First off, I must admit my first two thoughts upon finishing were exactly: a) "it was all a dream", or worse b) "omg Harry is going to die!". so I was glad to read your comments and smile when re-reading the ending again. Whew!
This was such a great read! I'm such an h/c-lover, and you pulled that off (no pun intended) so very well. I loved the Ron & Harry interaction; it felt so very realistic AND in character. I loved what you did as far as the relationships with Ginny & Hermione. And though I was rooting for Harry/Ron the whole time I admit I felt awful for Hermione.
And the intimate scenes... such wonderful descriptions and longing! Those whimpers and them actually *discussing* it (or at least dancing around the subject) and Harry *liking* it.