Me: Hello my fellow HP fans, Happy Halloween!

Yes, this is finally being updated once again...and I hope is much better then the original one. This chapter will be longer since it's the Prologue, while the rest of the other chapters will be a bit shorter, but not too short.

Now I wonder, who is out, dressed up and getting candy. Tell me in your review who did you dressed up if you like. I didn't do anything special cause of my health issues so enjoy this rewrite of this story.

I have type ahead of chapters incase I am giving word that they will give me surgery to remove the tumors, but right now, nothing or when I am back admitted in the hospital again, but I will let you all now if I am...so enjoy for now!

Summary: Lily couldn't take it anymore to see her youngest son being treated so badly. She decided enough was enough and flees the wizarding world with young Harry. There she meet an old friend and discovered something from her parents rather shocking to say the least

Bashing: James Potter, Ron Weasley and Dumbledore (slightly)

I don't own Harry Potter as all credit goes to J.K Rowling.

-Potter Manor, 1985-

"You ungrateful squib! I thought I told you not to disturb your brother," snapped James Potter. He grabbed roughly onto his young five year old son's tiny hand and dragged him to the end of the hallway. James opened a door to the smallest bedroom and threw his son inside. He glared, "Should have left you in a muggle orphanage…you're a disgrace to the Noble and Ancient House of Potter."

Young Harry rubbed his sad eyes, "N-No Daddy, please! I-I'll be good! I-I just wanna play with Al! Please!"

The elder Potter looked down at his young son before striking him. Gritting his teeth, "Don't you speak to me in such a tone, squib!"

"I-I'm sorry Da – ah!" screamed Harry, seeing his father was about to hit him again. The young Potter curled up and closed his eyes to endure the upcoming hit, but it never came. Harry slowly opened his eyes to see his mother, Lily Potter née Evans, holding onto his father's hand. "M-Mommy…"

Lily pushed her husband and rushed over to her frightened son. She embraced him before glaring over at James, "How dare you strike an innocent child – our child like that!"

"That flighty squib is not my son!" shouted James, angrily. "There hasn't been a Potter that is a useless squib!"

"And here I thought you were different from the other purebloods," murmured Lily, sadly. She grits her teeth, "That's it! I…I can't take it anymore James! I will not stand it any longer!" She started to cry, "You've changed…whatever happened to the loving man that I married? What happened to the caring Father that would play with his sons – together?"

"Lily," said James, softly. He sighs, "Remember what Albus said about the prophecy! Alex is the one that vanished Voldemort! He was marked as his equal!"

"Why can't you just care for Harry like before?" asked Lily, sadly. She held onto her son, tightly.

"That squib doesn't belong here," said James. "He's better off with his kind like…like your sister! Merlin, we can get rid of the useless squib by handing him to your muggle sister! That way the squib won't disgrace this family's name!"

Lily placed her hand over her mouth and gasped. The redhead witch couldn't believe what her husband was suggesting they do with her youngest son. Leaving her sweet, caring and loving son with her elder sister that she hasn't talked to since her marriage? Not only that, Petunia is married to a horrible muggle named Vernon Dursley.

"No, you can't James! They're going to mistreat Harry!"

"No, they're not. That squib will fit right in with them," said James before smiling. "With that brat out of the way, we can give all the attention and love that Alex needs. Albus told us – no warned us that Voldemort is still out there and one day that bastard will come back. Please understand that I cannot – we cannot show any weakness to the wizarding world."

Lily frowns before setting Harry down. She ruffled a bit of his messy black hair, "How do you know that Harry is a squib? Each time there is any 'accidental magic' going on, Harry and Alex are together."

James blinked his eyes before looking down at his son who was hiding behind Lily's legs. He narrowed his eyes, "I know for a fact that he hasn't shown any kind of magic as of yet! If the wizarding world finds out that the savior has this-this squib of a brother – no one will give him the respect he deserves!"

Lily shook her head, "Forgive me James but I don't give a rat's ass about your pureblood status." She picked up Harry once again and headed out of Harry's bedroom. She turned her head to her uncaring husband, "I'm going to the kitchen with Harry since he did 'miss' lunch."

James scratched his head, "Um sure, whatever. When you are done with the squib, meet me outside as I'm planning to take Alex on a little joy ride. Maybe later we can discuss leaving the squib with your sister with Albus."

Lily didn't say anything as she walked away from the man she once loved. But instead taking a right that leads downstairs, she turned left leading her to the master bedroom.

