As they came around a bend and Hogwarts came into view they all were struck with wonder. None of them had seen something so big, and so wonderful in their young lives. Lily was reminded of the Tower of London, but this was much better. The highest turrets were shrouded with fog, and the lights seemed to beckon them to a wondrous, magical place. The moment she saw the castle she forgot about the two boys, she forgot about Petunia being mad at her, and she even forgot who she was, all she knew was that she belonged here, her and Severus, together in this strange new world.
It seemed that James had gotten over his initial shock form seeing the castle, and was ready to converse more. "Well, that's one big castle." He said it lazily, like he already knew what it was going to look like.
"Yeah" Lily's response was faint, and she was still staring at the castle. Severus glared at the boys in dislike. After a couple moments of silence James spoke again,
"Well, doesn't anyone else have anything to say?"
"We have nothing to say to you." Severus didn't know why he had taken an immediate disliking to the boys, but he supposed it was because of how the boy with the glasses, James, had reacted to Lily. He liked her, but surly this small thing wouldn't get in the way of Severus and Lily, he couldn't, could he?
"Why ever not?" That obnoxious Black kid was butting in again.
"Because, you are annoying, and we have our own thoughts to think, without your mouths always gabbing away." Severus was getting even more annoyed by the second.
"Can Lily even speak? 'Cause you seem to be doing most of the talking, did you ever stop to consider if she wanted to talk?" This bloke never gives up does he? Severus thought moodily before letting out a sigh and replying.
"Yes, Lily can talk for herself, but I feel that there is no reason why she should have to talk to you-" he was cut off by James interrupting,
"You feel, how does she feel?"
"I really could care less, and I'm trying to enjoy the scenery, so if you could please be quiet it would be appreciated." Lily's words were slightly hash, and as she finished they herd the boat scrape against pebbles, and the boat bumped against the shore.
"Well," James said in mock offense, "looks like they can't take a joke, geese."
"Come on Severus." Lily got out of the boat, and Severus needed no second invitation.
"See ya Snivilus" James commented as they left. Lily was too far ahead to hear what they said but Severus wasn't.