Chapter 55: 55
Chapter 55
A Father's Greatest Fear
Lily's POV
I went back to the common room. Harry, Hermione and Ron were awake. I also saw Ginny there.
"Give me that book. Now."
He didn't move, so Ginny snatched the book and gave it to me. I opened the book and my eyes went wide.
"Oh my god. Where did you get this?"
"That first potions class. It was in the cupboard."
I knew exactly who this book belonged to.
"You know who the Half-Blood Prince is?" Hermione asked.
I didn't answer. I left the common room and went straight to my father. I pounded on the door and he threw it open.
"Lillian what on earth…!?"
I held up the book so he saw the name inside. I'd never seen this look on his face. Shock, realization… and a slight bit of fear.
"Where did you get this?" he asked slowly.
"I can't tell you."
He narrowed his eyes.
"Lillian you tell me where you found this right now."
I didn't want Harry to get in trouble.
"I got it from someone who got it out of a cupboard."
"And you're not going to tell me who it is? Even though they almost killed the boy you love? The boy who asked you to marry him?"
My eyes went wide and my jaw dropped.
"I know that ring. Even if you wear it on the other hand, I know what it is. It looks beautiful on you. And if you won't tell me, that means it was Potter."
"Daddy please don't do anything. Harry didn't know what that spell would do."
"Lillian you know I can't- What are you doing?!"
I grabbed the book and ran to the fireplace. I pointed my wand and set it on fire.
"You can't do anything. You have no evidence. I'm sorry."
I heard him sigh so I turned around. His back was to me, his hand behind his back.
"No, I'm sorry Lillian. I'm sorry for so many things. I won't do anything. Now get to bed."
I slowly walked to the door. I looked at him and he hugged me tightly.
"I love you Lily."
I hugged him, but I was a little worried. He never acted like this. Almost like he was saying good bye.
"I love you too, dad."
He let me go and I smiled before leaving.
Snape's POV
I watched my only daughter leave. I knew that tonight she would hate me. But I would rather she hate me, than lose her forever. The dark lord would kill her if he doubted my loyalty. I was not going to let that happen. And I couldn't let Draco do it. I couldn't let him become a killer. Lily would never forgive me if I did. I picked up the picture she'd given me for Christmas. The smile on her little face made me so happy. My beautiful baby girl. I'd raised her right, and she'd grown into a beautiful, intelligent, kind young woman. She was the best of my life, she made me so proud and I knew she always would. I used to be afraid of many things. The dark lord, at one point James Potter. Now, all I was afraid of, was losing my daughter. And I was going to do everything in my power to make certain that didn't happen. Even if it cost me my life. I couldn't save her mother, but I would save Lily.
I wrote a letter to Lily and hid it in the picture. Then, I knew it was time for me to leave.
Lily's POV
When I went to visit Draco that night, he was gone! I looked for him everywhere, but he wasn't on the fourth floor. I searched all his favorite places. All that was left was the Astronomy Tower. As I went up, someone grabbed me and pulled me under the floor. I turned to look into my brother's green eyes. He held his finger to his lips and I looked up. Draco was there, his wand pointed at Dumbledore. Draco had tears in his eyes, and I didn't fail to notice the death eaters behind him. Harry and I stood there watching. I saw something move out of the corner of my eye. I raised my wand and turned, but it was only dad. He held his finger to his lips and we nodded. He looked at me and then pulled me to him. He hugged me tightly.
"I love you, Lillian. My daughter." He whispered.
He let me go and I stood there confused.
"No."
I held my breath and Harry took my hand.
"Severus. Please."
"Avada Kedavra!"
My eyes went wide. Dumbledore fell from the tower. My beloved father had killed Dumbledore. He'd killed a man who'd always tried to protect Harry and I. I slowly shook my head. There had to be a reason! Dad took Draco away and the death eaters followed. Harry ran after them, but I couldn't find a way to move.
Harry's POV
I ran down the hill.
"Snape! He trusted you!"
Snape and Malfoy turned.
"Sectumsempra!"
He blocked. I kept firing spells, too angry to care if I killed him or not. He knocked me off my feet and walked forward.
"You dare use my own spells against me? I'm the Half-Blood Prince."
"Back away from him!"
Lily's POV
I slowly walked forward with my wand pointed at my father. He didn't even raise his wand. I got between him and Harry.
"Go. Leave." I said.
"Lillian…"
"I don't want to hear it! Get out of here! Don't come back!"
I actually saw a tear in his eye.
"I'm sorry."
He turned and left before I could say anything. Draco was looking at me. I smiled at him and mouthed 'I love you'. He smiled a bit and then my dad dragged him away.
"I will find you and bring you home, Draco. I will always find you." I whispered.
I turned ad knelt down next to Harry. I helped him up and we went back to the castle. Everyone was gathered around. They slowly parted for Harry and I to come through. Dumbledore lay there on the ground. I came up next to Ron and Hermione. Harry knelt down next to Dumbledore and cried softly. Ginny went forward and put her arms around him. I lit my wand and held it up to the sky. Soon, everyone's wands were lit and aimed to the sky. The dark mark slowly vanished and they took Dumbledore away.
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