Least Likely Of All

Chapter Two: Parts 5-10

Chapter Two, Part One: Tell Him

Two months later, Lily and Severus boarded the Hogwarts Express together, much to James' surprise. Lily had been asked to take on the position as Head Girl, and unfortunately James was now Head Boy. As long as Severus was with Lily, James didn't dare come up to her. Still thinking Lily was playing along with his game, James decided it was best to leave the couple alone.

"How was the rest of your summer?" Lily asked Severus as the two sat down in an empty compartment.

"It was... terrible, I guess." Severus shrugged, looking down at his hands.

"Why?" Lily asked gently, placing her hand on his shoulder. Severus shrugged it off, and then pulled up the sleeve on his left arm.

"My father made me."

Lily's eyes widened with surprise when she saw the Dark Mark burnt into his forearm. She instinctively started to move away from him, but she stopped herself.

"You didn't want to.... Right?"

Severus shook his head, "No. I fought him tooth and nail, until he threatened to kill me. My father... He would have done it too, had I given him the right reasons. My father insisted his Lord didn't call me during my stay at Hogwarts, as it is too dangerous, since I would be right under Professor Dumbledore's nose."

Lily sighed. "You have to tell him... He can help you."

Severus nodded, "I am. Once all the hype of the first few days of school dies down, I intend to."

Lily nodded, "Good. He might even be able to take that thing off of you, if you want."

Severus shook his head, "It's too risky. My father might notice it, or Voldemort might sense it. He is rather ugly, you know."

Lily laughed in spite of herself, "Really?"

"Yep, red skin, snake eyes... If he wasn't so ugly, he might just look intimidating."

After they got off the train, Severus escorted Lily to the Great Hall, where the rest of the student population was sitting. The Feast went by without a hitch, James sitting three seats away from Lily. However, as the Gryffindor House slowly retired to their dormitories, Lily once again heard James creep into hers. He quietly lay down next to her, and then pushed her hair back behind her ear.

"I know you're awake, Lily... talk to me." He whispered.

"Sorry." Lily mumbled, turning towards him. "What's going on?"

James looked displeased, "Explain to me why you didn't dump him over the summer, like I told you to."

Lily rolled her eyes, "Shouldn't it be my decision?"

"And why would it be your decision?" James mocked, sitting up.

"Why wouldn't it be? It's my relationship, not yours."

"And you're MY girlfriend, not that low life's!" James exclaimed.

"He is NOT a low life, James. He's... he's a whole lot better than you ever were." Lily mumbled the last part, hoping it was so incoherent James wouldn't understand her. Unfortunately, he understood her perfectly, and the next moment she felt the stinging sensation of being slapped on her check.

"You have your priorities mixed up, Lily. I'm your boyfriend, remember? Me? James Potter? I made you what you are; Head Girl, popular, loved by all. Get it straight."

Lily felt five years worth of anger boil up inside her, and she finally mustered enough courage to speak.

"No James, I'm the reason you're Head Boy. Without me, you wouldn't have passed half your classes. Without me, no one would think you and your little Marauder friends were funny. They'd see you as immature little children. But no, you were dating me; therefore you couldn't have been all that bad." Lily muttered through a clenched jaw.

James clenched and unclenched his fists, his face turning red with rage. "How dare you ever speak to me like that! Severus Snape is warping your mind; first, all this ignoring me and second, now you're talking back. What gave you the right to do that to me?"

Lily was now shaking with fear, but she held her ground. "Has it taken you this long to realize I'm a human too? I'm not some play thing you dump and discard after you're done, or beat when you're angry. For five years, I've let you get away with that, but I'm finished. If you're going to continue to treat me like this, I-"

"You'll what, Lily? Break up with me?" James asked quietly.

"Yes." Lily answered, trying to calm herself down.

"If it'll make you feel better." James got up and looked down at her once more. "Go to Snape, tell him how almost every night for the past three school years you've slept with me. Tell him all about how I've had you for five years, and how I've loved you more than anything in this world for what feels like forever. If he means that much to you, fine, leave. Just remember Lil, I'm the only one you've ever been with. He's never going to have you like I had you, you might think he will, but I'm yours and you're mine forever. Just remember that, Lil." With that, he walked out of the room, not bothering to shut the door behind him. Lily sighed, tears silently running down her cheeks.

It was over. It was finally over.

*

Chapter Two, Part Two: Confession

Lily accompanied Severus up to Professor Dumbledore's office the next day after classes were over. As she knocked on the large wooden doors leading into his office, she gripped Severus' hand tightly as a sign of encouragement.

