A/N: Warning! Warning! Danger, L/J fans! Danger! Minor Severus abuse to Lily ahead! I like Snape, he's a good guy at heart, but I've been dying to write someone really evil, and Pettigrew's a poor excuse. So Snape fans, no flames, please. I know I'm making him horrible. But I really needed to for future plot points.

Chapter Seven
Disbelief

Lily spun around, facing Snape, eyes wide. He, however, just chuckled.

He-Hello, Severus. He grinned, and enveloped her in a hug and a passionate kiss—for his part, anyway. He stopped when Lily showed no signs of accepting or returning it. He pulled back, smiling sheepishly.

What, is my flower a bit mad? Lily rolled her eyes, frowning.

You know I don't like being called that, Severus. He smiled wickedly.

But you're perfect for the name, Tiger Lily! After all, isn't that what your old friends call you? Lily blinked, staring at him strangely. A glint had gone into his eyes, not dissimilar to when he was planning revenge on James and the crew. She shrugged it off, and tried to get past him. When he blocked her, she let out a frustrated sigh.

Severus, please! I have important work to do! He chuckled, his eyes glinting maliciously.

Why, Tiger, do you need to lie? Covering up something? She shook her head.

Severus, please! He, however, didn't listen to her cries and backed her up against the wall, slamming Lily's back into the the rows of drawers. She let out a cry, which he silenced with a violent kiss. She tried to move, but he held her fast, kissing her. She spit into his mouth, which made him back off. Lily flipped her wand up, ready to curse him.

Who are you, and what have you done with Snape? He chuckled.

Why, Lily, pet, why the formalities? Oh, yes, you seem to have discarded those. He slapped the wand from her palm, and Lily's eyes widened.

Snape, whoever you are, what's going on? Snape leered.

Miss Lily, where is your engagement ring? Lily glanced down at her ringless finger. James must have slipped it off accidentally when he kissed her. She narrowed her eyes, and shot back a reply.

Severus, I do need showers, you know. I took it off so it wouldn't get rusty. He glared, and grabbed her arms, holding her within inches of his face.

More lies, Lily? Well, here's some truth for you. Apparently Potter was seen in Hogsmeade. Accompanied by Black. You were also apparently Summoned by Black later this morning. And now I find you without your ring, your hair and robes a mess, and you're in HERE, of all places, near the P's! Lily Evans, I want you NOT to lie to me and tell me why in hell you're helping that convict! Lily blinked in disbelief, as Snape's warm breath blew into her face.

Severus.. I have no idea what you're talking about. He backed off, for which Lily breathed a sigh of relief. However, that relief flew out the window as Snape slapped her.

Lily, don't LIE to me, your GODDAMED FIANCÉE!! I WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH, DAMMIT! Lily held the side of her cheek, and yelled back.

He's INNOCENT, SNAPE, HE'S INNOCENT! He was FRAME— However, she was interrupted by another slap. Snape narrowed his eyes at Lily, and pushed her against the wall, like a piece of rubbish.

I knew you were too good to be true, Evans. You and your little gang were too good for any old Slytherin. He spit in her face.

Get out of my face. Go back to your little convict. I daresay he'll find you most attractive. He slapped her again.

Yes, run back to little Potter. Tell him the Ministry will be waiting for him. The Dementors have a kiss for him.. I daresay since you don't like mine, that they might for you too.. Lily refused to hear anymore, and Apparated back.

The first thing Lily saw was James Potter. So she collapsed into him and broke down into tears.

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James was rather surprised when Lily showed up and clung onto him, tears splashing down onto his robes. Sirius, however, was more concerned with the fact that one of her sleeves had been pushed up, and dark, purple bruises were beginning to show, as well as a large handprint. Sirius pointed this out to James, who pulled Lily slightly back. She flinched, as if expecting a blow, but James just put his hand softly onto her cheek. She recoiled, however, at his touch, and James noticed that her cheek had been bruised badly as well. His eyes narrowed.

Lily, who did this to you? Who? Lily said nothing, just latched her arms around him, whimpering. James held her there, for awhile, being careful not to hug her too tightly, for fear he'd hurt her. Lily, however, paid her friend none of the same courtesy, and James grimaced. If she pulled any tighter he'd be split in two. Lily, thankfully, seemed to get this message and loosened her grip. Slightly.

James kissed the top of her head, and held her. Sirius, feeling just as angry, but rather useless, sat on the bedpost, waiting for his friend to stop her tears. Lily sniffed, and looked up at James, terrified.

James.. James.. He didn't believe me, James, he didn't believe me. Knowing better than to question WHO didn't believe her, he just looked into her eyes. She frowned, and stepped away, pulling something out of her robes. A Time Turner.

Take it, she croaked. Please, James, take it. And make sure you tell me. She kissed him, and handed him the Time Turner. Sirius frowned, and threw the Timekey towards James, who caught and pocketed it.

Just in case. James nodded. He kissed Lily goodbye, and Sirius wrapped him in a hug.

Take care of yourself, James. Sirius said, a small smile on his lips. I'll take care of Lily.

James nodded, and slipped the Time Turner around his neck. He looked down, and clicked it back three years. The last thing he saw was his friends swirling into nothingness, before everything faded out.


A/N: Only a couple more chapters to go, I think.. I am truly sorry, for both Snape fans and Lily fans. But I needed it for the plot.. *puppy face.*