Willow’s POV

We were back to dress shopping. Vikki had all her stuff. I saw a beautiful red dress. I tried it on and the shop witch did up my hair by magic. “Aww! You look beautiful!” Vikki said. I blushed. “Oh hush.” I said. Victoria smiled. "Looks like we found your dress" Victoria said. "Yeah" I said. I went back and took off the dress. I took it out and bought it. “Umm Will?” Vikki asked. “Yeah?” I said.

“Willow, can I tell you something?” I asked. “Uh, yeah. Of course” she said. “I attended school with Snape, the Potters, and your father. I was only a first year when they were in their seventh year. I was a Slytherin, and thats how I met Snape. But Dad took me out of school not wanting to risk my safety and he wanted to teach me what he thought to be necessary” I said. “Wow” she said. “They were so mean to Snape, it was terrible” I said. “Well Snape probably deserved it” she said. “Snape didn't do anything. He would just sit down and begin his homework and they’d tease him” I said. I laughed. “Remus was one of them but he didn’t bully Snape as bad” I said. “Lupin?” she asked. I nodded. “He was our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher last year” she said. “Oh, Remus. He and I got along. I was a kind Slytherin” I said. “Thats usually unheard of” she said. “Thats another reason Dad took me out of school. He wanted me to live up their names” I said.

We got back to Hogwarts. “Should I tell Fred?” I asked. “No, I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t unless it came up accidently” she said. I nodded slowly. What would Fred think? I mean my life is crazy as it is but now, it's worse. Willow looked like she wanted to ask me something.

Willow's POV

I knew my dad and Snape never got along and that he made fun of him but I always assumed it was because he did something. I was about to ask Vikki if she knew Peter but a squeaky voice called my name.

“Miss Black! Can I talk to you for a moment?” It was Flitwick. “Yeah. What’s up Professor?” I asked. “I just asked Dumbledore about your question for the Yule Ball and he approved.” Flitwick said. I smiled. “Thanks Professor!” I said. Vikki looked at me. “What are you scheming?” She asked. “Come on we have to find Luna!” I said dragging her with me. “I asked Flitwick if I could sing at the Yule Ball. And the answer is yes! I am going to tell Luna because me and her plan on singing together. You too if you want.” I said. “What are you singing?” She asked. “Candyman.” I said. “Sure! Sounds like fun!” She said.  

The next day

Victoria’s POV

Tonight is the Yule Ball. I looked to Willow and smiled. “I’m gonna dance the night away” she said as we walked down the stairs. “Agreed, hehe but will George and Fred?” I asked. She laughed. “I doubt it” she said. “eh, they’ll probably dance for a bit” I said. “Probably” she said.

“Wonder if I should cover the mark” I said. “Its getting darker” I said a little worried. The snake wrapped around my arm. “Eh, don’t worry! Tonights gonna be fun alright?” she said. I nodded. “Come on! Lets go eat” she said. We walked into the Great Hall. I sighed as we walked in. I looked up to the teacher table. I saw Snape and then looked away.  We walked to our table and sat down. "Classes today will be canceled due that tonight is the Ball" Dumbledore said. "Yes, no classes" I said. "Right. So we'll have time to get ready" Willow said. I nodded. Someone covered my eyes. "Guess who?" Someone whispered in my ear. I chuckled. "Hmm, I don't know" I said. I knew it was Fred. "Blimey, forget me alright have ya?" Fred asked. "Nah" I said. He uncovered my eyes and sat down. He kissed my cheek.

"You ladies ready to dance the night away?" George asked dancing a bit. "Uh yeah. Are you?" Willow asked. "Oh yeh" George said. "Cause we're going to be dancing all night" I said. "Challenge accepted" Fred said. "Victoria!" Someone shouted. I looked and saw Carrie. I stood up and she ran to me. I picked her up and hugged her. It's a strange thought thinking she is mine and Snape's daughter. "Well Carrie, it's been awhile how have you been?" Fred asked. Carrie hid her face. "Well someone's is a bit shy" Fred said. I hugged Mom and Dad, well step parents. Oliver wasn't found.

