Aimee
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 golden 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… James is dead… I love you… God, I hope this worked… Harry… I love you… God…
A moment later, Lily appeared in front of him, her
eyes wide and her pale body shaking slightly. Severus ran to her and wrapped
his arms around her, shielding her face from the window. They could hear
Voldemort laughing as a jet of green light blasted out of the end of his
wand. However, the laughing soon ceased with a puff of orange smoke, and
Lily looked up at Severus, wide-eyed.
Peter got a look of horror on his face and quickly
Apparated away. The other Death Eaters followed suit; Lily and Severus
remained, however.
Severus quickly Apparated up towards Harry's room, where the baby was lying in his crib, crying his eyes out.
Lily, it's safe.
A moment later, she appeared and ran to Harry's crib to comfort the baby. Severus wrapped his arms around her shoulders once more, shaking as hard as he ever had.
"Are you ok?" he asked.
"James is dead." She said quietly. "Voldemort… What happened?"
"I'm not sure… What spell did you perform on Harry?" Severus asked, touching the baby's forehead lightly.
"A shielding charm." Lily said quietly. "It must have worked."
Severus thought for a moment, "Shielding charms tend
to rebound the spell… Depending on how strong the spell was… God, Lil.
I think you just killed Voldemort."