Harry tilted his head, "Where are we going Mommy? This is not the way to the kitchen."

"Because we are going to pay someone a visit," replied Lily. She holds onto her child, tightly, 'You're not going to suffer any longer…even if it means disappearing from the wizarding world – together!'

-Evans' Residence, 9:30 pm-

Rose Evans née Petal was about to head to bed when she heard a knock on the door. Tilting her head in curiosity the elderly woman walked over to the front door.

'Now who would be knocking at this hour?'

She opened the door to find her daughter holding onto one of her grandson's standing in the doorway. She gasped, "Lily, sweetheart, what are you doing here?"

Lily sighs, "Can…Can I come in Mom? There's…something I need to tell you."

Rose didn't like the tone her youngest daughter was using. She nodded her head before letting Lily and Harry in. That's when she noticed her daughter's eyes were red and slightly puffy while little Harry had a slight bruise on his left cheek.

"What happened to the two of you? Did…Did…"

"I'll explain everything to you Mom, let me put Harry to bed first," said Lily.

"Alright, I'll go make some tea," said Rose as she closed the door.

Lily nodded before going upstairs and walking to the guest room where the twins would normally sleep when they come over for a visit. She tucked Harry in his bed before placing an alarm charm incase Harry wakes up before heading back to the kitchen.

She saw her mother finishing up heating the water and grabbed two cups and tea bags. Lily sighed before taking a seat at the dinner table.

Rose finished making the tea and walked over to the table. She gave a cup to her daughter before sitting across from her, "Dear, tell me what happen? Did you have a… a fight with James? And what happened to little Harry's cheek?"

Lily looked down at her cup before taking a deep breath. Slowly, she explained to her mother of what has happened over the past four years.

"I…I couldn't stand seeing Harry mistreated like some kind of trash while Alex gets everything and is viewed like a god. I…I know it was wrong for me to leave Alex behind but James would have Aurors after me if I did."

Rose sighs before placing her hand on top of her daughter's, "What you did…it was a tough choice but necessary for Harry." She got up and walked over to her daughter, "Come dear, it late. Let's discuss this with your Father in the morning."

Lily nodded before the two women headed off to bed.

-Park Playground, a week later-

Lily was reading a book and relaxing when she looked over at the swings to see her son with a little blond boy sitting next to him. She smiled warmly at seeing her son smile once again.

The redhead sighed heavily before closing the book and leaned back on the bench. She slowly recalls what her father had said about James.

"That low life, selfish bastard! How dare he treat my youngest grandson like that! I was damn right about that-that pureblood fool! I'm glad that you dump him dear!"

"Harold please, calm down!"

"Oh I will – when I get my hands onto that pureblood bastard! Lily, you are welcome to stay as long as you like. Forget about that low life idiot and focus on Harry."

Lily shook off her thoughts before getting up and walking over near the swing set. She was about to call Harry over when she spotted someone she never thought she would see again. "S-Severus?"

A tall man with oily, black hair, a hook nose and pale skin turned around with a slight annoyed expression. Though his eyes widened when he saw her, "L-Lily?! W-What are you doing here?! I-I mean…hello."

Lily giggled, "Same old Sev. And to answer your question, I'm staying over at my parents for a while with Harry."

"I see," said Severus before looking around. He frowns, "So where are Potter and Alexander?"

Lily's happiness turned to sadness before looking down at the ground.

"James…he…he's not the same man that I thought I loved. Since the attack on Halloween, James and Albus believed it was Alex that vanquished Voldemort and is the chosen one. Harry, however, James says that Harry is a squib and…and hits him for no reason!"

Severus pinched his nose, "And Potter's stupidity continues to grow. How's Harry fairing? Do you want me to give him a medical exam?"

Lily smiled, "Thank you, but there's no need to worry about him. The bruises have completely healed." She turned her head, a small smile gracing her lips, "You know, he's sort of like a mini me. Harry loves to help around the house and the garden. He would even try to read any books his little hands could get a hold of. Harry's such a sweetheart."

Severus smirked, "Looks like Harry has more of your genes than Potter's."

"Don't want to sound rude…but I'm glad as well," said Lily. That's when she felt small arms wrap around her legs. She looked down and smiled, "Harry, who's this? A new friend?"

Harry giggled, "That's right Mommy. This is Draco."

"Hello Harry's Mommy, nice to meet ya!" greeted Draco, happily. That's when he spotted Severus, "Uncle Sev! I was able to make a new friend and he knows about magic too!"

