Oh, this made me cry, and that almost never happens with fan fiction. I was rooting for them and their sad, odd friendship and completely surprised by the ending. What I especially liked about this is the gradual change in Pentunia - her acceptance of magic, her realization of Lily's love and her general loosening up. I love the way you worked it around the canon plot and your invention of Wesley (on loan from The Princess Bride, no doubt). Great job - beautiful, original story.