A/N: Here's the update I promised yesterday, I apologise in advance for any hiatus's or breaks between chapters. (I unfortunately have a thing called "School" at the moment.)
I'm also thinking of changing the story name, it just doesn't feel right, feel free to leave suggestions… story naming has never been my forte…
Warnings in General:Homosexual relationships, multiple pairings (SSxJP, SSxSB & SSxLM), Crack moments, slight OOC? And MAYBE DESCRIPTIVE SEX LATER IN STORY, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
Warnings this Chapter: T rated for now, technically drugged drinks, language…
Chapter One – Lily's Apology
The hall is silent; the resounding sound of Lucius Malfoy's head banging against the Great Hall's hard ground halts any conversation. I can do nothing but stare at the Slytherin Prefect.
I'm not even sure if he's alive.
"What's going on?" Somebody whispers, no one can answer that question though.
"Oh dear…" Minerva McGonagall gasps, as she comes over to investigate. Our Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore not too far behind. "What has happened?"
Majority of the Slytherin table shrug, I'm in too much shock to do anything. I have the sudden urge to push away my goblet.
There could be more than one poisoned…
Dumbledore must realize as well, with a sweep of his hand, the Goblets disappear from the table. But it's seemingly too late as two other bangs resonate through the hall.
Following the sound with my eyes, I can see the slumping forms of Sirius Black and James Potter.
There's admittedly a jolt of joy at the sight of my unconscious bullies, not that I will admit it.
I'm annoyed as everyone seems more concerned for the Gryffindor's rather than Malfoy, despite the blondes' terrible personality…
"Albus, we must do something," McGonagall says, using her wand to levitate Lucius' unconscious body before checking his pulse. "He is fortunately alive; let's hope Potter and Black are…"
And just like that, the three unconscious forms get levitated out of the hall, presumably to the Hospital Wing, the whole Hall erupting in curious whispers and hushed voices.
I do notice accusing looks being sent to me, making me scoff.
Despite how much I loathe Potter and Black, I wouldn't go as far to poison Lucius as well. In fact, I'm annoyed how simple poisoning the bullies would be, and how I haven't thought of it before.
Dumbledore swiftly walks back into the hall, going up to the podium and gathering the attention of the hall and me.
"Firstly," Dumbledore begins, his tone still light despite the situation, but his eyes finally rid of the stupid twinkle. "I would like to say to not be overly alarmed…"
What an idiotic thing to say.
"Your wonderful Professor McGonagall and I have checked the contents of the rest of the goblets, and have found no traces of poison or potion, and your fellow students that have been poisoned are alive. And seem to be well other than losing consciousness."
More murmurs break out through the hall, but are quickly hushed with Dumbledore's continuing speech.
"While I investigate such troubling matters, I shall hope you go about your classes as normal," Dumbledore finally finishes, waving us off. "You may go to your lessons now."
Grumbling to myself, I stand up and walk out of the hall, along with the other students. I recall having Potions first, thankfully.
As I'm walking down to the dungeons, someone steps into my way. Looking up, I lock eyes with a concerned looking Lily Evans.
Feeling suddenly breathless, I don't say anything but look hopefully to my ex-friend.
"Sev…" Lily sighs, stepping forward, closing to me; I'm not sure what to do. "I… was worried… about you."
"Why?" I realize my voice sounds haughty and defensive, but Lily ignores my mood.
"Well, that poisoned Goblet could have been yours instead," Lily explains, her voice catching me off guard, I forgot how pretty her almost musical voice was. "What if it was yours and you died because of it? I wouldn't be able to live with that happening…"
"Lily…" I croak, feeling unsure how to act or say. "I thought you didn't want to speak to me?"
"I know," Lily mumbles, looking meek. "I never meant it… I was just worried for you, so I reacted badly. Can we be friends again?"
Lily… asking to be friends with me, how could I say no?
Nodding, I let my now friend embrace me, feeling the blush on my face, I will it to go down. Lily locks her arm with mine, leading us down the dungeons towards our shared lesson.
