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New Resolutions III
Chapter Two- Hogwarts Express
By: Abbie Haven Snape

Lily ran threw the barrier with her father on to Platform 9 ¾. Leah followed with Tommy and Logan. She smiled at the scarlet train, thinking that she was finally going.

"Now, I know it will be hard but do try to stay out of trouble," said Leah pocking her in the shoulder.

"I will Mum. Don't worry. With Papa and Me-Me, I don't think I could."

"Professor Snape and Professor Miller and Professor Granger, if you see Hermione," said Leah.

"Yeah, yeah, I know."

"Don't sass me," said Leah playfully.

"Wouldn't dream of it."

Leah smiled down at her.

"Now, don't forget-"

"NATHAN!" yelled Lily, cutting off her father.

Nathan Cheever met her halfway and Lily threw her arms around him. Over the past couple years, the two of them had became best friends. He moved his sandy blond hair away from his eyes, reviling sparkling amber eyes.

"Hey Tori, Savan," said Lily, bending down and gave Nathan's little sister Savannah a hug.

"Hi Lils," she said before walking over and began to talk to Tommy. Tori did the same as she went to talk to Leah and play with Logan.

"Finally going," said Nathan.

"I know!"

Nathan smiled. "Oh, hi Harry," he said as Harry came up behind Lily.

He nodded to him as Lily turned. "Sorry Daddy," she said.

"As I was saying, you better-"

"LILY!"

Harry was pushed aside by an eleven-year-old girl, who threw her arms around Lily's neck.

Sierra Jewell hugged her best friend. They pulled apart and smiled before hugging each other again.

"Merlin! We are here! On Platform 9 ¾!" said Sierra moving her reddish-brown hair behind her ear.

"I know. Me and Nathan were just saying that."

"Nathan? NATHAN!" she said, going after Nathan now.

Lily smiled and looked at her father, whom had his arms crossed. "That one wasn't my fault," she said giggling.

Harry looked at her before pulling her into a hug. "Be good. Make sure you write and tell us everything that happens."

"I will. Promise," she said hugging him tightly.

"Don't let anyone bother you. You know as well as I do that death eater children will be there."

"I won't."

"And don't worry with houses. Doesn't matter which one you get into."

"Yes, sir!"

They pulled about and Harry gave her a kiss on top of the head, looking at her. Lily had really grown in three years. Not just physically, though, that had changed too. She had really long raven black flowing curls, and her eyes weren't hunter anymore. Instead of having her father's eyes he got once he changed, her eyes were emerald green, just like her Grandmother, Lily, who she was named after. She also was a bit taller than most of the girls her age at five-one.

But she inside had changed too. She was a little more out going and not so shy anymore. She defiantly was more charming toward everyone. But she still had that sweetness to her that made her who she was.

"You better be getting onto the train," said Harry smiling.

"Yes Daddy. I will write as soon as I get there and settled in."

"You better," said Leah handing Harry Logan and hugging her daughter

"Bye guys," said Lily.

She gave Logan a hug and a kiss before turning to Tommy. She smiled at him before pulling him to her in a hug.

"I'll miss you," she whispered.

"Miss you too."

They pulled apart as they heard Sierra and Nathan were yelling for her.

"I am coming! Bye guys! I will be home at Christmas and I promise to write," she said.

They nodded as Christian Weasley joined Lily. Christian and her waved bye to everyone as they boarded the train.

"Let's find an compartment," said Christian.

They all nodded and started down the train. They had to weave their way through the kids that were either talking or waving bye to their parents.

"Here. Let's go in this one. There is only one person in it," said Sierra.

"Okay…go on," said Lily.

"I am not going in there first," she snapped.

"ERRA!"

"He'll eat me alive!"

Lily rolled her eyes. "Fine, I will go in first."

Sierra happily moved out of the way. Lily pulled open the door and looked inside.

Dark, chocolate eyes met emerald.

Lily took a step back and stared at the boy in front of her. He had tousled black hair over his shoulders. He had very sharp features, including those dark eyes. Black jeans and a blood red t-shirt fit his look well.

She gave a little smile, gaining her composer again. "Do you mind of we sit here?" she asked.

He looked at her before shaking his head. She smiled, dragging everyone behind her in. Nathan and Christian placed all of their trunks above them as Lily sat down beside the boy. The other three then sat across from her.

Lily turned to him and stuck her out her hand. "Lily," she said without a smile this time.

He looked from her to the hand then back to her eyes. Raising a slight eyebrow, he took the hand. "Austin."

"Pleasure," she said. "That's Nathan, Christian, and Sierra."

