Lily Snape

Chapter 1

Hello, my name is Lily Snape. For years, I've been known as Lily Gilbert. My 'parents' lied to me. They never mentioned that I was adopted or a witch.

My story begins when I had received my Hogwarts acceptance letter. A piece of old parchment with emerald green handwriting confirming my place.

*Flashback*

"Happy birthday to you!"

My parent's had just finished chanting the Happy Birthday song. They were so embarrassing. They handed over my presents and told me they loved me.

I received some trainers, A gorgeous lace dress, hair curlers, chocolate and a witches hat.

"A witches hat? Seriously?! Why the hat?" I was laughing, but I was disappointed.

My mum just laughed and my dad gave me a piece of old parchment. They left me here alone and confused.

I examined the parchment and unfolded the envelope.

"Dear Miss L. Snape,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for your fifth year of secondary school. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on 1st September. We await your owl by no later the 31st July.

Your Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress."

I couldn't believe what I was reading. I was shocked. I automatically thought it was spam. I couldn't be a witch. My parents are humans. I was confused. And anyways, why would they accept me for my fifth year and not my others?

I reread the letter. My name wasn't Lily Snape. It must be a mistake or a joke.

Confused as I was, I went for a nice warm shower and crawled into my bed.

This has been the weirdest birthday ever. A witches hat and the letter? It must be a coincidence. I nodded to sleep and started dreaming.

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There was a man with strange clothes and a long silver beard. Which was the longest beard I've ever seen. His bright blue eyes hid behind his moon shaped glasses. The man went by the name, Albus Dumbledore.

In the dream, the old man, Albus, explained that I was a witch and had to put me in care because I was in terrible danger.

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I woke up with my Mum poking me. "Lily? Darling, someone is here for you." She sounded petrified.

I jumped out of bed and got ready to meet my visitor. Who would be calling for me? I am nobody.

When I curiously strolled into the lounge, I froze. A old man was staring at me, his eyes twinkling in the light. He grinned.

"Hello Lily. I am Albus Dumbledore."