"I can see that Dragon and yes, your new friend knows about magic because he's a wizard and so is his Mother," informed Severus, softly.

"Really?" asked Draco, obviously excited. He looked over at Harry, "What was your first magic?"

While Harry was thinking, Lily looked at Severus, confused.

"I didn't know you had a nephew. Is he from your Mother's side?"

Severus shook his head, "Draco is my godson. His Father, Lucius was an old friend of mine back when we attended Hogwarts. He was attending his last year while I was in my first. He was sort of like an older brother figure to me."

"Lucius? As in Lucius Malfoy?" wondered Lily as Severus nodded. She frowns, "Wasn't he sent to Azkaban for being a Death Eater?"

Severus nodded, "Correct. Two years ago, Aurors stormed Malfoy Manor and attacked the Malfoy's. Lucius fought but was outmatched by Potter and Black while Narcissa was hit by an unknown spell that placed her in a magical coma. Draco was safe in his room with a house elf."

"Poor Draco," said Lily. "So he's staying with you for the time being?"

"That's right," replied Severus. "Since I'm his godfather the guardianship lands on me until either of his parents are deemed worthy to raise the child."

Lily nodded as Harry was about to respond Draco's question.

"A cookie! My brother wanted a cookie so I tried to get him one," said Harry before smiling. "And it worked!"

"Yay! I love sweets," cheered Draco, happily.

"His first accidently magic was summoning a sweet to his twin," said Severus while Lily was in shock. "What is it, Lily?"

"I remember that day!" said Lily. "Albus, Sirius and Remus came over for a visit. Remus brought some chocolate chip cookies for the boys but unfortunately they hadn't eaten dinner yet. So I placed the sweets somewhere high and cast a barrier charm around the plate just in case. Not long after, we heard a crash and ran over to the kitchen to see the plate of cookies on the floor. Harry was looking tired while Alex was eating a cookie."

Severus widens his eyes, "Harry was able to break through your charm spell?"

Lily nodded but looked down, sadly, "But James and Albus thought it was Alex who did it."

"Those two," murmured Severus before shaking his head. "Looks like Harry might be the real prophecy child…what are you going to do?"

Lily was about to reply when she felt a tug. She looked down to see Harry, "Yes, sweetheart?"

"Can Draco and his Uncle come over for dinner?" asked Harry.

Lily smiled for her son's kind nature before looking over at Severus. She asks, "Well what do you say Sev? Would you and Draco like to come over and eat with us at my parent's place? Like old times."

Severus looked down to see his godson giving him puppy-eyes while holding onto Harry's hand, tightly. He sighed, not wanting to see his godson lonely again, "I believe it would be possible. I hate to admit it but I do sort of miss your Mother's cooking. What do you say Dragon? Do you want to eat at your new friend's grandmother's place?"

Draco smiled, "Oh yes please! Can we go?"

"Very well, lead the way Lily," said Severus.

Harry cheered and walked alongside Draco while Severus and Lily were walking together behind them.

"You know, Sev I hope that Lucius doesn't mind his son having Harry as a friend," stated Lily as they watched the two boys talk to each other. "Well that is if he is released from Azkaban."

"If he ever does get released from Azkaban, Draco will be in his mid-teens," said Severus. "I highly doubt that Draco will even remember him and if Lucius doesn't get the Dementor's Kiss. Not sure about Narcissa since I have taken him to see her every Sunday. The Healers have no idea when or if she'll wake up from her coma though."

"I see," said Lily, softly. She looked over to see Harry and Draco still holding onto their each other hands.

-Evans' Residents, 6:30pm-

"Oh Severus, it's wonderful to see you again," said Rose, happily before giving a hug to Severus. "Where have you been all this time? What have you been doing?"

"It's a pleasure seeing you as well Mrs. Evans," said Severus, honestly.

"Oh Severus, if I recall I gave you permission to call me Mom when your Mother died," said Rose as she let go. She then looked down to see a young blond child next to her surrogate son, "Who is this lovely young man?"

"This is my godson, Draco Malfoy," introduced Severus.

"Hello, it's nice to meet you madam," greeted Draco, politely and offered his small hand.

Rose giggled and shook Draco's hand, "Aw what a gentleman. Please call me grandma, Draco."

Draco smiled happily since he never met his biological grandparents. He finally had someone to call grandma.

"Grandma Rose, can Draco and I play a bit before dinner?" asked Harry.

"Of course Harry dear," replied Rose.