"Come in." Professor Dumbledore replied, and Lily then opened the doors to reveal a large circular office crammed with stuff Severus had never seen before.

"Hi Papa." Lily smiled, waving hello.

"Well, good afternoon, Lily, good afternoon Severus. What brings you to my office?"

Lily glanced over towards Severus, who had now taken his hand from her grip.

"My father... had Lord Voldemort brand me over the summer," Severus announced, "Against my will."

Professor Dumbledore nodded, "And you wish to have it removed?"

Severus shook his head, "No, as it is too risky. My father had it arranged that Voldemort would not call me during my stay here, as he is convinced it would be too risky, since you're here and all."

Professor Dumbledore nodded, understanding. "What do you wish to do?"

Severus glanced towards Lily, then back to his hands. "I'm not all that sure how many men you have in Lord Voldemort's inner circle, but I'm sure once I graduate I could provide information for you."

Professor Dumbledore nodded slowly, "Yes, that would be quite nice. Are you ready and do you understand the personal risk?"

"I understand that there are worse punishments than death, and having to live with myself knowing I was a factor in killing all those innocent people... To me, that's a fate worse than death. However, knowing that somehow I was helping you save others, that would make it all bearable, or as bearable as it possible could be under the circumstances."

"Then I shall instruct you in what information is needed once the end of the school year draws closer; for now, relax and enjoy your last year here, for it will fly by."

Severus nodded, "Thank you Professor."

"No, no, thank you Mr. Snape. It's been a pleasure."

Severus got up to leave and started to wait for Lily when she held up her hand.

"I need to talk to Papa about something... I'll be right there." With that, Severus nodded once more and left the door, closing the large wooden doors behind him.

"What is it, dear?" Professor Dumbledore was now leaning forward a bit, curious as to what Lily had to tell him.

"I'm 17, right?" It was more of a statement than a question. "I'm assuming you knew about the relationship I had with James Potter."

"Yes, and I also witnessed your breakup along with the rest of the school."

"There's something you don't know... Very few people know..."

"Yes?"

Lily breathed in deeply. "Papa, don't get mad, but he hit me -- a lot -- and I let him get away with it."

Professor Dumbledore sighed and looked down at his hands. "Why didn't you alert me of this sooner?"

"Because I knew exactly what you would have done; expel him."

"And what makes you think I won't do that now?"

"We broke up eight months ago. It wouldn't be worth it, especially such a gifted student."

"Lily, you're my family; Everything is worth it when it comes to you."

Lily sighed once more, "That wasn't what I had to tell you, although it is part of it, I guess. He also... well... sexually abused me, countless times. I was just too stupid to realize I was being used. He loved me, he still does, but he just didn't know how to show it."

When Lily said that, a glass next to Professor Dumbledore's right arm blew up with a loud bang. He shook his head and apologized.

"Lily, why didn't you tell me this earlier?"

"You know exactly why."

"Fear, of course... Never mind, I'll have a talk with him before I do anything drastic. Go on child, go on."

Lily paused for a moment, "Papa, whatever you do, don't expel him. He deserves it, yes, but the Potters are a respectable wizarding family; I don't want to be responsible for having the name tarnished."

Dumbledore slowly nodded, not saying a word.

"Papa, I'm 17... I'm legal, right?"

He nodded once more, looking up at her now.

Lily took in a deep breath. "God, this is so hard... You must promise not to judge me or anyone else."

Dumbledore looked at her strangely, "You're asking a lot of me tonight, against my better judgment. I can't promise I won't judge any parties involved, but I can promise I will not act upon those judgments."

"Fine... I'm pregnant."

There was a pause that seemed to last for eternity. Finally mustering up the courage to speak, Lily rested her hand on her grandfather's.

"It's Severus'... No, he doesn't know yet. No one does, I wasn't even sure until last week."

He lifted his idle hand to wipe a tear away that was making its was down his wrinkled cheek.

"What are you planning to do?"

Lily shrugged, "All I ask of you is to make sure it'll be ok... I want to make sure three years of abuse isn't going to screw up it's chances."

"When are you telling Severus?"

"As soon as I leave the room, assuming he's not listening right now."

"We would have heard him faint, and I didn't hear any noise, so I'm assuming he's not listening."

"Could you...?"

Professor Dumbledore shook his head, "Normally, this would be Madame Pomfry's job, but under the circumstances..."

