Chapter 1 - Severus and Lily

Severus Snape and Lily Evans become the best of friends from the day they first meet. As they begin their magical education at Hogwarts, Lily vows to maintain their bond as Severus holds her in his heart. The Marauders make nothing easy for the pair, but between the birth of their daughter and the awakening of an ancient power that brings Voldemort to his knees, even Severus himself underestimates just how extraordinary his darling flower really is.....