Lilac Evans

"So that settled it. From now on, Lily's public identity would be the Evans Family's third daughter, Harry's aunt, Lilac Evans." After some discussion, Dumbledore delivered the final decision.

Though Lily protested repeatedly, "Why does the name still have to be related to a flower?"

Every protest was rebutted with the same reason:

Harry's maternal grandparents had named all their daughters after flowers.

Like Petunia and Lily.

"Will Mum be staying at Hogwarts?" Standing between Lily and Snape, Harry clung tightly to Lily's arm.

"Lily, you haven't fallen behind in Transfiguration, have you?" Professor McGonagall suddenly asked.

"No. You mean...?" Lily seemed to understand.

"Yes. My Transfiguration classes need a teaching assistant.

"I'm responsible for students from all seven years on my own.

"Although the sixth- and seventh-years have been selected and there aren't many of them.

"The seventh-years' lessons are short, with more time spent on self-study.

"But I'm still far too busy." Professor McGonagall nodded.

"I..." Snape bit his lip and said hesitantly, "My Potions Class is the same. I need a teaching assistant too."

"You?" Sirius, now free of his restraints, let out a snort. "As far as I know,

"Your Potions Class is the strictest.

"If their grades aren't O—Outstanding—they can't join the sixth-year N.E.W.T. class at all.

"And your marking is strict too.

"Among all the professors, you're probably the least busy."

"I believe... I have recognized my mistake.

"To protect the dreams of students such as those who wish to become Aurors—who need to complete advanced Potion-Making studies—

"I am willing to allow sixth-year students with E—Exceeds Expectations—grades to continue their studies.

"If possible, accepting some students with A—Acceptable—grades would not be out of the question either.

"Perhaps my marking truly has been too harsh." Snape's expression was solemn, as though he truly were