Lily walked over to the other side of his desk and put his left hand on her stomach. After a moment of silence, Dumbledore nodded.

"Assuming you're in good health, in seven months you'll have a baby girl."

Lily's face broke out into a huge grin, "Wow." She went back to her seat and sat down once again, a look of awe on her face.

"Now it's your turn to promise me something; If you ever need help with anything, come to me immediately. Don't rely on your instincts, don't trust anyone else, just come to me. Also, if James ever lays a hand on you again, I want to know. If Severus is unfaithful, tell me and I'll take care of him. He has the makings of a very good wizard; he just needs a little direction. I believe, my dear, you could be that direction."

Lily nodded, "I promise."

Professor Dumbledore nodded, then grinned. "Do you know what this means?"

Lily shook her head, "No, what?"

"I'm going to be a great-great-great-great-grandfather!"

Lily laughed a bit, then gave him a hug. "It's hard to believe, eh?"

"Yes, it is. If you ever need anyone to talk to, just remember, I'm not allowed to 'break up' with you."

Lily grinned once more and nodded, "Good, then I guess the next hurdle is telling Severus."

Dumbledore nodded, "Good luck."

"Thanks... I'll need it."

*

Chapter Two, Part Three: Needless To Say

Severus was waiting patiently for Lily near the entrance to Professor Dumbledore's office when Lily burst out of the wall with a smile as big as Severus had ever seen.

"Hey Lil, what're you smiling about?" Severus grinned in spite of himself, then wrapped his arms around her shoulder.

"Promise not to be mad?" Lily asked, looking up at him.

"Since you're smiling, it can't be all that bad."

Lily shrugged, "Depends on your perspective."

Severus nodded, "I promise I'll try to be as happy as you are."

"You sure?"

Severus nearly burst from anticipation, "Yes! I'll be as happy or happier than you are, I promise!"

Lily shook her head, "You can't promise that on something like this."

"Spit it out Lil."

"Promise not to be mad?"

"I promise! Stop teasing me, Lil."

"You can't be mad."

"I won't be."

"Yes you will. What's the best possible thing that could happen to you right now?"

"Passing all my classes."

"With me, I mean."

Severus thought for a moment. "Starting a life together, I guess."

"What's the worst?"

"You're not breaking up with me, are you?"

Lily laughed, "Of course not! Why would I do something like that?"

He shrugged, "As from what you're telling me, it could be anything."

She shook her head, "Just remember, you promised not to be mad."

"Like I said, I could never be mad at you."

Lily nodded, "Ok, you remember the week you spent at my house for Petunia's wedding?"

"How could I forget? It was the best week of my life."

Lily noddedonce more, "Of course, you remember what we did..."

"Seven nights in a row."

"Yes, that. Anyway..."

"Lily, you're not pregnant, are you?"

"Would you be mad if I said I was?"

"You mean...?" Severus' eyes widened. "My God, Lil! That's great news!" He took her in his arms and swung her around.

Lily kissed him, her grin still not fading. "You mean you're not mad?"

"Of course not! Lil, we're both 17, I can easily get a job somewhere and get a house for the two of us in Hogsmeade or someplace, wherever you want to go."

Lily shook her head, "I'm sure Dad'll be ok with you staying with us during the summer while we set things up... I'm due in April, so I'm not too sure how we're going to do this. Papa might let us stay in a private room, if that's ok with you. I'd understand if you wanted to stay in your dorm with your friends."

Severus smirked, "Those people? My friends? Mere acquaintances, nothing more."

Lily nodded. "It's a girl, by the way."

"We're going to have a daughter?" Severus exclaimed.

"Yes, a daughter. I asked Papa, and he said that even though James did all of that... stuff, I'm perfectly fine. He also told me it was a girl."

"Wow... we're going to have a daughter." Severus whispered, as if he was in a daze.

"Amazing, isn't it?"

"I'll say."

Back in the Gryffindor common room, James was surrounded by his three friends. He had been in a slight daze for nearly twenty-four hours, and they were determined to get to the bottom of it.

"You know that saying, 'you don't know what you've got till it's gone'?" James asked out of the blue.

"Yeah, why?" Sirius answered, gazing into the fire.

"It's true... Way too true." James mumbled once more.

Remus turned towards James, a curious expression on his face. "This wouldn't have anything to do with Lily and Snape, would it?"

James smirked, "Of course it does. Did you know we never really broke up? It was all staged."

Remus looked only mildly surprised, "And why did you two stage it?"