"So tonight's this ball huh?" Dad asked. I nodded. "So who are you going with?" Mom asked. "Fred. Who else would I go with?" I asked. They knew. All this bloody time. I narrowed my eyes. "No one. Just wondering" Mom said. I saw their eyes look about. Did they mean Snape or did they mean Slytherin? I felt Carrie move and she waved. I looked back and saw Snape give a nod. I sighed. I can't imagine how he feels. He's watching his wife date another man and have his daughter not know anything about herself. I looked to the group. It hurt me as well. "What? She likes Snape more than me?" Fred asked. "Mr. Snape is nice" Carrie said. Fred and George erupted in laughter. "What's so funny?" Some of the Gryffindors asked. "Carrie thinks Snape is nice" George said. "No, he's not. He's scary" I heard Neville say. "No, he's anything but nice" I heard. I looked to Carrie. "He is nice. Tell em Vikki" Carrie said. I looked to everyone. I looked to Willow. "Snape is" I said my voice trailing off. He watched us, like he heard everything. I felt a small smile twist on my face. "He's uh, well" I said. "He's bloody fabulous" Willow said joining me. Carrie laughed. "Fabulous? How so? All I see is greasy hair and black" Fred said. "It's not greasy, it's just shiny. And secondly, black is amazing. It's like my entire wardrobe" I said. "And that makes him fabulous why?" Fred asked. "He just is. You guys may not like him, but he is nice to Carrie and I" I said. "Whatever you say" Fred said.

"Well we'll get out of your guys' hair. We are just staying till Christmas then were gone" mom said. "Alright" I said. "Can I stay with Vikki?" Carrie asked. "Oh, uh" Mom said. "That's fine with me" I said. "We can show her some magic" I said. "Alright. We'll be back to get her tonight" Mom said. I nodded. We said goodbyes and then they left. "Do you have your dress picked out?" Carrie asked. “Yes I do.” I said. "What color is it?" She asked. "It's dark green" I said. "Can I see it?" She asked. "Of course! You can help Willow and I get ready" I said. She smiled and clapped.

"But we do have some time, so maybe you guys can see some magic" I said. Her eyes twinkled. "Perhaps Professor Snape would help you" Willow said. I nodded. But he wanted us to live our new lives. "I don't think he wants too" I said. She looked at me. She got it. She gave me a sad smile.

"Did you do something to Mr Snape?" Carrie asked. I shook my head no. "Hey Vikki. Let's go talk okay?" Willow asked. I nodded. We rushed out of the Great Hall. I started to have a flashback.

Flashback

"I think it should be pink" I said. "Pink is a dreadful color" Severus said. "Good point actually" I said observing the pink color. "What about this?" He asked picking up a blueish green color. "Hmmm what about purple?" I asked pointing to one. "That's pretty" he said. "And we can do a gray color with it" he continued. "Yes, that would be pretty" I said. He nodded. We picked out the two colors.

"Only a few months left" he said. I smiled.

Out of flashback

I opened my eyes. I looked to Willow. "You okay?" She asked. I shook my head no. "What happened?" She asked. "We were picking out colors to paint Eveleen's room" I said. She smiled weakly. "What about you and him?" She asked. "He told me to live my new life and forget my old one" I said. "Oh ouch" she said. I nodded. "I don't want to forget it! It was a beautiful life. He and I were so happy" I said. She tried to comfort me. "Is everything alright?" Fred asked. "I know it hard but you've been given a second chance. Relive your life" she said. Maybe she right. I nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine" I said. He came around the corner. He grabbed my hands. "I'm here for you sweetheart" he said pulling me into a hug. I hugged him back. Maybe I should go with my new life. I looked to Willow. She gave a small nod. I tightened my grip on him. "Is everything alright?" He asked. "It's hard to explain Fred" I said. He nodded.

"Let's get ready!" Willow said. "Imma steal your girl Freddie boy!" Willow said grabbing me from Fred's grasp. I waved. He put his hands in his pockets and smiled. He winked to me and turned. Carrie came running out and rushed over to us. We rushed upstairs to the common room.