Harry grinned before looking over at Draco, "Let me show you some of my games here in the muggle world Dray. They are really cool and I bet you can learn them really fast!"

Draco nodded before following his new friend upstairs.

Rose shook her head before grabbing hold onto Lily and Severus' hands. She had a small smirk, "Well then, Harold will be coming soon and it's been awhile since I've used my special helpers in the kitchen so – hop to it!"

Lily and Severus blushed, recalling the times when they were younger and the two of them would help Rose in the kitchen during the summer and winter breaks. Rose would even invite Severus' mother, Eileen, to escape from Tobias' abuse.

Half an hour later Harold came home from work, giving Severus a warm welcome. Rose decided to call for Harry and Draco to come down for dinner.

Lily had set up the table, having the two boys sit next to each other while she sat next to Severus and her parents took the ends of the table.

During dinner, Harold started to ask Severus questions about what he has been doing since graduating from Hogwarts. Severus replied by saying that he got his Mastery in Potions at the young age of 25 and was planning to open his own Apothecary when he was recruited to become a spy during the First War.

"Well, I'm glad to know that you are alright," said Harold.

"So was I," said Severus. "But I was close to getting the Dark Mark."

Lily's eyes widened in shock, "Albus never mention to the Order that you were almost marked! How in Merlin's name did you not receive it?"

"On Halloween, when Riddle went off to Godric's Hollow, I was supposed to be marked when he returned," replied Severus. Rose and Harold sighed in relief and Lily was grateful that her dearest friend wouldn't have to bear the curse of the Dark Mark and be accused of being a Death Eater.

After dinner, Severus picked Draco up and began saying farewell to the Evan's family. Draco started frowning and started shaking his head. This caught Severus attention.

"Uncle Sev, I don't wanna leave. Can't we stay a bit longer, please?"

Severus was about to protest as he didn't want to encounter any of those drunken teens around his area when Rose stepped in.

"There's plenty of room Severus and we don't mind. I bet Lily can change one of the boy's beds into an adult one and Harold can bring down the sleeping bags for Draco and Harry. The two boys can sleep in the living room.

"Yay, it's like camping!" said Harry, happily.

"Camping?" wondered Draco. "Is that a muggle thing?"

Harry nodded, "Yeah! It's a lot of fun too! You should come along the next time grandpa takes me."

Draco's eyes brightened and he looked over at his godfather. "Oh please Uncle Sev! Just one night! Can't we stay for just one night, please?"

Severus pinched his nose, "Alright, it looks like I've been out voted. Plus…I don't want to see Draco lonely and sad again. Where I live… It's not the best neighborhood for children."

Rose clapped her hands, "Wonderful! Harold, would you mind getting the sleeping bags that are in the attic for the boys?"

"Of course my dear," replied Harold before looking over to the children. "Oh boys, would you mind helping an old man find two sleeping bags? If you do, you get a special reward."

Harry's eyes shined, "Oh! Is it ice cream, grandpa? I like chocolate! Can it be chocolate?"

"Chocolate ice cream?" asked Draco, looking around in excitement. "Where is it?"

Harold laughed, "You'll get it if you help me find the sleeping bags."

"Come on Draco the attic is this way!" said Harry before dashing upstairs. Draco grinned before following his friend to the attic.

Harold and Severus shook their heads, smiling, while Rose and Lily giggled.

Not an hour had passed before Rose, Lily and Severus heard shouting coming from the attic. All of them dashed to the attic to find Harold sitting on the ground and the boys surrounded by a white light.

"Harry!" shouted Lily as she ran over to her son.

"Lily wait!" said Severus as he went after her.

As the two of them got close, the white light went straight to them. All four of them were engulf by a bright, light blue light for a few moments before the light dimmed down. Lily and Severus were on their knees while the children were lying on the floor, unconscious.

Lily was a slightly lightheaded as she looked over at her son. She slowly got up and went over to her unconscious son while Severus went over to his godson.

They both started checking them to make sure they were alright, while Rose and Harold stared in shock, shaking it off they ran over to them.

"Lily, dear are you – oh my!" said Rose before pointing over at Harry's hair. "Did Harry have that strand of blond hair before?"

Lily looked at her mother with a confuse look before glancing down at her son. Sure enough there was a strand of blond hair on his right side.

"It's not just Harry, it would seems that Draco has a strand of black hair on his left side," said Severus as he showed his godson's hair.

"What just happen, Sev? What was that light about?" asked Lily, nervously.

