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Chapter 5
Severus Snape walked uncomfortly down the hall to the Slytherin Common Room, clutching his still burning left arm. His father made him get that mark put on his arm last night and Snape could swear he could still feel its burn. Lucius Malfoy suddenly slapped him on the back, grinning happily.
"Oy! All right, there Sevvie?" Snape cringed, a bit annoyed. Lucius had been there also when Snape had the mark branded into him. Lucius, however, was very proud of his mark.
"I'm fine, Lucius, but don't call me Sevvie, you know I hate that." Lucius grinned again, catchin sight of Lily Evans as her and James Potter were having another argument.
"Here comes your chance, Sevvie. Soon they'll break up again and you can ask her to the End of the Year Ball. You know, I think she kinda likes you. Of course, who could resist our little Sevvie!" Lucius laughed and ruffled Snape's long, shoulder-length black hair. Snape batted him away and blushed a bit.
"Oh come on. You know she wouldn't go with me I mean look at her." Lily's gorgeous crimson hair flowed over her shoulders in thick curls and her robes accented her sleek curves beautifully. Snape was nearly lost in thought. "Nah, she and James'll get right back together in time for the ball. You know they always do."
Lucius rolled his stone colored eyes. "You're way too hard on yourself. Look, I've seen the way she looks at you, she likes you. You've just gotta get to know her. And what better way than to take her to the ball. In your FACE, overgrown stoned Hamster!"
Snape looked at him oddly. "You really need to quit with all the sugar or something, Jesus." They continued to watch as James and Lily kept arguing until they eventually broke up again. Lucius then nudged Snape's ribs.
"Here's your chance, get her!" Snape shook his head, but Lucius had already started pulling him towards her and already started talking to her. "Oy, Evans! My friend here, Severus, really likes you and would like to ask you to the end of the year Ball. Would you go with him?"
Snape was in horror. He was blushing furiously, deeply embarrassed. "Lucius, I told you she's not going to--"
"I'd love to." Lily interrupted him suddenly. Snape's jaw dropped and Lucius looked smug.
"I-I knew she would say that!" Lily giggled, tossing her red hair off her shoulder casually. "Umm.. s-so see you outside your common room tonight at uh eight?" Lily smiled and nodded, heading toward the Gryffindor common room.
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Eight o'clock seemed to whirl by so quickly. Snape had been getting ready for two hours straight, making absolute sure he looked perfect. He even pinned his long hair back into a pony-tail. He finally picked up the red rose he had layed aside for her and headed for the Gryffindor tower, where he waited for her.
Lily made her way down stairs slowly, looking radiant. She wore a silk emerald dress that matched her eyes perfectly, matching glittery shoes, and a shimmering silver bracelet. Her hair was left down in thick silky curls. Snape was speachless. He numbly handed her the rose as she hugged his arm, walking along side of him as they headed for the great hall.
Inside the Great Hall was fantastic. Everything was shimmering and sparkly. Couples were already dancing out on the floor to some quick paced music played by a band of witches. Lily giggled and pulled Snape out onto the dance floor. He was so nervous, but he did his best to hide it for her.
Hours seemed to fly by as they had the time of their life. Lucius occasionally came by to check on them and give Snape the thumbs up. It was getting close to the end and they were engaged in a slow song, dancing close together. Lily kept inching closer to him, but Snape would back away a bit, very nervous. Lily sensed his nervousness and squeezed his arm comfortly.
"Why are you so jumpy, Severus? I won't hurt you, you know." Snape's heart lept as she said his name. He swallowed dryly and smiled weakly at her.
"Guess I still kinda have those butterflies in my stomach.." he murmered. Lily kissed his cheek gently before slowly kissing his lips. Snape nearly fell as she kissed him. He kissed her back passionatly, running his right hand through her hair. To his horror, however, she ran a hand down his left arm, her fingers brushing the deep scar in his forearm. She pulled back, looking at him puzzled. He clutched his arm, trying to keep the sight away from her.
"Severus, what happened?" She asked softly. Snape was about to panic. She ran her hand over his, trying to take his hand off his arm. "Let me see, I want to help you, Severus." He gave in, not being able to resist her. He knew immediatly that he shouldn't have gave in. She gasped and pushed away from him. "You... You... You bastard!" She shrieked. Snape looked at her through terrified and sad eyes, trying to explain what happened. She wouldn't listen. She slapped his face, hard. "Stay away from me!"
As if things couldn't get any worse, James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Petigrew had made their way over to see what was going on. James didn'y even ask what happened, just punched Snape in the nose, causing it to bleed. Snape clutched his nose and ran from the room, tears falling from his eyes.
Snape didn't stop running until he was back in the Slytherin common room and back to his room. He stood at a window, tears streaming down his face as he glared at the dark mark on his arm. He cursed his father for forcing him through that. He picked up the knife he kept under his pillow just in case and held it to the mark, hesitating for a moment before digging the knife into his soft flesh. He slashed repeatedly at the mark, trying to cut it out. A puddle of blood began to for on the floor underhim. It wasn't enough. He slashed at his wrists, hoping he had sliced the artery. He slashed over and over at the mark and at his wrists, slowing down as he swayed weakly. He dropped the knife, falling to the floor as everything went dark.