This story has been submitted for Watty Awards 2012. Please do vote for each chapter if you like what you read :) Much appreciated! Summary: Have you ever wondered what Severus would have seen if he looked in the Mirror of Erised during Harry's first year at Hogwarts? Well now you can find out (with a bit of drama along the way!) :) This story is in line with the events in canon. This fic is primarily told from Severus' point of view, with minor input from Albus and Harry too. Also includes a scene from the past when Lily finds out that Severus became a Death Eater. Also see Severus' POV of his final moments alive in the Shrieking Shack.