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A/N- Hey everyone! Sorry it has been a while since I have posted. Now that it's summer I hope to post more and finish this story up soon…if anyone is still reading it…
New Resolutions III
Chapter 12- Class and Quidditch
By: Abbie Haven Snape
"Be good you lot," said Leah as she hugged Lily and Austin at the same time.
Christmas break went rather quickly. Austin had left to go home for Christmas but found himself back at the Snape's with a black eye from his father. Harry was about to act but Austin asked him not to. He said he had brought it on himself. He told Harry why but he wouldn't tell Lily, which sat her off.
Besides that, it was a good break. Lily loved spending time with Damien, Kori, Tommy, and Logan that she couldn't with at Hogwarts. Plus being with her big family was the best. Christmas Eve was spent at the Weasley's as she had since she was born. Christmas Day was spent relaxing, opening presents, and spending time with her parents.
Her favorite gifts had to be from her Father and Austin. Harry had given her a storybook of sort. Inside was filled with her favorite bedtime stories she was told as a child, either by her parents, relatives, or Dumbledore. She could tell her father wrote all the stories and had his friend Dean Thomas draw all the pictures before sending it away to be made into an actually book. Austin, on the other hand, had given her a charm bracelet. Each charm (all eleven) meant something. Like the book was for her studies and the broom was for her love of quidditch. Every year after that, though, Austin would give her another charm to add to it, usually reflecting something that had happen in that year.
"We will," chimed the six friends.
"And remember what Harry said. Keep your mouths closed," said Draco, hugging his niece.
"We will!" the six snapped this time.
"Get on the train before it leaves without you."
Lily waved bye to them and hopped on the train with the rest of them. They all found an empty compartment. Now that they knew what was at Hogwarts, there new goal was to find out if the Seven Contrary Virtues were real or not. Now, though, they didn't even have a name to go with.
She also learned that her first year was turning out a lot like her father's had. And that made her smile. It seemed what everyone was saying about her being like him in more ways than one were right.
Half way through the trip back to Hogwarts the girls kicked the boys out so they could change into their uniforms. Sierra and Cooper's choice of conversation was Lily and Austin.
"Okay, what is going on with you two?" asked Sierra.
"What do you mean?" asked Lily, trying to sound innocent, which didn't work.
"Don't play cute with me Lily Grace Potter-Snape. I'm your best friend and I don't get what is going on. Are you two a couple or what? I like Austin and all don't get me wrong, but he's not the sweet type of guy I thought you would go for. And he was at your house more than I was this break!"
"He's not my boyfriend. And you're not going to believe me but there's a side to Austin you don't see."
"But he shows it to you. Everyone in Slytherin has seen the way the boy looks at you- with kindness and protection. Some girls have tried to get his attention but he doesn't give it to them. And if guys give you too long of a glance, Austin is glaring at them. He's got it bad for you Lily's. I don't know what his life has done to him but you both are eleven and have been through more than any of us have. You're lucky to have someone that you can relate to," said Cooper, smiling.
"I know I am."
She knew they were only eleven but they knew something was going on between them. He cared for her as more than a friend and she felt the same for him. Now, they were too young to worry with it. He would protect her they best to his ability and she would remain loyal to him.
The boys appeared back later, dressed also. With a long journey still in store for them, they decided to play chess or exploding snaps. Lily and Austin though, curled in a corner and read a book, dozing a sleep after only a few minutes.
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Class began the day after they arrived back to the castle. Exams were approaching and it seemed the teachers began to realize that too-though they had about six months.
"Gosh, you would think they would have some Christmas cheer left," said Christian as they walked out of Transfiguration with an essay a foot and a half long due next class.
"I don't think she celebrates it," muttered Austin.
Lily and Cooper laughed for they were the only ones that heard him.
"Come on. Let's head to the dungeons. After potions, we get food," said Austin.
"We have to get through Potion's first," said Sierra, sighing.
"You guys make it sound as if Papa is a horrible person," said Lily, smirking.
"Lily, he gave me worse death glares then your father did around New Year's and he's known me for four months!" said Austin.
"That's was your fault," said Lily.
"Tommy thought it was a rather good idea. Besides, it was meant for someone else, not him and Remus to be standing under."
