CHRISTMAS AT HOGWARTS
Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised
"Mirror of Erised? What in the world is that?", Severus said loudly.
"Did you notice that erised, when spelt backwards becomes 'desire'?", Lily asked.
"Hey now I notice that. But why is it spelled backwards?", Severus thought.
"Maybe it is because of the fact that, the object is a mirror, and in the mirror things are seen backwards.", Lily suggested.
"That is a really good point. Maybe it is because of that.", Severus agreed.
(Christmas was coming - bouncing off the back of his turban.)
"Ha ha! Take that you evil Dunderhead!", Lily said laughing.
"At last, those two did something really good. Sometimes even troublemakers do something good.", Severus said.
"Don't you think the turban of that guy is a bit mysterious?", Lily asked. "Especially that Garlic smell coming from that thing. I don't think that, I buy the explanation about vampires anymore.", she added.
"Yeah, that does not make a good story.", Severus said.
"I wonder what he is hiding. Can he be working with, or for someone?", Lily wondered.
"That is certainly possible, but we do not know anything much now, so we cannot say anything.", Severus said.
(The few owls that managed - the windows in the classrooms.)
"That is a really good description, of the school in winter time.", Severus said.
"Well, she has a first-hand experience, isn't it?", Lily said.
"Yeah, that she did. The thing is that, she has written these from a muggle perspective. Like it is written for someone who was no idea about magic, and I have noticed that publisher's name is not a wizarding one and the photo , in the front page is not moving. It is as if she has published this for the muggles.", Severus said.
"I had the same thoughts too. I wonder, how the ministry allowed this.", Lily said.
"There are too many mysteries around the book. But we just have to read this and find out.", Severus said.
(Worst of all were - to their hot cauldrons.)
"You are a seriously bad teacher, Sev. Doing that just makes the students more nervous.", Lily said shaking her head.
"I have no idea how I became a teacher, Lily. I absolutely have no interest in teaching profession now!", Severus said.
"Maybe that is because of something, that happened in the future, Sev! Maybe because of that, you got a sudden interest.", Lily said.
"I can't imagine what it can be.", Severus said.
"Maybe it was me, who pushed you to take that profession.", Lily said.
"Then I see that you made a really terrible mistake.", Severus said.
"But remember Sev, Harry is safe at school because of you. Though you don't like him.", Lily said.
"Well. That is true.", Severus said.
(I do feel so sorry, - Crabbe and Goyle chuckled.)
"I am sorry that, your mother got a son like you, Malfoy.", Severus said.
"That is true. I pity Narcissa, for having such an idiot as a son.", Lily said.
"The bad thing is that, I think Narcissa adores her son. Otherwise I don't think he would have become so spoilt.", Severus said.
"I am sure that, even his father would have had a role in this. Just feeding his son all his nonsensical beliefs, and raising him as a spoiled brat.", Lily said.
"I pity those woman, who are married to Crabbe and Goyle. They are just the most brainless idiots, in the Slytherin house.", Severus said.
"I suspect that, those women would have been blind or equally brainless.", Lily commented.
(Harry, who was measuring - on his bucking broomstick.)
"Take that, Malfoy! All others except you have brains, to accept a really good talent.", Lily said.
"I see that, they did not mention that, Slytherins agreed with the idiot. Even they realized that Harry is good at this.", Severus said.
"Not all people in Slytherins are idiots like Malfoy. I hope everyone realizes that.", Lily said.
"They will realize it, Lily. Someday they will.", Severus said.
"The people of our generation Is not any better, accusing each and every one in Slytherin, of being a death eater. Even you, Severus. They ask me, why I am hanging out with a death eater. I hate that.", Lily said.
"I promise that, I will never become one, Lily.", Severus said. Although he was previously attracted to the idea of wizards ruling the world, he did not want that now, after reading what Voldemort's deeds were.
(So, Malfoy, jealous and - Christmas he'd ever had.)
"It probably will be his best. A Christmas without Dursleys is something definitely good.", Severus said.
