Author's note

Hi guys I'm really sorry I haven't updated in months ahhh please forgive me! I hope this can make up for it... I'm just procrastinating revision at the moment GCSEs are killing me. If anybody wanted to suggest ideas, message me :) Lots of love xx

Disclaimer

Sadly I still do not own this, all rights go to JK Rowling

Chapter 3 – Letters

As the school year came to a close, Lily found herself by that big willow tree more than ever now. Petunia had essentially disowned her as a sister, making sure that everyone in town turned against Lily and the only company she had now was Severus… they had their differences, but he was there when she needed it most, and she was there for him in return. In times of sadness, the children had each other.

"How long will you be away for ?" Severus asked for the umpteenth time

"Two weeks… I'm really sorry, I wish I could stay with you but mummy insisted that Petunia and I have some sister time. I hope your parents are okay, I'll write to you once we get there"

Okay. That word was not fit to describe his family life. Lily was his only companion, his only opportunity to forget about that hell of a home. It wasn't fair. He felt tears well up and turned away.

"Yeah, sure… have fun", he said dejectedly.

Lily gazed into the distance as she watched his dark figure run away and disappear. She wondered if there was anything she could do to help him more, but there was nothing... after all, she was only a child. She headed home, her hair blazing in the afternoon sun.

Dear Sev,

We have arrived in France safely, and it's simply gorgeous! wish you were her with us, you'd be much more entertaining than Tuney... all she's done thus far is whine about how she doesn't understand the language. It's terribly annoying, she refuses to learn! And she sneers at me every time I try to speak to her. But my favourite part is definitely the food... I'll try to sneak some macarons back, they taste like unicorn tears it's heavenly! I hope your father is calmer now, if not I always find it helpful to read a good book when trying to escape reality. I was re-reading my Hogwarts letter and I was wondering whether you wanted to come to Diagon Alley so we couke buy supplies?

Love,

Lily

Lily,

That sounds amazing! You really should just distance yourself from that horse-faced idiot. You're worth ten of her. France sounds amazing, have a good time. Yes indeed I love reading too... unfortunately father says I'm to use my mother's old stuff (he doesn't want to waste any money on an annoyance like me) and she is taking me wand-shopping tomorrow, they want it to be fast, I'm really sorry I can't come with you.

Yours,

Severus

Dear Sev,

She's my sister and I love her I can't just ignore her! We'll be back in a few days, can't you wait for me? My parents won't really know what to do, your help would be greatly appreciated. If my parents ask yours would they let you? Pretty please?

Love,

Lily

Lily,

Okay okay I'm sorry I just think that you are much better than her. No no please don't ask your parents please, you have to understand that father will punish me even more... I have my wand now though, it's black and shiny and really exciting! I'm not allowed out of the house anymore, I'm really sorry... I'll see you on September 1st!

Yours,

Severus

Sev,

Ok, I'm sorry for pushing it, I hope he calms down. Just remember Hogwarts is soon, you'll be safe there! He won't hurt you anymore. Be strong, Sev. I know you can do it. Hold on.

Love,

Lily x

She put her quill down and stamped the letter... owls would have been so much quicker, but neither of them had access to that (yet). Sighing, Lily walked out of the French cottage into town to post the letter. Inhaling the salty air, she wandered along the shoreline, her feet sinking in the golden sand. Lily did not believe in higher powers, but, feeling tears coming up, she muttered a prayer for her friend.

Author's note

What do you think? Lots of loveee