fountain also dipping her head in to take a long replenishing drink.
"Come Little Ones, follow my voice" immediately Severus and Lily raised their head from the fountain they saw each other there but without a word they turned and followed the source of the voice. Both of them knew this was not a normal dream so in hopes of finding out why they were there they refrained from stopping and greeting each other, saving their questions for the end.
"Come… yes good job. You're almost there we want to meet you" the voice sounded sweet and melodic but it also seemed as to be more than one voice. While they didn't know what it was they instinctively knew it was safe to do what it said.
They came to a beautiful white marble pavilion with a crystal dome for a roof the only thing inside the pavilion was a platform with a ritual knife and a goblet along with the sacred wine used for some rituals. Severus and Lily came forward and stood one on either side of the knife that was laid in the middle of the platform when suddenly there was a bright light and what could only be described as a pure angel stepped forward.
"My Children, my Little Ones I'm glad I can finally meet you… I have been waiting for this day since you were born. My name is Ayrie and it means light in the Tongue of Old no longer spoken in this world or at all for that matter."
Lily and Severus were in awe of this figure that seemed to radiate light and a sense of peace and serenity. They didn't really have any questions seeing as somewhere deep down in their psyches they knew this meeting was pre-ordained by Fate herself.
"The reason I have called you here is because the world needs you my Little Ones. In all the history of the world Nephilims as pure as you two only appear where they are needed the most and always in pairs. You will face hardships hopefully always together that way you'll have someone to rely on when the going gets to hard." Ayrie smiled at them while Severus and Lily only stared at her then at each other 'what did she mean the world needs us' thought Sev. 'We are only children and we're still one year away from Hogwarts!' thought Lily.
"I have summoned you here to warn you my children that the future will test you. You will face hardships but if you trust each other and let friendship prevail then you will end victorious. Always stay true to yourselves." With that said Ayrie glowed brighter until she faded away and Severus and Lily both caught a beautiful pure white feather in their hands. Then the dream scene faded away and they knew no more.
Next morning neither Severus nor Lily remembered the dream until they turned over and saw a pure white feather resting on their pillow beside them. They were only ten years old but according to ancient magical laws that were set before even Merlin's time when someone comes into their creature inheritance they are to be considered a year older since their powers actually mature the equivalent of a year. In other words both Severus and Lily would be attending Hogwarts this year, they had a feeling that they would be needed there in the future.
"Sev it wasn't only a dream right?" Lily was seating next to Severus underneath the willow tree in the park of Spinners End. She didn't have to elaborate as to what she was talking about; they both knew it was Ayrie's visit from last night.
"I don't think so Lily; no I think it was a warning of things to come, and how only together we shall prevail." Severus was idly playing with a dandelion while he talked he was in a contemplative mood, worried even.
"But don't worry Lily I promise I will always stand by you… as I know you will do for me" he smiled looking steadily into her eyes.
"I will always stand by you Sev no need to mention it. So will you really promise to always be together with me?"
"I promise Lily I will always be together with you; I promise ab imo pectora" as soon as he proclaimed those words he felt a surge of magic. Magic itself was acknowledging his promise.
Lily nodded and said, "I promise you the same Severus, and I will always stand by you. I promise ab imo pectora" Magic surged and enveloped them in a warm embraced the vow was acknowledged and forever it would remain.
"Come on Sev race you back home! We have after all to get a head start on our studies since we will secretly be one whole year younger than our peers at Hogwarts" Lily laughed and Severus followed playing tag until they reached to front porch of Sev's house, yes they might be needed protectors but life was good as long as Lily was by his side.
AN: that's the fourth chapter and I might have to take a long-ish brake due to EE in IB programme. Sometimes even procrastination has it's limits.
And as to the phrase: Ab Imo Pectora it is latin to "From the Bottom of my Heart" at least according to google translate I don't really know latin so if it is incorrect please forgive me!