"I have no clue Lily," replied Severus. He got up while holding onto Draco, "Best we take them to St. Mungo's to find out."

Lily nodded but just as she got up, Harold stood right in front of them with a serious look on his face. The redhead frowns, "What's wrong, Dad?"

"I may…know someone that can explain to you what just happen," said Harold before sighing. He had a guilt look on his face, "Please forgive me for not telling you sooner."

"What do you mean Dad?" asked Lily.

"Place the boys in Harry's room," said Harold. He sighs, "I'll tell you everything afterwards at the living room."

Lily and Severus nodded their heads before Lily guided Severus over to Harry's room. They placed the boys into a bed before heading downstairs and into the living room. There Harold was sitting nearby the fireplace while Rose finished up making some tea.

"So who is this someone that you mention Dad?" asked Lily as she took a sit on the couch. Severus sat next to her while Rose sat on one of the armchairs.

Harold sighs, "I…have a brother who lives in Salem. He…He's a Professional Healer and a Charms Professor in Salem University."

"I…have an oversea relative that is a wizard that I don't know of," said Lily in shock. She frowns, "Why tell me this now Dad? Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"…your sister," replied Harold. "I didn't want her to feel more left out if she finds out that there is another relative that was magical, not her."

"I understand Dad," said Lily.

"Salem University," murmured Severus before widens his eyes. "He's a Professor in the most exclusive oversea wizarding school?! How is that possible?"

"It's best if he tells you his side of the story," said Harold. "I will owl him on what happen with the boys. Most likely I will get a return owl within a few days."

Lily nodded, "We can wait but can you at least tell us a bit more of my mysterious wizard uncle?"

Harold nodded before telling them the heritage of the Evans' bloodline. Lily's ancestors original came from Salem and were American pureblood wizarding family.

Within the days passed, Harold's brother replied and requested for Lily and Severus to come to America in order to explain them in person what happen to the boys.

-Boston Logan International Airport, a week later-

Lily and Severus came out of the airplane while holding onto Harry and Draco. Both boys were slightly sleepy cause of the time difference as London is five hours ahead of Boston.

The two of them got their bags and suitcases before heading over to the meeting spot to find Lily's uncle. They were to meet him in place called Cisco Brew Pub which is located north to BOS Terminal C.

When they found the pub and entered, they noticed it was half muggle and magical. A elderly woman walked over to them with a warm smile.

"Greets, I'm Linda Baca, are you non-magical or magical?"

"Um…magical," replied Lily. "Actually we're here to meet someone. His name is Mathew Evans, did he arrive here yet?"

"Ah Professor Evans, yes, he did. Are you Lillian Evans and Severus Snape? Please take out your wands so I can clarify your ID."

Lily and Severus nodded before taking out their wands.

Linda took out a muggle scan and ran it over to their wands. There were three beeps before showing their names and details about themselves. She smiled, "Let me take you to his table."

Lily and Severus followed Linda to the other side of the pub where there were more wizards and witches around. Linda walked over to a table with a man who had long brown-gray hair that was held into a ponytail and has light green eyes.

"Professor Evans your guests has arrived. Please if you need anything else, shine your wand to alert me," said Linda before leaving them.

Mathew smiled and got up, "It's an honor to finally meet my little brother's brilliant daughter and the youngest Potion Master from Britain. Please take a sit. Do you need of a drink?"

Lily shook her head, "No, we're fine and it's a pleasure to finally meet you as well Uncle Mathew."

"Please call me Uncle Matt. Well then shall we get going? My wife is dying to meet the two of you and of course the children…when they are awake that is."

Lily and Severus nodded before leaving the pub. Mathew gave a tip to Linda and told her he'll be coming back within two months.

Mathew then took out a wire wrapped bail African turquoise sea pendant and held it to his chest. He offered his hand, "Hold onto my hand Lillian and Severus hold onto my shoulder. Make sure you don't let go."

Lily and Severus nodded before Mathew activated the pendant and the five of them apparated. They landed what looks to be an isolated island.

"Come along, you two," said Mathew. "It's a short of a walk to the manor."

"Where does your manor stand? An island?" asked Severus.

"Pretty much," said Mathew with a chuckle. "Don't worry your history lesson about your families will be told once we get to Evans' Manor."

Lily and Severus gave him a slight confuse look before following the elder Evans. The pathway was covered in stone marble with electricity lamps and mounts of trees and plants all around them.