"To make Snape's life hell. We all know he liked her back then, and Lily was the perfect pawn to get back at Snape. Make him fall for her -- hard -- and then have her break up with him. Hurt him so much he wanted to die."

Sirius looked confused, "So you two are still going out?"

James shook his head, "No, she broke up with me last night. She broke up with ME for that slimy bastard Snape!"

Remus shook his head, "You did deserve it."

James turned towards him, a furious look on his face. "What did I ever do to her?"

"I couldn't touch her without having her wince. You hit her so hard, so often, she had permanent bruises for three years straight." Remus commented.

"Not to mention we all knew what you two did on a nightly basis. The first year we met her, she was all about chastity. People don't change over night James, it's obvious you forced her at some time or another." Sirius added on. James finally turned towards Peter.

"You don't think I deserved it, do you?"

Peter merely shrugged, much to James' rage.

"God damn it... I loved her, you know I did... I still do... why the hell did she have to leave me? Why couldn't she have just told me she was unhappy? You know I would have tried my best to change."

"She was terrified of you." Remus said casually.

"What do you mean, 'terrified'?"

Sirius scoffed, "Please tell me you're not that big of a dunderhead. You hit someone, chances are they're gonna be scared of you."

James rested his head in his hands for a few minutes, thinking. He finally looked up, his tired expression not changing.

"So how would one go about getting her back?"

Remus laughed, "You honestly think that after all that, she's going to take you back? It'll take a miracle, and you don't have a miracle."

Just as Remus said this, the portrait door opened to reveal a giddy looking Lily. James immediately stood up, determined to make up with her. He walked over to her quickly, looking her straight in the eye.

"Lily, can we talk?"

She looked up at him cautiously, considering his proposal for a moment. Finally, she nodded and allowed him to guide her up to his empty dorm.

"Lily, I'm sorry about everything I did. I know that's not going to even remotely start to make up for it, but I just wanted you to know, if I could take it all back, I would."

Lily looked up towards him, regret showing in her eyes. "James, did you ever love me? Honestly? Don't give me any bull, I can tell."

James nodded fervently, reaching out to touch her arm. "Yes, I did and still do. I don't think I'll ever stop loving you... I'm so, so, so sorry about everything that's happened, and if I could turn back time, I would. I'm sorry I hurt you; I never realized how much I was hurting you. I can't give you a reason, but I can guarantee you it wasn't your fault, it was mine."

Lily sighed, turning away from him for a moment, then turning back to face him. "James, I'm pregnant."

He was rendered speechless for a minute, then finally managed to sputter out a few words.

"How... How far along?"

"Two months. Do the math."

James was silent for a few more seconds as he quickly counted backwards in his head. Realization finally hit and his expression quickly turned to anger.

"That BASTARD! I told you not to fuck him!" James yelled, starting to pace. "You and Snape... My God... that's unbelievable... Here I was, thinking that maybe we could work things out. God, I'm such an idiot."

"No you're not. He loves me; he's willing to take care of this child... He has no regrets, he's happy for me. I just wish you could do the same."

"Was it worth it? Fifteen minutes of fun leading to a lifetime of expectations?"

"Yes, it was." Lily crossed her arms. "If it was your child, which I'm positive it's not, you'd beat it out of me, I know you would. Maybe not now, if you were being honest, but before... You would have."

James looked shocked, "You think I'm that much of a monster? Is that what I am to you now? I've become so horrible you believe I would have killed a child we made, if it came to that? It that honestly what you think?"

Lily shook her head, "I don't know what to think anymore! I just want to know you're ok... I want you as a friend, if we can't be anything more. I'm with Severus now, nothing's going to change that. I just want to know that you'll be there if I need someone to talk to; a friend, if anything. Please James, I need you."

He sighed, considering it for a moment. "As much as I love you and always will, I don't think I could stand just being friends. I'll try, but it's going to be the hardest thing I've ever had to do. You understand that, right?"

Lily smiled, nodding. "Thank you James."

"You owe me, big."

*

Chapter Two, Part Four: Assurances

Severus went back to his dormitory with mixed emotions. Knowing he had to be strong for Lily, he brushed them aside with little difficulty. He sat down on his bed, resting his head in his hands. After a moment, he took out a spare piece of parchment and began to write.

Dear Father,

How is my Lord, Lord Voldemort? Has he begun any planning for me after I have graduated from Hogwarts? I have made sure no one knows of my allegiance to Him, as I would be expelled for sure.

Severus sucked on his quill for a moment, a wave of guilt washing over him for lying to his own father, no matter what it was about. He sighed and then continued with his letter.

