Lily Potter lay lifeless on the floor in front of Harry’s crib ... Severus picked Lily up and hugged her tightly as a gut-wrenching sob poured out of him. Harry stood by the edge of his crib and looked at Severus. There was a gash on his forehead ... Severus removed his wand, waving it at the scratch. As the wound healed, it resembled the trail followed by a bolt of lightning ... Severus was about to pick Harry up when loud voices appeared. He made a promise to Harry that he would come back ... He hid as Sirius rushed into the house and was soon followed by Rubeus Hagrid ... No one saw or heard Snape disapparate.