Maybe James was right. Maybe I convinced myself not to think about it in those terms. What if I had a feeling all along but couldn't handle the truth? Was it really as obvious as the others say it was? James and Sirius like to exaggerate.
*Lily bites her lip, suddenly embarrassed.*
Fuck all. What difference would it make, really, if I'd known. It's not like he'd stop using dark magic, or hanging around Mulciber and that lot, would it? No fucking difference, none. It wouldn't have changed anything.
*There is something in her firm tone that implies, however, that she believes the exact opposite is true; that maybe there was something she could have done or said.*
*Hestia shakes her head with a small apologetic smile*
I don't think it's fair to blame yourself. You can't change who he is or what he does, and your knowledge of his affections wouldn't have made a difference. We all know that Snape, despite the horrible shite Mulciber and those idiots do... part of him enjoys being around them.
*Hestia places a hand on Lily's shoulder and gives a soft squeeze. She knows there's really not much she can say to make it better, but that doesn't stop her from trying.*
You knowing wouldn't change who he is. I don't think it would be enough for him anyway...
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*She pauses for a moment, taking a sip of her tea. Hestia can see the turmoil within Lily, and knows not to instigate it any farther.*
And I don't think you're an idiot. A little naive, sure, but you're not stupid, Lily.
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*Lily bites her lip, suddenly embarrassed.*
Fuck all. What difference would it make, really, if I'd known. It's not like he'd stop using dark magic, or hanging around Mulciber and that lot, would it? No fucking difference, none. It wouldn't have changed anything.
*There is something in her firm tone that implies, however, that she believes the exact opposite is true; that maybe there was something she could have done or said.*
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I don't think it's fair to blame yourself. You can't change who he is or what he does, and your knowledge of his affections wouldn't have made a difference. We all know that Snape, despite the horrible shite Mulciber and those idiots do... part of him enjoys being around them.
*Hestia places a hand on Lily's shoulder and gives a soft squeeze. She knows there's really not much she can say to make it better, but that doesn't stop her from trying.*
You knowing wouldn't change who he is. I don't think it would be enough for him anyway...
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