I have good news; Perhaps not to you, but to me it is good. My girlfriend, Lily Evans, revealed she is going to have my daughter in April. I know you would disapprove, as she is part Muggle, but she does have strong wizarding blood running through her veins. I am not at liberty to say which wizarding family, but I can assure you she has much potential.

I wish to tell you I am planning on proposing; As we are so young, I have decided to wait until we have both graduated. I am not sure if I will return home this summer, but I will join His inner circle as you wish. Keep me informed.

Sincerely,

Severus

Severus put his quill down, his hand trembling slightly. He knew his father would be furious, not so much as that Lily was pregnant, but that she was part Muggle. The Snape line was as pureblood as any; having a part Muggle Snape was a blemish on the line, but as his child was going to be a girl, when she married her last name would no longer be Snape. Hoping his father would see it his way, Severus quickly sent the letter with his eagle owl Boaz. Lying down in his bed, he quickly fell asleep, not bothering to change out of his school robes.

Severus never told Lily about the letter he sent to his father, in fear of her thinking he was in any way in contact with the Death Eaters. His mark still burned from time to time -- Severus knew it was Lord Voldemort Calling the other Death Eaters, but as he had yet to learn how to Apparate, he was unable to answer. He and Professor Dumbledore held regular meetings together, sometimes with Lily as to speak about his daughter, sometimes alone to speak about his tasks as a spy. Each time he met with Dumbledore to speak about his spying, he was constantly reminded of the risks. Severus knew he could die, and Professor Dumbledore made sure he was still willing with the knowledge of being a father. Severus stood his ground, however, and continued to assure Dumbledore he would take the risk, no matter how great.

"You know, this whole baby thing's gonna be really cool." Lily commented one October afternoon as she and Severus sat next to the lake, watching a few second years chase around an enchanted ball.

"Of course it will be... It's exciting, but I have to admit, it's also a bit scary."

Lily nodded, agreeing with Severus. "It kinda makes me wonder how we're going to handle it all. Once she's born, you're moving into the room with me, right?"

"As long as your grandfather doesn't disapprove too badly."

"He won't... He understands. He's really excited, actually." Lily smiled, lying down on the grass.

"Secretly, he probably hates me." Severus commented, lying down next to her.

"What makes you say that? He adores you!" Lily exclaimed.

"I just get a funny feeling around him, that's all." Severus shrugged.

"That's just paranoia, hun." She replied. A moment later, she took his left hand and placed it on her stomach. "There's a baby right there, Serv. You and I put it there. Papa knows that, and he understands. He's happy for us, even though we're a bit young. Nothing's going to change that, so don't worry. Nobody's mad at you, except maybe James, but when in the past seven years has that changed?"

Severus chuckled, stroking her stomach. "Never..."

"You have nothing to worry about. We're gonna be one big happy family, you're a great wizard, and our daughter's going to be the best baby in the world."

"She's only going to be a baby for about a year, Lil."

"So? There's always more."

"More?"

"I want to have as many babies as possible... I don't care what it does to my body, just as long as there's little babies around me."

"You're crazy Lil."

"But you love me."

"Of course." Severus smiled and wrapped his arms around her. "And nothing's ever going to change that."

"I should hope not!" Lily exclaimed, laughing.

"No matter what happens, I'm gonna be with you forever, and don't you ever forget that." Severus murmured, kissing her forehead.

"And I'm going to hold you to that, mister."

"You'd better."

*

Chapter Two, Part Five: Lost And Found

James Potter kept his word with Lily; he never pressured her to leave Severus, and he spoke with her often with words of encouragement. Lily was now showing, two months after she told Severus, but fortunately her robes still hid the bulge.

It was decided Lily would, once unable to attend her classes, be moved to a private room between the Gryffindor and Slytherin towers and would receive her lessons from James, Remus, and Severus.

James, Remus, Sirius, Severus, and Lily decided to stay for Christmas holiday, along with 5 other students. Peter insisted he had to go home to take care of some business that awaited him, but Severus knew the truth. The Pettigrews were in Voldemort's inner circle, and Severus had once glimpsed the edge of the Dark Mark burned into Peter's arm. Unsure if he was to tell Dumbledore or Lily, he kept quiet, not wanting to jeopardize his and Dumbledore's plans.

The weekend before the holiday was a Hogsmeade weekend, mainly for gift shopping. Determined to get Lily a great gift, Severus accompanied her with her own shopping, mainly for the baby. Lily abhorred pink, so the two had decided purple and yellow would be more favoring colors. Lily's family still didn't know, as she was planning on telling them after the baby was born.

