Lily Potter and the Potions Professor

AN: Happy New Year!

Chapter 33: Lily's Decision

Lily felt the weight lifted from her shoulders as her heart sank.

"You have my word," she said and her voice was unexpectedly steady. "I won't see him anymore. I won't write to him. I won't try to contact him. It's over."

Harry and Ginny both let out a sigh of relief and looked at each other, smiling.

"We knew you'd see sense," said Harry putting his hand on her shoulder and looking down at her.

The relief on his face was a welcomed sight. She was tired of seeing contempt and disappointment in the eyes of the people she loved. She was tired of trying to fight everyone. This was so much easier.

Ginny hugged her and Lily was surprised that she didn't break down at her mother's touch. She didn't shed one more single tear.

When they exited the room Scorpius was waiting. Harry and Ginny allowed Lily to go to him.

"He's been transferred to St. Mungo's," said Scorpius. "Professor Wandwood said I can go with him but he wanted me to stay and let you know."

Lily watched Scorpius as he spoke. He was the only person who had accepted her relationship with Malfoy when he was probably the one person who should've been opposed to it the most. She was suddenly so grateful towards him.

"He wanted me to tell you that he's not coming back. He's been sacked."

Lily nodded.

"I'm sorry," she said reaching out and taking Scorpius' hand. He didn't pull away this time.

"I'm sorry too," he said before taking his hand back. "I better get going now. See you around Potter."

Lily watched him disappear back into the hospital wing. As she stood there and reflected on the events of that day she felt empty and beaten. Yes, she was beaten; there was no fighting anymore because the battle was over. She no longer felt like she needed to go after him or to wait anxiously for Malfoy to return because he wasn't going to. He really was gone this time. She no longer had to lie and hide. She no longer had to watch her every move, living in constant fear that she'd be discovered. She felt relieved but empty.

As she stood there still staring at the door to the hospital wing her eyes remained dry because she knew that it was over; that this was the end.

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