That's when they came to a large silver gates and a long dirt pathway that leads down to a two story manor. It had light brown bricks, many towers that were from the renaissance era, and twin staircase-towers and many large glass windows. At the entrance, there were a double dark brown doors and a balcony over on top.

Lily and Severus stood there in shock while Mathew had a bit of a chuckle. He turned his head, "You don't think that your family lived in a simple house."

The redhead witch blinked her eyes before having a blush on her cheeks.

Severus looked around and noticed the heavy forest nearby, "I presume you get your ingredients and herbs in there."

"You are correct, young Severus," said Mathew. "Many Healers, Herbalists, Herbologist, Professors, Potions Master/Mistress come here to gather what they need since we do have herbs that dated since the 15th century."

Severus was speechless.

Mathew laughed before opening the double doors to find his personal house elf at the vestibule.

She bowed to him, "Master Mathew, welcome back. Your wife is at the Drawing room with young Sally as Mistress Annabel needed someone to watch over her while Mistress Annabel worked."

"Thank you for informing me Willa," said Mathew before enlarging Lily's and Severus' bags and suitcases. "Let me introduce you to my niece, Lillian Evans from Harold, you remember him, correct?"

Willa nodded, "Oh yes! Little Master Harold, I was sad that he left to Britain…but I am pleased to meet his daughter! Please Mistress if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me or any other of the house elves."

"Thanks you," said Lily.

"Willa, take their bags to the rooms that I have given to my niece and her friend," said Mathew.

The small house elf nodded before snapping her fingers and the bags and suitcases disappeared. She bowed a bit before disappearing as well.

Mathew gestured Lily and Severus to follow him. They walk pass the vestibule and the entrance hall before entering the Drawing room. There inside was a woman with long braided blond hair with gray highlights and has gray eyes.

On the floor was a young girl with blond hair with black highlights and has light blue-green eyes. The young girl looked about a year younger than Harry and Draco.

"Morning dear," greeted Mathew before giving her a kiss onto the cheek.

"I wouldn't say its morning since it's ten but I guess it can be late morning…Oh! Is that…"

Mathew nodded, "Let me introduce you to my niece, Lillian Evans and her son, Harrison and Lillian's friend, Severus Snape and his godson, Draco."

"Well I can see that the boys wouldn't be able to greet our granddaughter since they are not use to the time difference. Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you both. I'm Serenity Evans nee Malfoy."

Lily and Severus widen their eyes. Both shouted, "Malfoy?!"

"Are you by any chance related to Lucius Malfoy?" asked Severus.

"Why yes, he's a distant cousin of mine," replied Serenity. She smiled, "Set your boys here at the couch since Sally is about to take her nap anyway. Egan will watch over them while we head over to the study room."

Lily and Severus nodded as Mathew waved his wand and the couch was turned into a makeshift bed. Harry, Draco and a tired four year old Sally were place on it and fell asleep.

Egan, Serenity's personal house elf was called to watch over the children while the adults headed to Mathew's Study room.

Serenity sat on a light blue Victorian couch as her husband walked over to the bookshelf and pulled out a dark brown old book. He sat next to his wife while Lily and Severus sat across from them on a similar couch.

"Now from my brother's letter, what you four experience was an ancient and old ritual that was performed around the mid-1500s," started Mathew as he opened up the book. He placed it in front of Lily and Severus, "It was used for the muggleborns as a protection from the witch hunters. Back then, non-magical beings thought that witches were servants to the devil and would kill anyone including children by hanging or burning them on a stake."

Lily gasped, "What awful thing to do!"

"Yes, it was but the small community of the Wizarding world here, thought of the safest way to insure the safety to the remaining muggleborns," said Serenity. "This ritual, Magical Bond, allows the adopted child to gain a feature from their adopted parent or parents but the child's magic core will stay the same. Only the hair and the eyes are changed."

"So are you telling us that Draco and Harry perform this ancient ritual?" asked Severus.

Mathew nodded, "Correct."

"But that can't be," said Lily with a frown. "Harry and Draco didn't gain anything from either Narcissa or James.

"That would be because Harry and Draco performed the twin version of the Magical Bond ritual," explained Mathew. He grinned, "Those two must be quite powerful in order to do that ritual as it is quite difficult to perform."

Lily and Severus gasped in shock. Both Harry and Draco are powerful wizards?

"When the Magical Twin Bond is complete, the children will in some way have some of the features of their adopted parents but their hair and eyes are different," said Mathew. He turned the paged and showed them a picture of two twin boys, "Instead of gaining their adopted parent's hair and eye color, they gain each other's,"

"Well that explains Harry's blond strand of hair and has green-grey eyes," said Lily. "But he still has my nose and it looks like he has Sev's cheekbones."