Lily giggled at the memory. Somehow, Austin had managed to place a few mistletoes around they Snape house. Just whom he was trying to get under one was never said, only Austin and Tommy knew. She had a feeling though it was him and her. But, Severus and Remus had somehow managed to stop and talk right below one. The children and even the adults found it rather funny.
"And you wonder why he was glaring?" she asked, looking up at him.
"No, not really," he said, eyes catching hers with a gleam of amusement.
"Just imagine if it was Sirius that was under it with him. Sirius would have kissed him just because it's Sirius," said Christian.
"True and then Austin would be dead," said Sierra.
"I've got to come around your house more often Lily," said Cooper, shaking her head.
"Never a dull moment, never," said Lily, smiling.
"Just stay clear of mistletoes," said Nathan.
The six of them stopped though as they heard someone clear their throat behind them. Severus stood behind them, arms crossed on his chest. Austin gave Lily a slide ways glance trying to hide a smile.
"Hello Professor," said Sierra, having trouble hiding back a smile also.
"If that mutt would have done that, he would have been hexed to the point that even Logan would stay away from him," he said a smirk slowly sliding on to his face.
The six of them looked at each other before they busted out in to laughter. They walked into the classroom, still laughing, getting stares from the other students.
"SILENCE!" roared Severus as she came into the room.
They slowly stopped their laughs. Things were back to normal. School was starting. The only difference was this time they knew what danger the students held in about two months.
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"Remember what Lily has shown you," said Harvey walking in front of the six other quidditch players and Lily.
The first match since break was Slytherin verses Ravenclaw. Both teams were undefeated and wanted to remain that way. Lily had taken notes from the Ravenclaw verses Hufflepuff match and came up with a plan a few plays that she believed would work against them.
"Good luck guys," said Lily, smiling before leaving the locker room and headed toward the bleachers where her friends were already standing. "Hey guys," she said filling in the spot between Austin and Nathan.
"The team ready?" asked Cooper, smiling.
Lily nodded as Preston announced that the two teams and they flew around the pitch.
"LET'S GO SLYTHERIN!" yelled Lily, Cooper, and Sierra all at the same time. The three guys flinched and glared at them.
"Ward and Scott shake hands before they take to the air. Both teams fighting to stay undefeated. Let's see who does as the quaffle is released and Trapper gets it for Ravenclaw, heading down the field. But Ward comes behind him and knocks the ball out of his arm and Hollow catches it, turning the game in the other direction…" yelled Preston for the stands of screaming fans.
"Yes! Perfect execution," said Lily throwing her fist into the air. She learned that the chasers for Ravenclaw never looked behind them when they were flying so an easy steal from the back.
"Your play?" asked Nathan.
"Yup! Trust me, there should be more," she said, smirking.
"And it's Bradley that scores for Slytherin. 10 to 0! Looks as if the Slytherins might dominate the score board again…"
"Let's go Slytherin," several students yelled, drumming on the board in front of them. Everyone else was screaming.
"There is the snitch," whispered Lily to herself, as her eyes followed the golden ball across the field.
"You would make a good seeker then too," said Austin.
"When I was little, I didn't see the point in flying around all day or being so obsessed with Quidditch. Of course I knew everything about it, having Dad played for the Bats. But after Tommy came to live with us and after what happen to Jorie, Quidditch was something I took more time to enjoy. Jorie always said I would make a good Seeker and her Chaser," said Lily, still watching the snitch, which known of the Seekers had managed to see yet.
"Is that why you didn't want to join the team? Jordan?" asked Austin.
"That and plus my Dad made the team his first year. Don't want to be completely like him," she said, smiling.
"And Bradley scores for Slytherin! 20 to 0! And Ewing sends the bludger beautifully away from Ward as he goes for the steal! But what is this? Slytherin seeker is hit hard with the bludger to the shoulder and is falling toward the ground! Good thing she wasn't too far from it! And Captain Ward calls and time out and flies down to his sister…"
"Lo!" said Lily, making her way through the people and ran out on to the field where the team was gathered around her.
"Where were you!" said Lo, grabbing Trey's robe and pulling him toward her.
"Knocking the bludger away from your brother!" he said giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"And brilliant him sent it toward Dustin!" said Brayden, hitting him on the arm.
"Alright…can you play?" asked Harvey.
"Does it look like I can play?" asked Lo, letting go of her shoulder so you could see the bone sticking out.
