Wayfaring Stranger

Lily Evans was not amused, she had just witnessed James Potter shoving Severus into a compartment. She knew that Black the rest of the merry band of arseholes were in that compartment. 

Storming forward she nearly tore the compartment door from its place. Glaring at the inhabitants she crossed her arms and frowned. 

"What do you think you're doing?" 

Each word forced through gritted teeth. Severus was being held down by Black while Potter had his wand out about to cast a spell at her helpless friend.

"Just having a bit of fu-"

Before Potter could finish what was going to be a stupid excuse Lily sent stinging hexes at all of them. They yelped in pain before running out of the compartment leaving Severus on the floor. She helped him up onto a seat before tucking her wand back in her robes. 

"Thanks Lily." 

"Don't mention it Sev, they're just idiots." 

Severus frowned, "Idiots that make my life a living hell." 

"Just one last year, then we graduate and won't have to deal with the lot anymore." 

"It'll be a long year." 

"Oh come on Sev, it-"

"It is bad Lily, the world is changing for the worse." 

"You can't honestly be buying into what those fanatics are going on about right?" 

"I- I can't deal with this right now." 

With that Severus stormed out of the compartment leaving her shocked. 

'He wouldn't….. he isn't like them.' 

"Excuse me," she looked up and at first she thought it was Potter except for the fact that the unidentified boy had iridescent sea green eyes and an American accent. "Do you mind if I join you?" 

She shook her head, too shocked to vocalize her answer. There was something about the boy, the magic seemed to just roll off him in waves. He was undoubtedly powerful, but how? He was no older than she was. 

"I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself, my name is Theseus." 

Lily shook herself from her stupor, taking his hand and shaking it she replied. 

"Lily, Lily Evans."