Lily watched as Severus ran away from Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and James Potter who were trying to talk with him. Yes, they had all died protecting Harry but in the midst of the chaos they had matured enough to know that History wasn't kind to any of them.
Sirius walked up to her and kissed her passionately before holding her tight against his chest, They had been secretly married for awhile, but had to hide the truth from the Black family, who didn't accept her. It was hard pretending to love James Potter who was gay for Remus Lupin, It was hard giving birth and having to alter her child's looks, It was hard to not hold Sirius in her arms and show him how much she loved him.
At first it was just flirting on his part trying to be a wingman for James who was still in the closet. But then it changed the moment he realized he nearly killed Snape by tricking him to go see Moony under the moonlight. James scolded him not for putting Snape in harm's way but for nearly getting Remus in trouble. He tried to apologize but his friends weren't having it, they kicked him out of the room as punishment and made him sleep on the couch.
Sirius sat on the couch staring into the fireplace never realizing that Lily Evans sat next to him,
"Sirius, you alright?" Lily asked
Sirius turned towards Lily's voice and stared into her beautiful green eyes
"Yeah...I'm fine unless you want to join me for a drink?" Lily blushed before standing up and grabbing a blanket and tossing it over to him
"Sleep, Black!" Lily went to go back to her room but was stopped by Sirius grabbing her hand
"I didn't sleep a wink last night, or better yet I didn't want to. I want something Lily and you're the only one who can provide it for me. I haven't given up on courting you, I- I do love you Lily Evans"
Lily sat back down next to Sirius and gave him a peck on the cheek
"Just a little bit longer, Sirius. Okay? I don't want to rush into anything and I need time. Please?"
Sirius hugged her, waiting for the day they can finally be together.
Remus and James announced that they were finally together after spending a night talking and admitting their feelings, Sirius and Lily were extremely happy for them, Peter on the other hand loathed their happiness. Peter watched as Remus said yes to James courting, He watched as Lily and Sirius had their first child, watched as Voldemort came and ruined everything, watched as Severus mourned in the empty graveyard.
Peter was a rat, he wasn't denying it but this Rat wanted something and he was going to get it. Peter looked through a window seeing Severus Snape and Fred Weasley talk about something, the red head's hand rubbing Severus arm comforting him as the man tearfully casted his Patronus seeing it be a doe.
Lily and Severus were siblings, not in blood but in soul, he was there when Lily married the mutt, he was there to see his nephew be born into the world, he was just there... existing in a never ending cycle of torment.
Peter waited with baited breath as Fred kissed His love's nose before leaving to go watch the final battle, THIS WAS HIS MOMENT. Peter was sent to Hell but he crawled out just to see his love, his obsession one last time.
Severus sat under a tree hearing laughter and cheering from the others, he wasn't ready to deal with the Marauders yet. He wasn't ready to face the pain of failing his Brother in law, he justed wanted to relax from dying and spying.
During the battle of Hogwarts when Severus was about to go join Voldemort in the boathouse, Fred Weasley appeared with his wand trained on his throat, demanding that he heal his brother. Severus sneered and told him it wasn't possible, that wasn't what Fred wanted to hear so they started dueling exchanging spell after spell until they both tiredly gave up.
Severus and Fred locked eyes, an understanding of sorts. But they couldn't talk, not now, not ever. Fred gave a cheeky smile before standing and turning away
"You ain't so bad, Snape. Go finish what you need to do, but don't think I forgot about what you did to the order, my family and the man who trusted you. The next time we meet, I won't spare you, so run."
Severus wanted to hear that voice say his name forever, but he couldn't risk showing emotion now. He needed to finish what was started, even if it meant never getting to see his Nephew again.
Severus woke from his flashback feeling someone barrel into him, he fought the attacker but was pinned on the lush grass, he stared wide eyed at Peter Pettigrew, THE FILTHY TRAITOR.
"Get. Off." Sneered Severus
Peter laughed before ripping open Severus clothes and touching his bare chest
"I don't think so, my sweet raven. You see when I joined Voldemort he promised me that I would have you but then he killed me. I regretted never having the chance to taste those lips" Peter leaned down and kissed Severus roughly before pulling away
"Regret not seeing you cry." Peter pulled on Severus hair roughly being tears to the man's eyes.
Whispering so quietly that Severus feared for once in his life, "Regret for not being able to MAKE. YOU. MINE"
Peter went to open his trousers if not for a spell blasting him into the tree and killing him instantly, the green spell illuminated this person's face casting a shadow.
Fred Weasley eyes were icy, grip on his wand was deathly tight, the killing curse still fresh on his tongue but he didn't care, rushing over to Severus he took off his cloak and wrapped it around the man as he trembled.
"Sir? Snape? Severus! Calm down it's alright... I'm here now. He can't hurt you anymore." Fred smoothed the black strands away from the man's forehead placing a kiss and rocking the man back and forth cradling his body.
"Weasley? Why, did you?"
Fred chuckled wetly sniffling before staring into Severus scared eyes
"Losing you over 10 times is enough for me. Losing you for the 20th time I nearly went mad, but losing you for the 1000th time, I snapped. I couldn't watch seeing you suffer again. Couldn't stand not being able to show you how much you mean to me."
"You're my stud-"
Fred shakes Severus by the shoulder
"WHY SHOULD THAT MATTER ANYMORE? WE'RE DEAD, SEVERUS. I FINALLY HAVE A CHANCE TO BE WITH YOU SO PLEASE DON'T PUSH ME AWAY. YOU'VE PAID YOUR DEBT. YOU AREN'T ALONE ANYMORE. I LOVE YOU!"
Fred cried his tears soaking Severus hair
Severus held him tight, his mind feeling hazy
The world was starting to spin, Fred called out to him but Severus couldn't answer...he was tired and confused.
Lily, James, Remus, and Sirius watched as Fred tried to wake a fainting Severus. Peter's body turning into nothing but dust, good riddance. Sirius chuckled watching Severus wake up and blush seeing himself in Fred's lap, apologizing profusely but is silenced when Fred brings him into a passionate kiss.
"Sirius, do you think my Brother will finally find peace and happiness like we have?" Lily asked
Sirius looked at his growing family regretting that he couldn't be with his son, but they would be meeting again soon. He hoped not too soon.
"My love, there's just no telling but yes I think so, NOW WHO WANTS TO PLAN THEIR WEDDING?" Everyone groaned but Sirius didn't care, he wanted to see Snape's face once he realizes he has Molly Weasley as a Mother in law, he couldn't wait.
Harry looked at his inheritance test and looked up towards the sky, smiling.
Ginny ran over pulling on his hand, "Ready to go?"
Harry looked at Ginny then over to Ron and Hermione who waited for him.
"Yeah, let's go home."
Home, where he was loved.