Lana
It was happening tonight; Severus had to warn her. He had tried to contact her multiple times, but she refused to listen to him. He sensed James had hurt her, as he was experiencing mental pain to its greatest.
Voldemort had enlisted him as one of the Death Eaters to help him destroy the Potters. He would help him with James, of course, but he had to warn Lily to get out of there. Knowing she wouldn't leave without Harry, he had to get to her and fast.
It was set for early evening; Peter Pettigrew was also coming along with their Lord. Voldemort had yet to explain his precise meaning for this; Severus had seen many wizards greater than the Potters be spared. Confronting Voldemort about it was one of the hardest things he had to do, knowing at any moment Voldemort might sense his weakness and kill him.
"My Lord, please explain to your most humble servant why the Potters must die." He was kneeling before Voldemort in his private chambers, away from the other Death Eaters.
"Snape. I am perfectly aware of the way you felt about Lily Potter. However, the Potter line comes from one of my ancestor's greatest enemy: Godric Gryffindor. Although they are not direct descendants, it has been my goal throughout the years to beseech upon his heirs the fury and violence Salazar Slytherin felt as he left Hogwarts School. The Bones were directly related to Gryffindor; the Potters are only partially. Once they fall, my mission will be complete."
Severus nodded slightly, feeling faint. "My Lord, promise me you shall not harm Lily. She is important to both Albus Dumbledore and myself, and could possibly become an asset if I could persuade her to join our side. She is easily molded and manipulated, my Lord. She could be great."
Voldemort laughed and a chill ran through Severus' spine. "I shall promise you I will not hurt anyone but the Potters tonight. My mission is to rid the world of James and Harry Potter, both of whom share Godric's blood. Lily, if she is in the way, will not be spared once more. You two have had your chances; Make sure she is gone, or else she will be dead as well."
"Spare those without Gryffindor blood, please Master." Severus pleaded.
"Fine, unless she is in my way. That is my final promise, Severus."
Feeling defeated, Severus sighed. "Thank you Master. Your mercy shall not be forgotten."
As dusk drew nearer, Severus tried his hardest to contact Lily. He was required to go with Voldemort, but was only to stand guard to ward off anybody wishing to help the Potters. He prayed Lily would find it in her self to hand over Harry, however he knew it was the last thing she would do.
He owled Dumbledore quickly, before the mission was to take place, warning him of Voldemort's plans. Hoping he would get there before Lily was harmed, he silently Apparated to Godric's Hollow, where the other Death Eaters had appeared. Moments later, Voldemort showed up, brandishing a crooked smile.
"It is time, my Brothers. After this, my mission shall be complete." The door of the cottage burst open. Severus saw James standing before them, holding out his wand.
Severus… Severus… God… Help me…
Leave the child, Lily… Leave him… He will spare you.
I can't leave Harry.. Severus, you don't understand-
Severus watched as a jet of green light hit James and he watched as his body dropped to the ground. Instead of feeling satisfied, he felt an intense urge to rush over to the body and try to help James, even though he knew it was impossible.
Voldemort moved throughout the house; Lily's screams of terror and cries for help filled Severus' head.
Lily, LEAVE HARRY. It's important… You must get away.
I can't leave him… God, help me… Please… Help…
Baby, you know I can't. Please, leave Harry… I'm pleading with you here, please.
"OH GOD!" he heard her screams from inside the house. Looking up, he saw Voldemort corner her in front of a window. A flash of purple light left her wand and went into what looked like a baby's crib.
He's safe, Harry's safe, you protected him… Now leave, Voldemort will kill you. Please Lily, I love you.
Severus… I'm so sorry… I can't leave Harry… help me… I love you, god I love you… James is dead… He knew about us, I told him… god, help me… I love you… tell Harry I love him… Oh God… He's going to kill me… HELP… Severus… I love you… God damnit, I love-
He saw a jet of green light once more, and her thoughts ended. Screaming with rage, he saw another jet of green light flash through the window, but this time it lasted twice as long as a spell should. Everything was quiet once more.
Peter got a look of horror on his face and quickly Apparated away. The other Death Eaters followed suit; Severus, however, in a fit of rage, hit the brick wall as hard as he could. What happened next was unexplainable; the house shuddered for a moment, and then the force of his blow, magnified times one thousand through the magic of his anger, caused the foundation to come crumbling down. He jumped back in disbelief, and then quickly ran to the area where Harry's room had fallen.
He heard a baby crying; knowing who it was, he sighed with partial relief. He knew Lily would have been ecstatic to know her spell had worked. He sifted through the rubble and came across the baby. He bundled him up and set his aside on a bit of wall padding, ignoring the bleeding cut on his forehead.
He saw her hair first, and then her scratched face. He pulled her body out among the brick and dust, sitting there with her head cradled in his arms.
Rocking back and forth, he allowed the steady flow of tears to run down his face. He didn't know how long he stayed there; he saw the gamekeeper, Hagrid, take Harry away. He didn't care. Dumbledore showed up nearly four hours after Hagrid, James' body floating next to him.
"Severus." He said quietly. "Listen to me. You must get out of here. Now."
"No.. She's dead… It's my fault…" he cried, smoothing back her hair for the hundredth time that night. "I can't leave her… She might need me."
"Severus, she's dead. You can't help her. You need to come with me, now."
"I can't…" Severus was still rocking back and forth. "I killed her. I let her stay. I killed her."
Dumbledore touched his shoulder lightly, and the two were transported back to Hogwarts. Severus closed his eyes and tried to Apparate himself back to Lily, but it was no use.
"Mundungus and Arabella are picking up their bodies. She is dead, Severus. You can't help her."
"God… She's dead…"
Dumbledore shook his head. Severus then looked up and realized where they were; the same room he and Lily had stayed in during their seventh year.
"Stay here for tonight. I shall be back for you in the morning. Do not leave, I forbid it. I have alerted my staff of your presence and someone will be here to check on you hourly. I shall be back as soon as I can."
In a moment, Dumbledore was gone. Severus was alone.
He crawled into the bed and curled himself into a tiny ball, rocking himself
to sleep as Lily's last thoughts pounded through his head.