King’s cross

Deadland’s King’s cross was dazzling. Real life King’s cross had never been that clean, of course. And the light… It would hurt his eyes, normally. For sure. But he did not need eyes, anymore. And it was not really King’s cross, was it? Why bloody King’s cross, anyway? And what now? Do i go by train? 

“The place represents our first significant trip. It’s metaphorical. It’s supposed to reassure us, I think.” said a voice. 

He turned around. He could not believe his ears. Or his eyes. Or whatever he could call the ghosts of his senses. Here she was. Stunning. Surreal. 

“You look like you’ve just seen a ghost,” smiled Lily. 

• Well, I’m dead too, you know. You don’t risk to scare me.” 

• You’re in between life and death, Sev.” 

• Oh, not dead, yet? I suppose it’s a matter of hopping in the train.” She threw him a sharp look. 

• You’re ready?” 

• Of course. I’ve been ready for a while, wherever that leads me.” 

There was an awkward silence. The emotional type. He knew he had to say it. 

“Lily, I’m… I’m so sorry. About your son, about everything…” 

• I know, Sev. And I know you did your best. You’ve been forgiven long ago.” 

Ghost tears were falling down his cheek. They felt realer than real. 

“But you were the worst professor in history, though. Snivellus.” interrupted another voice.  

Severus wiped his tears quickly and growled. 

“What is he doing here?” 

• Severus…” 

• No.” 

• Sev…” 

• No. This is my after life. I don’t need the likes of him in my vicinity. I just want to take my bloody train in PEACE.” 

Severus walked away from the couple angrily. 

“It took guts. What you did.” said his bully in the distance. 

Severus stopped and turned around. 

“I didn’t know.” 

• It was in the job description, you stupid.” 

• That with protecting my son, and all…” 

• He has yet to die. Haven’t you talked to Dumbledore, recently? The boy’s survival was never in his great plan.” Severus added bitterly. James Potter was closer, now. 

• My son is not going to die, just yet.” he said serenely. 

• Yeah, hold on to that thought.” 

• Neither are you.” said Lily, as James pushed him.