"I wonder how his Christmas' would have been, before Hogwarts.", Lily said.
"I am sure that it would have been, nothing but bad.", Severus said.
"I wonder if he did get any presents.", Lily wondered.
"I doubt it. Do you think they will give him any presents? They did not give anything to him, even on his birthday.", Severus said.
"Sadly, that is true.", Lily said shaking her head.
(Ron and his brothers were - head through the branches.)
Lily burst out laughing, "How could you help anyway?" she asked.
"That is just Hilarious! Offering Hagrid to help him carry a tree, that is too heavy even for him.", Severus laughed and said.
"I always liked the trees, that Hagrid puts up for decoration. They are always beautiful.", Lily said.
"It is really good that, Ron is staying with Harry, isn't it? It will not make harry lonely at school.", Severus said.
"Yeah, it is. But there is something that is not a good character in him. I think that it will come out in later chapters or books.", Lily said.
(Nah, I'm all right, thanks - what your family's used to.)
"It must be better than your house, Malfoy. Your house must be made of dung.", Severus said angrily.
"Yeah, at least he is not raised as a spoilt person like him!", Lily said.
"Ron is worth twelve of you, Malfoy. Wealth does not speak about the character, Malfoy!", Severus said.
(Ron dived at Malfoy - along, all of you.)
Lily was glaring at Severus again. "You really have a bad timing, and attitude, Sev! Why didn't you punish that Malfoy for insulting a family?", Lily asked angrily.
"I know that, I am real dunderhead in the future Lily. I do not even remotely behave like, how I am now.", Severus said sadly.
"Well, the thing that did not change is your bravery. You are saving my child, but you are behaving with him rudely. That is really confusing combo.", Lily said.
"Really strange combination, indeed.", Severus said.
(Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle - with hundreds of candles.)
"That really looks beautiful. I know that I have seen it, for four years now. But still, the description is amazing.", Severus said.
"I wonder how joe managed to write all this. She might have had to interview hundreds of people for this, or she may have some other unknown power.", Lily said.
"I wonder where other teachers, are when these three are busy decorating.", Severus asked.
"Well, we know that, one of the professors just don't care about anything and went away somewhere.", Lily said.
"Maybe I am off to protect the stone.", Severus said.
"That is possible. And one professor is busy trying to steal a stone, or getting smacked on his head with snowballs.", Lily said laughing.
"Yeah, we know about that one too.", Severus laughed.
"About others we just cannot guess.", Lily said.
(How many days you got - to find out who he is.)
"Hmmm. He is really hell bent on finding about what is there.", Lily said.
"We really can't blame him, anyone would be if they hear about something like this. If the marauders knew something like this is happening at Hogwarts, during our time, then I am sure they would have done something like this, or went directly without researching much. Of that I am sure.", Severus said.
"Thank merlin, that they decided to do some research first, and then take action.", Lily said.
"Well, he is not completely like James. He is your son too, so he has some brains.", Severus said.
"That is true.", Lily said laughing. "I hope that they find the information fast. But I don't want them going down there.", Lily said.
(You what?" Hagrid looked - said Hagrid flatly.)
"He just contradicted his statement, in his own statement.", Severus said.
"What does that supposed to mean?", Lily asked.
"He said 'I am not saying nothing.', isn't it? That means he will not stay quiet, and will say something.", Severus said.
"Since when did you become a Grammar freak?", Lily asked.
"I was just saying what he actually ended up saying, when he meant to say the opposite of that.", Severus said.
"You just ended up totally confusing me, Sev! Let's just return to reading.", Lily said.
(Just have to - Recent Developments in Wizardry.)
"That is the last place I would check. The guy created the stone for immortality. Who knows, how old is he?", Lily said.
"Well. They don't know what they are searching for, do they?", Severus asked.
"Yeah, they think that it must be a recent invention or discovery.", Lily said.
"I feel that, they might try and go to the restricted section, to find something.", Severus said.
"They can't do it, Sev! The teachers need to give them permission.", Lily said.
