Chapter Nine
It was the end of the year feast. Severus was packed and ready to get back on the train and go home. He sat right by Lily. It was such a common occurrence that no one cared anymore that he sat with the Gryffindors. He was one of them, just with green robes. Professor Dumbledore rose to his feet.
"Well, it has been a brilliant year with all of you," he said. His eyes twinkling behind his half-moon spectacles and his beard shining across the hall. "I am sorry to say good bye to you for another summer. But before I do, I believe that the House Cup needs awarding. Huffelpuff stand at two-hundred and thirty-nine points. Ravenclaw at four-hundred and seven points. Slytherin has five-hundred and sixty-eight points. And Gryffindor is at seven-hundred and twelve points. Congratulations Gryffindor on a well-deserved win. Now, I know that times are becoming harder and harder. Families are being torn apart. But keep in mind, that no matter how much you dislike a person, find it in your heart to forgive and love them. Love will keep us together. Now, off to bed and let your minds rest as you dream about your summers."
Severus and Lily waited, as always, for everyone to leave the Gryffindor table. As they waited, Dumbledore and McGonagall walked over to them.
"Mr. Snape," said McGonagall. "We have noticed that you have not sat with the Slytherin table for the entire year. Is it your wish to be a Gryffindor?"
"More than anything. But I was sorted into Slytherin," Severus started. "Is it even possible to switch?"
"If you wish to switch to Gryffindor, Severus, you may do so at the headmaster's approval," replied Dumbledore. "Do you want to be a Gryffindor?"
Severus looked at Lily who was smiling and nodding at him. "Yes, please, professors. I would be honored to be a Gryffindor."
Dumbledore waved his wand at Severus and felt his whole body warm up. He looked down at his uniform and saw that the emerald of his robes had turned to scarlet and the silver to gold. He was a Gryffindor. He smiled up at Dumbledore and McGonagall. They made his year perfect.
"Thank you, Professor Dumbledore," said Severus. "Thank you, Professor McGonagall. You won't regret it! I promise!"
Severus and Lily left the Great Hall and started taking their usual route up to Gryffindor Tower. This time when he said good night to Lily, he said it inside the Gryffindor common room. He was a Gryffindor.