The first thing Severus saw when he apparated into the headmasters room was Dumbledore. Dumbledore's face was old, though it looked much more worn from stress. His eyes were covered by half moon glasses and he wore a gray cloak.

"Severus," Dumbledore croaked. Severus came forward in a rush. "Somethings happened."

"What is it, Albus?" Severus asked, partly worried.

"I was at the Potter's," Severus rolled his eyes, "when I found this," Dumbledore lifted the side of his cloak and pulled out a large cloth. "The invisibility Cloak."

Severus shook his head. "I really doubt that Potter has the invisibility cloak, Albus," he said wearily.

Dumbledore stood up and wrapped the cloak around him, instantly his neck and bellow vanished, the bookshelf showing clearly behind him. Severus' eyes were wide and his mouth has half open. Dumbledore almost smiled and took off the cloak. His body came back, just like how it was before.

"That's impossible," Severus breathed.

Dumbledore sat down, still holding the cloak. "Well, Severus, I have a problem."

"That's not possible. You have one of the Deathly Hallows. Your life is 1/3 compete."

Dumbledore shook his head, his eyes sad. "I have spent my life looking for The Hallows. I fear that I will lose control of myself if I keep this."

"What does this have to do with me?" Severus asked.

"I connot give this back to James. I am worried that Voldemort will get it if I do." Dumbledore looked into Severus' black eyes. "I would like you to take it, Severus."

Severus eyed the man carefully. "I can do the disillusionment charm fine," he murmured.

"I know. But I cannot take it, and I trust you with my life." Dumbledore looked away.

"That is not wise."

"Yes, well, I am tired of acting wisely. We all must act wrongly at times."

Severus took a step foreword. He nodded once. Dumbledore handed the cloak to Severus, though his arm twitched. Severus took it, folded it, and put it safely in his cloak.

"Is that all Albus?" Severus asked quietly. Dumbledore nodded.

"Yes, I think so."

Severus went to the balcony and looked out on the lake. He took a deep breath and apparated.

He was back at the door of his house. He took one step in, closed the door, and crouched down to the ground. Don't you dare use the cloak. He told himself.

He got up, weak, and went to the small bedroom. Inside was a small bed and a brown dresser. The bed had white and grey covers, with pale red pillows. Severus pulled out his wand flicked it swiftly. His black cloak popped off and night clothes from the dresser floated over. He dressed himself carefully and climbing into the small bed.

The invisibility cloak was still inside his black cloak. He turned his head away from the pile of clothes in the floor. He tried to forget. He tried. Tried and failed.

So after many minutes, Severus was still laying in the dark, thinking about the cloak. He squeezeld his eyes shut, frustrated, and eventually sleep overcame him.

He was walking through a dark forest. The trees were a dark green color, but the trunks were bright red. He kept on walking aimlessly through the dark. He came upon a house. It was the Potter's house. He let himself in, hoping to see Lily. Instead, Harry was sitting on the floor right infront of the door. He was looking up at Severus, smiling. Severus picked up Harry, holding him reacklessly.

"Save me, Severus," a voice said from afar. Severus turned around in alarm. He walked over the couch and set down Harry. Harry started to cry. His face srunched up and turned red. Severus ignored him and went over to the front stairs.

"Save me, Severus," the voice said again. Severus went up the stairs, his feet silent on the wood. When he got to the top, he noticed a bright light coming from a room. The door was closed, but the light still burned through. Severus pulled out his wand and went to the door. He quickly opened it, holding his breath.

Inside was a small cradle and dressers. There was no people in there. Severus stepped inside and the bright light suddenly flashed off. The room was pitch black, so Severus couldn't see three feet infront of him.

"SAVE ME, SEVERUS!" the voice shrieked. Severus held his wand up, unsure of which direction to point at. A light shone from the ceiling and unto the floor. There, lie Lily, eyes wide and clear. Severus dropped to the floor, only to feel her cold skin. He cried out and wept over Lily. He could hear Harry screaming from downstairs.

Lily's body floated into the air and the mouth opened, though she was still dead.

"Save me, Severus. Save my life." Her voice was low and calm, though a hint of pain cracked through. Severus stood up, his face clear of pain. He wanted to comfort Lily. He wanted her to happy. Most of all, he wanted to protect her.

"Of course, Lily. Of course I'll save your life." But she fell to the ground and the light went out. Severus took a deep breath and carefully went to the ground again. He held Lily's cold hand and combed her long hair. Her green eyes stared at the ceiling. Severus closed them and kissed her cheek. He left the room, slowly. Once he reached the door, he looked back. He remembered back to when he and Lily were friends at Hogwarts. He remembered her smile, and her light blush. Severus turned away, unable to look at her dead body.

He went down the stairs, slowly. Once was at the bottom, he remembered about Harry. He went over to him and saw that Harry was asleep on the couch. Severus knelt over him and brushed his hair away from his eyes. They were green, like Lily's.

The scene faded and Severus was now back in the middle of the forest. He didn't walk forward, but fell to his knees, distressed. He pulled out the invisibility cloak and wrapped it around himself. He stood up and looked around.

"I will save you, Lily," he said aloud. He pulled out his wand and a silver doe came out from the tip. The doe came to Severus and nuzzled her head into his chest. Severus held her neck and rubbed her head. He kissed the top of her head and leaned upright. She slowly walked away, and eventually ran. She ran into the darkness, and was soon out of sight.

"I will protect you."