Title: Caught

Bright sunlight lit the busy street. People laughed, sang and danced. The atmosphere was one of joy and celebration. For many, this was the first time they had left their homes in months. The witches and wizards of Britain could not remember being happier.

Severus Snape lurked in the shadows, unseen. He was still a wanted man. But how dare these people be happy when a beautiful, wonderful woman had died? How could they smile when Lily Evans had been murdered? He swallowed. Severus refused to cry again. Lily was gone.

A jet of light hit him out of nowhere, and he collapsed. The Aurors approached, unnoticed among the crowds.

The doors of The Three Broomsticks were flung open. Madam Rosmerta shouted above the noise, inviting everyone to come and drink.