Ch. 6
Lily and James spent every day together. Most days they just lounged about the castle. James showed Lily all of the mariners secrets. Including the map. "We made it back in third year. " James explained one night. James and Lily sat in the Common room in front of a magical fire. "It's charmed you see. I solemly swear that I'm up to no good. " James recited. He places his wand on the map. Suddenly, the ink spread across the pages. Words formed and so did the passageways of Hogwarts spread across the piece of parchment. "That's amazing. Is that -?" Lily asked. Her unfinished question hung in the air as James turned the map so he could see. "Snivelous? Bloody Hell. He's right outside the common room. " James exclaimed. He looked at Lily who was obviously disturbed by Snape's appearance. "Let me go see what he wants. " James said. He stood up, but Lily grave his hand. "No, let him be. He will get bored eventually and leave. " she begged. James swallowed hard. As much as he wanted to confront Snape now wasn't the time. After an hour's wait, Snape's figure still didn't move. He was waiting. "I'm going to go see him. " Lily said finally. James wanted to go with her, but he knew this was something Lily had to do on her own. She disappeared into the shadows of the hallway. "What do you want?" she asked the black haired boy sitting on the floor of the hallway. He turned his grey eyes on Lily. "Honestly, You. I miss you Lily. I don't know what I can do to get you back. " Snape said hopelessly. Lily tried not to give in. Pity filled her. She didn't change her composure, but she almost broke inside. "Are you sure a mudblood is even worthy of speaking to you?" she said hatefully. Snaps grimaced at the word. "Are you sure James Potter is even worthy of speaking to you?" he shot back. Lily frowned. James was always wrong in Severus' eyes. "James is my friend. And a better friend then you ever were at that. " Lily said. She started to head back towards the common room. "Please, Lily. " Severus begged. The look on his face was just horrible. "I'm sorry. You made your choice. Death eaters and mudbloods don't mix. " Lily said. Her heart was heavy because she knew this to be true. "And you think Potter is any better? Lily, you have been blinded by him. You can't seriously think-!" Severus stopped short. He knew he couldn't finish his sentence. "I can't seriously think what? I'm free-minded. You can't tell me what I can and cannot think!" Lily practical screamed. Severus nodded like he expected it. That was the strange thing. "Well, I was just merely suggesting that the only reason potter would befriend you would be to get you to go out with him. " Severus concluded. "How dare you even suggest that!" Lily shrieked. Severus' face dropped. "No," he mumbled. "It can't be. You promised. " Snape screamed. Lily took a step back in shock. What was he talking about? But then their conversation a few years ago flashed in her mind. She promised never to date James. "Severus," she said. He wouldn't look at her. "Get away from me! Filthy mud-blood. " He screamed in her face. Instantly, James was by her side. She had no time to react. The curse was already out of James mouth. Suddenly, James and Severus were dueling in front of Lily. Curses were flying everywhere. One hit James square in the chest. It didn't seem to affect him. Snape got hit as well. Lily had enough. She pulled out her wand. "Expleiarmus!" she screamed. Both wands flew out of the boys hands. They were un-armed. It was at this time that Severus sent his body flying at James. Seconds later, the two boys were on the floor wrestling. "Stop it," lily shrieked. James listened. He crawled off of Snape and the boy lay on the ground crying. Lily couldn't stand it. "Come
On, James," she said quietly pulling him back to the common room. Once inside , Lily wrapped her arms around James. "Thank you," she whispered. James hugged her back, but fury still breathed inside the boy. "He shouldn't have called you that. What promise did you make to him Lily?" James asked. Lily didn't want to answer. She knew if she told the truth James would be offended. "It's nothing. It was stupid," lily said. Before, James could protest. Lily kissed him hard on the lips. James didn't protest. They held each other for awhile, before Lily drifted off to sleep in James arms.