"Happy Christmas, Sev!" I exclaimed, holding out a prettily wrapped package for him to take. Looking at me with embarrassment evident on his face, he said, "You didn't have to get me anything, Lily," but took the present nonetheless. Bouncing on the balls of my feet, I waited for him to unwrap it. He pulled out a green and silver Slytherin hat and grinned. "Thanks, Lily!" he exclaimed as he placed the hat on his head, "Here. I got something for you, too." His hand disappeared into the pocket of his overlarge, ratty coat and emerged holding a little box, which he handed to me uncertainly. "I didn't know if you'd like it, but I hope you do." Eagerly, I opened the box to reveal a pretty necklace with a green gemstone the colour of my eyes dangling at the end. "Oh, Severus!" I gasped, "You didn't have to do that for me!" His normally pale cheeks flushed as he said, "It wasn't that expensive really. I charmed the stone to match your eyes." Without warning, I flung my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. "You're the best best friend ever."