"Yeah. Well, they might use less than legal means for that.", Severus said.
"And what do you suppose those less than legal means are?", Lily asked.
"God only knows.", Severus said.
(And then, of course - advanced Defence Against the Dark Arts.)
"Told you, he is going to try and get to the restricted section.", Severus said smiling.
"At least he had the brains, not to try anything stupid now.", Lily said.
"Did you notice that, Ron and Hermione makes quite a pair. One listing down the books, and other taking it?", Severus said.
"Are you saying that, they are going to end up together?", Lily asked.
"Quite possible. But I hope that, Hermione and Harry will be together.", Severus said.
(What are you looking - what they were up to)
"Not Snape! It is Quirrel!", Lily shouted.
"It is really frustrating to hear my name in such a way. I feel really bad.", Severus said.
"See, Harry! You just made your mother's best friend feel bad.", Lily said into the book.
Severus laughed at this and said, "Sometimes you behave really funny, Lily. I like that though.".
"As if you don't behave funny, Severus Tobias Snape.", Lily smiled and slapped his cheeks teasingly.
"Their logic is correct though. I certainly don't want Quirrel to know that, they are up to something.", Severus said.
"But that would slow them down.", Lily said.
"Who knows, what Quirrel would do, if he comes to know?", Severus asked.
"Yeah, that is right.", Lily nodded.
(Harry waited outside in the - both dentists," said Hermione.)
They both burst out laughing.
"Of course, it is very much safe! They will open their mouth. They open other people's mouth.", Severus said laughing.
"That was a really terrible joke, Sev! But you do have a point.", Lily said laughing.
"I have no idea, why Ron thought it would be good idea to ask muggles. They will know less than even them.", Severus said.
"Maybe he forgot that, they were muggles.", Lily said. "As Hermione was really brilliant, it is easy for them to forget that."
"I know, many of the purebloods think exactly that.", Severus said.
(Once the holidays had - if they wouldn't work.)
"Wow they now sound like the Marauders back in action.", Lily said. "Thinking of pranking people, and expelling them."
"Instead of Malfoy, it is me for those gits.", Severus said.
"Maybe we should sit and talk about, expelling those four. It will do much good for the school.", Lily said laughing.
"Oh merlin! Lily Evans talking about getting someone expelled! Who are you, and what have you done with Lily?", Severus laughed and said.
"It is me only, you dunderhead! I was just giving some ideas, about this year.", Lily said.
"Expelling your future husband? Ohm that is really bad!", Severus said mockingly.
Lily slapped Severus in his shoulders and said, "He is not my future husband! I have absolutely no plans of marrying that arrogant toe rag!", Lily said.
"But, you did it in the future.", Severus smiled pointing to the book.
"I have no idea, why or how that happened so I refuse to accept that.", Lily said. "Now let's continue reading."
(Ron also started teaching - can afford to lose him!)
"I hate it when they do that!", Severus said. "They are just too irritating."
"I had played the game with Remus once, with his grandfather's chess set. They screamed at me so much that, I started shouting back at them, and stopped the game in the middle.", Lily said.
"That is really funny, Lily. I think that, you did not play the game of wizard's chess after that?", Severus said.
"Yep. Now I prefer normal chess. As you know, I now bring my chess set to Hogwarts and play", Lily said.
(On Christmas Eve, Harry - at the foot of his bed.)
Lily and Severus were really happy at this. They looked at each other and smiled.
"I knew that he would be getting presents, he had such a great friend.", Lily said.
"I wonder what the presents will turn out to be.", Severus thought.
"I am sure that all of them will be really good gifts.", Lily said.
(Happy Christmas," said Ron - sounded a bit like an owl.)
"That is so nice of Hagrid. We should thank him for this too.", Lily said.
"So, one more addition to reasons to thank Hagrid list.", Severus said laughing.
"Hey, we do have good reasons you know?", Lily said angrily.
"Well. We can't just go and tell him,' Hey Hagrid! Thanks for sending my son a present, can we?", Severus asked.