"Come on Lo, I'll take you to the Hospital Wing," said Lily, coming up beside her.
"You have five minutes Ward to figure out what you are going to do," said Madam Hooch.
"We don't have a back up Seeker!" said Chad.
"Wait a minute…" said Harvey grabbing Lily's arm before she could move.
The rest of the team looked at Harvey before shifting their glance to Lily with a smile.
"I don't like that look," she said, looking between them.
"You are part of our team Lily. You can play Seeker!" said Harvey.
"No way!" she said.
"What is going on?" asked Severus, coming up to them. "Are you okay Lo?"
"What do you think?" she asked.
"Professor, can't Lily play? She's part of our team," asked Blake.
Severus looked at Lily. "Technically, yes she can play."
"Come on Lils. If you don't play, we have to forth it," said Brayden.
"Go on Lily, play," said Severus.
"Fine! But I will warn you…"
"No need to warn. Here you go Lils," said Lo, trying to take off her robe (finally managing with Severus' help) and handed it to her. "Go win."
Lily shook her head, slipping it on and buttoning it in the front.
"Have you made a decision Ward?" asked Madam Hooch, coming back over.
"Yes ma'am. Lily Snape is replacing Lo Ward," he said, smiling.
Madam Hooch looked at Lily before smiling. "Alright, let's resume the match."
"Come on Lo, I'll take you to the Wing," said Severus winking at Lily.
"Alright, let's go," said Harvey mounting his broom.
"I can't believe I am doing this," muttered Lily before she kicked off the ground and followed everyone else. The school brooms were slower than the ones they had at the house, considering she learned on her father's Firebolt.
"And it looks like first year Lily Snape enters the game for the injured Ward! Shall be fun to watch now…OUCH!" yelled Preston as Cooper and Sierra hit him on the arm.
"Let's go LILY!" the five friends yelled for her as she hovered above the rest of the game looking for the snitch.
Lily smiled, shaking her head.
"I didn't think you were part of the team Snape?" asked Cameron Shepard, beater for Ravenclaw.
"I don't like to brag," she said with a smirk.
"Well, let the best team win," he said, smiling at her.
"We will," she said.
He smirked at her before he flew away, circling the field. Lily watched as the chasers for Ravenclaw threw the ball down field and Dustin actually missed it.
"And the score is 20 to 10! The seekers better start finding the snitch or we might be here a while," said Preston.
Right then, Lily caught a flicker of gold out of her right eye and went after it. She realized that Cameron was right behind her. Surprisingly, she ducked a bludger sent by Everson of Ravenclaw and even her own beater, Brayden.
The both went into a drive, the snitch still visible to both. They were a few feet from the ground when Cameron got beside her reaching for the snitch as well. But somehow they managed to get to close to each other and hit each other with their brooms, sending them both forwards off their broom.
The both hit the ground hard, both head down.
"BOTH SEEKERS ARE DOWN!" yelled Preston as everyone was on the feet, trying to see what was happening.
Lily lifted her head up, spitting out grass and dirt from her mouth. She glanced over at Cameron to see him trying to move.
"Ouch," he said, falling back down.
Lily began to giggle at him.
"I won't be laughing. I want to see you try to get up," he said, beginning to laugh.
"DID ONE OF YOU GET THE SNITCH!" asked Preston, yelling into the silence.
Lily slowly raised her left hand and the Slytherins exploded. The snitch was held, struggling in her hand. As she was falling, she grabbed it…somehow.
"SLYTHERIN WINS BY THE FABULOUS CATCH BY SNAPE AFTER ONLY BEING IN THE GAME A COUPLE MINUTES!" yelled Preston.
"Excellent catch," said Cameron, smiling at her.
"Thanks!"
She was still laughing when Harvey and Trey came over and picked her off the ground, hugging her and carrying her over their shoulder.
"You better play next year," said Dustin, reaching up and giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"I just might do that," she said, smiling
"LILY!" said Sierra as they all ran to her on the field.
"How did I do?" she asked as they finally let her down.
"EXCELLENT!" all five of them yelled.
"That's good," she said then all six of them began to laugh.
"I have to admit, it's good to be back at Hogwarts," said Nathan.
"I have to agree," said Lily, falling back into Austin's arms, smiling.
They all laughed again and made their way to the castle for the party. Everyone was happy…but for how long was going to be decided.
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