Severus

Severus tried to settle into his new bed, but couldn't. He was anxious about two things. First, that the arrogant boy, James Potter, was looking at Lily in a way he was thoroughly suspicious of, and second, that he was in the house he wanted, but without his best friend. His head spun as he tried to focus on bed. He couldn't though, and so decided to sneak out and do something to occupy himself. As he got into the common room, his eyes alighted on his potions book. He wanted very badly to try some potions out, as he felt very inclined to it. So he pulled out his caldron and put it in a less damp area, without any carpet. He set a fire underneath it, and then began.

A few hours later he was finished with his third and best potion. He finally felt tired, so he slipped off to bed, feeling successful.

Then next day he waited outside the Gryffindors portrait hole for Lily. She was an early riser, which made him glad because people were starting to give him strange looks.

"Oh, hullo Sev!" She smiled brightly at him, and he responded dully,

"Hello. You sleep well?" She nodded happily. Then they started talking about classes and what ones they were exited for. Then Severus heard a rather arrogant voice.

"Oh, Snivulus, why are you here? This lovely Gryffindor has nothing to do with you because, as I remember, you said you'd never have anything to do with a Gryffindor." It was James.

"Well, Potter," Severus said smugly, "I was talking about stupid Gryffindors." James looked shocked at that and so he and Lily walked away, him glad to have shown that idiot Potter what he got. They continued their conversation, unaware of a few angry Gryffindors behind them, whispering angrily. As they split up, Severus was feeling much better about his day.

Severus was sitting on the edge of his seat anticipating the new schedule. He was particularly exited for potions. As soon as he got his schedule he read eagerly.

Severus Snapes schedule

First hour: Defence Against the Dark Arts

Second hour: Potions with the Gryffindors

Third hour: History of Magic

Fourth hour: Transfiguration with the Ravenclaws

Fifth hour: Charms with the Gryffindors

Sixthhour: Herbology with the Hufflepuffs

Severus smiled. He was now officially a student at Hogwarts.

Lily

Lily smiled at the short price of paper in her hands. She was going to Transfiguration first, and was extremely exited. As far as she knew, Transfiguration was all about changing things into other spells were supposedly quite tricky though.

Severus looked at her from across the room, his face shining with excitement. They were actually going to do wizarding stuff! She finished her last bite of toast, then raced to Transfiguration. As soon as she got there, she saw a small ratlike boy. She recognized him from when she had encountered James.

"Hello?" She said warily. The boy jumped in surprise.

"Oh! H-hello." She said

"What's your name?" And in her mind she thought, and your status with James Potter.

"My names Peter P-pettigrew." She smiled at him and said,

"Its nice to meet you Peter. My names Lily Evans." They struck up a conversation, him stuttering slightly. As soon as everyone else arrived, he disappeared into the crowd. Well, she thought happily, at least not all of Potter's friends are stupid. Then the door opened and out stepped Professor McGonagall. She beckoned them in. Once everyone was settled, she said

"Hello, everyone, I am Professor McGonagall, your Transfiguration teacher. I expect you all to do well and behave. Now I will explain to you the basics of Transfiguration." As she went on, Lily noticed many confused looks. Lily wasn't sure why. It made complete sense to her. As soon as Professer McGonagall told them to turn a match into a needle many hands shot up looking for guidance. Lily ignored them and began. She whispered the spell to herself, then said it again, louder this time while waving her wand. The match jumped a little and she leaned in to see that it had turned silvery. She tried again and it became sharper. She smiled, glad she was doing well. Then, near the end of class, a loud shout came from James Potter's area.

"Professor! I've done it! Its turned into a needle!" It was arrogant James Potter himself. Lily hated him even more and tried again. This time it became a real needle. She raised her hand and when the Professor came over she showed her the needle. Professor McGonagall smiled approvingly. Lily ended that class with a smile on her face. She had actually done it! She couldn't wait to tell Severus about it. Then Peter showed up.

"G-good, job Lily!" He said excitedly. "I almost got it to turn silver!" He added happily. She smiled at him and they continued to talk all the way to the dungeons. There she saw Severus. She turned to see if Peter wanted to meet Severus, but he had disappeared. She shrugged and walked over to him.

"Sev!" She said excitedly, "Guess what? I actually got my match to turn into a needle!" He applauded her and then told her all about Defense Against the Dark Arts. Then the door opened a crack and she saw a plump figure. He opened the door fully and said extravagantly,

"Welcome to Potions! This is where you will learn amazing things!" The students looked rather exited as they rushed in. Lily and Severus sat together and got out their stuff. The professor walked over to his desk and said,

"Now, who here is ready to learn about potions?" But before Lily could say anything he said, "Oh, yes that reminds me. My names Professor Slughorn. Now, let me tell you about potions." And he too told them all about what they were to learn. Lily was spellbound. She was ready to start. And so, when the professor told them to start with a simple potion called Ongarnia, Lily jumped at the chance. She began doing the potion, until it said to add essence of sandstone. She frowned. Severus was frowning as well.

"This really should be essence of moonstone." She whispered quietly. "Moonstone corresponds with the fairy tears." Severus nodded. So she decided to change it up a little. She put in the moonstone instead and watched as it changed into the correct color. After she finished the potion, Professor Slughorn smiled.

" Perfect!" He exclaimed. Then the bell rang and the others all handed in their potions as they walked out.