"I am sure that, we can find some good reason.", Lily said.
"Let's hope we do.", Severus said.
(A second, very small - friendly," said Harry)
"Even though the amount is not very big, I can't believe that, they sent him something.", Lily said.
"They may have realized their mistake, at least a little bit.", Severus said.
"I really hope so. Pity that it took a pig's tail to make them realize that.", Lily said laughing.
(Ron was fascinated - box of homemade fudge.)
"That is just so sweet of her! Giving gifts to her son's best friend.", Severus said. "She is just like your mother, Lily. Kind and sweet, even to her children's best friends."
"Ron must have mentioned in a letter that, Harry did not have a proper Christmas present before.", Lily said.
"I remember you saying, the exact same thing to your mother about me, the Christmas after we met.", Severus said.
"Sev, you told me about the conditions of your house, and that your father never spent much for his family. I wanted a change in your life.", Lily said.
"That was really nice of you, Lily. I don't know, how I will ever repay you for all the things you have done.", Severus said.
"You can do that by always staying as my best and trusted friend Sev! I have no idea, what will I be without you as my best friend.", Lily said.
Severus smiled inwardly at this, and had felt the same.
(Every year she makes us - Chocolate Frogs from Hermione.)
"I expected her to send books to Harry. Considering that she is a bookworm.", Lily said.
"That is what we always give each other. Books.", Severus said.
"Do you think, we need to change what we give each other?", Lily asked.
"That will be a good idea, not that I don't like books. I think it's time for a change.", Severus said.
"We both can surprise each other, with our gifts.", Lily said.
"Yep. That will be good.", Severus said smiling.
(This only left one - look of awe on his face.)
"A WHAT!", Lily and Severus shouted together.
"Who would send an invisibility cloak to Harry?", Severus asked with a shocked face.
"Maybe black sent it, to maybe helping him with breaking rules,", Lily said.
"But why would Black guess that, Harry is a troublemaker like James? And where is Black now? If he was in the picture, I am sure that he would have made an appearance. It is the same case with Lupin and Pettigrew too!", Severus said.
"You are right. But who would gift such an invaluable item?", Lily asked.
"We will read and find out.", Severus said.
(I'm sure it is - try it on - Happy Christmas to you.)
Severus and Lily looked at each other and burst out laughing.
"Well, that does explain a lot of his mischief that, huts cannot be solved.", Lily said laughing.
"Here I thought that, he was casting a disillusionment charm or something.", Severus said with a grin. "So, when I have a feeling that, the marauders are nearby, I just have to summon it using the summoning charm.", Severus said.
"Speaking of invisibility cloaks, the only one I have heard about Is in the 'Tale of beatle and bards.'. The cloak that is given to the third brother, by death himself.", Lily said.
"That really is a creepy story, isn't it?", Severus asked.
"Yep. Definitely creepy.", Lily agreed.
"The Question now is, to whom did James give the cloak before his death?", Severus wondered.
"It is Dumbledore. The narrow loopy handwriting is definitely his.", Lily said.
"Well, that does make sense. If I don't die, give it back to me. But if I do, pass it onto my son.", Severus said.
"I wonder how Harry is going to use it.", Lily thought.
"I am sure that, he will use it well.", Severus said.
(There was no signature. - belonged to his father?)
"That really is too many questions.", Severus said.
"It is obviously of James's cloak, as Dumbledore will not lie about this.", Lily said.
"That is correct. Why should Dumbledore lie.", Severus said.
(Before he could say or - called Gred and Forge.)
"Wow! These two sure likes to give their mother lot of trouble.", Lily said.
"Think about how the parents of the marauders will be. I am sure that, their life is a living hell.", Severus said.
"I am sure that, it will be even worse than Molly's.", Lily said.
"Regulus Black said that, his mother hates Sirius because he was not sorted into Slytherin. It broke the Black family tradition, it seems.", Severus said a bit sad.
"That is really bad, Sev! That is surely not a reason, to hate your son. A mother should love her son, whatever it is. I wouldn't have cared if Harry was sorted into Slytherin.", Lily said.
