Really well done! For almost the first time, you make me understand why Lily exerted such power for Severus. I particularly love the scene with Eileen and the gobstones and the so-believable lesson in power and in the nature of Slytherin and Gryffindor.
His gaze fixed on her beautiful green eyes - and for an absurd moment he imagined taking them out; holding them; owning them; rolling them around in his palm like his Ma’s gobstones and tucking them away in his heart to keep forever. Perfect moment and image -- just that slight bit creepy, reflecting that disturbing possessiveness that has always been part of Severus's genuine love for Lily.
His gaze fixed on her beautiful green eyes - and for an absurd moment he imagined taking them out; holding them; owning them; rolling them around in his palm like his Ma’s gobstones and tucking them away in his heart to keep forever.
Perfect moment and image -- just that slight bit creepy, reflecting that disturbing possessiveness that has always been part of Severus's genuine love for Lily.