James never liked Severus from the moment he meant the quite, greasy haired boy on the Hogwarts Express. He thought that he was a nerdy reserved, stuck up, little Slytherin brat that need to realize he was below [i]The James Potter[/i].

James took every chance he could get to play a prank on Severus Snape. He couldn't help it, it's like the boy had a giant sign over his head that called out, "Prank me!" to James.

Severus tried his best to avoid James, but it never worked. He always found him, and he always played some sort of cruel prank on him. If it hadn't been for Aimy he would have given up early on. Severus wasn't wanted at home and he wasn't wanted at school, among his peers. He pretended to be a pureblood, instead of a lowly half-blood in order to escape the ridicule, but it still came with every taunting, prank, and harassment James Potter sent his way.

***

By their third year Aimy was tired of James, being an arse to Sev every chance he got. She was sick of Sirius for following their friends lead in the games, making it his own, and she was thoroughly disappointed in Remus, for not trying to stop them.

On this particular afternoon James had cruelly caused a cauldron of steaming pigs guts to spill all over Severus at lunch, and Aimy was out for blood. She shoved James against the wall surprising all the boys out of their laughter fit. "You are a BLOODY ASSHOLE James Potter!" She growled, wand against his throat. "How dare you do that to Severus! He deserves none of the bullshit you give him!"

"Woah! Aims it is just a joke. We're playing around here nothing more." James tried to justify.

"You sent him to the hospital wing Potter!" Nothing would change her mind at this point. Aimy had moved to last names, displacing her friendship for this cause. "Do you truly think this is the way to get Lily's attention?! With every cruel act you make her hate you more!"

"You act like he is all innocent Aimelia!" Sirius but in. "He-"

"Defends himself from your tyranny! I am sick of you three acting like children! So stop it or so help me, I will curse you so severely that you grandchildren will feel my wrath!" She threatened dropping James. "I'm warning you Potter." She spat.

***

Severus lay in the hospital wing, his skin boiling from the hot pot, when his best friend entered the room. Lily was at his side comforting him, but once she saw the look of pure rage on Aimy's face, she knew something had happened. "What did you do?"

"Let's hope Saint Potter understands that my threats, are truly promises." was her only response as she went to Severus's side and taking his hand in hers. Aimy's face softened. "You'll be alright Sev."

"I know." The boy groaned. "I just wish he'd leave me be."

"Well now he better." She informed him. "I won't tolerate another infraction."

Severus gave her a wary look. "You frighten me. . . They'll probably blame me for the rift in your friendship."

"They should blame themselves."

***

"It's all your fault Snivellous." Sirius told him as James kicked the boys side. "You ruin everything you touch."

"No it is your fault! Why won't you blasted Gryffindors leave me alone! Why do you think she hates you!?" Severus said clutching his side.

James growled and raised his wand. "Exp-"

"Densaugeo!" Aimelia's voice came hitting James in the head. His teeth began to grow rapidly causing him pain. "Try that again Potter! I dare you! Black, get away from him." She commanded. Aimy gestured for Severus to come to her side which he did. "I warned you. It is war! Forget we were ever civil." She said taking young Snape's hand.

"Aimy!" Sirius begged, as she walked away.

***

"I ruined your friendship." Severus said ashamed of himself.

"You did no such thing." Aimy told him firmly. "You and Lily are all I need. Forget Black and Potter."

"What about Lupin?" He asked wearily. "Something isn't right about him."

Aimy sighed and leaned against her palm as she stared at the flames. "The only thing that is wrong with Remus, is his choice in pals. Now let's forget those trolls. I am trying out for the quidditch team."

Severus smiled pleased that she chose a friendlier topic. "You'll make the team, you're brilliant."

Aimelia laughed. "Only when I wish it."

That was the last time she considered herself friends with the marauders, for a very long time.