"As you know, Lily. All parents as not like that.", Severus said.
Lily nodded in understanding.
(What's all this noise - is a time for family.)
"I have to agree with the twins, this time. Christmas time is supposed to be family time.", Severus said.
"I really hope that, the big-headed prefect understands that.", Lily said.
"I am sure he will. Nobody is that stupid or cruel.", Severus said.
"He has some traits of a Slytherin. I wonder why, he was not placed in Slytherin.", Lily wondered.
"Maybe he requested the hat not to, just like Harry and not all Slytherins are like this Lily.", Severus said.
"Oh, I know, Sev! I meant one of the traits.", Lily said. "I know that you are not like that.", she smiled.
(They frog-marched - and several live, white mice.)
"So, this is what happens at Hogwarts, during Christmas, huh?", Lily said. "As you know, I have never stayed at school for Christmas."
"I have tasted it all, during the two times I stayed here. It was really delicious as it is said in the book", Severus said.
"I think that, I will stay in the school this year. I can write to my parents that, I am preparing for OWLs.", Lily said.
"But I am planning to go home this time!", Severus whined.
"Severus Snape! You will stay with me at Hogwarts, this year.", Lily said.
"OK OK. I will.", Severus agreed.
(Up at the High Table - her top hat lopsided.)
"That's that's—I really don't have words, that is funny enough to describe this.", Severus said laughing.
"Professor McGonagall is drunk? That is a really curious thing to happen.", Lily smiled and said.
"I have not seen such a thing in four years, at Hogwarts. Not even during Christmas.", Severus said.
"A rare occurrence I think.", Lily said.
(When Harry finally left the - to help him so much.)
"Why did Harry ask for his help anyway. He being a prefect does not mean that, he is really intelligent as his brother.", Lily said.
"Well. He did seem the type.", Severus said. "The book describes him, as being really bookish."
"That does not mean that, he is really smart enough for winning the game.", Lily said.
"Harry did not have much choice, with respect to getting help, did he? The common room will be empty.", Severus said.
"That is true. But I think he should have played on his own.", Lily said.
(After a meal of turkey sandwiches - Filch would never know.)
"Oh no! Here comes the marauder inside Harry!", Severus said.
"I think the ghost of James Potter has just entered Harry, and is in control now!", Lily said.
"I am sure that, it cannot happen. That is just fiction in the muggle world.", Severus said.
"Then what can turn my son into a troublemaker?", Lily asked.
"Just remember that, he is the son of the head Marauder too.", Severus said.
"That is true. But I hope that he will not use, the cloak for anything really dangerous.", Lily said.
(Ron grunted in his - find out who Flamel was.)
"That is actually a good thing to do.", Lily said happily.
"At least that is not going to cause any trouble to anyone.", Severus said. "But that really is not a good idea. The books in the Restricted section is rumoured to be resistant to readers, that don't have any permission."
"I heard from Black that, one of the books actually screamed really loudly, when he tried to take out the book.", Lily said.
"Why did Black go to the restricted section?", Severus asked.
"Merlin knows why. I had overheard him, telling that to James. I wondered how he got away without a detention. Now it all makes sense, as I know that they have an invisibility cloak.", Lily said.
(He set off, drawing the - the book was screaming!)
"Does this strike really mysterious to you?", Severus asked Lily.
"You mean the fact that, Black and Harry got the exact same book, while doing something illegal?", Lily asked.
"Maybe that book attracts illegal people in the restricted section, and makes them take it and screams as a warning for the librarian that, there is an intruder.", Severus said.
"That actually makes some real sense, considering what has happened here.", Lily said,
"The whole description of that section looks really creepy. Why would books have no titles?", Severus asked.
"Maybe the titles will appear only to people with authorization.", Lily suggested.
"That is possible.", Severus said.
(Harry snapped it shut - around the corner ahead.)
"You really have the nasty habit of coming whenever Harry is in trouble.", Lily said laughing.
