Hi Ziasudra! How are things?? I totally agree with you on your point re fanfic expanding the mind and ability--if only creative writing could be more easily made into gainful employment! :D That would be so awesome. And I'm impressed at the fact that the closing of canon felt freeing to you--I try to take on the same perspective but it's sometimes hard for me. :) And Headmaster!Snape is terrific--I love that too!