Chapter 2

Dislaimer: I Solemnly swear I am up to no good, I do not own Harry Potter, I do however own any characters I bring into this fanfiction that you don't recongnise.

New and Old friends

The next three weeks passed the Evans family by, the girls were ecstatic to learn they were witches, after the initial shock had worn off.

Their friends had noticed a change in the demeanour and where a little concerned, "Petunia, is every alright?" Yvonne summers, her long time best friend, asked one hot summers day during their weekly outing

"Of course Yvonne, why would you think something was wrong?" Petunia replied rather confused

"You and your sisters have been acting a little strangely, your practically glowing, What's going on?"

Petunia internally winced, she hadn't noticed she'd been acting strangely, "Well my sisters and I have received rather big news, our paternal grandparents showed up on the twins birthday, we also received notification that we have all been accepted to a very prestigious boarding school for the gifted, I unfortunately have to start in first year but it would be worth it"

Yvonne's face lit up excitedly, "Oh my gosh that's amazing, shame you have to start in first year all over again but I'm so happy for you, Is this school for the 'gifted' in Scotland by any chance?"

Petunia was gobsmacked, She knew her friend attended a gifted school their first year, "Why yes, it was such a shock to my system though, Where did you say you went to school again?"

Yvonne grew nervous and a little distant, leaning in closer she whispered one little word, "Hogwarts" she was practically jumping with joy.

"The twins and I have been accepted into first year! We can see each other more often than the summer!" Petunia exclaimed.

After their discussion Yvonne and Petunia became as close if not closer as they were before she left the previous year, Lily and Rosalie where preoccupied with a boy they met in the little playground within Cokeworth, he was dressed rather shabbily and seemed withdrawn, this Boy was Severus Snape.

Lily and Rosalie where playing on the swings while Petunia watched on with pride, she loved her sisters and nothing or no one would come between them, when a twig snapped, and a boy came tumbling out of the bush.

"Who are you, where you trying to spy on us?" Petunia exclaimed now standing in front off her sibling protectively.

The boy looked like a deer caught in headlights, Petunia noticed with a wince how his face was littered with bruises, "I'm Severus Snape, I wasn't spying on you I swear, I was hiding from someone but I couldn't help but notice you and your sisters."

Petunia was a little sympathetic, "Is everything okay, do you need help?"

"No!" Severus practically yelled, "I- I mean no, I'm fine but I noticed how your sisters seem to glide when they jump off the swing set, I was intrigued"

Petunia and the Twins paled, "I don't know what your talking about" Turning and ushering the twins to follow her home.

"Wait, I was accepted at Hogwarts, I'm a first year just like your sisters, I'm sorry that I won't see you there though" Severus replied, "It's more common with muggle born witches and wizards to have a non-magical sibling, I mean no disrespect" he finished his face filled with guilt.

Petunia paused and looked at her sisters, Was it possible that this boy was telling the truth, "Actually myself and My Sister, Lily and Rosalie by the way, Are all going to be attending our first year together at Hogwarts this year" She stated, "It's a long story, but We're Purebloods" She added at his confused expression.

After that the young witches and wizard took turns around the swing set chatting about nonsensical things, Severus explained some of the Wizarding worlds customs, He was what was called a half-blood, his Mother a pureblood witch, His father (Petunia noticed with alarm his face closed off in an unreadable mask, and made a note to speak with her parents) A muggle.

The Evans Sister's along with Yvonne and Severus started to hang around the neighbourhood, Inviting Severus over as often as possible, Petunia had discussed her concerns with her mother.

Danica became concerned and had taken the time to notice Severus's bruises and had offered to heal them if he wished, He declined but rather reluctantly.

"Severus, I believe I'd like to meet your mother if that is alright with you? I'd like to arrange the visit to Diagon alley and would love for your family to join us" She requested one afternoon, "I feel I have much to discuss with your mother"

Severus regarded her with caution, You could see the internal debate within his eyes, If she hadn't already suspected what was going on she would have definitely found his behaviour rather strange.

He finally nodded his assent, "I will discuss this with my Mother, I'm sure she would love to speak with you Mrs Evans"

With that he left towards his home, in the east end of Cokeworth, He returned within ten minutes along with a nervous and rather bruised lady.

"Hello, I'm Eileen Snape, I believe my son was- "the woman suddenly cut herself off with a gasp, "Danica Black, what are you doing here?" She looked fearful and slowly backed up.

Severus was confused as he didn't know any Blacks, but stood protectively beside his mother warily watching the on-going discussion.

"Eileen Prince?" Danica exclaimed, "My dear you vanished after graduation, what happened, who hurt you?"

Eileen was reluctant to reply but a steely nod from her beloved son brought her barriers down, She threw herself into Danica's open arms sobbing hysterically, "Oh Danica, I'm afraid I made the biggest mistake of my life, although I don't regret gaining my beloved son"

Mrs Evans led them into the sitting room and sat Eileen and herself down on the Chair, "I would like to know what's going on, you vanished without saying anything, I was distraught thinking the worst"

Eileen had calmed to a degree, "Perhaps we may have this discussion without the Children present? And if at all possible could your please heal Severus and myself?"

Danica raised her wand that she had taken out of storage, the warm feeling of belonging she had felt in ollivanders many years ago still present, and waved it over Severus and Eileen, "All clear however I would rest so much better knowing you get checked at st Mungos. Girls, please take Severus to your room I will call you once lunch is ready"

The children raced upstairs, Severus only leaving after his mother assured him everything was fine, "I have much to discuss and not all of it is good"