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Chapter 39

Happiness

Lily's POV

We weren't learning how to defend ourselves. Not that there was much she could teach me. My father had taught me almost everything he knew. I didn't need Umbridge or any other instructor.

When I got back to the common room, I heard Hermione all but ranting.

"We need someone who will teach us. Someone who knows these things."

"You're talking about Lily."

My eyes widened a bit.

"She's the daughter of Severus Snape. We all know he knows things about the dark arts. Ron's right."

"That doesn't mean she'll help."

I peered around the corner.

"What're you talking about Harry?"

"Think about it. We talk bad about Snape AND Malfoy on a daily basis. And I haven't exactly been the best brother to her as of late. Why would she want to help us?"

I looked down and then turned away.

Harry's POV

"But we need her. She's our friend, and you're her brother. We all know family is the most important thing to her." Ron said.

"But I don't think Lily would be enough. We need Harry too. Not everyone likes Lily because of who she is. She's Snape's daughter and Draco Malfoy's girlfriend."

"Yeah… good point."

"And if she was helping us, Malfoy would never say anything. From what I've seen in the past, he'd try to help her."

"Yeah he would. I think he loves her. And if not, then it's the fact that he got lucky that one time in…"

My eyes went wide and Ron immediately stopped talking.

"What did you say?" I asked.

"Nothing, forget it mate."

"What did you say!?"

He sighed.

"That first night back at school. I saw them go into a classroom. When I walked by… I heard things."

I was shaking I was so angry.

"What things?"

"I think you know, mate. I mean she's fifteen!"

"What if it were Ginny!?"

A look of disgust came to his face. I ran up to the dormitory.

Snape's POV (Special Reason)

A very small owl was tapping at my window. I didn't recognize it but I let it in. It dropped a letter on my desk and then flew back out the window. I closed the window before reading the letter.

Draco's POV

The door to the dormitory slammed open. Everyone jumped up as Snape walked in, murder in his eyes. He grabbed me and dragged me down to the common room. He made sure to lock the doors and spell them so no one would see or hear us.

"Did you have sex with my daughter!?"

Oh god! I'm a dead man! Think of something!

"No sir! I would never!"

He held up a piece of paper.

"Then who would tell me something like this!?"

He let me see it and I recognized the handwriting.

"Potter." I said quietly.

"What?"

"This is his handwriting. I swear I would never do that to Lily. I love her, professor."

The words were out and I couldn't take them back.

"What did you say?"

No turning back now.

"I love your daughter, sir. I love her. I would never disrespect her." I said.

He stared at me for what seemed like hours.

"You love my little girl?"

"Yes, sir."

More silence, then finally he nodded.

"And she loves you?"

"She has told me she loves me, yes."

He held up the letter.

"If I find out that you lied to me… even I don't know what I'll do yet. Have I made myself clear?"

"Yes, sir. Perfectly."

He nodded and left. I let out a breath of relief.

"Still alive." I whispered.

Now I just needed to decide on whether or not to tell Lily. I knew it would cause a big fight between her and Potter. And I knew that would hurt her. That was the last thing I wanted.

Lily's POV

Hermione did ask me to help, and I said yes. She thought it was better if I waited until the first actual meeting. I was bored, so I went to the library.

"Lily! Wait up!"

I stopped and smiled at Draco.

"Lily we need to talk."

I nodded and we went to my little room in the library. I was not prepared for what he told me.

"Your brother told your father we had sex."

I had no idea what to say.

"Lily?"

I was actually numb with rage.

"He asked me about it and I said we didn't do anything."

I still said nothing.

"Lily you're scaring me."

I took a deep breath.

"PEEVES! I GOT A JOB FOR YOU!"

Draco's POV

This might not end well. After a few minutes, Peeves came.

"You want to have some fun?"

An almost devilish grin came to his face.

"Then follow me."

She looked at me and kissed me before leaving.

Lily's POV

I told him to take a shot at Harry. He was all too happy to oblige. I waited until Peeves came back before going to find my brother. There were books all over the place.

"What happened to you?"

"That damn poltergeist!"

"Good."

He looked at me confused.

"Good?"

I crossed my arms and glared at him.

"I know what you did."

"I didn't do anything."

"Don't you dare lie to me Harry James Potter! I know you told my father I was having sex with Draco."

He scowled.

"Do you have any idea how angry I am!? You tried to use my own father against me."

"You shagged Malfoy!"

"Because he's my boyfriend and I love him. What if it were you and Cho?"

That caught him off guard.

"How'd you know I was with Cho?"

"Seriously? I'm not blind Harry. And I'm beyond happy that you're with her, I really am. I'm your sister, don't you want me happy?"

"Of course I do! But I keep telling you that Malfoy is no good for you."

"I love him! If I lost him my heart would break. You say you want me happy, well Draco makes me happy. Think about that next time you decide to do something stupid." I said.

I walked away and tried to calm down.