This and That

by LadyHazelK

Word or photo prompts I happen to do. There is no set length and no set pairings; nothing is certain, except for the prompt's criteria. Mostly Twilight Fandom, but open to others; some may not be fandom related at all, but instead for fun. No copyright infringement is intended. All genres and generally rated T or M, but is tagged M, just in case.

4. Always

A/N: Word Prompt. Fandom: Harry Potter. Rated T.

This is my first HP posting.

I, unfortunately, still have not read the books – want to badly – but I love the series regardless.

In light of Alan Rickman's death, I give you this. I hope you all like my tribute to him and his role as Severus Snape.

Standard Disclaimer: The fantastic JK Rowling owns Harry Potter; I do not. No copyright infringement is intended.

"After all this time?"

"Always."

When the blinding light starts to fade, Snape sees the beginnings of many figures. He turns his head to try to get a better look, and soon, they're not just fuzzy outlines and shadows, but people he once knew to be dead. A hand reaches out to help him stand. He takes the offering without question and is pulled up to his feet.

"Welcome, Severus," the familiar voice of Dumbledore says.

A woman steps forward with a smile. Snape cannot help but smile back at her; the one person who saw him. "After all this time, and everything that has happened, I still see you."

Snape knows her love for him is different than her love for James, but it's still love.

"After all this time…" Snape whispers, "we stayed connected somehow."

"Harry was the connection. He always had been."

"Always."

From then on, Dumbledore, Lilly, James, Snape, and the countless others that were lost, continue to watch over and help their fellow wizards.

A/N: You will Always be my Snape, Alan. Rest In Peace.