"It is like I have some kind of sixth sense, about this kid.", Severus said. "I hope I don't catch him, considering my behaviour.
"I am sure that, you will take million points from Gryffindor, and give a year's worth of detention.", Lily said sadly.
"Do you think I am such a sadist?", Severus said.
"Now you are not, Sev. But in the future, you are a really different man. It is like two different personalities.", Lily said.
(They couldn't see him - ube cafru oyt on wohsi)
"What? I think I did not hear you properly, Lily. I only heard some nonsensical words.", Severus said.
"Well, that is what is written.", Lily said showing Severus said showing him the book.
Severus looked at the words, and found something interesting, "Lily, do you have a sheet of paper, and a pen or a quill?", Severus asked.
Lily handed him a paper and a pen. Severus sometimes used a pen, in his home as ink for quill was a bit hard to get. Severus knew what to do, and began to write the words according to his idea.
"What are you doing, Sev?", Lily asked with interest.
"It is really simple. What the words meant, is the mirror image of what is written, that is we have to read it backwards.", Severus said.
"That actually makes sense. So, did you get what it is?", Lily asked
"It tells 'I show not your face but your heart's desire'", Severus said.
"What does that even mean?", Lily asked.
"Let's read and find out.", Severus said.
(His panic fading now that - standing right behind him.)
"Oh merlin! He has been caught, right in the act of sneaking.", Lily said.
"How can the teachers just appear there inside the room? It is not possible to apparat from or to any place in the castle.", Severus said.
"Yeah that certainly is mysterious.", Lily said.
(But the room was empty - a little closer to the glass)
Severus and Lily looked at each other and let out a gasp.
"T-that's an accurate d-description of y-you.", Severus said.
"B-but how can I be in the room? I- I am dead.", Lily said. Severus knew from her face that, she was about to cry.
"I get it now! The mirror shows what you want the most! He wants you very badly!", Severus said in realization.
"Oh my poor child! I am really sorry that, I am not there for you.", Lily was sobbing now. Her face was flooded with tears.
Even Severus was feeling really bad about this. The scene in the book, just nearly heart breaking. But then to Severus's surprise, Lily started reading again.
(Bright green - exactly the - up at the back, just as Harry's did.)
"There comes James.", Lily said.
"So, Harry's biggest desire is to see his parents, or we can say that, it is to meet his family.", Severus said.
"That is obvious as, he did not have a proper family before.", Lily said.
(Harry was so close to - joy, half terrible sadness)
"That is really understandable. First there is the joy, of meeting them. Then comes the sadness, when he realizes that, they are not real.", Severus said.
Lily was trying hard not to cry. She was feeling really bad for her son. "I wonder if my mom and dad are in the mirror too.", Lily said.
"I think they might be in there. Harry must have mistaken them, as to being Potter's family.", Severus said.
"He never mentioned about my parents. Wouldn't Petunia have showed him at least that, and where are my parents? I think I have to accept that, they are dead, as Dumbledore surely would have taken Harry to them, if they were alive.", Lily suddenly burst into tears and cried a bit loudly. Severus tried to comfort her by hugging her, Lily returned his hug, and cried into his shirt.
After twenty seconds or so Lily broke out of the hug and said, "I am sorry, Sev! I just lost control of my emotions."
"It's Ok, Lily. If you want we can stop reading for some time.", Severus said.
"No, Sev. I am going to read now.", Lily said and started reading again.
(How long he stood - and dad," Ron said eagerly.)
"I don't think that, it is going to show Ron the exact same thing as Harry.", Lily said.
"Obviously, it is going to show Ron's desires.", Severus said.
"What do you suppose that is going to be?", Lily asked.
"No idea. We haven't followed him as a main character, have we?", Severus asked.
"Well, let's see, what the book says.", Lily said.
(And I want to see all - if Snape stole it, really?)
"I have a really bad vibe about this. It certainly feels like it is becoming an obsession.", Severus said,
"Could the mirror be playing mind tricks, on my son?", Lily asked horrified.
