Summer passed like any other summer. Severus sneaked out of his hurtful home whenever he could to see Lily and Lily continued to struggle with her relationship with her sister. At least the two had each other to help each other through it all.

"She wrote the Headmaster," Lily frowned.

"She did?"

"He was very kind in his response, but now she hates me more. I wish she could come and having the Sorting Hat placed on her head too."

Severus furrowed his brow. He had nothing but feelings of disdain for Lily's sister. "It's better this way, trust me."