"Severus, I'm gonna go into Myrtle's Mayhem for a while, ok?" Lily asked, pointing to a store that sold all kinds of clothing.

"Sure... I'll meet you at Three Broomsticks in an hour, is that enough time?" Severus replied, happy to have some time to look for Lily's gift alone.

"3 o'clock then?" Lily looked at her watch.

"Guess so." Severus nodded goodbye and made his way over to the nearest gift store. He looked at various trinkets, finally settling on a crystal figurine of a dragon with diamonds for eyes that like most things in the world of magic, moved, along with a bouquet of ever-lasting lilies. Checking his watch, Severus purchased the items and made his way over to the Hogsmeade pub with 3 minutes to spare.

He was unable to find Lily and assumed she was running late, so he sat down in an empty table and waited for nearly an hour. Finally, riddled with worry, he left the pub and went looking for her in various stores. After checking all the ones he knew she'd be in, he finally gave up and went back to Hogwarts, thinking she might have been so late she decided to go back.

After asking a Gryffindor sixth year to see if she was in her dorm, he paced up and down in front of the picture of the Fat Lady. After five minutes, the sixth year came back and told him even though James, Sirius, and Remus were in the common room, Lily was not, nor was she in her dorm. Severus then ran up to Dumbledore's office, finding him there alone.

"Professor... I can't find Lily... She was in Hogsmeade, and she left for an hour and we were supposed to meet, but she wasn't there. I waited for her for over an hour, and I've looked all over, but I can't find her."

Professor Dumbledore stood up immediately, then walked over to Severus. "Are you sure you've checked everywhere?"

"Yes, and I can't find her."

Dumbledore started pacing a bit, finally looking back at Severus. "I'm going to Hogsmeade to look for her. I want you to search the castle; get James Potter, Sirius Black, or Remus Lupin to help you. You'll understand why, just tell them to use the map. Meet me back here in two hours time." Severus nodded and walked out of the office with Dumbledore, then down to the picture of the Fat Lady once more. Saying the password, she swung the door open and Severus could see Remus sitting on one of the couches.

"Remus!" he yelled, "I need to talk to you."

Remus walked over to the door and climbed out, then closed the painting.

"What do you need? Is Lily ok?"

Severus shook his head, "We don't know where she is. I went to Dumbledore and he told me to get one of you guys and have you help me look for her in the castle. He told me to tell you to use the map."

Remus nodded, obviously understanding his directions. "Just a moment." He then disappeared back into the common room and came back a moment later with a map of Hogwarts. Once Severus took a better look, he jumped.

"The dots... They're moving!"

Remus nodded, "We made it back in second year. It's enchanted, the little dots are people. If anything can find Lily, this can."

Severus nodded, examining the map. "She's not on this floor."

Remus agreed, "We should start from the top and work our way down, that way if she comes into the castle while we're searching, she'll show up on the map regardless of when or where she is."

The two searched for the full two hours, walking around each floor, keeping an eye on the map at all times. Once they had searched the first floor, both Severus and Remus were silently praying she was ok.

Severus met Dumbledore precisely two hours after he had left, to find Professor McGonagall, the Transfiguration teacher, there instead of him.

"Professor?" Severus questioned.

"We found Lily, Severus. Professor Dumbledore is in the process of brining her back right now. However, she was unconscious and still is, so we're not sure if anything has happened."

Severus' eyes widened, "But- she's ok? Right?"

Professor McGonagall merely shrugged, "We can't be sure until Madame Pomfrey checks her out, so I would recommend you either go back to the Slytherin tower or come down with me to the hospital wing."

Severus nodded, following her out of the office and down a few floors to the hospital wing, where Professor Dumbledore was standing patiently.

"Severus, come in..." he numbly followed Dumbledore into the ward where Lily was, still unconscious.

Severus looked around for a moment, taking in the brightness of the wing. Everything was white; your typical hospital room. He cringed as his eyes came across Lily, lying between stiff white sheets, her mouth slightly open.

"Is she going to be ok?" Severus asked, "Is the baby ok?"

Professor Dumbledore wiped his red rimmed eyes, not daring to meet the boy's stare. "I found her about a quarter of a mile outside of the village, sprawled out under a tree. I thought for a moment she was sleeping, but her eyes were slightly open. Madame Pomfrey checked... Severus, I'm sorry. She lost the baby."