I hope y'all like twists... Hey, just because Lily and James broke up for real doesn't mean the story's over... If you've read the books, you know what's going to happen... Question is, how? I know at least one of you guys are going to hate this, but it works, trust me...
Lana
Lily accompanied Severus up to Professor Dumbledore's office the next day after classes were over. As she knocked on the large wooden doors leading into his office, she gripped Severus' hand tightly as a sign of encouragement.
"Come in." Professor Dumbledore replied, and Lily then opened the doors to reveal a large circular office crammed with stuff Severus had never seen before.
"Hi Papa." Lily smiled, waving hello.
"Well, good afternoon, Lily, good afternoon Severus. What brings you to my office?"
Lily glanced over towards Severus, who had now taken his hand from her grip.
"My father… had Lord Voldemort brand me over the summer," Severus announced, "Against my will."
Professor Dumbledore nodded, "And you wish to have it removed?"
Severus shook his head, "No, as it is too risky. My father had it arranged that Voldemort would not call me during my stay here, as he is convinced it would be too risky, since you're here and all."
Professor Dumbledore nodded, understanding. "What do you wish to do?"
Severus glanced towards Lily, then back to his hands. "I'm not all that sure how many men you have in Lord Voldemort's inner circle, but I'm sure once I graduate I could provide information for you."
Professor Dumbledore nodded slowly, "Yes, that would be quite nice. Are you ready and do you understand the personal risk?"
"I understand that there are worse punishments than death, and having to live with myself knowing I was a factor in killing all those innocent people… To me, that's a fate worse than death. However, knowing that somehow I was helping you save others, that would make it all bearable, or as bearable as it possible could be under the circumstances."
"Then I shall instruct you in what information is needed once the end of the school year draws closer; for now, relax and enjoy your last year here, for it will fly by."
Severus nodded, "Thank you Professor."
"No, no, thank you Mr. Snape. It's been a pleasure."
Severus got up to leave and started to wait for Lily when she held up her hand.
"I need to talk to Papa about something… I'll be right there." With that, Severus nodded once more and left the door, closing the large wooden doors behind him.
"What is it, dear?" Professor Dumbledore was now leaning forward a bit, curious as to what Lily had to tell him.
"I'm 17, right?" It was more of a statement than a question. "I'm assuming you knew about the relationship I had with James Potter."
"Yes, and I also witnessed your breakup along with the rest of the school."
"There's something you don't know… Very few people know…"
"Yes?"
Lily breathed in deeply. "Papa, don't get mad, but he hit me – a lot – and I let him get away with it."
Professor Dumbledore sighed and looked down at his hands. "Why didn't you alert me of this sooner?"
"Because I knew exactly what you would have done; expel him."
"And what makes you think I won't do that now?"
"We broke up eight months ago. It wouldn't be worth it, especially such a gifted student."
"Lily, you're my family; Everything is worth it when it comes to you."
Lily sighed once more, "That wasn't what I had to tell you, although it is part of it, I guess. He also… well… sexually abused me, countless times. I was just too stupid to realize I was being used. He loved me, he still does, but he just didn't know how to show it."
When Lily said that, a glass next to Professor Dumbledore's right arm blew up with a loud bang. He shook his head and apologized.
"Lily, why didn't you tell me this earlier?"
"You know exactly why."
"Fear, of course… Never mind, I'll have a talk with him before I do anything drastic. Go on child, go on."
Lily paused for a moment, "Papa, whatever you do, don't expel him. He deserves it, yes, but the Potters are a respectable wizarding family; I don't want to be responsible for having the name tarnished."
Dumbledore slowly nodded, not saying a word.
"Papa, I'm 17… I'm legal, right?"
He nodded once more, looking up at her now.
Lily took in a deep breath. "God, this is so hard… You must promise not to judge me or anyone else."
Dumbledore looked at her strangely, "You're asking a lot of me tonight, against my better judgment. I can't promise I won't judge any parties involved, but I can promise I will not act upon those judgments."
"Fine… I'm pregnant."
There was a pause that seemed to last for eternity. Finally mustering up the courage to speak, Lily rested her hand on her grandfather's.
"It's Severus'… No, he doesn't know yet. No one does, I wasn't even sure until last week."
He lifted his idle hand to wipe a tear away that was making its was down his wrinkled cheek.
"What are you planning to do?"
Lily shrugged, "All I ask of you is to make sure it'll be ok… I want to make sure three years of abuse isn't going to screw up it's chances."
"When are you telling Severus?"
"As soon as I leave the room, assuming he's not listening right now."
"We would have heard him faint, and I didn't hear any noise, so I'm assuming he's not listening."
"Could you…?"
Professor Dumbledore shook his head, "Normally, this would be Madame Pomfry's job, but under the circumstances…"
Lily walked over to the other side of his desk and put his left hand on her stomach. After a moment of silence, Dumbledore nodded.
"Assuming you're in good health, in seven months you'll have a baby girl."
Lily's face broke out into a huge grin, "Wow." She went back to her seat and sat down once again, a look of awe on her face.
"Now it's your turn to promise me something; If you ever need help with anything, come to me immediately. Don't rely on your instincts, don't trust anyone else, just come to me. Also, if James ever lays a hand on you again, I want to know. If Severus is unfaithful, tell me and I'll take care of him. He has the makings of a very good wizard; he just needs a little direction. I believe, my dear, you could be that direction."
Lily nodded, "I promise."
Professor Dumbledore nodded, then grinned. "Do you know what this means?"
Lily shook her head, "No, what?"
"I'm going to be a great-great-great-great-grandfather!"
Lily laughed a bit, then gave him a hug. "It's hard to believe, eh?"
"Yes, it is. If you ever need anyone to talk to, just remember, I'm not allowed to 'break up' with you."
Lily grinned once more and nodded, "Good, then I guess the next hurdle is telling Severus."
Dumbledore nodded, "Good luck."
"Thanks… I'll need it."