James dated Lily, but Lily applied for an internship in Germany and was accepted that she chose to break up with James three months before their graduation. Severus chose to apply for his potions mastery without Malfoy's money and connections. In this universe, life hits them with marriage, divorce, perceived cheating, pureblood politics and family magic. James/Severus

So look me in the eyes, tell me what you see Perfect paradise, tearin' at the seams I wish I could escape, I don't wanna fake it Wish I could erase it, make your heart believe But I'm a bad liar, bad liar Now you know, now you know That I'm a bad liar, bad liar Now you know, you're free to go James/Severus James/Lily (mild)