"While Draco having the black strand of hair and has grey-green eyes," said Severus. "Though it looks like he has a bit of Lily's cheekbones and gain some inches of height."

"Correct," said Serenity. "Though they will gain a few more features from the two of you as they will grow older."

Lily and Severus nodded their heads before Severus noticed the muggle computer. He looked over at Mathew, "Master Evans, how can you have muggle technology working in your manor? Wouldn't it cause an explosion?"

"Now that you mention it, I was wondering how come that maid asked us at the entrance if we are non-magical or magical," wondered Lily.

Serenity smiled, "That's cause the community of Salem have both non-magical and magical. Technologist and wizards are working together to make both our worlds in a peace and welcoming environment. Non-magical helps us to better us with technology while we heal the sick and injured."

Lily frowns, "But I thought that Salem held those famous Witch trials."

Mathew chuckled a bit, "You should thank our ancestors for ending those ridiculous trials."

Lily and Severus had a confuse look on their faces. Lily shook it off, "What do you mean our ancestors Uncle Matt?"

"From your muggle education, in 1692 Salem did not give the welcome wagon to wizards and witches since they viewed them as the devil's servants," started Mathew before smirking. "But around the late April of 1693, two people changed all of that. Their names were none other than, Noel Evans and Jackson Snape."

Lily and Severus had a shock look on their faces. Severus shook off his shock, "My Father's bloodline was a wizard?"

Mathew widens his eyes, "You're Father never told you about your forefathers, Master Snape? And were they original come from? Strange."

"N-No, sir," stuttered Severus. He sighs, "Everyone thought that my Father was a muggle."

"Your ancestor should have registered in Britain Wizarding society when he traveled over there, 200 years ago," said Mathew. "I wonder what happened."

"Do you think it's possible that the British Ministry removes surnames when an heir is born as a squib?" wondered Serenity. She looked over at Severus, "There's not much purebloods in Britain, correct?"

"That's correct," replied Severus. "There are only a few that are considered pure purebloods. I only know a few like the Potter's, the Malfoy's, the Black's and few others."

"I would guess somewhere during the 200 years, the Snape's lost their magic and had a squib heir," said Mathew. "The Evans' are the same but luckily it's normal that the women give birth to twins or two children. The Snape's are sort of curse to give birth only to one child."

"I see," murmured Severus. "So what did our ancestor do to change the view of magic to the muggles in Salem?"

"Noel and Jack helped heal the injured and sick, free of charge and showed them the good in magic," replied Mathew.

"After seeing what 'light' magic can do, the muggle community of Salem had second thoughts about the suppose terrors that the muggle children were saying," said Serenity.

"I always question about those unfair trials," said Lily before frowning. "How can those children accuse all those muggles if they knew each other?"

"Fear, Lily," replied Mathew. He sighs, "Those children did something sinful and fear if their parents found out the true. They would be disowned out of the community and marked as unholy to their God."

"That would explain a few things," murmured Severus. "In the end, I suppose those muggle children were disowned, correct?"

Mathew nodded, "Disowned and the muggle court made a law to that only they will sentence a non-magical or magical if they proved proof to the community."

"If only Britain had done the same thing," said Lily.

Mathew laughed, "The day British Ministry accept non-magical and squibs is the day when British purebloods accept muggleborns into their society."

Lily giggled a bit while Severus smirked.

"It was around 1700, the small community of Salem finally fully accepted magic as a good thing, based on what they saw from the Evans' and Snape's," said Serenity.

"Soon after, Noel and Jack team up with the Salem wizarding community to form a school in order to teach the young magical children," said Mathew. He smiled, "The school was named Salem Academy Institute for Wizards and Witches."

"Just like the university, it's quite an exclusive wizarding school," stated Serenity. She smiled, "They sent the invitations to specific children to few countries at the age of eight."

"Why that young age?" asked Lily.

"Most children start their accidently magic around the age of four to five since their magic core starts to set in," explained Serenity. "The Academy places the children base of their cores as some can range to average to high."

"You know, I've noticed about that when I was attending Hogwarts," said Lily. She titled her head, "Everyone was quite surprised on how strong my magic was even if, at the time, I was thought to be a muggleborn."

"That's because muggleborn's magic are supposed to be stronger than purebloods since its fresh magic," said Serenity before winking. "But British and Russian purebloods are quite stubborn to admit that small detail."

