The Family That Lived

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The entire view was different. The hallways that were once lit with yellow lights, bright walls with cheery portraits but now there were dim white lights. Maybe that was the difference between the headmaster being a legendary sorcerer and a death eater.

All the students moved in perfect alignment. Amongst them were the recent most invaders. Harry looked at the side and saw Hermione's shoulder shaking. Of course she was worried and Harry knew that it was because of the lack of planning.

He slid his hand in her's and she gave him a smile.

That smile was one of the couple of things that gave Harry a will to live, this is what made his heart sink. For some reason he was sure that today might be the last time he can see it, not because he would let anybody even disturb a hair on Mione's head. It was because he felt death nearing him.

He shoved those thoughts behind his head and looked around. He saw James and Lily holding hands right next to the other couple doing the same thing.

He looked at Remus' face, his eyes were looking down at the place where their hands were joined. The two sparks of silver sent a chill down his spine. The engagement, somewhere amongst the chaos he had forgotten all about it.

He wanted to turn back time and ensure the safety of all those they love, surely their lives could go on without Harry.

He sighed, knowing that all he could do was end this and try keep them safe right now, fight for them. His eyes met with Remus and Sirius, they passed him a quick smile and before Harry could process anything they were assembled in a dark, empty hall.

In the middle, near the podium stood Snape, Severus Snape.

"Many of you might be wondering as to why I have summoned you here this evening. It has come to my attention that Harry Potter was spotted in Hogsmeade. Now should anyone student.." he said looking at the Gryffindors "...or staff..." he shifted his gaze to McGonagall.

"... attempt to aid Mr. Potter will be punished in manner consistent with the severity of their transgression."

That was the last straw for Lily as she stepped out of the crowd. Her hand still linked with her husband. Everybody was familiar with the faces of the 'family that lived' and this caused a collective gasp around the room.

"Lily" Severus muttered, his eyes falling on her briefly.

Remus and Sirius joined them, along with Fred and George, Ron and Neville, Luna and Ginny. Draco and then finally Harry and Hermione.

The reactions kept getting louder with each appearance, by now there was a large circle of space formed specially for them.

"Threatening children are we now, Snivellus" James said, a smirk taking place on his face. Some students snorted but cleverly covered it up with a cough.

"Shut it, Potter" like always he spat the name like venom.

"It seems as if those exhaustive defensive strategies have tremendously failed" Remus said.

The door opened up wide, in the middle stood Albus Dumbledore. There was Mad eye, Fleur Delacour, the rest of the Weasley family, and Kingsley Shacklebolt.

"Lily come with me, I can protect you" Severus said.

The words had left the people in the room speechless, all except one.

"Why would I ever come with you? Why would you think that I would leave my family for you? You are a coward Severus, you are the reason I almost lost my family once" Lily screamed at him pointing her wand at him.