Blinks and brushed dust and cobwebs from the fic!* Whoa…been a long time. Sorry to all my reviewers…just shoot me. Lol. Once again, thanks for the reviews and support Cass-chan, my sis! Lol. Thanks. Well, just to freshen all of your memories…I figured a re-cap is in order.

--Re-Cap—

" Uh…er…well…um…Lily…I was wondering…do you want to go with me…to the yule ball, this year, perhaps?"

"W-Wha? Me? Oh…um…sure…I'd love to!"

Those two were happy…but as one Slytherin boy looked on, the once lively look in his eye was crushed, this boy, was to never smile again…all because…of James Potter…

Severus looked up…and a look of utter, shock…was upon his face…

DISCLAIMER: I DIDN'T DO IT! Heh. Any ways, : I do not own Harry Potter. J.K Rowling, Bloosmbury, Scholastics, and many others do. I have no relation to any of the above, I, simply am using the characters. How ever, the plot, and made-up characters, belong to me. Please don't sue over this, because it's a waste of my, and your time. And besides…I'm only a teenager, and am surely, not rich.

Title: Was it Meant to be?

Chapter: 11 / The Dark Age – Part 1

Lily hadn't noticed this problem…with Severus. He never talked, laughed, or even made eye contact with her any more. He was so dark and gloomy. It seemed he only hung around Lucius now' a days. No surprise there. But this had gone too far she had to figure it out: What was wrong with Severus? Standing from her place at the Gryffindor table, which was adorned with many breakfast foods, she approached Severus whom was walking out slowly. Lifting a hand she gently reached out and held his arm…but this grasp was soon detached from him as he swung his arm swiftly, smacking her hand away harshly.

"Get away Evans…"

"What? Sev? What's wrong? Did I do something wrong? Did I forget something?"

Severus had sorrow with in himself as he heard her say this…and ask so many questions but silently he sneered. James had to pay, and she now had to pay. Lily was always his crush…never James. But why suddenly did she like him? It wasn't fair…nothing ever turned out right for him.

" I said get away you filthy little mudblood!"

Blinking, Lily's eyes widened as her head drooped slightly. Blazing red locks hung in her face, sheilding her slowly pouring tears from his sight.

"I…see how this is…I be nice to you…and you call me a mudblood? Well, I will tel you what you are Severus Snape…no good back stabbing Slytherin Slimeball of a Git!"

Severus glared as Lucius tugged at his arm signaling not to mess around with her, that she was a waste of time. So Severus followed and he gave one good sneer to her before dissapearing down the hall.

Lily would have crumpled to her knees, if It weren't for James and Remus there by her side supporting and calming her down. Things changed from then on. Things changed a lot. Lily, though growing older and more mature, still defended Severus…when James pulled stunts and tricked Snape. It was the right thing to do, though she regretted doing such things. James stayed the same over the years…goofy and clumsy as always. But his grades did improve. Sirius, not much to say. Still the same, wanna-be blond ( No Offense out there! Lol. ) always goofing off and messing up. Not to mention failing. Remus, of course grew wiser, and also came into some control over his werewolf formation by using the wolfs bane potions when he was transforming…it let him be in control of the kanine body. Peter on the other hand, something had most definitely changed. Something was different to his perky, cowardly act he always played in the Marauders. He had grown more dark looking, and was often weak, or hurting. Escpecially his left arm. It seemed to hurt him a lot just above the wrist. But no one ever asked. Somethings are better left alone. Facts were facts. Though people should look to the more truthful person.

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A silent 'pop' was heard from the fire place as James Potter appeared in his cozy home that evening. Working late was rough on him, his wife, and little Harry. Stretching his arms over his head a light yawn was given by James. He smiled quickly taking notice of his sleeping wife holding a little bundle that was cooing softly. Harry. Wrapped in a quidditch blanket, he was warm, happy and now was excitedly giggling seeing his father approach.

This was an amazing thingto come home to. A happy little boy waiting there for you: laughing, giggling, smiling.

"Hey there Harry…you been taking care of your Mum for me? Hmm?"

Harry gave a soft coo as his hands swiped at James' glasses. Pulling the glasses from James' face little Harry looked at them strangely. Strong enough to hold the frames, he put the glasses to his face, upside down, but they still were on. Harry giggled wildly at this…he blinked and looked as if he was becoming dizzy.

"Ha…Harry, no…these are Daddys…I need them to see!"

James lifted the glasses gently from Harry's face and slid them back into their previous resting place.

"See?"

Harry sneezed still slightly dizzy. This immediately woke Lily up.

"Harry! Are you—James! You're home!"

"Yep…I am. How've you been this eve Lily?"

Lilly nodded in her content as James lightly placed a kiss to her lips, and another to young Harry's forehead. They were happy, it was all, 'happy happy'. But sadly, it would end, with the mailing of an owl, and the switching of the Secret Keeper.

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The Marauders, Lily, the school, the headmaster, and basically every one knew about the Slytherin house and their 'alliegance' to a certain Dark Lord. Seems they all were connected to him some how. And this upset Lily, as well as James, they knew the out come to this. There could be danger to every one in the rival Gryffindor house. Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy were obviously holding grudges and being the usual stuck up rich kids they were. Things had changed. And this made a huge impact on their lives. Today was the day they would leave. Today was the day that they graduated. Today, was the day…they all would regret.

T.B.C

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