Disclaimer: Most characters in this story belong to JK Rowlings. Only Lily's friends are mine (I think).



A/N: Yay! Finally some reviews. I'm so proud of you guys! But I purposely waited for 10 reviews before I started this. I definitely expect another 10 (or more =) for this. Also, I'm even giving you a nice topic to write your review about: What other twists and turns I can put in this plot. I'm running out of ideas!!! AHHHH! By the way, Thanx much to TiggerLuver and Sofie for always reviewing. You guys are the perfect role models for reviewers!




After many twists and turns through Hogwart's infinite corridors and passages, Lily found herself completely lost. Staring at unfamiliar paintings and tapestries, sadness and frustration tearing at her from the inside, Lily sat down in a corner and buried her head between her knees. Locks of the red wine that was her hair fell in a limp veil around her face. She stayed there for a long time, neither able nor willing to get up.


However, she did look up when she heard footsteps coming down the hall and stop directly in front of her. Wiping her eyes, she gazed at the boy who stood before her. It was Severus Snape. Immediately expecting to be teased and smirked at, she put her head back down and mumbled "go away, Severus".

"Not until I find out what's wrong," he said in such a calm, caring voice Lily had never heard before. 'Ok, why is he trying to be nice to me?' Lily wondered.

"Why do you want to know? So you can tease me and be more mean to me than usual?" she said in a muffled voice because her head was still down.

Severus's mind was racing. 'What am I doing?' But other voices were in control at the time. 'You're going to try to make up for all the times you were foul to the girl you liked' answered a voice that had just recently proclaimed himself dominant. He was hesitant before he replied.

"I never meant to be mean. At least not to you," he said, his voice just above a whisper.

Lily slowly looked up. Severus wouldn't meet her wide, but still puffy from crying eyes. It was like she was looking at him for the first time ever. He had gotten his hair cut, she noticed first. Trimmed stylishly, it reflected the hall's light with a healthy glow. The cut brought out his eyes, a deep chocolate brown. The once razor sharp, icy shape of his face seemed to have mellowed into a warmer, smoothly carved figure. His slim body was chiseled from the hours of Quidditch practice. He played keeper on Slytherin's team, Lily remembered. Suddenly, Lily was self-conscious.

"I must look awful!" she exclaimed as she covered her face with her hands. Severus laughed playfully.

"Trust me, I've seen much worse in my own mirror," Severus confided to Lily. Lily smiled. Severus took the opportunity to sit down, cross-legged, across from her. "So, what's up?"


Lily was shocked. Not only was Severus not being mean to her, but he was actually being like her friend as well. 'Maybe he's not so bad once you get to know him'. 'Maybe no one has just really given him a chance'. She decided to act on these thoughts.

Lily took a deep breath, and began her story with, "Well, it's kinda like…"


Severus was amazed how deep Lily was. And, as she went along into her story, he was amazed that she had even for a minute liked that awful James Potter boy. Not only had he not liked James since the first time he'd ever met him, but that he was so good at quidditch, and now he had hurt Lily so much.

"Other girls," scoffed Severus, after Lily had finished. "That's low. Even for him." Lily nodded. "Gryffindor and Slytherin have a game the day after tomorrow. I'll make sure to personally pound him. "Accidentally" know him off his broom or something".

"You don't have to do that for me, Severus," said Lily, blushing.

"No way, jerks like him need to know they're doing something wrong." Insisted Severus.

"Well, I guess he deserves that much," Lily said softly.

"That and so much more. You're the sweetest girl I've ever met. Someone like you should never be hurt."


Severus was incredulous. 'Where's my control! I'm just spilling out my whole soul to her! I don't think I can surprise myself anymore about anything after this'.

Lily felt the same. She smiled.

"I never knew you were so nice, Severus. I'm glad to have met you." She glanced at her watch and gasped. " Oh my! I've completely missed Herbology and half way through DADA!" She spun around, but then remembered that she was hopelessly lost.

"Severus, would you happen to know which way to Gryffindor common room?" As soon as she said it she knew it was a stupid question. "Never mind. But what about the Great Hall?" Severus chuckled and pointed down a nearby corridor.

"Thanks Severus. We'll talk again later?" her eyes and voice so sweet and gentle, all Severus could was smile back and nod.

"Thanks again. See ya!" she waved and hurried down the corridor. Severus beamed at her fading figure and lightly waved back. He turned back towards his common room and clutched his stomach. It felt full of cute little butterflies. All of them were of Lily's essence.


A/N: REVIEW!!!!! What do YOU think is gonna happen? Did you like this or hate it? Will Lily… Oops, well, that's too much to give out. Hope to see YOUR name on one of my reviews =)
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