(JILY) MARAUDERS AND VALKYRIES : THE FALL OF SERPENT

17. The Stalker

"Lily, my girl what is this I am hearing from Minerva that you are going for Auror and not a potioneer ?" exclaimed Slughorn.

The career advice has been over and all the fifth years were back to studying with more pressure and focus after the counseling. The Gryffindors were in Potions class with Slytherins and brewing Invigoration Draught. 

Lily has successfully brewed the potion and after her Severus has finished his too. That's when Slughorn approached Lily.

"Yes, sir I like potions very much and being a potioneer was tempting but I want to be an Auror, it felt the right choice." replied Lily, she saw Sev looking at her surprised, she hasn't told him yet about change in her plans.

"I see, I see, with all the talent you have an auror is up to your potential, all the best for that." said Slughorn.

"So, who all have opted for Potioneer?" asked Slughorn to the class. Only Severus raised his hand and Slughorn nodded enthusiastically "Severus yes I remember now, good ,good I know you will do well maybe you will snatch my position too" laughed the Professor. Severus looked down giving away no expression.

"And anyone who has opted for being Auror from Gryffindor as no Slytherin has opted for it."

"They are on the other side of war" muttered Sirius slowly to Remus while only James and Lily raised their hands.

"Excellent, so our Duel Champions have only opted for Aurorship. I saw both of your skills in the championship and am confident both of you will make excellent Aurors. It is a hard job and requires good grades, but then both of you are on top of class. Though I will suggest you Potter to improve your potion skills, you are doing good but more work is required . I suggest you to take tips from your father and I will do you a favor, Lily will help you with potions, because I need Exceed Expectations in O.W.Ls to continue potions. Will it be alright dear Lily if you can give some extra help to Mr. Potter?"  asked Slughor.

Lily looked at James whose face was sweaty from steam but was now grinning and has gone red at top of ears, was he blushing? 

Lily took a deep breathe, she cant refuse to Slughorn "Sure professor, no problem."

"Excellent now continue brewing you have only 15 minutes to complete the potion, do it fast." said Slughorn to the class. And got back to his seat.

"I thought you wanted to be a potioneer just like me, why you changed your mind?" asked Sev a hint of anger and disappointment in his voice    

"Yes, sev the last time we talked I wanted to be a potioneer but it was months ago, and many things have changed since then and after talking with MacGonagall it became clear to me that I want to be Auror, it gives me the opportunity to do the thing I want to do." explained Lily.

"And what is that 'thing' exactly?" asked Sev

"Sev, you know there's a war going on and then there were recent attacks, and so I decided to fight in the war and contribute in it." replied Lily.

"You should not fight in war and It's not your war to fight" pressed Severus.

"Why?" asked Lily.

"Being an auror means standing openly against the Dark Lord and they will be the first ones to die."

"Dark Lord the other name of 'You know who'?" Severus nodded. "So, its good that I will be standing against him and his death eaters."

"You will not be able to stand a chance against them in the war ." Severus pointed out. Lily's temper was rising,