Haha - Yes, I figured people would assume a suicidal tendency for Severus. He's lost everything, after all. Poor guy :(
And, nooooo! Clare, I heart your reviews! Don't call me bad names and boycot me! I CAN FIX THIS!!
*frantic thoughts*
Lucius becomes worried about Severus and tries to track him down. Hermione has become very protective of Severus and refuses for several years to reveal Severus' location. Finally, she concedes.
Lucius finds Severus where he is working as... a hired ghost of an old sea captain in a run-down lighthouse. He moves in with him, uses basic magic to frighten the Muggles, which is fun for both of them. Teaches Severus to smile again, mutual affection blossoms into love, Severus learns to live again.