As he watched Lily and James laughing together. Severus asked himself this unending question "How long will I love you? How long Lily?" And as he stared at her laughing face. He realized something. There's no need to ask this question because the answer will always be the same. "Always" he whisper softly. "Always" he uttered once again without noticing the single tear leaving his eye. "Always" he said with a small smile and then he left.