Lily acting like my Dark Art obsession never happened.
"Are you sure, you're fine with my…hobby?" I ask, noting the dark look that passes over my beautiful friend's face, before clearing into a given up expression.
"Not really," Lily admits, making me feel slightly lower than before. "But I'm willing to try for our friendship; I just don't want you to get in the wrong crowd."
I feel a surge of anger at the end of Lily's sentence, an argument rearing its head but I hold it down to bask in the fact Lily wants to be my friend again!
Reaching our Potions classroom, I immediately notice the fact Professor Slughorn is missing, our Astronomy teacher, Professor Ester sitting at Slughorn's desk, looking bored. As if answering my questioning gaze, he explains.
"Professor Slughorn is busy dealing with the poison incident," Professor Ester drawls, rolling his eyes. I've never like Ester that much as a teacher, always lazy. "Which probably involves a potion of some kind, I'm here to oversee your lesson, obviously."
"We already know what to do anyway, right Sev?" Lily says, mainly directing it to me. We walk to what used to be the table we shared, which we're going to share again.
The bubbly feeling inside my chest since Lily's apology has never left. Even the slight worry I had for Lucius Malfoy dissipates.
The class seems to fly by, even more so with Lily finally speaking to me again. It's not long before Professor Ester tells us to leave to get to our next lesson, Charms, which thankfully I share with Lily.
Hours fly by and soon enough I find myself eating a light lunch in the Great Hall, the curious whispers littering the hall, people still gossiping about the incident, which I could not give a crap about. I'm too busy thinking about Lily Evans and the prospect of being able to speak to her again. Thoughts of her filling my mind the entire break, the food in front of me only picked at.
I try to convince myself that it's not overly obsessive, at all.
"Come on, Sev," Lily says, walking up to me, ignoring the hateful stares from my fellow Slytherin's. "We have a free period next; I want to sit by the lake."
"Okay," I agree quickly, abandoning my lunch to follow Lily out of the Hall.
Lily leads me outside, the October air unusually warm. Sitting beside the lake, I try not to stare at Lily, who looks beautiful as always. We sit in almost companionable silence, Lily and I choosing to just gaze at the lake rather than do meaningless conversation or chatter.
"Sev…" Lily speaks up suddenly, catching my full attention. She sounds slightly sad, something I wish Lily would never feel. "You think I'm a good person… right?"
"Of course," I gush, immediately defending Lily. "You're one of the nicest and kindest people I know... why are you asking?"
"It's nothing," Lily mumbles. "I just feel silly and hot-headed for before, when I never wanted to speak with you. I must have looked terrible to you then…"
"Not really," I say, trying my best to get the guilty look on Lily's face off… despite secretly revelling in it. "You did what you thought was best… nobody can blame you for that."
I kind of did, but I don't admit it.
"Thanks Sev," Lily smiles, leaving the breath stuck in my throat. "You know exactly what to say to me."
"It's no problem," I say, albeit breathlessly. "It's true though…"
Lily smiles gratefully, checking her watch before standing up, pulling me up as well. I have to hold in a gasp as Lily hugs me tightly, her flowery perfume filling my nostrils for a moment before she unfortunately let's go.
"I've got Herbology next with the Hufflepuffs," Lily says, sounding slightly disappointed of the prospect of being in different lessons. I definitely revel in this fact. "I'll meet you later, after lessons… on the second floor?"
"Sure," I agree, I would have agreed no matter the time or place. Watching Lily walk away, I stand for a minute or so, slightly dazed.
Shaking my thoughts away, I head back to the castle, still thinking about Lily Evans and her pretty face.
~TBC~
A/N: Slightly longer than the previous chapter, I was going to make it long but I thought I might as well cut it now… I may update today or tomorrow with another chapter. But School is definitely going to take time out of my schedule for the week…
ALSO, I've posted a poll in my profile to help me rename this story... go ahead and vote or message me suggestions.