This was just wonderful. I couldn't stop reading, and know I shall re-read it, although it's incredibly painful - the longing, both Severus and Harry not being able to have what they want, Severus' determination that Harry should stand by his family, the awful pain they both felt when Severus found Harry and Malfoy together - all so very skillfully done. And that doesn't touch on Snape's wonderful voice, and his interaction with Dumbledore and Minerva and the children...I feel like my heart has been grabbed in my chest. Very powerful. Phew! I'm only just getting my breath back and I'm sorry to be incoherent. Thank you. Philo