A/N: Well we've hit the big 2 0 mark :) Let me say a big thank you to all my followers and reviewers, without whom I would not have the patience and determination to continue. This story as grown so much since I started it, and hope to keep it going for many more chapters. I love you guys.

Xx Mrs Mitchie100

Scorpius awoke with a frown, his skin tingling as he remembered his strange dream. It wasn't unusual for him to dream of Lily; he'd been doing that for the majority of his life. It strange though for her to argue with him; Dream Lily never argued with him, she just murmured how much she loved him. He had to admit though that the strangest part was just how adamant she had been that it had been HER dream, and not his.

Owl me, she had said. That was exactly what he was going to do. If she had been right, if he had been inside her dream then his Lily missed him. Even the slightest chance that she still wanted him around after everything he had said was enough for him.

Picking up his quill, he scribbled her a quick note.

To the girl of my dreams,

I hope you're thinking of me…

x A friend.

There was no way to write to her in any other way. What if it had just been his imagination? She'd think he was some kind of whack-job. At least this way he was safe. If it was all in his head then she'd just think she had a secret admirer.

Running his finger through his hair Scorpius threw himself back down on the bed. He really hoped it had been real. Maybe if it was, his Lily would come back to him.

Lily stared at the piece of parchment in her hands, the writing blurred by the tears in her eyes. It had all been real. He had been there, he had still wanted her. Even if he never loved her, that was something. You didn't touch someone so lovingly if you didn't care for them at all.

Heart lightened, Lily made herself a quick note to inform her Uncle of the potion's outcome. They couldn't exactly go about selling something that allowed you to force your way into someone else's dreams; the repercussions would be horrendous.

The note tucked securely in her pocket, Lily headed off to work. Nothing could ruin her day now, she was walking on air.

Making her way to the store, Lily paled when the door refused to budge. The shop was normally open by now. Shivers ran up her spine, something was terribly wrong.

"Lily!" A familiar voice called out, making her spin around.

"Dad?" Shock filled her voice, her father was supposed to be on duty in the Aurors office, he was never late for work.

"Lily dear, back away from the door." Lily paused, a frown creasing her brow. Her father seemed worried. "Just do it. Now. Walk towards me baby girl."

Lily's feet felt glued to the ground, she had never felt this level of fear before.

"Not so fast, Potter." The voice sent an uneasy feeling all over her skin. Just hearing it made her feel dirty. "So, Lily huh? The fabulous Lily Potter, I've been waiting a VERY long time to meet you. Precious baby Potter, we have sooo much to talk about."

A hand snaked its way around her waist, and the pressure on her throat felt very much like a wand.

Shaking with obvious fear, Harry glared at his daughter's captor. "Amycus, if you touch a hair on my daughter's head…" He threatened, raising his wand.

The man laughed, the sound felt wrong to Lily. It was far from pleasant. "You'll do what, Potter?" He asked, the pressure from the wand grew harder. "What could you possibly take from me that you haven't already? My sister, she was all I had. And because of you, she's gone!" His voice was filled with venom, making Lily shudder. She had never heard so much hate in one person before. "Now lower your wand or you'll be scraping your precious daughter off the pavement."

"Carrow," Harry started calmly, dropping his wand to the ground. "You know it's not my fault. You chose your side, you chose wrong. You know that deep down. You just don't want to face the truth."

Lily struggled against the stranger's hold, hoping to free herself. Carrow, she had heard that name before. She was pretty sure they were the Death Eater twins who had taken over Hogwarts during the Great War. Her father had told her all known Death Eaters were either dead or in Azkaban. With the exception of Draco Malfoy of course.

Loud popping sounds echoed around them, making Lily sigh in relief as dozens of Aurors appeared around them. She felt her attacker stiffen, he obviously knew he was out-numbered.

"You will regret the day you were born, Potter. I will destroy everything you love." Amycus hissed out, throwing Lily towards her father. "You can't protect her forever."

Another loud crack filled the air and he was gone, leaving a bunch of confused Aurors in his wake.

"After him!" Harry yelled out, holding his daughter close. He made a silent promise to himself. Whatever it took, Amycus Carrow would never touch his family again.

A/N: Sorry it's so short, but it's important. After all, what's a good story without a bad guy? Don't worry, I'm working towards something here. Happy 20th Chapter everyone. Reviews are good, chocolate is better…

Xx Mrs Mitchie100