*nods* I really love house-elf magic and love exploring what they can do.
For a while I went through a stage of having the Malfoy all be cold assholes but I really think all that Narcissa did to try to save Draco does indicate her love for him. I like to think they just went a little astray. ;)
Severus TOTALLY deserves an award for all that he did, bless him. Happily, Harry made it happen. *g*
Thanks so much for your lovely comments, hon! I really appreciate them and you. :)