I hesitate to comment right after I post *g* but as I've read this three times and cried each time, I'm going to anyway. LOL
I can't even tell you how much I loved this. Totally shows me why Severus and Harry are perfect for each other, just a bit damaged and need someone that understands that. Ron is MARVELOUS here, the best friend Harry deserves. I loved that moment he witnessed between them, I cried when he went to them in the night. Just everything about their characterizations I love. I doubt I can convey it adequately but this is just wonderful. Excellent work.