Chapter 1: All Aboard

train ride :]

Walking the busy halls of the train station, I push my cart full of my baggage through the sea of busy people. I pass by a few of my classmates and wave hi but no one even gives me a glance, they just keep walking. I sigh heavily and continue pushing, my eyes wandering around as I gaze at everyone and everything around me like it's only my first year here again. It seemed such a short time ago that I was the little red headed muggle going to a witchcraft and wizardry school for children born from wizards themselves. Now it wasn't so uncommon to be a muggle-born witch or wizard, but it was still frowned upon in our so called society.

My eyes set on the familiar pillar as the sea of people part, I get a running start at the pillar and-BANG! another cart crashes into mine.

"Hey! Watch where you're g.." I begin, till I look up and see the familiar face.

"Hi Lily," Severus lulls softly. His dark hair hangs low, just barely past his shoulders. He must not have cut it in a while.

"Hi Severus.." I ditch my cart for the time being, walking around it and crossing the distance between me and my friend. I wrap my arms around him tight, closing my eyes as I bury my face into his black Hogwarts robe.

"I've missed you Severus."

"I've missed you a great deal as well, my dear Lily." He slowly lets me go as we step back to look at each other. How we had changed over the last year.

"Lily, it never ceases to amaze me at how beautiful you are." I blush at his words and look down for a second before returning my gaze back up into his eyes.

"Severus, I-"

"COME ON SNAKE! LET'S MOVE IT! I WANNA GET GOOD SEATS!!" My head snaps up at the voice, knowing it all too well. James. James Potter.

"James you need to-"

"Let it go, Lily..let's just get our things." Severus gently touches my shoulder before letting his hand slide down my shoulder, falling limply to his side as he turns away to get his cart out of my cart's way. I walk around to mine, grabbing the handle, daring a glance over my shoulder. James smiles charmingly and winks at me. I simply roll my eyes and smile a bit, peeking at the clock to check the time before running forward into the pillar. Only a moment of darkness before there is light again as I come out on the other side. The air is heavy with the smoke of the train, students handing their luggage over before boarding on, all of them looking like such conformists with their black robes and striped ties. Of course, there are differences, but only cause we all have been placed in a certain house. As I make my way to the train, I can hear James behind me with his friends talking about their time away at their homes. I don't relate to them at all. Even though my parents and my older sister Petunia lived at home, Hogwarts was my home.

"Lily, come on!" I look up to see Severus hanging out from a doorway on a cart of the train, smiling.

How the heck did he get ahead of me? I shake my head, smirking softly as I hand over my luggage to the baggage man, stepping up into the train with Severus. Severus reaches down and takes my hand gently, though our skin is not touching, his gloves preventing that warming touch from happening. He leads me towards our usual seats, opening the door for me and allowing me to step in first. As he steps through, I reach over and gently shut the door behind him. As I pull up, we are both stuck standing in the middle of the isle between the two seats. I blush brightly and so does he. Neither of us make a move for a few seconds until I force myself to move out of the way, clearing my throat awkwardly.

"Well, I guess we're in for another long-" I yawn softly, reaching my hand up, rubbing my eye softly. "-a long trip home." I sit down, leaning back against the comfy train seats. Severus, not having said a word yet, walks over quietly and sits beside me, pulling his leg up onto the seat, opening his arms.

"Then let's make the best of it and sleep it away." He chuckles lightly, offering a soft smile. I take his offer and turn slowly, laying back in his arms as he encloses them around me. I close my eyes, feeling as safe as I ever could be. I take a deep breath, and on the exhale, slowly drift off to sleep. Almost instantly. Dreaming of the year to come.

Author's Note

just a start :]

Reviews

[Shane Blackheart]

Harry Potter is one of my favorite series, and I love fanfiction. Sev and Lily are so adorable, and it's interesting to read from Lily's point of view. The ending to this chapter was so cute, too... I could see them sleeping like that :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good start to this story. Strong character and a interesting situation. Witchcraft allow the story to go in many directions. Thank you for a excellent opening chapter.
Coyote

[MetBySunlight]

I normally don't read people's work when it's based on something that has already been done, but this is good (: I was suprised to see that it's written in Lily's point-of-view, good job :P

[trippy kitty]

This was good! I f*****g love Harry Potter and I'm curious to what will happen in this. Nice write :)