Epilogue
Chapter 18 of 18
FervescoCOMPLETE! Hermione knows his secrets, his destiny unfulfilled. Snape sees only desolate dark. But in the tale of love and longing, Lily remembers everything.
All is not as it seems. The world of wizards is full of lies and half-truths.
Over twenty years ago, Severus Snape fell in love with Lily Evans, and he never stopped loving her. His every move, his every thought, is purely for her. And he has only one place, a room, hidden deep under the lake, where he can relax, not worry about whom he is spying on, what he should be saying and doing, where his loyalties lie. Somewhere he can reminisce about his childhood days there with Lily, to allow himself space to grieve.
That though, as with everything else, is about to change.
Nineteen years later…
“Come on, honestly!” Lily called to her husband. “We’re going to be late for the Express!”
“Yeah, yeah,” he muttered, making his way down the toy-littered hallway, a large, wooden trunk floating in the air before him. She had to admit, even after all these years, it was hard to get used to seeing Ron’s form donned head to toe in black. People whispered at first, questioned Lily about it. She had simply rolled her eyes at them and said Ron thought it looked sophisticated.
“I swear, Lil,” he whispered as he passed her, “I don’t know how I let you talk me into more children at my age. I mean, we’ve only just got rid of Billius, Rose is finally off to Hogwarts, and we’ve still got two years left of Hugo’s pleasant company.”
“Think of it as a peaceful retirement,” Lily told him with a laugh.
“I suppose it’s better than being shipped off to St Mungo’s…marginally,” Severus commented.
Yes, it was better than St Mungo’s, Lily thought with a smile. That summed it up nicely.
“Time to get moving. Molly’s going to meet us at King’s Cross. And you know what she’s like!”
“I think my ears are still ringing from when she found out you were expecting Billius,” Severus replied with a nod. “Though her son breezing through his Newts did seem to lessen her ire.”
Lily smiled. Though the memory of Ron still stung, she was glad the Weasleys’ had been spared his loss.
And Severus was happy. He’d declined the offer of a position as Potions Master, deciding instead to devote his time to his wife and playing Keeper for the Chudley Cannons. He said he had never been happier, even when his career came to an abrupt halt after the first match. Severus apparently held nothing on Ron’s Quidditch abilities.
Lily devoted her time to her husband and raising their three children. When their daughter was born, with emerald eyes and flame-red hair, it was Severus who leaned down and whispered 'Rose' to her. He was right, the name was the perfect tribute to the bravest sister anyone could wish for.
Lily picked up her wedding ring from the bench where she had placed it while preparing the never-ending supply of Pepper-Up Potion the bulging ‘Granger-Weasley’ household seemed to consume. She fingered the band, running the tip of one finger over the engraving on the inside.
Love will conquer all.
She smiled.
Her heart had not pained Lily for nineteen years. All was well.
The End.
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AN: That’s it folks! I hope you all enjoyed it and thanks for sticking with me :)
My sincerest thanks to my wonderful beta for the last few months of hell…I mean fun! *hugs*
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Latest 25 Reviews for Destiny's Secret
379 Reviews | 6.73/10 Average
I really enjoyed the twist of Sev and Lily with Ron and Hermione. Well done and very creative!
The thought crossed my mind too about the 'Weasley-Granger' baby oming out in black robes scowling at Grandma Molly! 2nd I have to agree with one reviewer who now understands how 'Hermione' could put up with Won-won for nineteen years! Here's to fixing Sh*%ty epilogues and chucking major characters!
Wait, how did Lily/Hermione leave a long red hair in the cave a few chapters ago? Albus used dark magic to make Lily inhabit Hermione's body, she isn't polyjuiced.
Um, I peeked into the next chapter and while of course Snape would be totally overwhelmed at the treachery Lily and Dumbledore pulled (honestly I almost think I'd rather work for Voldy except he's just a reptilian Hitler with a wand) Snape doesn't seem really troubled that Hermione never existed and that his love for HER was non-existent as well.
Nooooooooooooo! you are evil!!!
This is exceptional but I am NOT a, pardon the expression-no pun intended, happy camper! I think I'm getting dizzy. That was a whopper of a twist. Ok I'm going back to watch the rest of the cars derail now. ;)
Ohhhh, Lily is such a B*%ch!!!!!!! Its HER!!
Heh. THATS one hell of a thing to get into after sex! Wooo! "Oh yea, btw, I'm going to chuck Dumbledore off the astronomy tower." heheee
Response from Morsmordre (Reviewer)
Oh ye, I forgot to say thank you for being the first author (that I have read) who had Severus actually tell his womn what he is going to do. Wtfg!(I think Lily has been stealing Snape's key, because Hermione doesn't leave anything that important just lying around.)
Superb and refreashing to finally see a new twist!
Well, that was certainly the most non-SSHG SSHG story I've ever read. My mind is reeling with the shock of a SSHG story that's also HGRW and SSLE all within the same pairing. Really, a completely unexpected twist! Thanks for sharing this. Congratulations on your SSHG Award nomination!
And to add, I'm not really sure she really qualifies as a major character anymore.
um... to be honest, i can't say i agree with the MAJOR plot 'switch'. I sincerly and deeply loved everything up to that point, but afterward... I'm sorry I don't feel the same :-( Just too much of a hole left behind.
That was incredibly weird and awesomely original. The end of the teenage Severus/Lily romance was heartbreaking. Now I want to go back and read it again, looking for clues to all the twists!
Fantastic take on DH. Well done! Loved every second of it and your writing style is to die for. So easy to consume chapter after chapter.Cheers, Sonia :)
OMG! I'm speechless!That was ruddy brilliant!
that is the wierdest most twisted harry potter fanfiction that still fit the epilogue at the end of DH, i liked it. at first i was like lily has a twin... wtf, harry isn't lily's son... wtf. lily's still alive... wtf. lily's really hermione... wtf, severus turns into ron... oh well now it all makes sense... sort of.
Rose is every bit as obnoxious as James and Sirius, isn't she? Poor Petunia. That would really make you hate magical folk.
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
Tee hee! No, Rose wouldn't have helped Petunia's opnion! Thanks!
Poor, Lily. I really can see her feeling a lot out of place. I always got the impression that she and Petunia had been close before heading to Hogwarts.
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
Thank you! I must admit I even felt a little sorry for Petunia, being left behind while her sister is off at Hogwarts must have been hard.
Interesting start. I do like how Lily wanted Petunia to be included and I look forward to seeing what happens to her twin Rose.
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far :)
Such an amazing story! I cried, then laughed, then cried some more! Very original, and one of the best I've ever read! 
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
I'm so happy you enjoyed it and it brought out all those emotions! Thank you!
I love you epilouge! Especially the final line: Her heart had not pained Lily for nineteen years. All was well. A funny take on the last line of DH.
Thank you for an amazing story.
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
Awww, thanks! Credit for that final line though must go to my beta - she is wonderful!
What a fantastic twist. This would be the only way I could picture Ron and Hermione together. I am glad Severus gets a do over again, and a loving family to surround him. And this way the Weasleys dont lose another son.
Response from Fervesco (Author of Destiny's Secret)
I thought it was a nice ending, something he well deserved! Thank you :)
Yeah, baby!
Anonymous
Fascinated by Lily's continued survival. Poor her!
Anonymous
Oooh. So many great things in this chapter!
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