How Can You Measure, Measure A Year?

by Laser Lance 720

A drabble a day keeps the Death Eaters at bay! Written for the '365 Days of Drabble Challenge - A collection of unrelated glances into the Harry Potter world; various characters, themes and pairings. Written whenever I find the time to do so.

37. Always

Always

They lay on the hill, fingers lost in the grass. Lily turned to the boy beside her. "Hey Sev?"

"Ya." He looked at her, a sad smile on his lips.

"Are you ready?" She asked. "For Hogwarts."

"Definitely." His s!ile shimmed brighter. "You?"

"Yes." She sounded a little downcast.

Severus sat up, giving her a strange look. 'What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Tell me."

She sat up. "You'll still be my friend right? Ever of we're in different houses."

Severus looked at her a moment before breaking out in laughter. "Oh course. You're my best friend Lily."

"If we're in different houses we won't see each other as often. I don't want to lose you Sev. You're my best friend."

"And you won't."

"Swear on it."

"Alright." He chuckled. "I Severus Snape promise to always be your friend. No matter what."

"Always?"

"Always."