He nodded to them before he looked out the window. Lily continued to watch him for a couple of seconds. Something about him drew her to him. She wasn't sure what it was through.

Looking away, she noticed that the other three where talking about something. She rolled her eyes, beginning to open the gift from her father.

On top of an opal stone necklace was a letter. She smiled as she began to read it.

My Little Serpent,

If you listened, you should be on the Hogwarts Express right now, on your way to Hogwarts with Nathan, Sierra, and Christian. I can't tell you how proud I am of the young lady you have become. After everything that had happened to you, you still have an amazing out look on life.

I have a feeling that memories and thoughts of you sister are going through your head. Just remember she'll be with you. She always is. The ones we love never really go away. Remember that. I had to when I was about your age.

Don't let anyone discourage you at school. You are a Snape, no matter what anyone says. If anyone gives you any trouble, tell Papa and I am sure he can take care of it. If not, tell me and I will be there in a heartbeat.

I love you and have a blast at Hogwarts, regardless of what house you get into. These years will be the best of your live.

Love, Dad

Lily smiled, folding up the letter. She took out the necklace, looking at her three best friends, which were now auguring.

"Could you put this on?" she asked turning to Austin.

He looked at her before nodded. She handed him it before moving her hair off of her neck, so it would make it easier.

Hearing it clip, she felt his fingers trace her shoulder line before he pulled away. Lily smiled to herself letting her hair fall. Austin was getting more mysterious every minute.

She was about to say thank you, when the door opened and a girl appeared. "Hi…whoa, this compartment is full too but do you mind if I sit here?" she asked.

The three looked at Lily, who looked at Austin. He just looked down at her and shrugged.

"Sure," said Lily, moving over a little.

"Thanks," she said bring her trunk with her. Christian and Nathan helped her put it above them before she sat down. "I am Cooper, by the way. Cooper Wood."

"I am Lily Snape and that's Christian Weasley, the one with the red hair, then Nathan Cheever, Sierra Jewell, and Austin…" but Lily trained off, looking at Austin.

"Blaine," he said not even looking at them.

"Austin Blaine," finished Lily.

"Pleasure to met you all. How excited are you? You all are first years right?"

"Yes…I think," said Sierra.

"Yes," said Lily, after she looked at Austin.

"What house do you think you will be in?" asked Cooper, shaking her light brown hair out of her face, which was short and stuck out under her ears.

"Both of my parents were Slytherins, so I guess Slytherin," said Sierra.

"My Mum was a Ravenclaw, my Dad was a Slytherin as was my Aunt so, probably Slytherin," said Nathan.

"My Dad was a Gryffindor but my Mum didn't go here. She went to Beauxbatons," said Christian.

"But you will be a Slytherin," said Lily.

"How do you know?"

"Because I said so."

"And what you say goes?"

"Yes."

"Are you two like related or something?" asked Cooper.

"Kind of," said Christian.

"My Uncle is married to his Aunt," said Lily.

"Got you."

"And my Mum was a Slytherin while Daddy was a Gryffindor but really a Slytherin, if that makes since," said Lily.

"No…not really."

"Well, it's hard to explain. Austin?" she asked turning to him.

"Either of my parents went to Hogwarts. They went to Durmstrang," he said.

Lily looked at him. His voice was just like her Papa's. Intimidating, sharp, and could quiet a room without an even having to raise his voice.

"What about you Cooper?" asked Sierra.

"Well, Mom was a Ravenclaw while Dad was a Gryffindor but they both say I act to much like a Slytherin."

"Wait…Gryffindor…Wood…" said Lily racking her brain. "Your dad is Oliver Wood?"

"Yeah…how did you know?"

"My Dad was seeker while he was caption at Hogwarts."

"Wait just one second. You father is Harry Potter!"

At that comment, even Austin looked at her.

"Yes, he's my father."

"You're a POTTER!"

"Well, actually a Snape."

"Harry Potter and Harry Snape are the same person. I am so jealous!" said Cooper, looking at her.

"It's nothing really to be jealous about."

"Your father survived being attacked by the Killing Curse, faced Voldemort numerous of times and survived again, later killing him, and is the reason why most of the death eaters are in Azkaban," said Austin, saying the most he had the whole trip. "I think that is something."

"And a GREAT Auror and a fabulous seeker. At school and for the Bats. Dad played against him. He still says he is the best. Could have played professional if it wasn't for his determination to be an Auror," said Cooper.

Lily just gave a little smile, shaking her head. Having a famous father wasn't going to make her first year at Hogwarts any easier.

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