I was walking with my best friend Lilly.

We were chatting away about magic of course.

"Phoebe I saw James staring at you in the corridors" Lilly stated.

I sighed.

"You must be crazy; the cool and boisterous James Potter would never like a girl like me"

Lilly laughed.

"Oh come on, you're like the nicest person there is and James does talk to you"

"I know that but I don't like him in that way Lilly"

She patted my back.

"You never know"

Hello

I am terribly sorry, I didn't introduce myself.

My name is Phoebe Hale and I am in my 4th year at attending Hogwarts.

It is a magic school for us to become great wizards.

There are four houses that Hogwarts represents.

Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and lastly Slytherin

I am in Gryffindor and I am very proud that the sorting out put me there in my first year.

That's how I met my best friend Lilly.

I am 14 soon to become 15.

But I wish to graduate soon as I miss home very much.

Suddenly Lilly nudged me.

"What was that for?

She pointed at a boy with black hair who was scowling.

I recognized him.

His name is Severus Snape and he is in Slytherin.

He is also a 4th year student like me.

I never actually talked to him as he is never in my class.

But he kind of has this aura like don't come near me kind of thing.

"Don't you think he looks scary?

I shook my head at her.

"You are being mean Lilly; you don't even know the guy"

"So, he is in Slytherin he is obviously a bad guy"

For goodness sake

I am sick of tired hearing Slytherin house is bad.

It's not fair if you put in a house that everyone kind of hates you.

I feel sorry for him.

"I don't think he has friends" I said sadly.

Lilly frowned at me.

"Who would want to be his friend?

I suddenly had an idea.

"Me of course"

She gasped.

"Have you lost your mind?

I ignored her and checked my timetable.

First period was potions.

"I think you have Snape in your class"

Huh

"Really"

She nodded.

"Yes, I overheard James telling Sirius that"

Oh

I hope I can be friends with him.

He must hate being lonely.

Time skip

I said goodbye to Lilly and headed off to class.

James was talking to Sirius when he saw me.

"Fancy you being in the same class as me" he smiled.

Oh James, acting like a gentlemen as always.

"So it would seem"

I noticed Severus standing at the back.

He was reading a book about Potions.

James noticed this and went up to him.

He snatched the book away from him.

"Looks like Snape is trying to read a book too get extra points" James laughed.

I stand corrected.

James acts like a gentlemen to girls.

He was taunting Severus when he was trying to get his book back.

I had to do something about it.

It wasn't fair.

I poked James side which caused him to drop the book.

I picked it up and passed it to Severus.

"Sorry about that"

He took the book and nodded at me.

When the teacher came we all went inside.

"Phoebe that was unnecessary" James said angrily.

I glared at him.

"Stop being a bully James Potter"

I walked to the empty desk at the back and just sat down.

I didn't really notice anyone next me not until I felt a light tap.

Hmm

I looked to the left and saw Severus sat near me.

"Do you mind me sitting here? I asked him

…

"I don't mind but I think your boyfriend doesn't like that idea"

Boyfriend

He thinks it James doesn't he?

"James is not my boyfriend"

"I see"

I could tell our conversation ended.

Our teacher Miss Bluebell was demonstrating a potion about growing plants.

I was utterly bored when a note was passed down to me.

It was from James.

If he is being mean to you, I will punch that git for you

What a moron.

I noticed Severus was looking at the note.

He eyes looked sad.

"Um, don't worry about it" I whispered.

He nodded looking unconvinced.

Why does everyone be mean to him?

"Can I be your friend" I asked.

I thought it was just me but I saw his cheeks turning a bit pink.

"I am in Slytherin and you're in Gryffindor"

…

"Who cares, I think you're a good person" I declared.

"Really"

I nodded.

"Of course and by the way my name is Phoebe"

"My name is Severus but I think you already know that"

Guilty

I want to help Severus and make his life better.

I don't want him to be alone.

I hope you liked this chapter. This is set as you know before Harry's time at Hogwarts.

Please tell me what you think.

Until next time :)