Lily Evans

            “ alright, alright. i suppose you’ve got me there. i’ll be more patient, but if you end up taking too long i might just have to get some ice cream without you. “

Lily froze upon hearing that all too familiar voice. Of course she expected to run into him one day, it was unavoidable really, but she had foolishly chosen to pretend that day would never come; yet here it was. Severus’ voice rang through her like a dull knife pushing against an old wound, and in a way it was just that, the tearing open of an old pain she had never quite gotten over but instead had rather chosen to bury deep down; after all, they had been best friends once, as thick as thieves. It wasn’t so easy to just toss the pain of such a betrayal aside. Her back remained to him for a brief moment as she worked to contain her emotions, a deep breath grounding her before she turned to face her old friend. “ --- no, Severus, I am quite alright thank you. I’m just out with a friend who needed help with some errands. “

        “ my mistake. of COURSE they do, how could I be so foolish? especially with my vast amount of knowledge when it comes to broom standards. “ lily joked, both at the expense of her best friend and herself; after all, she may have been quite knowledgeable in many departments but brooms? no so much. she avoiding flying if she could, and quidditch was out of the question for her. “ take your time, i’m just getting eager to grab some butterbeer and a bite to eat. “

                         “ --- are you nearly done or are we going to spend all day here? “