Mathew snorted, "Stubborn? I say downright boneheads – look at their blasted family tree! All of them are practically related to one and the other! They marry off from their distant cousins in order to keep their 'pureness' strong and raw."

"Which resulting many deformed or ill children," said Serenity before sighing. "I'm glad that my great-grandfather escaped from that kind of society."

"About that…how are you related to Lucius Malfoy?" asked Lily.

"Well, you see, my great-grandfather was the youngest son to the Malfoy's in Britain," started Serenity. "My great-grandfather, Lucifer wanted to explore beyond British dirt so he sailed in a ship before landing here in Salem. He met my great-great grandmother, Medina who was a halfblood and the two fell in love. They were engaged but when my great-granddad informed his parents, they didn't want to do anything to do with a filthy halfblood. My great-great-grandparents saw in their point of view that Lucifer disgraced the family name of Malfoy by marrying a filthy trash like my great-grandma. So they disowned Lucifer from the family tree and never contacted him ever since."

Lily gasped while Severus nodded his head. The young potion master sighs, "That does sound what a Malfoy would do. I remember when Lucius invited me to his manor and his Father…let's just say he didn't show any warm hospitality when I visit."

"Idiotic pureblood society," murmured Serenity before gasping. She grabbed hold onto her husband's arm, "Dear, they need to know about the marriage contract!"

"Oh that's right, thanks for reminding me," said Mathew.

"Marriage contract?" wondered Lily.

"Yes Lillian," said Mathew, happily. He smiled, "You see, the Evans' and the Snape's thought it would be good idea to combine their families together since they have been working together for quite some time. They made a marriage contract in advance for when the opposite children were born."

"The Evans' and the Snape's normally have male heirs but never the opposite," stated Serenity.

"So that would mean…" started Lily before the two gasp in realization.

"The contract falls upon the two of you," said Mathew before tapping his cheek. "That is if you two wish to activate the contract."

Lily and Severus widen their eyes before having a slight blush on their cheeks.

Serenity giggled before getting up and grabbed hold onto Mathew's arm. She guided him out of the room before smiling over to them, "We'll give you two some privacy. Once you're done, call Sophie, another house elf so she can guide you back to the Drawing room. We're going to see if the children are awake."

Once the door closed, Lily and Severus stayed silent for a few minutes before Severus broke the silence. He sighs, "I…I have been keeping a-a secret from you ever…ever since the day I have met you."

"Sev?" said Lily, softly.

"I…I was in love with you ever since that day," said Severus, nervously.

Lily stared at her best friend before giving him a warm smile. She grabbed hold onto Severus' hand, "I must admit myself that I had a bit of a crush on you as well. It sort of started in the end of our 4th year but…that incident in our 5th year…"

"Please Lily, forgive me!" begged Severus. He hold onto Lily's hand, "I didn't mean to say that foul word to you, honest! The pressure from my housemates was getting to me and Potter and his blasted gang didn't help either! I-I took out my anger out on you instead on that fateful day! Please, forgive me!"

"Oh Sev," said Lily, softly. She sighs, "I should be the one that should be asking for forgiveness. I casted you aside and treat you horribly. I should have seen it through your point of view but I foolishly believed about you being a dark wizard. You were alone and called me out but…I ignored it and ended our long friendship."

"Lily," murmured Severus, softly.

Lily smiled, "I have forgiven you for that incident and I was going to owl you but James stopped me and told me to never owl you."

'Blasted Potter,' murmured Severus, angrily.

"Sev, fate has reunited for a reason," said Lily. She placed her hand over at Severus' cheek, "And now I know why…do you want to marry a foolish Gryffindor?"

Severus was speechless before grabbing hold onto Lily's hand. He gave out a true smile, "You are not foolish. You are strong and brave…I was the one that was foolish, Lily."

"Foolish but with good traits," said Lily. She smiled, "Your ambition to protect those that needs to be protected is strong and your cunning was useful during your time as a spy. You used your magic for good, not evil. You're the greatest man I have ever met."

"Thank you Lily," said Severus, honestly.

Lily smiled before getting up and grabbed hold onto Severus' arms. She dragged him out of her uncle's Study room before calling forth the house elf.

Sophie guided them back to the Drawing room where they found Harry and Draco playing with little Sally. On the couch, Mathew and Serenity were drinking a cup of tea while on the small Victorian coffee table was some small sandwiches and snacks.

"We accept the marriage contract!"

-Break Line-

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