What a brilliant job with what's often a difficult pairing for me to enjoy! I loved the slow evolution of their relationship, the way you diverted from canon was masterful (and thank you for having someone tell DD that he shouldn't be using poor Harry for Horcrux hunting AND step up to the plate to do it) and I the moment Sirius discovered that Regulus wasn't the bastard he'd thought he was I teared up. Also, the way Sirius longed for slow lovemaking with Severus just pushed all my fluffy buttons. Mmm. Really nice job with this, mystery author! This is one I'll be re reading. :)