Chapter 4: Bittersweet~
The next memory Harry traveled to was bittersweet. It was his mother's first farewell to her parents and trip to Hogwarts.
Trying not to trip over the new robes she boarded the Hogwarts Express in excitement following the only person she knew. Harry watched as she peered out the window waving enthusiastically to the obvious pair of Muggles in the crowd, easily spotted next to her mum and dad hid Aunt Petunia, looking as though she wished she were anywhere but the platform. Surprisingly, finding an empty compartment wasn't too difficult. Staying close to the only connection to the magical world, she positioned herself across from Snape.
"Can you believe we're sitting in the Hogwarts Express, Severus? Did you think this day would ever come?"
"Calm down, Lily," chuckled Severus Snape. "Relax Lily, sit down. We'll be leaving soon."
"I do wish Petunia could have shared in this experience. Don't you?
"Petunia? Really? I'd rather sit on a needle."
"Why can't you two get along? I really wish you did."
The train begun to slowly pull away and the tears began to swell in Lily's eyes as she watched her parents slowly shrink away. Without a word Severus grabbed my hand and pulled her closer. Although we had been looking forward to Hogwarts, he understood that this was her first time apart from my parents and I was headed to an entirely different culture.
"Do you remember the first thing you said to me?" asked Severus.
"What?"
"You told me we were going to be the best of friends. I want you to know that I will always be here for you. You can always come to me for anything."
"Thank you, Severus."
Severus did everything he could to help my parents and I stay in contact. The summer before Severus had taught my parents all about the owl system and he had signed them up for a subscription to the local wizard newspaper, Daily Prophet, so they could keep updated. While we were at school he made every attempt to walk me to classes and introduce me to new people, mainly from the Slitherin house, but at least I was able to make new friends. I think Severus was upset that I had been sorted into Gryffindor but I loved everyone.