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"Look at me!" Severus slowly rasped past the blood filling his throat. Pain seared through him; Nagini's venom is killing him quickly. Merlin! He had so little time. Harry locked eyes with him, his mother's emerald eyes flashed with loathing and anger. He watched as anger played out through disgust to pity and then confusion.
Leaking the memories that he had to pass on was going to be his last act in this farce. "Take them," he battled against the pain to continue, "pensieve!" Gasping for breath now, unable to speak further. A cold vial touching his face. Unable to complete my vow! His throat filled with blood and venom. His eyes slowly fell away from Potter's, tracking slowly across the room. Eyesight fading, watching the trio creep out of the shack. I'm so sorry, Lily. I've tried so hard to keep him safe. I have failed. Damn you Albus!
***End of prologue***