They danced. Twirling in the middle of the brightly lit ballroom. The taller, with his shining blue eyes, dipped the shorter, bringing him back up with a wide smile on his lined face. Age did not matter. The two danced swiftly, as if no one else was around. They laughed while moving about the floor, holding each other close.
Elphias' eyes burst open. He sat up, breathing heavy. Slowly, a smile spread across his face and tears filled his eyes. Though he was gone, Albus still visited in dreams.