***Disclaimer*** I do not own J.K. Rowling's characters. I think she is a brilliant writer. I would like to attempt to fill in some love gaps between two of my favorite characters. ENJOY!

Severus Snape ran through the train station. He couldn't believe the moment was finally here.

Considering how much he had to carry, he was doing a remarkable job of not tripping all over himself. The bag of clothes was considerably less heavy than his satchel of books…no, make that two satchels of books and a lot of potions equipment. He maneuvered the straps to lie over his shoulders, back, and waist giving him the appearance of a hunchback. To complete the look, Severus constantly shrugged his "a little too long" hair out of his eyes just to see five feet in front of him. He also knew the sweater he chose to wear that morning was a mistake as his face started to feel more like a hot cauldron than skin. It's September for Merlin's sake, Severus!

He knew he must have been quite a sight to all who looked on: the strange, red-faced young man with a neck-twitching hair problem dashing through a crowded station. He didn't care. He wanted to be the first one to see it. He had been waiting two weeks and was NOT about to let James Potter's lusty eyes drool all over it.

Amazed at not having fallen down the stairs or fully trampling that old woman's hat box (he apologized profusely), Severus could finally make out Platform 9 ¾ in the distance. He just knew he would make it before Potter. He was more anxious about beating the toe-rag than he was about starting his OWL courses. Once in front of the barrier, he only stopped for a moment. Certain that no muggles were watching he practically sprinted through the brick wall and emerged on the other side to stand on the platform for the fifth time.

As pleased as he was to have made it there in one piece, he was not excepting the sun to lash into his eyes the way it did, leaving him temporarily blind. He rubbed the brightness away and forced himself to look out.

The sun was glistening off the Hogwarts Express. Large and majestic, the train was always a welcome sight. The heat emanating from the engine and metal seemed to reflect the energy of the students who traveled on it every year. Today it was as if the train knew it was the beginning all over again.

Peeling his eyes off of the giant machine, Severus noticed how many familiar faces surrounded him. All were eager to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and after a summer of living with his parents, he was right there with them.

But before he could even think about getting on the train he just had to find it. He had to see it with his own eyes. He had to know it…there it was! About thirty feet in front of him and more majestic than the Hogwarts Express; brilliant red and orange, and a little golden dusted in the bright sunshine. It seemed to make time stand still as it softly dashed from side to side, its owner undoubtedly searching for her best friend… Lily's hair. Lily.

Severus did not know how much he missed her until now. She had been gone for two weeks on vacation with her family, and he thought he would die if he had to wait another day. However, now that he knew she was here he didn't feel like moving towards her. He didn't want her to see him just yet.

Severus chuckled at himself. This only happened once a year, and after waiting alone in his cold home for two weeks he wanted to prolong the moment?...man. He was completely hers and she had no idea.

This game didn't last long. Only a few seconds later her eyes locked with his like a magnetic force. "Here it comes!" he thought. Her smile began from the right corner of her mouth until it was the biggest grin she could give. As carefree as Severus had been moments ago, Lily dropped her bags, abandoned her suitcase and bolted straight to him without a single glance back at the people she was pushing through.

As they collided she almost knocked him onto the pavement. Her body heat added to his own and her weight put a strain on his knees and back. They quickly turned into an over-heated ball of excitement. It was the best feeling he could ever imagine.

She was here in his arms again, next to the train that would take him to where he belonged most in the world.

He was home.

***Authors Note. **** Thank you for reading! There's more to come!