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Thank you to those who have review my story and answer those questions I had. Now this next chapter starts at the beginning of six year. Two months later: after chapter one. There's not much Severus but Lily and Remus. Oh, yes to answer some request, yes this is a Lily/Severus but until later on.
Summary; Severus receives a letter from his mother saying they will be moving with his gran-uncle Prince. How will the war change when Severus has someone to guide him and prevent him from joining Voldemort. A/U End of fifth year, powerful Severus.
Heir of Merlin: Blood of a Prince
Chapter two: The Absence of the Prince
Lily Evan's eyes travel from one stretch to another, in search for a tall young man with shoulder hair length, pale skin and Slytherin robes. But her search was in vain for such characteristics on a student in King Cross Station did not exist at the moment.
"Probably with his Death Eaters friends" She slouch her shoulders and looked behind her to see the retrieving form of her sister. Her mother could not drop her of this year; she has been diagnose with cancer and no soon after the news the effect of the disease has begun to show.
"So much for a good year, eh, Lily. Your mother is sick, your sister hates you and you have no best friend. Yes, it will be a wonderful year." Her voice broke at the end, when the words she had spoken finally sink in. Looking at the clock, she notices it was 15 minutes until the train left. Deciding not to be left sitting in the middle of the hall throughout the whole trip, went in search for a compartment.
She found an empty one and settled herself in; took a book out and started to read for the reminding time. Not even five minutes have past when James Potter entered the compartment. "Hey, Evans, how was your summer? I see Snivillus not here, finally decided to ditch him? "
Asked James excited leaving no time for her to respond the first question. Lily felt frustrated; she did not have the patience to deal with Potter, at such early hours. "What do you want Potter?"
"Well, you see there is no other compartments empty and I was wonder if, Peter, Remus, Sirius and I can stay here with you."
Lily observed James carefully as he unconsciously mess his hair up, while his eyes travel around the compartment not meeting hers. She did not want him in there with her but, she also did not wanted to be alone.
"Fine but I don't want flirting from you. Understand." James looked like Christmas has come early a big smile plastered on his face. "Thanks, Evans." Turning back to the door he called for the rest of the Marauders. "Guys, I found one!" He moved further into the compartment as three more boys enter. Sirius, was first with a grin on his face but was remove after he saw Lily.
"What is she doing here?" asked Sirius with venom in his voice. Before James could answer venom had come from Lily's voice. "It's my compartment Black, either you stay and shut up or you could stay alone in the corridor. What will it be?"
Sirius just narrowed his eyes and sat as far away from her as possible. Remus entered next with his hands full of candy and Peter right behind him. "Hey Lily how was your summer?" Spoke Remus with serenity in his voice. Lily smile at him, he was the only decent boy in the group. They had become friends a few month ago after been partner up in a potion project. "It was nice, yours? "He gave her a weak smile. "It could have gone better." She smile back sadly, she was aware of Remus constant sickness. There was no doubt it followed him home.
She sat back again and began to read once more. The compartment was filled with silence until Potter and Sirius decided to shout about Quidditch instead of talking. Remus and Peter decided to take this time to consume the candy Remus had brought. Lily was interrupted by Remus sitting at his right asking if she wanted some candy. She shook her head implying a no.
"Guys, Sirius and I are going to for a walk to other compartments. Want to come?" Peter roused to the opportunity to get out while Remus shook his head. His face had turn a bit green and look like he was about to vomit. James nodded with sympathy and exited the compartment with the others.
"Are you alright Remus?" asked Lily with a hint worry on her voice. He did not answer nor look at her but simply stood up and lock the door at the same time close the curtains. She became alarm she knew what this meant he wanted to talk but wanted no one to hear them. He always did this every time he wanted to tell her something serious.
"Lily I do not believe ending your friendship with Severus was good idea." He started his face no longer green but rather serious. Lily like at him confuse, she assume he would be happy about ending their friendship. "Why now?" She asked him confused. "When the incident occurred you did not move a single muscle"
"I admit my actions have no defense but your friendship with Severus was one of the few things you actually were happy about" He explained with sorrow.
"He called me that name?" She retoured. He looked at her directly in the eyes. "You were no different at the end Lily. You called him the worse name possible." He spoke quietly. Lily flinched at this. She remembered how hurt Severus had looked when that name had come out of her mouth. "I was angry at that fact that he called me a mudblood" She said near tears. "So was he Lily, he was hanging in midair with is trousers gone and pants reveal. I know it wasn't right he took all of his anger on you but he is not the only one at fault." He said filled with remorse. "You know I am ashamed of myself for not stopping them that day." He continued as he sat.
"Why didn't you? They would have listened to you." She asked in tears. "I was afraid I would lose them" He looked at the window and various trees they were passing by. With his shoulder sag he turned his view to the floor. "I am a werewolf and James and the others know too. You can't have many friends in my situation. I was afraid if I contradict them they would leave me. "Lily's eye widen as she suck in the information. She never had anything against magical creatures or people infected by them. She did not know what to say so she simply stayed quiet.
"Look I know it's a lot to think about but please just do so, Severus needs you." He begged her. "Why are telling me you are a werewolf now?" She asked after everything finally settled in.
'Well, I considered you a friend." He answered as he unlock the door and open the curtains. "I'll leave you alone so you can think, alright." She nodded. He smiled at this action which meant she took his words into consideration.
Lily did indeed think about the incident and how both parties were at fault. She even went through Severus apology and how unfair she had been with him. Sure he was not a nice guy but he was-had been her best friend. This was the first time they had a fight this big and she had not even given him a chance. Now Remus been a werewolf gave her a lot answer rather than questions. Why such a nice boy like him would hang with people like Potter, Black and Pettigrew. As soon as the train stops she would look for Severus and apologize. But before that she needed to talk to Remus.
She stood open the door and was about to exit when she bump to someone in green robes. "Watch where you are going mudblood."Came a voice full with disgust. She looked up and was met with the face of Goyle. "Hey, isn't she Snape's mudblood." Another voice came from behind Goyle." "Yup is her. Say mudblood where is Snape I been looking for him." Asked Goyle annoyed as he grab her arm. "I do not know where Severus is now let me go." She complained. Right at the time he was going to speak again a strong spell hit him directly sending his friends and him to the floor. "Lily are you alright? came the voice of Remus. He did not allow her to answer as he took her inside their compartment and lock it magically. "I am fine Remus" She said as she forcefully removed his hand from her. "Why are you here I thought you were going to let me think?" She complained. "I was worry. More importantly what were you doing outside"
"First I am not a prisoner so you cannot tell me where to stay and second I was going to look for you" She answer as she ended whispering the last part. "Sorry" He answered with shame. "Anyways why are those guys looking for Severus? I thought he would be with them by now." She asked annoyed. Remus looked around the compartment before answering. "The Death Eater gang had created a ruckus throughout the whole train looking for him. Apparently he promise to have done their homework package this summer. Problem is Severus is not in the train." He explained.
Lily looked confuse and scare at him. "What do you mean?" There was no way Severus was not on the train he had to be. This was the only way he could get to Hogwarts and he would not miss the train. "I asked one of the Professors about… them. Umm… he said that he no longer was attending Hogwarts." He informed her. Lily looked at him as if he had lost a head. Severus was no longer coming to Hogwarts but that was impossible.
OK, how you like this part. There will be some Remus/Lily and Maunders bashing except Remus. I will try to update as fast as I can considering Summer is coming up ok.