"That is possible. I really don't want Harry to go near that mirror again. ", Severus said.
"I really hope, that he doesn't.", Lily said.
(Are you all right - I'm Quidditch Captain, too!)
"So, basically his greatest desire is to be like his brothers. What he saw in the mirror, is the mix of three of his elder brothers. Bill, who was the head boy. Charlie, who was the Quidditch captain, and Percy who is the prefect.", Lily said.
"He must be under a really great pressure. He doesn't want to be let down, for his family.", Severus said.
"That happens to the youngest child of all the families, especially with large number of children.", Lily said. "Sometimes elder siblings become jealous of their brother or sister."
"The opposite of that also happens, like in your case, where Petunia is jealous of you.", Severus said.
"I wonder, if this attitude of Ron is going to affect the friendship with Harry in some way.", Lily said. "With Harry's fame and all, he might get jealous."
"I hope that will not happen.", Severus said.
(Ron tore his eyes away - they had been talking.)
"The mirror is really affecting these two.", Severus said.
"I want them to go away from that room, this instant!", Lily said.
"They are going to end up fighting, if they stay for more time.", Severus said.
(Quick!" Ron threw the - Harry out of the room.)
"Thank merlin that, Ron finally came to his senses.", Lily said.
"Yeah, he did the right thing by taking Harry away from that mirror.", Severus said.
"Do you think that cats can see through that cloak?", Lily asked.
"Well, if the cloak is of really bad quality, then cats can easily sense them. But as we just saw that, Mrs. Norris just ignored them, I think that the cat couldn't see him. So, the quality must be good.", Severus said.
(The snow still hadn't - you knock something over?)
"Listen to your best friend, Ron! You should always listen to your best friends.", Severus said.
"You should also listen to my advice about Avery and Mulciber, Sev. Then talk to him.", Lily said.
"Lily, you really don't understand- ", Severus said.
"For the sake of merlin, Sev! They are really bad for you! They might lead you in a dark path! I don't want that to happen.", Lily said pleading.
Severus knew that Lily had a point and said, "I will stop hanging out with them, Lily. But not talking with them will be next to impossible, Lily."
"That is good enough Sev. That is good enough.", Lily said smiling.
(You sound like Hermione - than Albus Dumbledore.)
"Oh no! He is going to be in a really big trouble now! Caught by the headmaster himself!", Lily said sadly.
"I don't think that, he is going to be punished so much Lily. It seems that headmaster knew that, he was coming for two days.", Severus said.
"Why did he not stop Harry, then?", Lily asked.
"Maybe he saw joy inside Harry, when he faced the mirror. So, he let Harry see the mirror for some more time. I think he must have thought that, it is enough so he revealed himself now.", Severus said.
"Thank god! I am sure that, headmaster will make him stop coming here now.", Lily said.
(Harry must have walked - said Dumbledore gently)
"That is seriously scary. Dumbledore being inviable when he wants.", Severus said.
"Imagine what things he can do with that power.", Lily said.
"Imagine if he was a prankster. Prankster turned headmaster.", Severus said laughing.
"That will seriously be disastrous to the school.", Lily laughed.
("Now, can you think - forget to live, remember that.)
"I love Dumbledore!", Lily declared happily.
"Oh no, Lily! What will James think of this.", Severus laughed and teased.
"HA HA. Not funny, Sev! I wonder where is he going to move the mirror though.", Lily said.
"I hope it is somewhere Harry will never guess, it will go to.", Severus said.
"I hope so too.", Lily said.
(Now, why don't you put - been quite a personal question.)
"That was surely a lie.", Severus said.
"Well, not all people will their deepest desires to others. What is yours?", Lily asked.
"Err. I have nothing big. Being a potion master I presume.", Severus said. "What about yours?". But Severus was lying, as it would have been to get a life with Lily.
"Master Healer is the thing I want to become.", Lily said. "Well, this is the end of the chapter. Would you like to read?", Lily asked.
"Yep.", Severus said taking the book, and opening the next chapter.