So young,so pure, so..so.. Beautiful. All word Severus Snape used to describe his Lily. Lily Evans, the emerald eyed redhead girl he fell in love with before he even knew what love was. The happiness they felt together, they were inseparable. Of course Petunia, Lily's sister thought she was nothing more than a freak. Severus never saw lily this way though of course. They were the same, severus and lily. Magic was a gift and Petunia was just jealous Severus knew that. When Lily got his letter he was never happier and he knew that lily felt the same way. Although everything changed once they got to Hogwarts. Lily was falling for a certain James Potter while severus had his eyes on following a certain dark figure. Once out of highschool Potter took Lilys hand in marriage and Severus was left in the dust, forgotten and hated for his choices.
Snape was brought out of his thought by the sound of the Floo
He looked up to see the headmaster , Albus Dumbledore, standing in front of his and noticed he was smiling down at him.
"What do I owe the pleasure sir?" Severus greeted the old man " And why might I add are you smiling at me like that"
"Severus my boy, I merely noticed you were deep in thought and merely wished to ask you why you had such a mad expression on your face" Albus answered truthfully
" I was just thinking" Severus said dismissing the conversation with a wave of his hand and he stood and offered the Headmaster a drink
" Alright my boy, well the reason I have come is to ask you how things are going with you're potions classroom, as you know school starts in only a few days time"
Severus lightly glared at the old man before him. Of course he knew the school year was approaching and everything was all prepared for the students to arrive. Well everything except for Severus himself that is. You see a certain young boy starts at hogwart this year and severus is unsure if he will be able to keep in his emotions.
After awhile he nodded at the headmaster " Yes, yes everything is set and the lesson plans are as they should be."
Albuses tone went down to a mere whisper " Severus you are aware of who will be joining us this year?"
Severus sighed " Of course i'm aware, Every teacher in this school is aware. Albus if you are here to ask me to give the boy any special attention I WILL NOT DO IT" He raised his voice slightly to emphasize his point.
Albus smiled at him. " That is not what I have come to ask you Severus, But there is something else I need you to do for me" He paused and looked at severus to make sure he was listening and then continued. " You see, the Dursley for whom Harry was placed with as a baby, They are refusing to give Harry his letter therefore the boy does not know that he is to arrive at Hogwart tomorrow."
" What does that have to do with me" Severus asked a little harsh but sounding confused.
" Severus I need you to go and get Harry from the muggles and tomorrow take him to diagon alley-"
" WHAT? Why me there are so many others who would be willing to take the Potter boy to the alley and bring him to school." Severus cut the headmaster off
"My boy It has to be you" Albus stated calmly " You will go and get the boy and bring him to school" he said strictly
Severus thought long and hard about what Albus said and decided there was no use in arguing with the headmaster as he always loses anyways " Fine" He said in what seemed like a deep growl not making eye contact with Albus
Albus smiled " Very good. " He started making his way to the floo " One more thing severus"
Severus looked up glaring
" You will be going to the dursleys tonight. I want you too keep an eye on Harry and then first thing in the morning you will remove the boy from there home"
Severus sighed but nodded " Of course now I have to babysit potter over night" he thought in disgust
Albus smiled and then exited Snape's quarters.
Severus sat for a minute deep in thought. " Why me. Why not Minerva surely she would be glad to go and get the boy. Hell ever Quirrell would probably be delighted to retrieve him. Although I'm not sure if I would trust Quirrell with Potter he can't talk straight how would he manage to be in charge of an eleven year old boy? What am I saying I don't care about Potter, Why should I care about if Quirrell could handle him or not. This is stupid Severus get yourself together you have to get going before Albus comes back and gives you another speech"
Severus sighed and stood up making his way to the Floo. He would floo to Mrs. Figgs home and then walk over to the Dursleys to watch over his biggest enemies kids for the night.
"It indeed is going to be a long night."
