A/N: Reviews: Nanettez: Thanks for your review. Alan Rickman's performance was lovely but I am a bigger fan of the books. (For me the "Villians" really made Harry Potter worth reading) Her birthday and age were never mentioned so in fanfiction fashion I am creating and mixing it up. with regards to the Dursley's being brave and in danger ... well let's just say I have a few things in store for them Mwahahaha :) JD

Thanks for the favourites and follows and the reads! Just a reminder, I haven't done a disclaimer yet but I am sure anything you notice you realise it's JK Rowling's work! JD


After that conversation I decide it's best to hide in my room. I try to immerse myself in a biology textbook but to no avail, I just couldn't concentrate. I throw the book angrily to the floor, I could do with a cigarette.

In the corner of my eye I notice Lily has entered my room, I turn to her with every intention to tell her to bugger off but I notice something that stops me. I laugh and move so she can sit down. Lily slowly walks over with her tray of milk and chocolates. After the tray is placed down she sits next to me and takes my hand.

"Petunia, I am sorry ...

"Why, Lily. Why would you call me that, I want answers."

She explains that she misjudged Simon, that she had preconceived notions because of certain boys at her school.

"Simon looks very much like this prefect boy named Malfoy and this Malfoy and his gang are completely horrid. They make snide remarks about how 'loose' muggles are. They call me horrid names, mudblood whore being one of them ...

"What? My goodness you're only a child, what is wrong with them! What does the term mudblood mean?"

"Dirty blood, since our parents are muggle they consider my blood dirty. They don't think I should be apart of their world. Dirty blood ... It's a weird concept."

Yes it's a weird concept but a lot people throughout history have been weird and prejudice, it seems the magical world isn't free from prejudice. I thought Severus hates that I am non magical but it goes deeper than that, some even hate Lily even though she is a witch. 'Dirty blood', they certainty have superior complexes. I keep getting facts after facts proving that magic isn't for me, add muggle style prejudice with powerful wands. I shudder thinking how much damage could be done with such a group.

I look to Lily worried, "Their philosophy reminds me of the KKK or Nazi, have they hurt you physically?"

"No, but that's only because I make sure I am never alone. I hint to Severus what is happening but there isn't really anything he can do. They have years of magical experience and they wouldn't listen to Severus even if he tried."

We had our chocolate and milk and went to talk about happier topics. It's one in the morning when we finish, I get ready to go to sleep. I toss and turn annoyed at the helplessness. I can't do anything to protect Lily from this gang.

I turn the lamp on and retrieve my hidden little mirror. I might not be able to do anything but I know someone who can, I smirk at my cleverness.

'James Potter'

It takes a few calls of his name but I finally see James face.

"It's quite late you know," Mumbles James then yawns.

"I have new targets for your pranks, Malfoy and his gang."

James stops yawning and frowns, "What have they done to Lily?"

"Snide remarks about her heritage, she informed me they even called her a mudblood whore."

He doesn't react straight away, he rubs the corners of his eyes. He now looks furious, "They won't get away with this!"

Wow, this James can be scary.

"Don't let them, please. It's seems your teachers aren't exactly competent at stopping them, but what can you expect from teachers that think segregation is OK."

Segregation brings chaos and fights, you would think a society with magic would know better than us 'stupid muggles'. After we spoke for a bit more I inform him that I need to go to sleep.

"Night sis ...

He looks embarrassed.

"Um night Petunia"

The mirror cuts out, what was that about I wonder.


A little over two weeks, that's all we had with Lily and it felt like it wasn't enough nor fair. We won't see her until her summer break, she is planning to stay at the castle during the Easter holiday.

"I am sorry I will miss having Easter with you, I will send a gift ...

"Non magical gift please," I interrupt.

Lily rolls her eye, "Yes, non magical"

"Please stay safe Lily," I whisper to Lily. I hug her and kiss her cheek.

"Hello Lily, Petunia, the weather is awful but you lovely flowers just brighten the day. How was your holiday?"

I turn to James, happy to talk to him again. "Hel ...

"Potter please leave us alone," Snaps Lily, cutting my greeting.

"Now now Lils, don't be snippy. I was just asking how your holiday was," Counters James, he didn't seem surprised by Lily's sour attitude.

"I have to get back to the office Lily," Announces dad, Dad then leads Lily to the carriage where he had placed her trunk.

It feels like a piece of me is leaving, it's horrible that she has to learn magic hidden from me and our parents. 'It's good you're being separated from normal people. It's for our safety'. My fists clench at remembering my words.

"Petunia, thanks for sending those books! They will help with revenge nicely."

I look lazily to James, "I am glad ... brother"

James laughs, "See you Sis!"

I shake my head is exasperation when I see him run off.


I'm studying for my upcoming history test, why I am studying so hard I don't know. I suppose I need to keep up my reputation, I am first in every class without really caring or trying. This world is hell, I am hit with crashing helplessness. Nothing I could ever do in life will make a difference. Perhaps if I become a scientist, I could help this desolate planet.

"You've been avoiding me."

I turn to Simon, "You would too if you had the conversation I had with my mother."

Simon smiles cheekily, "Mothers ..." He shakes his head and laughs. In the years that I've known Simon from school and getting closer these past months I have never heard him laugh so lightly. He should laugh more often, he's gorgeous looking when he does. I'm never an impulsive person but ... I close the distance between us and kiss him.